Part 2 of a selection of reviews from the Short Films I watched, as part of the The South West Filmathon Thing 2020! Discover new talent here..!
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The South West Filmathon Thing #1 [Short Film Reviews]
Part 1 of a selection of reviews from the Short Films I watched, as part of the The South West Filmathon Thing 2020! Much to discover…
The Stylist review: Dir. Jill Gevargizian (2021)
While it doesn’t quite work as a feature length piece, Townsend’s engaging performance keeps the creepy atmosphere lingering… Continue reading
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Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #4 Second Chances [Reviews]
Whether it’s a change of heart, a shot at redemption or just a big night out, sometimes life offers you a second chance. The real question is, will you take it? Continue reading
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Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #1 Altered Perceptions [Reviews]
From rewritten pasts to snap assumptions, struggling streamers to flat earth fanatics, this collection of short films looks at the world around us and asks us to change our perceptions. Continue reading
Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché review: Dirs. Paul Sng and Celeste Bell (2021)
A beautiful, gentle film that treats its subject matter with respect and kindness. Celeste talks of feeling closer to her mother through looking into her archive of things years after her death. She did the miles, lived the life and suffered at the will of her mother’s condition. Continue reading
Hurt by Paradise review: Dir. Greta Bellamacina (2021)
Somewhat unbalance but visually rather beautiful, it comes to Digital on 8 February. Continue reading
Always Fast Hardly Accurate review: Dir. Milton (2021)
FlasyD and The Mystery Lights are bands I’d happily stand somewhere near the middle of the room getting the odd lick of beers spilled on me while they thrash about. Continue reading
Features / Film / Indie Film
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Get ready for some spine-tingling ARROW Shorts on the new ARROW Player… now! Continue reading
The New Music review: Dir. Chiara Viale (2021)
A lot of heart but The New Music doesn’t quite break through onto the scene… Continue reading
12 Hour Shift review: Dir. Brea Grant
FrightFest Presents and Signature Entertainment present 12 Hour Shift on Digital HD 25th January 2021 Continue reading
£1000 up for grabs for filmmakers to turn their documentary ideas into a reality!
South West based filmmakers, who have an inspiring and original idea for a documentary short film, are invited to apply now… Continue reading
Eternal Beauty DVD review: Dir. Craig Roberts (2020)
A tender tale, complete with a beautiful, empathetic and devoted performance from Sally Hawkins. Continue reading
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Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]
If you enjoy Spaced or Black Books, you’ll love the character and comedy of this short film. Continue reading
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Escape: Dir. Alex Falconer [SWF Winner]
Intense and chilling… Continue reading
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