Author: Festregards

Original Film Title: Trials and Tribulations

Director’s Name: Nathan Morse

Writer’s Name: Dameon D Pichetrungsi

Producer: Nathan Morse, Lee Ann Harvey

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 15 minutes 46 seconds

Film Description:

Former foster care youth Darroll Reed is asked by his mentor Ted to return to Journey House, a group home for teenage boys, and help locate a runaway at-risk youth. Based on the real life experiences of our writer.

Original Film Title: MIDDLE CITY

Director’s Name: Airon Armstrong

Writer’s Name: Airon Armstrong

Producer: Airon Armstrong, Jamie Rutledge Northrup

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 12 minutes

Film Description:

In a city ruled by Orcs, Elves, and Men, the last of a band of sisters risk all for the life of one of their own.

Original Film Title: Everything I Could

Director’s Name: Christopher Armienti

Writer’s Name: Christopher Armienti

Producer: JIG Reel Studios, LLC., Ben Cable

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 minute 22 seconds

Film Description:

A father tries to explain his wife’s mental illness to his daughter.

Original Film Title: MAYA

Director’s Name: Meg Stapleton

Writer’s Name: Meg Stapleton

Producer: Lisandro Pardoa, Steven Michaels

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 12 minutes 20 seconds

Film Description:

‘MAYA’ captures the thrilling first experiences of a young woman in the AFF skydiving program.

Original Film Title: Wrong Move

Director’s Name: Priscil·la Zanni Bertrán

Writer’s Name: Priscil·la Zanni Bertrán

Producer: Chas Chang, Priscil·la Zanni, Enric Zanni, Mayte Bertrán

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 13 minutes 22 seconds

Film Description:

An obsessive stage mother tries to find a solution after her twin daughters post the wrong dance moves on social media which causes a global blackout.

Original Film Title: Aris Demetrios: Sculpture From The Heart

Director’s Name: Josh Aronson

Writer’s Name: Josh Aronson

Producer: Josh Aronson

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 14 minutes 57 seconds

Film Description:

This short film explores the life and work of the renowned sculptor Aris Demetrios, known for his innovative use of materials and his quest to create art that engages with the natural world. Through historical interviews with Demetrios himself and current interviews with those who knew him best, we gain insight into his creative process, his inspirations and his legacy. The film takes us on a journey through some of his most iconic pieces, from his towering outdoor sculptures to his delicate mobiles, revealing the beauty and complexity of his art. Ultimately, the film celebrates the life of a true visionary whose work continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.

Original Film Title: DOCTOR HARRIET’S FOUR

Director’s Name: Lukas Metjes

Writer’s Name: Hervine / Marion De Boodt / H von Loewenstern

Producer: Marion H von Loewenstern

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming: Germany

Language: English

Runtime: 27 minutes 18 seconds

Film Description:

Doctor Harriet, a well known TV presenter is under pressure to find a new topic for her next show. Her assistant Inge has been tasked with finding suitable “subjects”. These are people who feel the need and have an urgent desire to change their lives. They are given the opportunity to attain this through realising their dreams, and they are therefore easily manipulated. Doctor Harriet presents them with a challenge that seems impossible to achieve. Will they find ways to accomplish this mission? Will Doctor Harriet prove that manipulation should be given a chance? “Laughter is an instant vacation” (Milton Berie). This is precisely what the films wants to offer viewers, leading them through a world of shortcomings, desires, difficulties, mishaps and dreams. The film displays the drama and seriousness of life through its flip side – comedy.

Original Film Title: A Prayer for the Devil

Director’s Name: Rageeth Kollatt

Writer’s Name: Rageeth Kollatt

Producer: Sneha Surendran

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates

Country of Filming: United Arab Emirates

Language: English

Runtime: 17 minutes 57 seconds

Film Description:

Reverend Mathias has a package that he needs to hide. Reluctantly, he hires a local goon to help him. What could go wrong ?

Original Film Title: Das Resort

Director’s Name: Mathias Kessler

Director of Photography: Clemens Paul

Writer’s Name: Ron Kaneke

Producer: Mathias Kessler

Country of Origin: Austria

Country of Filming: Austria

Language: English, German

Runtime: 22 minutes 2 seconds

Film Description:

An unnamed narrator in a small, undisclosed mountain village examines his life from three different points in time; from his childhood, his adult life, and from his old days. As he jumps back and forth, in and out of time, non-linear memories surrounding his long-lost father and the events that took place in a virus-ridden, dystopian world begin to take shape. The exhaustive and introspective search eventually leads him back to a place of fond childhood recollection, a cabin found in perfect peace where he can dream again.