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THE SIXTH STAGE, 20min., USA
Directed by Devin Nikki Thomas
The Sixth Stage (Grief) is a psychological drama exploring the emotional fallout of loss and the seductive illusion of control.

SENSE, 12min., USA
Directed by Noah Terrance Greene
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland where water is the last resource, a blind swordsman with heightened senses becomes the reluctant protector of a desperate young man, forcing them both to fight for survival and hope.

https://www.instagram.com/sensethesisfilm

THE WORKPLACE Web Series EP. 3, 8min., USA
Directed by Devin Nikki Thomas, Aaron A. Robinson
S1Ep3 of Sketchlings the Sketch Comedy Series “The Workplace” finds Nikki as a new hire at an organization unlike anything she’s ever experienced

http://www.sketchlingscomedy.com/

Who are you?, 3min., Hungary
Directed by Luzi Santos

“Sincerely, Your Father”, 5min., USA
Directed by Cortez Mack, James Lett III
An inspirational story about four father expressing the sentiments of their hearts to the children

A Dance Away tells the story of Ava, a college dancer who breaks her ankle during a performance a few months prior. Still traumatized and scared to go back on stage, her best friend, Riley, gives her a strange necklace, which mysteriously transports her into a realm. From there, she meets three dancers who give her a dance away.

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Review by Andie Kay:

Writer/Director Maxwell Gilbert brings to life a wonderful story of facing your fears through friendship and the help of your personal totems. This short film immediately draws you in with some beautiful cinematography and very creative camera work, giving you different perspectives and a clever use of depth of field. Layla Khan-Hickman was responsible for the artistry behind the camera.

I really appreciated that the film makers did not go with the stereotypical dancer physique for the leading role. It’s easy to see that Amy Bush is a graceful and talented dancer who knows her craft. Plus I liked the rapport among the cast, it was believable they were all part of this dance troupe.

The practical effects and lighting really helped sell the illusion of the totem dancers, and I especially loved the mirroring dance and how it helped Amy’s character regain her confidence. All of the dancers were so very amazing. If there was one thing I wished I could tweak, it would be the sound at the beginning. It was supposed to be muffled, but I wish it gradually grew in volume once they were all backstage so you definitely knew it was an intentional choice.

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“The Battle of Antietam was fought nearby during the Civil War. The blood spilled here has never been forgotten…”

Echoes of Antietam is a haunting post–Civil War horror short film set on the blood-soaked farmlands of Maryland.

After the war’s end, a father and his two sons must defend their home when the dead soldiers buried beneath the cornfields begin to rise again — drawn by the cursed soil and the blood that never stopped whispering

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Created by Chris Vallone

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Love how they offer interviews etc., to spread the film’s message Our film has gotten great exposure from this festival, and we would all happily submit future projects here #experimental #filmfestival #filmfreeway #dance #music

Documentary Filmmaker Don Scioli chats with Matthew Toffolo about his latest film about wanting to live forever! Don talks about the mission to live to at least 120 by inner emotional clarity and the art of science. #wildsound #livingforever #filmfestival

Filmmaker Eliza Goodwin chats with Matthew Toffolo about using an intimacy coordinator on set and what that means. How the industry has come a long way in the last 15 years as this position didn’t even exist. #wildsound #filmfestival #intimacycoordinator

Novelist turned screenwriter Chelsea Lin chats with Matthew Toffolo about transitioning to writing scripts. The art of LESS IS MORE. #lessismore #wildsound #screenwriting

Watch DREAMS IN TRANSLATION, 16min., Canada, Student – Drama, Psychological (new film on the platform)

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A Nigerian Igbo woman living in Newfoundland, returns from her mother’s burial carrying unresolved questions and re-experiencing childhood trauma. #wildsound #watchmovies #studentfilm

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