Category: Under 5min. Short Films

Afraid Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival

AFRAID, 3min., USA, Thriller Directed by Lisbet Byler & Grace Wagner AFRAID tells the story of Anna, a young 20-something coffee shop manager, as she closes up for the night and heads to her car in a nearby parking garage. Will Anna make it? Or will her worst fears become reality? CLICK HERE – and see full… Continue reading Afraid Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival

The Attempt Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival

THE ATTEMPT, 5min., USA, Satire Directed by Dakota Holmes-Dodge Carlos makes his attempt at living in the lower east side of New York. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Creatures Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival

  CREATURES, 4min., USA, Dance Directed by Summa Cilem Capturing the tale of mysterious creatures living on earth. Pure in their emotions and expressions. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

HIGHLIGHTS – April 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: AFRAID BEST PERFORMANCES: THE TALK BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: CREATURES BEST SOUND & MUSIC: COLOUR ME FREE Theme of night: Inner conflicts NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: CREATURES, 4min., USA, Dance THE ATTEMPT, 5min., USA, Satire… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – April 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

Under 5min. Film Festival Testimonial – April 7, 2020

Sofia Streisand Great feedback. It was a very useful experience. Submit your Film via Film Freeway: Submit your short film that’s 5 minutes or less and get it showcased at the Toronto Short Film Festival. Next festival date is June 29 2017.. Garner an audience feedback video of your film and help your film get… Continue reading Under 5min. Film Festival Testimonial – April 7, 2020

Short Film: HAZLA, 5min., USA, Drama

He has shot his camera thousands of times and yet he has never taken a picture. An element of the disruption changes all and he begins to see for the first time, to have a look in his eyes… Finally he will make his first picture: Take it! Written and directed by Txemi Pejenaute, was… Continue reading Short Film: HAZLA, 5min., USA, Drama

Director Biography – Sunny Wai Yan Chan (GODSPEED)

Sunny is born and raised in Hong Kong. After finishing his bachelor’s degree in Surveying at The University of Hong Kong, he decided to pursue his dream in animation. He is currently an animation student based in the United States, studying Master of Fine Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, focusing… Continue reading Director Biography – Sunny Wai Yan Chan (GODSPEED)

Short Film: GODSPEED, 2min., USA, Animation

“Godspeed” is a story about a mother saying goodbye to her son at the airport. The son wants a hug, but the reserved mother is reluctant to do so. The seemingly small conflict between the two is amplified by the close-ups of their faces, visualizing the weight of struggle each of them is experiencing. Project… Continue reading Short Film: GODSPEED, 2min., USA, Animation

Director Biography – Gray Hodgkinson (COLOUR ME FREE)

Gray Hodgkinson is an animator and associate professor of animation and game design at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Gray has been developing animation education for 20 years, and has been instrumental in creating links between tertiary institutes and industry in New Zealand and internationally. Gray has presented papers and workshops on animation research and pedagogy… Continue reading Director Biography – Gray Hodgkinson (COLOUR ME FREE)

Short Film: COLOUR ME FREE, 5min., 5min., Singapore, Animation

The animated movie “Colour Me Free” is a symbolised narrative influenced by the plight of civilians caught up in war. Through no fault of their own, these people are trapped in their cities, targeted by both sides as acceptable collateral damage, or even as human shields. This movie explores how these survivors are forced to… Continue reading Short Film: COLOUR ME FREE, 5min., 5min., Singapore, Animation