Submit to the WILDsound Festival Today:
WILDsound is a legit great festival that keeps to everything they advertise! The perks and communication are great. I was absolutely thrilled and honored to have my film win best short and the feedback video of audience reactions to my film that they sent me was outstanding! Thanks for everything guys!
New York Times Co. v Sullivan, 10min,. Canada
Directed by Yanjia Yang
In the heat of the Civil Rights Movement, a full-page ad in The New York Times sparked a legal battle that would redefine freedom of the press in America. Through archival footage, this short film explores how the case reinforced First Amendment protections and shaped journalism as we know it today. A must-watch for anyone interested in media, law, and the enduring power of free speech.
Get to know the filmmaker:
What motivated you to make this film?
I was driven by a desire to revisit the New York Times Co. v. Sullivan case not just as a historical legal milestone, but as a powerful reminder of how fragile our freedoms truly are. In an era where misinformation, polarization, and censorship continue to challenge democratic ideals, I felt a strong responsibility to explore the balance between rights and responsibilities. I wanted my generation to understand that free speech is not abstract; it is something we must actively reflect upon.
From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
This was my very first documentary, and as an 11th-grade student, it was a steep learning curve. From research to editing, the process took about three months. There were moments of doubt, technical setbacks, and challenges in simplifying complex legal ideas. Though it required a lot of effort and time commitment, I pushed through and was able to find the true meaning of creating this film.
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Watch the festival here: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/best-of-romance-relationship-shorts
JP Cenzo – What You Want (It’s Not Me) Official Story Video, 4min,. USA
Directed by Paul Cenzoprano
JP Cenzo band music story video, the birth, life and death of a relationship.
https://www.instagram.com/jpcenzo/
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-jp-cenzo-what-you-want
The Abiding, 10min., USA
Directed by Ally May
A lonely woman reminieces about the three great loves of her life while she decides if trying again is a risk worth taking.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-abiding-film
She Loves Her John, 7min., USA
Directed by Ivan Alejandro Rivero
“She Loves Her John” is a story about redemption, the feelings that arise after betrayal, and the thoughts of moving forward.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-she-loves-her-john-film
Sun Poisoning, 13min,. Canada
Directed by Chelsea Hana Williams
Sun Poisoning is a coming-of-age short film that follows Ellie and Neil – a young couple who begin to realize that the foundation of their lifelong relationship is not as steadfast as they once thought. Coming to terms with losing what was once an anchor point of certainty, they embark on a poignant journey as they navigate towards unfamiliar roads.
https://www.instagram.com/sunpoisoning.shortfilm/
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-sun-poisoning-film
Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.
HORROR Short Story Festival (everyone wins):
Submit your Horror Short Story to the Festival, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.
DYSTOPIAN Novel Festival:
Get FULL FEEDBACK on either the 1st chapter or entire novel book from our committee of Professional Writers, and Writing Consultants. Get your novel performed by a professional actor at the festival.
NEW OPTION: Or, just submit for an actor performance reading transcript of your novel (any 5 pages of your book). Great way to promote the sales of your book if you’re already published. (see examples on the video playlist below)
ROMANCE/RELATIONSHIP Screenplay Festival:
This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show.
THRILLER/SUSPENSE Film & Screenplay Festival:
AUDIENCE AWARDS:
Best Movie Trailer: Apocalypse Death Party
Best Performances: Mysterious Moments with Millie Mallory
Best Cinematography: Super Me
Best Story: Smile for the Death
Best Diversity Trailer: Our Family Pride
Best Direction: Salem Aftermath Sizzle
See the Full Lineup of Films:
Salem Aftermath Sizzle, 2min., USA
Directed by Tom Phillips
The dialogue in this film clip is derived from the latest research and historical analysis of Ann Putnam. By incorporating newly discovered documents, human behavioral science, and AI, we have reconstructed what Ann likely would have said if given the chance.
