Immersion, 93min., USA Directed by William RA Rush A woman in a new home must protect her family while contending with the unexpected inhabitants of her house.
My name is William R.A. Rush and I have submitted my film “Immersion” for your consideration. All of principal photography took place in Pennsylvania and roughly 99% of all footage seen was filmed in Berks County specifically.
The film deals with how people may realistically deal with a strange circumstance in their own home. The central issues are the importance of women believing women, and women trusting their instincts.
Our mission is diversity and representation in film, both in front of and behind the camera. This includes women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, differently-abled people and people for whom English is a second language.
There are several LGBTQIA+ characters in the film, each of whom was portrayed by an LGBTQIA+ actor. Our crew is diverse in terms of sexuality and gender. Our top producer, editor, two associate producers, one of our intimacy coordinators, one of our fight coordinators, and several other individuals are women. Our casting director is a person of color and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our sets are always chosen for their accessibility so that no one is ever excluded from working on our films due to their background or physical limitations. The voices of traditionally-underrepresented people is essential to our filmmaking philosophy and our overall mission in film.
We hope this information is helpful to you in your consideration of our film, and we thank you for your evaluation of this work as you evaluate our submission.
LUCKY ALIEN, 15min., USA Directed by Jasmin Please Haugstuen “Lucky Alien” is a gripping short film that explores one woman’s fight for love and dignity against the merciless bureaucracy of immigration, shedding light on the dark corners of a broken system. This social drama with a sprinkle of dark humor will evoke feelings and moments of intense suspense, witnessing uncomfortable but real situations that happen everyday on these country borders. With it’s fast-paced dialogue and seemingly endless levels of hell, the cast of characters in this world of limbo will make you laugh and cry, and hopefully inspire conversation and actions for change. – BASED ON A TRUE STORY
Love & War, 15min., USA Directed by Amy Johnston Kalie and Connor, two lonely assassins, form an unlikely bond when they meet on an online dating app and find themselves on the run from the hitmen and women hired to kill them both.
BODIES OF WORK, 25min., USA Directed by Rabia Khan “Bodies of Work: The Stories That Live in Jen Hyde.” In this evocative documentary, journey through the emotional landscape of Emmy-award-winning documentary producer Jen Hyde. Known for her courageous and compassionate storytelling at NBC and CNN, Jen has consistently illuminated humanity’s hidden pains and resilience.
Dividing Line, 28min., Georgia Directed by Mevlud Sabashvili A woman finds the strength to leave an abusive relationship. A woman does not find the strength to leave an abusive relationship.
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We have received an incredible amount of support from this festival, it’s been a pleasure being a part of everything they do. This is a really great way to get feedback, get your film seen, get some publicity and I can’t thank them enough for everything they’ve done for our film “LUCKY ALIEN”
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A showcase of the best animation films from around the world today.
AUDIENCE AWARDS: Best Short Film: Wall Unit Best Visual Design: Striking Gold Best Direction: The Legend of King Nibbles Best Story: The Happy Balloon Best Experimental Film: Self-Shot Film Best 1 Minute Film: Beautify Best Action Film: Total Opposites Best Drama Film: Alyssum Best Family Film: Beetle Summer Best Comedy Film: Date Knight Best Horror Film: Dogs of Bishkek Best Fantasy Film: Harmonia Best Romance Film: Right Hand Man Best Slapstick Film: Jurassic Ward Best Coming of Age Film: Loud & Proud Best 3D Animation: Praying For Love Best Hand Drawn Animation: If I Were a Carpenter
The Happy Balloon, 4min., Iraq Directed by Ahmed Najm The film talks about the dreams and ambitions of young people that mix illusion and reality, so the hero discovers the way to reach the truth he wants to achieve his dreams.
Self-Shot Film, 13min., Kazakhstan Directed by Marat Narimanov The pre-life, life and after-life of a human, featuring problems that we meet and decisions that we take. A surrealist film told in a non-narrative form: in non-concrete images, emotions and associations. A journey, a meditation, a disturbing experience.
