Short Film Review: A Film by Roland Wehap. Directed by Roland Wehap

The film “A Film by Roland Wehap” is a work by the filmmaker of the same name, Roland Wehap, who, as a “one-man show filmmaker,” challenges the concept itself by embarking on an extraordinary experiment: Is it possible to produce a short film with almost no budget entirely on your own?

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Review by Andie Kae:

Yep… that’s the title. A Film by Roland Wehap. This comedic 29 minute short is a very meta and tongue in cheek film about making a film starring ( you guessed it ) Roland Wehap. It breaks the fourth wall in a Ferris Bueller-esque kind of way while dazzling you with its gorgeous cinematography. The creativity behind this comes from Roland Wehap, as well as the cinematography. Roland portrays himself in the film along with an array of supporting characters using A.I. to slightly alter his appearance, which was very clever.


For me, one of the funniest and creative genius ideas was the voice over for the film, which was the only role not done by Roland or A.I. Howard Nightingall provided the voice for this film and his pacing, comedic timing and emotion was absolute perfection. It was ingenious letting Howard be Roland’s voice during the film and just having Roland lip sync. Very funny and wonderfully executed by them both.


So much of the film is a playful teasing about how hard it is to make a film, and Roland ( and Howard ) isn’t wrong. Any filmmaker would relate to the struggles within this film and chuckle at the way they
are portrayed. A Film by Roland Wehap ( and Howard ) is a fun comedy that anyone can enjoy

Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 3rd): BIOGRAPHY Screenplay Contest

Submit on the festival page: https://festivalfordrama.com/biography-screenplay-festival/

FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants. Get your entire script performed at the writing festival.  SUBMIT your FEATURE or SHORT SCREENPLAY.

SSubmissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation. Looking for screenplays from all over the world.

Watch Recent Screenplay Winners (at least 10 winners every month)

Today’s Short Story Festival Deadline (Oct. 3rd): LGBTQ+ Story Contest

Submit via the site; https://lgbttorontofilmfestival.com/lgbt-short-story-contest/

Submit your LGBTQ+ Short Story to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.

Today’s Novel Festival Deadline (Oct. 3rd): FOOD & DRINK Book Contest

Submit via the Festival: https://documentaryshortfilmfestival.com/food-and-drink-novel-festival/

Submit your FOOD & DRINK Book by the deadline. (non-fiction or fiction)

NON-FICTION – Can be about the origins, preparations, families, or nutritional values of food. Can be about different types of cuisine and/or about the history of certain foods or drink.

FICTION – In a novel food and drink can show the culture, history, and environment of a fictional world. For example, the spices used in a stew or the rites around a particular beverage can reveal a lot about the society that created them. It can also represent and symbolic theme in the novel about society, status, and norms.

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Today’s Stage Play Festival Deadline (Oct. 3rd): DRAMA Play Contest

Submit via Submittable: https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/331382/drama-stage-play-writing-contest-get-play-performed-by-professional-actors

FULL FEEDBACK on your stage play from our committee of Professional Playwriters, Production Heads and Story Consultants. Get a best scene of your stage play performed at the writing festival and made into a video for the winner.

Submit your 10 Page Play, 1 Act Play, or Full Stage Play to the Festival.

SUBMIT your STAGE PLAY Today  You will receive feedback on your play in 3-5 weeks

Today’s Submittable Writing Deadlines: October 3rd

CRIME Poetry Submission
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/301187/crime-poetry-submission


47th President of the United States Poetry Contest Free

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/317970/47th-president-of-the-united-states-poetry-contest-free


1pg. PSYCHO-DRAMA SCREENPLAY Contest (everyone wins)
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/331476/1pg-psycho-drama-screenplay-contest-everyone-wins


1pg. SCI-FI SHORT STORY Contest (everyone wins)
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/331433/1pg-sci-fi-short-story-contest-everyone-wins


DRAMA STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors)

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/331382/drama-stage-play-writing-contest-get-play-performed-by-professional-actors


BIOGRAPHY Screenplay Festival
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314076/biography-screenplay-festival


LGBTQ+ Short Story Festival

6000-8000 Words

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314067/lgbtq-short-story-festival-6000-8000-words-everyone-wins

