Category: Short FIlm

New York Feedback Festival Testimonial – May 18 2020

Filmmaker Léwuga Benson (TIME TO LEAVE) It felt like I had butterflies in my stomach. I was overwhelmed with glee and happiness that they were assessing and thinking critically about my film. I felt humbled by their analysis and appreciation of the work I had made. I was also struck by how spot on their assumptions… Continue reading New York Feedback Festival Testimonial – May 18 2020

April 2020 New York Feedback Festival – Highlights and Videos

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: THE LAST HARVEST BEST COMEDY FILM: THE O LIST BEST PERFORMANCES: THEO: BEYOND EXPRESSION BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: THE AVANT-GARDENER BEST SOUND & MUSIC: TIME TO LEAVE Theme of night: Looking at society’s faults. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the… Continue reading April 2020 New York Feedback Festival – Highlights and Videos

Director Biography – Liann Kaye (THE BLESSING)

Liann is a Chinese American filmmaker who was born in Hawaii and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She studied film at the University of Michigan and currently lives and works in New York City. Since 2015, Liann has served as Director of Video for Global Citizen’s international music festivals, working with artists such as Beyonce, Jay-Z,… Continue reading Director Biography – Liann Kaye (THE BLESSING)

Director Biography – Lindsay Katt, Heather Matarazzo, Jeremiah Kipp, Carl Byrd (THE AVANT-GARDENER)

Lindsay’s inspiration to create Film/Art/Music began as a child in the beauty of the rural Montana mountains where she grew up. Following that inspiration all the way to the surreal grit of New York City, Lindsay has worked there as a painter, performance/recording Artist, Composer, and Film Director, creating work that is both authentic, and… Continue reading Director Biography – Lindsay Katt, Heather Matarazzo, Jeremiah Kipp, Carl Byrd (THE AVANT-GARDENER)

Short Film: THE AVANT-GARDENER, 36min., USA, Animation/Experimental

Distinguishing itself through innovative format, and raw emotion, this “FilmTrack” to Lindsay Katt’s new Musical Record “The Avant-Gardener” is tackling new ground on the frontier of artistic visual storytelling/Experimental Film.Captured through the lens of ten interlocking musical vignettes,(each produced in a different style of film making) we follow the story of a young Artist’s life,… Continue reading Short Film: THE AVANT-GARDENER, 36min., USA, Animation/Experimental

Short Film: TIME TO LEAVE, 7min., USA, Experimental

Aggressively escorted out of a bank, at the age of 16, after inquiring about opening a bank account, the narrator ( also the filmmaker) boldly confronts and examines that discriminatory moment from his past. That it, indeed, changed his perspective on race forever is what is on full display in this film. This looking back… Continue reading Short Film: TIME TO LEAVE, 7min., USA, Experimental

Director Biography – Alexis Spradic (THE LAST HARVEST)

Alexis Spraic is an award-winning director and writer based in Los Angeles. Her recent documentary work includes feature BUILT TO FAIL, the untold story of streetwear’s rise from subculture to a 70 billion dollar industry, featuring Russell Simmons, A$AP Rocky, et al.produced by Peter Berg. She is in post production on a feature documentary, POWER.… Continue reading Director Biography – Alexis Spradic (THE LAST HARVEST)

Short Film: THE LAST HARVEST, 20min., USA, Documentary

America’s food values are rapidly changing. We are experiencing a food revolution that is demanding better-tasting, natural and sustainable food and yet, we don’t often consider who is responsible for growing this food. The truth is, 75% of the fresh fruit consumed in the U.S. is completely dependent on hand harvesting. Without the workforce to… Continue reading Short Film: THE LAST HARVEST, 20min., USA, Documentary