When the paths of the 11th Pennsylvania Civil War regiment and an American Staffordshire Terrier pup intertwine, the men of the 11th’s lives are changed in ways they never could’ve predicted.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Hannah Ehman
R. Coulter: Shawn Devlin
Captain Terry: Geoff May
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Black People Don’t Tango, 14min., USA
Directed by Robert Xavier Clark
An African American man learns to tango after a trip to Argentina.
Based on a true story.
https://www.instagram.com/llucindajclark2
Pisho, 16min., Pakistan
Directed by Aun Ul Haider
Journey of a seven-year-old girl, Ruqayya, on a mission to find her lost kitten. Suspecting her mother and neighbors, she embarks on a whimsical search. During her quest, Ruqayya stumbles upon a protest against a recent terrorist attack. Inspired by the demonstrators’ placards, she creates her own sign seeking help to find her missing kitten.
https://www.instagram.com/aunulhaider/
OTIS, 37min,. USA
Directed by Mark Eric Ridley
Otis, a former soldier and POW Has just been released from the army and has an unlikely connection with a little girl who accepts his strangeness. To the concerns of her parents. All unaware that they would both play a significant role in each other’s life
https://www.instagram.com/Markridley
PAGES IN THE WIND, 14min., USA
Directed by Lucas Haviland
As Bailey sits in the park, he starts to reminisce about his journal entries over the past month. Through flashes to these entries, Bailey and his boyfriend, Gavin, experience the various intricate elements of their relationship. All the while Bailey takes in the environment around him in the present day. When his best friend, Corrine, stops by to surprise him, they start to catch up on the past week. Bailey quickly remembers that his entries might be less realistic than he wants them to be. And that his roommate, Gavin, will probably never be the man he needs in his life.
https://www.instagram.com/havilandfilms/
Get to know the filmmaker:
What motivated you to make this film?
The film’s exploration of romantic love and the lengths someone would go to experience it are rooted in my own thoughts surrounding the lack of that kind of love in my life. The exploration and need to put an image to these thoughts and showcase yearning is what drives my motivation in making this film. All to answer the question: To what lengths will someone go to feel love? Seeing and working on the creative projects of my friends and classmates, this motivation was kept alive and continued to grow until the final results of the film that was screened at this festival.
What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
Going into the audience feedback video, I was nervous solely because of my perfectionistic tendencies and the miniscule things I wanted to try to change. This quickly changed to excitement and general appreciation for the thoughts, praise, and constructive feedback from the audience. It was reassuring to hear about parts that I was hesitant about being well-received by the viewers and for the themes to come across even in the ambiguity of the film.
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Loved this festival, we walked away as winner of best Thriller with our movie That’s The Plan, so that made us happy as well, loved the feedback video from the audience. I hope to be apart of this festival in the near future.
Awesome festival, but what really sold me was the audience feedback videos they made. Great marketing material for the project! Would definitely recommend for indie filmmakers.
What an amazing festival! The feedback I received was extremely helpful, thoughtful, and detailed. I was honored that my short script, “Not My Secret to Tell” won the Thriller/Suspense Festival. It was wonderful to have the Best Scene from the screenplay performed by professional voice actors and I felt respected and engaged during the podcast interview.
Really, this film festival is one you should enter! So much more than some others that are simply laurel factories.
Great festival with many interesting events. Feedback from real people. Great communication and very fast. Thank you for giving opportunity to show our work to the world! Strongly recommend!
Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.
HORROR Short Story Festival (everyone wins):
HORROR Short Story Festival (everyone wins) – Deadline April 15th.
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:
DYSTOPIAN Novel Festival. 3 options to submit. Deadline April 15th
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.
TRAGIC Poetry Contest – FREE:
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/300708/tragic-poem-contest
THRILLER/SUSPENSE Film & Screenplay Festival:
In war-torn Syria, a troubled woman, her idealistic son, and her mentally challenged cousin take in a wounded Western aid worker, unknowingly igniting a chain of deadly consequences that forces them to confront their pasts, their beliefs, and the brutal realities of survival.
Watch the best scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzQEhUvZHwM
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
The need to face one´s worst fears if any redemption or peace are to be found.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Drama.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
It deals with the many traumas and desecrations of war, it delves into the divisions and differences from which conflicts spring and it evokes the love and common humanity that is our only hope.
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Nibbling of the Night, 10min., UK
Directed by Gabi Bania
Suzy and Billy are an unhappy middle-aged couple whose affection has long faded away. Suzy feels used by her careless husband, enslaved by the role of a subordinate housewife. She escapes from her worries and loneliness into addiction of night’s gluttony, spending nights next to the kitchen’s refrigerator. However, one night, her depressing fate is going to change thanks to a visit of two female vampires, who become for her a model of the strong, independent, and emancipated woman she always wanted to be.
https://www.gabibania.com/en/films/nibbling-of-the-night/
https://www.instagram.com/nibblingofthenight_film_gb/
Sexaholics Anonymous, 13min., USA
Directed by Christian Allen
Five strangers, united by shame and compulsion, gather to discuss their obsessions in what should be a safe space, but two of them are unfortunately at the wrong support group. Tonight, ‘body count’ takes on a whole new meaning for this group.
https://www.instagram.com/sexaholicsanonymousfilm
cat., 10min., USA
Directed by Jessica Redish
A woman signs up with a dating coach in search of her soulmate only to be met with her deepest desires.
https://www.jessicaredish.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cat_shortfilm/
BFF, 12min., USA
Directed by Nevin Bolla
Heartbroken, a young woman isolates herself in bed after discovering her boyfriend cheated on her. While her friends celebrate a bachelorette party outside, she remains stuck in a cycle of painful memories and regret. Her best friend, determined to pull her out of despair, steps in with humor, tough love, and a few ridiculous antics.
https://www.instagram.com/nevinbolla/
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The FEEDBACK Romance & Relationships Festival was an extremely positive experience for me. The feedback I received for my screenplay The Art of the Matter was invaluable to me. The notes were clear and practical and easy to follow. I look forward to watching the performance of a scene from The Art of the Matter!
The Feedback Romance and Relationship Festival offered incredible feedback and The Fountain of Truth was named an Official Selection! I can’t wait for the video of the reading for social media!
The FRR Festival was a magical experience! The vibe was exciting, intelligent, very welcoming and the communication was easy and smooth. It’s clear to see why this festival has done so well as they really love this particular genre and excel at it. I highly recommend that you put FRRF at the TOP of your list and hope to see you later this year!
Thank you for selecting my screenplay for a table read! It was immensely helpful to hear the words from the ‘outside’. I have finally been able to understand where and why I was stuck in the first pages of my script. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and for all that you do and for the quality of the festival.
It was an absolutely pleasure, joy and honor to take part in this beautiful festival and be award with the Best Long Form Short Film award for our project “you Breakfast”. The care, respect and attention they put towards the filmmakers is outstanding, making it an amazing experience for all the participants. The reviews and comments provided by some of the audience members are incredibly valuable and speaks about the great organization behind this festival. I would seriously recommend it to any filmmaker. Thank you very much
Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.
RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Short Story Festival (everyone wins):
RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Short Story Festival (everyone wins) – Deadline April 14th
Submit your Religion or Spirituality Short Story to the Festival, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.
COMEDY Novel Festival (3 options to submit):
COMEDY Novel Festival (3 options to submit) – Deadline April 14th
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)
COMEDY 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.
DRAMATIC Monologue Poetry Contest – Free:
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/300707/dramatic-monologue-poetry-contest
ROMANCE/RELATIONSHIP Film & Screenplay Festival:
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