4000-6000 Words

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314066/lgbtq-short-story-festival-4000-6000-words-everyone-wins

2000-4000 Words

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314065/lgbtq-short-story-festival-2000-4000-words-everyone-wins

0-2000 Words

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314064/lgbtq-short-story-festival-0-2000-words-everyone-wins


Food & Drink Novel Festival

Full Novel Submission

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314012/food-drink-full-novel-festival

1st Chapter Submission

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314013/food-drink-1st-chapter-novel-festival

Novel Transcript Video Reading Submission

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314014/food-drink-novel-video-transcript-reading


Today’s FilmFreeway (5 STAR) Testimonial: ENVIRONMENTAL Film & Screenplay Festival

Submit to the Festival via FilmFreeway:

This film festival to me is one of the most important festivals- not just because of the theme, which in an of itself is crucial to our world, but because of the thoughtful way the festival team creates a sense of community and exploration. I highly recommend this festival.

October 2025 Toronto DOCUMENTARY Film Festival Testimonials

DEADLINE TODAY: Submit to the Festival via FilmFreeway:

It was wonderful working with this film festival. They are responsive and enthusiastic. I was honoured to have Beat Keepers: The Next Chapter recognized for best short film as well. Thank you!


The Toronto & Los Angeles Documentary Festival will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s a platform that truly celebrates the power of storytelling and the beauty of authentic cinema. Having Made in Paradise voted as the BEST NATURE FILM at this incredible festival is an honor beyond words. Thank you for creating a space where filmmakers and their work can thrive.


Thank you Toronto/Los Angeles Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival for the award and selection this year of my short film “Terra Draconis: posterity and prosperity of fossils in the modern age”! It has been an honor to be a part of your festival. I only wish I could have been there in person this year.


The Toronto Documentary Feature and Short Film Festival is absolutely amazing! It gave my short film a lot of opportunities to be screened and to receive audience’s feedback which is the most important aspect for me. I truly recommend to submit to this Festival! Thank you for the caring you had towards my short film!


Great communication from this Festival – they were totally on it! Feedback from audience reviews extremely honest and helpful. I would highly reccommend it. Gabi Lowe Executive Producer of the Documentary “Get Me To 21 – The Jenna Lowe Story”


Q&A After Screening: ANIMATION Toronto September 2025 Festival

Question & answer session after the festival screening with filmmakers from the September 25th, 2025 festival at the Carlton Cinemas, in downtown Toronto, Canada.

Conversation with creators:
– Deb Ethier (The Once Upon a Time that Never Was)
– Ash K Tysowski (After the Spread)
– Atoosa Moshashaee (10min. More)

The Once Upon a Time that Never Was
Directed by Deb Ethier
Animated experimental music video for the original song “The Once Upon a Time that Never Was”. With words and music by Deb Ethier and sung by Belén Mariscotti, the song evokes those compelling (and often disquieting) moments from childhood fairy tales, challenging our memories of them.

After the Spread, 3min., Canada
Directed by Ash K Tysowski
A group of teenagers navigate their night-life, and their emotions, to the song “After the Spread” by “the Idea of machines”

https://www.ashtanimation.com/animation/after-the-spread

10 min more, 9min., Canada
Directed by Atoosa Moshashaee
A schoolgirl is waiting for her mom to pick her up from after school and the last 10 minutes seems very hard to get through, until her drawing comes to make her companionship.

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Today’s Podcast: EP. 1592: Screenwriter Nancy Franklin (ALL THE KING’S HORSES)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgCnQQd1mmY

In a 1960s rural community, a young girl navigates her coming-of-age only to discover family secrets of mental illness, love, and loss that change the course of her life.

Get to know the writer:

What is your screenplay about?
It’s a coming-of-age story about a girl trying to find her place in the turbulent 1960s, a time of women’s rights, civil rights, and gay rights. But what she sees in herself and what others see in her are at odds, and she must navigate mental illness, loss, and the redemptive power of love to find her true self.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Drama and coming-of-age


Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
The most compelling aspect of this movie is its strong connection to “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The story parallels the turbulent ’60s with our political climate today, showing us how far we’ve come and the dangers that await us today if we go back.

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