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
![Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #4 Second Chances [Reviews]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/shorts-4-second-chances.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #4 Second Chances [Reviews]")
Tag Archives: independent film making
![Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #1 Altered Perceptions [Reviews]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/shorts-1-altered-perceptions.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #1 Altered Perceptions [Reviews]")
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
£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
![Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/image1-e1587751470832.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]")
Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]
Expertly made & beautifully shot, this has a charm that you just can’t ignore… Continue reading
![The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/mv5bnge3n2zmmtktzgnins00nzc4lwi2zdctmjlizjy2mje1ywvjxkeyxkfqcgdeqxrodw1ibmfpbc1pbml0awfsaxplcg4040._v1_ux477_cr00477268_al_.jpg?w=290&h=268&crop=1 "The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]")
The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]
Despite a few flaws, this is well written, stunningly shot with a beautifully observed performance at its centre. Continue reading
![Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/mv5botdlmmm1zwuty2i2yi00nzg5ltk1mtatzjgxodmwmji3nwe1xkeyxkfqcgdeqxvyodg3odm5mzu40._v1_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]")
Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]
Very well created with its own unique charm but ultimately the whimsical tone doesn’t quite gel with more sinister moments. Continue reading
Features / Film / Indie Film
Kickstart This: Upcoming indie short ‘I Love You, Guys’
Help to Kickstart ‘I Love You, Guys’ – A short film about music, fame, pain and ultimately, love… Continue reading
Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights Film Festival is back
Running from 27 November to 29 November, find out everything you need to know here! Continue reading
Itsy Bitsy review: Dir. Micah Gallo (2019)
A lot of potential for this old school horror but it doesn’t quite have enough bite to stand out from the crowd – Out on 14th October Continue reading
![Jumbo John review: Dir. Tom Logan Gruber [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/johnkiosk_angela.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Jumbo John review: Dir. Tom Logan Gruber [Short Film]")
Jumbo John review: Dir. Tom Logan Gruber [Short Film]
An engaging yet terrifying look into our future, from an imaginative first-time director…. Continue reading