Mysterious Moments with Millie Mallory, 3min., USA
Directed by Mysti Smith
Millie is learning how to solve mysteries on her vlogging channel in the town of Willow’s Run.
https://instagram.com/wantlovefilm
OUR FAMILY PRIDE, 2min., USA
Directed by Dominic Giannetti, Glen Evelyn
Our Family Pride offers a compelling exploration of how different family members are impacted when a father comes out as gay later in life. The story delves into each individual’s personal struggles as they navigate the emotional journey of understanding and accepting their father’s difficult coming out story.
https://instagram.com/ourfamilypride
SUPER ME, 3min., Brazil
Directed by Marcelo Presotto
1980s. Marcelo is 17 years old and has been in conflict with his mother, an abusive relationship since childhood. Martial arts have become a form of armor for him. But will it be enough to protect him?
SMILE FOR THE DEAD, 2min., USA
Directed by Charlie Puritano
Trailer for the feature documentary Smile for the Dead
Apocalypse Death Party, 2min., USA
Directed by Russ Emanuel
How is the world affected by a catastrophic event? Everyday people live through a government mandated quarantine during a global pandemic while desperate scientists race to find a cure before it’s too late.
https://www.instagram.com/russem31/
Scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025 8:01 PM EDT
watch the festival here at 8pm est today: https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/events/best-of-romance-relationship-shorts
JP Cenzo – What You Want (It’s Not Me) Official Story Video, 4min,. USA
Directed by Paul Cenzoprano
JP Cenzo band music story video, the birth, life and death of a relationship.
https://www.instagram.com/jpcenzo/
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-jp-cenzo-what-you-want
The Abiding, 11min., USA
Directed by Ally May
A lonely woman reminieces about the three great loves of her life while she decides if trying again is a risk worth taking.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-abiding-film
She Loves Her John, 7min., USA
Directed by Ivan Alejandro Rivero
“She Loves Her John” is a story about redemption, the feelings that arise after betrayal, and the thoughts of moving forward.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-she-loves-her-john-film
Sun Poisoning, 13min,. Canada
Directed by Chelsea Hana Williams
Sun Poisoning is a coming-of-age short film that follows Ellie and Neil – a young couple who begin to realize that the foundation of their lifelong relationship is not as steadfast as they once thought. Coming to terms with losing what was once an anchor point of certainty, they embark on a poignant journey as they navigate towards unfamiliar roads.
https://www.instagram.com/sunpoisoning.shortfilm/
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-sun-poisoning-film
The film goes LIVE for FREE at 8pm EST (New York time): Saturday, June 14th, 2025!
Part of the best of the ROMANCE/RELATIONSHIPS Short Film Festival lineup.
Watch on the site page: http://www.wildsound.ca/browse
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She Loves Her John, 7min., USA
Directed by Ivan Alejandro Rivero
“She Loves Her John” is a story about redemption, the feelings that arise after betrayal, and the thoughts of moving forward.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-she-loves-her-john-film
The film goes LIVE for FREE at 8pm EST (New York time): Saturday, June 14th, 2025!
Part of the best of the ROMANCE/RELATIONSHIPS Short Film Festival lineup.
Watch on the site page: http://www.wildsound.ca/browse
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The Abiding, 11min., USA
Directed by Ally May
A lonely woman reminieces about the three great loves of her life while she decides if trying again is a risk worth taking.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-abiding-film
JP Cenzo – What You Want (It’s Not Me) Official Story Video, 4min,. USA
Directed by Paul Cenzoprano
JP Cenzo band music story video, the birth, life and death of a relationship.
https://www.instagram.com/jpcenzo/
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-jp-cenzo-what-you-want
Submit via FilmFreeway:
Very happy that our screenplay was chosen as an award winner by judges that love the genre, and feedback from people who know the genre was very helpful. I made a tweak or two from that feedback and even used a quote in a query letter to some managers that just got me some screenplay requests. Good communication from the festival.
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