Beautify, 1min,. Russia Directed by Elizaveta Makarenko Beautify follows a young woman’s surreal journey to self-acceptance as she confronts society’s beauty standards and embraces her true identity.
Beetle Summer, 3min,. USA Directed by Jian Yuan, Anyue Chen A young girl, Rika, who lives in the countryside of Japan, is raising a rhino beetle for beetle fights in order to gain friends. But before then, she needs to train and nurture it.
Date Knight, 3min., USA Directed by Amber Schmoyer, Kareena Bhatia A knight catfishes a dragon on a date in an attempt to slay her.
Dogs of Bishkek, 2min,. USA Directed by Viktor Niksdorf Set in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a young boy named Sasha has to evade a ravenous dog on his way home from the market.
Harmonia, 3min., USA Directed by Alex Rodarte, Victoria Sjostedt In a magical forest, a reckless young knight discovers a music box but unleashes an ancient wrath upon winding it and must run to safety.
Jurassic Ward, 2min., USA Directed by Max “Amber” Bellomio A troubled employee for the “Wishes Come True Foundation” needs to bring a dangerous dinosaur through the hospital to fulfill a child’s only wish.
Loud & Proud, 2min. USA Directed by Eliana Anselmo A young volleyball player tells her story of how it’s not the tough conditions that make volleyball hard… “It’s her mom”, embarrassed by her overbearing mother putting strain on their relationship and her relationship with volleyball.
Right Hand Man, 3min,. USA Directed by Emma Greenman, Yaumara Carrion Lucas tries to navigate his first date with Cristine at a fancy restaurant; however, his conjoined hand puppet brother, Cade, also wants in on the fun.
Striking Gold, 2min., USA Directed by Marin Francis When gold miners Alonzo and Rufus come across a stuck nugget of gold, their disagreement on how to get it unstuck leads to chaos.
The Legend of King Nibbles, 3min,. USA Directed by Alison Chang, Selin Bekiroglu A hamster king is a victim of his own demise when he refuses to share his excessive wealth with the rest of his kingdom.
Total Opposites, 2min., USA Directed by Afek Felix Eyal Two beings, Dark and Light, fight to impose control of the world in order to achieve peace- only to realize peace can only come through co-existence.
Wall unit, 10min,. Poland Directed by Joanna Polak A ramshackle wall unit is a symbol of the monotonous life of a certain 40-year-old man living in a grey, dirty post-communist block of flats district. Right after his birthday, suffering from the midlife crisis, the man decides to change his dull and routine-based existence. Alas, his wife stands in the way.
Alyssum, 6min,. USA Directed by Alex King Alyssum follows Alyson, a young woman who’s struggling with perfectionism as she attempts to craft the perfect bouquet for her wife, Lilith. Overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt, she battles her inner critic, represented by corrupting vines. As she spirals deeper into self-doubt, she must decide: will she push forward and embrace imperfection, or will her fears consume her?
If I Were a Carpenter, 3min., Canada Directed by Elizabeth Lewis This hand drawn animated film is based on the classic song If I Were a Carpenter and sung by the great Bobby Darin. How can love conquer the social divide? This film is a tender slightly tongue in cheek story of how love can transform us and ultimately bridge our differences.
Tale & Bones – Dark Princess, 3min., USA Directed by Daniella Meggoe, Benson Jackson Dark Princess is a psychological short highlighting the unique relationship between a grandmother and her grandchild. The innocent yet menacing ques are overlooked as something mysteriously dark is brewing.
What motivated you to make this film? I love horror and creating. I enjoy being challenged, after creating my first short film in 2021 I decided to a horror film.
From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? 2 years
How would you describe your film in two words!? Thriller Suspenseful
What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Understanding angles and finding the right filming crew
What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? Excitement and joy, it’s interesting to see different perspectives on the film.
When did you realize that you wanted to make films? Since I was 8 years old, my vision and creativity is pretty broad. I grew up watching movies from various genres and wondered “how did they do that” how did they make that look so real? I’m an avid story teller so I’m developing my creative side.
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