GILA ISLAND – dir. Manu Gopala Krishanan

Original Film Title: HINDI

Director’s Name: Manu Gopala Krishanan

Writer’s Name: Manu Gopala Krishanan

Producer: Santha G Pillai

Country of Origin: India

Country of Filming: India

Language: Malayalam

Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes 17 seconds

Film Description:

Gila Island” is an enthralling technothriller movie that marks the directorial debut of a talented newcomer, making it an excellent submission for international film awards. The film boasts a compelling and fresh cast, adding to its innovative and captivating appeal.

Since its release, “Gila Island” has garnered substantial attention, attracting audiences to theaters worldwide. The movie has received exceptional ratings on platforms like IMDB and Book My Show, further solidifying its reputation as a critically acclaimed film.

One of the standout qualities of “Gila Island” is its thought-provoking message that resonates deeply with viewers across cultures. Explore the theme of society’s growing reliance on technology and gadgets, often neglecting significant real-life relationships. This profound message encourages audiences to reflect on their own connections in the digital age.

Audience reviews have praised “Gila Island” for its effective delivery of its message. Viewers appreciate the film’s ability to shed light on the potentially adverse effects of excessive gadget usage, while emphasizing the significance of fostering genuine human connections in our lives.

Overall, “Gila Island” is a remarkable technothriller movie that showcases the talents of a promising director and an exceptional cast. Its high ratings on platforms like IMDB and Book My Show, coupled with its positive audience reception, demonstrate its ability to captivate and engage viewers of all backgrounds. By addressing the theme of society’s detachment from real relationships due to gadget dependency, “Gila Island” encourages audiences worldwide to reevaluate their priorities and strive for a healthier balance between the digital and real worlds.

Dom Bangs A Rockette – dir. Kelly Diaz

Original Film Titlel: Dom Bangs A Rockette

Director’s Name: Kelly Diaz

Writer’s Name: Tom See

Producer: Maria Valdez

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 19 minutes 13 seconds

Film Description:

After picking up his nephew from elementary school in the Valley, East Coast transplant and aspiring adult film actor Ray, loses track of the kid, leading to the “New York style” kidnapping of an innocent man.

More Than Welcome – dir. Wen Ou

Original Film Title: More Than Welcome

Director’s Name: Wen Ou

Producer: Wen Ou

Country of Origin: United States

Runtime: 2 minutes

Film Description:

More Than Welcome is a 16mm analogue film that focuses on the struggle and lost of young Asian woman. It visualizes their painful consciousness of being caught in between cultural value and self value. This short experimental film stands by its own but also functions as a concept/visual trailer of a later narrative short film called 7th Night directed by the same director.

The Dark Side Of Immortality – ETENEBRIS – dir. Savio Liborio Ciufo

Original Film Titlel: IL LATO OSCURO DELL’IMMORTALITÀ – ETENEBRIS –

Director’s Name: Savio Liborio Ciufo

Writer’s Name: Savio Liborio Ciufo

Producer: Savio Liborio Ciufo

Country of Origin: Italy

Country of Filming: Italy

Language: Italian

Runtime: 29 minutes 46 seconds

Film Description:

…They once existed on earth, so many arrogant violent and selfish gods, but one day, a God never seen before, infinitely powerful, came down from heaven… and punished them all!!! 
Only the oldest in power managed to escape… but caught up, they were imprisoned into “limbo,” into a place called “the hall of time and doors,” 
each one, inside a mystical mirror, where only with the help of Afterlife forces, and with the blood and tears of an eternal, every fiftieth year they could return to our world, in search of a body capable of tolerating an immortal spirit … AND VENGEANCE!!!

Trust in Love – dir. Mick Davis

Original Film Titlel: Trust in Love

Director’s Name: Mick Davis

Writer’s Name: Jimi Petulla

Producer: Jimi Petulla

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes 6 seconds

Film Description:

Mickey Ferrera’s recording producing career is going down the tubes, his estranged wife wants a divorce and his son is struggling with the reality that he is gay, but Mickey is a warrior, so he’s about to get in the trenches and Trust in Love to keep his family together and maybe make one more good record.

Hold Your Head Up – dir. Robert Sebree

Original Film Title: Hold Your Head Up

Director’s Name: Robert Serbee

Writer’s Name: Argent

Producer: Timothy Eaton

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 4 minutes 56 seconds

Film Description:

“Hold Your Head Up “ is a clarion call of a video to all the LGBTQ community to stare down the challenges of those that oppose the rights of those that are born different and choose to love who they please. 
Featuring a dramatic performance by Lexi Love and music by the exciting and indomitable GAYC/ DC musical entity , this film is a “must see” for anyone who has been denigrated, discounted and ostracized by those that feel superior to a minority . 
Hold Your Head Up is not just a video , it irrefutably demonstrates that love conquers hate❤️

CATFIGHT – dir. Keshhav Panneriy

Original Film Title: CATFIGHT

Director’s Name: Keshhav Panneriy

Writer’s Name: Amreetaa Roy

Producer: Dig Vijay Chopra

Country of Origin: India

Country of Filming: Canada, India, United States

Language: English, Hindi

Runtime: 39 minutes 39 seconds

Film Description:

A light-hearted love story with a twist of gender non-discrimination. 
CATFIGHT is depiction of true Love and Hate relationship between two friends SONIYA and VEDICA since their childhood, they do not know how to express their feeling about their sexual orientation and emotions for each other. 
The social stigma that surrounds LGBT individuals, restricts them to express their sentiments, love, affection and belongingness. 

Love and soul mate is divine and we have no choice in it ….we find love but often can’t recognise it and wander around in search of love…when actually it is very near…..just we need to have courage to listen to our heart. 

Almost inseparable Sonia and vedika in childhood, found whole world in each other, that they never needed other friends….but Sameer comes in between them ….. creating much jealousy and anger. Their anger push them to a level to actually hurt physically and scar for life. 

Years later, when they meet for class reunion…old hatred sparks again leading to ugly catfight.

What happens when best friends turned worst enemies meet again…..The Catfight which is much hyped and awaited event in their class for years …takes the storm by head.

Steve Roach: Life in the Soundcurrent – dir. Kurt Lancaster

Original Film Title: Steve Roach: Life in the Soundcurrent

Director’s Name: Kurt Lancaster

Writer’s Name: Kurt Lancaster

Producer: Kurt Lancaster

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 44 minutes

Film Description:

Struggling as a “high-sensitive” from childhood, Grammy-nominated musician Steve Roach found peace in the desert and takes the qualities of the desert—stark beauty, contrasts, silences, heat, and the palpable presence of suspended time—and turns it into a creative compass for his life and music. He has released nearly 300 albums since 1979, making him an Arizona treasure and one of the most prolific and significant cultural figures of the American school of electronic/ambient music scene.

Lucinda´s Pandora – dir. Sylvia Piechocki Gonzalez

Original Film Title: Lucinda´s Pandora

Director’s Name: Sylvia Piechocki Gonzalez

Writer’s Name: Sylvia Piechocki Gonzalez

Producer: Sylvia Piechocki Gonzalez

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming: Germany

Language: German

Runtime: 16 minutes 40 seconds

Film Description:

A woman destroys the life of her new love out of nowhere and faces her hidden self in the shadow of this existence.