MAMMA Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK Video from UNDER 5min. Jan. 2018 Festival

MAMMA, 5min., Italy, Crime/Thriller Directed by Gonzalo Cotelo  A young woman finds herself trapped in the middle of a gang turf war when she witnesses a cold blooded murder. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!  

USA Under 5min. Film Festival – Thursday March 1, 2018

The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2018.. Our home is The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9:10pm. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Kierston Drier. Showcasing a festival twice… Continue reading USA Under 5min. Film Festival – Thursday March 1, 2018

Short Film: THE CASSETTE, 5min., USA, Drama

A man’s faith in his relationship is tested when he discovers an eerie message from…himself? Film Type: Short Genres: Drama Runtime: 5 minutes Completion Date: April 14, 2017 Production Budget: 500 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Shooting Format: Digital Aspect Ratio: 1.85 Film Color: Color

Director BIO: Hollis Sherman-Pepe (TO QUIET MY MIND)

Director Biography Hollis is an award winning filmmaker and actress working professionally for over a decade. TO QUIET MY MIND is her much anticipated directorial debut. Hollis has always pushed her own boundaries while remaining honest in her artistic pursuits. Directing this film, Hollis feels she has truly found her voice. Sherman-Pepe’s vision is unmistakably… Continue reading Director BIO: Hollis Sherman-Pepe (TO QUIET MY MIND)

Director BIO: Jonathan Remple (BREATHE)

Director Biography Formerly a producer for PBS’ Independent Lens, Jonathan produces documentary content with the international production house What Took You So Long? He has filmed in over 30 countries for organizations such as the United Nations, Google, VICE, Virgin Records, and PBS. Breathe is his first independent short film. http://www.jonathanremple.com Director Statement Both Rebecca… Continue reading Director BIO: Jonathan Remple (BREATHE)

Short Film: BREATHE, 4min., USA, Documentary

  Freediving tests the limits of human potential. For Rebecca Illing, this breathless “meditation with consequences takes her to unspeakable depths, where she finds absolute peace of mind at the bottom of the sea. Her story challenges us to question our own addictions, big and small, and inspires us to find our own path to self… Continue reading Short Film: BREATHE, 4min., USA, Documentary

Director BIO: Hilarion Banks (RYKER)

Director Biography Hilarion was born in Arlington, Texas on July 21st 1985. The brother of Akasha, Serapis, and Polaris Banks; he and his siblings started making backyard movies when Hilarion was only 9. His parents, two Theatrical producers well known in Texas, were happy to nurture their children’s’ passion for film. When Hilarion was only… Continue reading Director BIO: Hilarion Banks (RYKER)

Short Film: RYKER, 4min., USA, Action/Drama

  Kai Ryker (Jeff Pearson) suddenly wakes up in an abandoned junk yard covered in scraps and dried blood with no memory of what brought him there. Only with the discovery of a recent memory is Kai able to unveil any sense from the situation. Project Links  Website  Facebook Film Type: Short Genres: Drama, Action,… Continue reading Short Film: RYKER, 4min., USA, Action/Drama

Short Film: ONE MAGAZINE AT A TIME, 4min., USA, Documentary

Steven Riggs has always lived in poverty, and when he ended up in prison, he lost everything. Now Steven sells magazines for Streetwise, a nonprofit dedicated to helping impoverished people earn their own money. Project Links  Website Film Type: Documentary, Student Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds Completion Date: April 5, 2017 Production Budget: 0 USD… Continue reading Short Film: ONE MAGAZINE AT A TIME, 4min., USA, Documentary

Short Film: I NEED YOU, 5min., USA, Thriller/Romance

A short film viewed from two separate perspectives that focuses on true love versus excessive infatuation. Project Links  Website Film Type: Short, Student Genres: thriller, romance Runtime: 5 minutes Completion Date: June 26, 2017 Production Budget: 500 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: digital Aspect… Continue reading Short Film: I NEED YOU, 5min., USA, Thriller/Romance