CAST LIST:

Narrator: Sean Ballantyne
Willow: Val Cole
Gert: Hannah Ehman

Jay and Dollar seems like regular guys who hang out in hookah bars, however, these guys possess a special set of skills that will help the government get to the bottom of a terrorist threat.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Hannah Ehman
Jay: Shawn Devlin
Dollar: Sean Ballantyne

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Broadcaster: Shawn Devlin
Old Gemini: Sean Ballantyne

The world of a blissfully detached woman turns upside down when she’s forced to adjust to the ordinary life that exists beyond working at an off-the-wall lesbian bar, and its rivalry with the gay club across the street.

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Review by Andie Kay:

Setting out to do a full length feature film is no easy task. It takes a village of very dedicated people to make a story come to life. Meg Poveromo was the writer, director and the leading character of this one hour and twenty-five minute comedy surrounding the LGBTQ community.

The coloring and cinematography by William Rubini was beautifully done and VisualKights did a great job with the visual effects. I enjoyed the creative way they did the phone call conversation at the start of the film. But I am getting a bit ahead of myself…

Meg Poveromo plays Jess, a selfish and self absorbed bartender at The Box Trap, a lesbian only dive bar. Meg did a great job as an actress in this role, her performance felt organic and realistic even though it can be difficult to identify with this style of anti-hero character because there are no redeemable qualities. Meg had this ability to make you want to like Jess.

The cast of characters range from wacky to wonderful in this farcical comedy where the filmmakers push the comedic boundaries into a raunchy, over the top romp. The storyline had great elements with the dominatrix who was once married to the rival bar owner. Each character seemed really well thought out and had their own likeability factor. I found myself holding out hope that Jess gets this character arc where we see her grow and understand the error of her ways but it didn’t come across that way in the end.

However, I did see so much potential in the storyline of wanting to save the dive bar from going out of business and I wish that was more the main focal point of the plot. The ending felt a bit rushed to me instead of a deliberate twist. Regardless, The Box Trap is a playful, naughty ride with a ton of heart that will undoubtedly entertain.

FREE festival starts at 8pm EST tonight at http://www.wildsound.ca/browse

Watch the festival here:  https://www.wildsound.ca/events/doc-feature-film-depth-nomads-kazakhstan

Watch over 480 award winning short films now: https://www.wildsound.ca/watch-award-winning-short-films-1

Depth Nomads – Kazakhstan, 78min., France
Directed by Arnaud Palu
Laurent was once an elite French judoka. In 2008, he participated in the Beijing Olympics, carrying the hopes of a nation only to walk out moments later, defeated in his first fight. What followed wasn’t just the end of a match, but the quiet burial of a dream. He gave up on judo, silenced by shame, convinced that failure defined him. When we invited him to join us in the forgotten steppes of Kazakhstan, he accepted, not to return to the sport, but to finally confront the part of himself he had abandoned.

https://www.instagram.com/depth.nomads/

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-depth-nomads

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

BIOGRAPHY Short Story Festival (everyone wins):

BIOGRAPHY Short Story Festival (everyone wins) – July 13th deadline

A biography is a written account of a person’s life that tells the story of their experiences, accomplishments, and challenges. The word “biography” comes from the medieval Greek words bios, meaning “life”, and graphia, meaning “writing”.

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

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LGBTQ+ Novel Festival (3 options to submit):

LGBTQ+ Novel Festival. (3 options to submit). Deadline July 13th

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.

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LGBTQ+ Screenplay Festival:

LGBTQ+ 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.

FREE festival starts at 8pm EST tonight at http://www.wildsound.ca/browse

Watch the festival here: https://www.wildsound.ca/events/environmental-shorts-fest

Watch over 480 award winning short films now: https://www.wildsound.ca/watch-award-winning-short-films-1

FIELD REPORT | FLACK FAMILY FARM, 15min., USA
Directed by Travis Limoge
Nestled in the hills of Enosburg Falls, Vermont Flack Family Farm has been contributing to the vibrance of their community through their symbiotic work in the soil for nearly a half a century.

https://www.instagram.com/underblkflag/

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-field-report

sustain, 5min., Austria
Directed by Peter Schakl
sustAIn is the Idea to combine sustainibility and artificial intelligence. Openess is to show generally ideas of sustainibility.

https://www.instagram.com/peterschackl

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-sustain

Kazbegi, 5min., Slovakia
Directed by Yakiv Antypenko
Set to a traditional folk song recorded live at a Georgian wedding, this short documentary immerses viewers in the natural and cultural rhythm of the Kazbegi region. With no narration, the film focuses on the detailed sound design and visual atmosphere — where every insect and breeze plays like an instrument in a living orchestra.

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-kazbegi

Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer: Ana Borrero, PhD, 10min., USA
Directed by Jeff Siebert
Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer: Ana Borrero, PhD, follows a Spanish marine scientist who leaves behind a high-stress academic career to cultivate something far more sustainable—seaweed and a life in balance. Now working in coastal Norway, Ana channels her scientific expertise into growing an industry poised to combat climate change through regenerative farming. With humor, heart, and humility, Ana reflects on her journey from a microscope-loving child to working mother of two, driven by both environmental urgency and a desire to be present for her young family. A deeply personal look at how one woman found meaning—and a future—beneath the surface.

https://www.instagram.com/yobananabones

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-portrait-of-a-seaweed-farmer

Operation Wolf Foster, 18min., USA
Directed by Justin Grubb
Once nearly extinct, the critically endangered Mexican wolf is making a comeback – thanks to a bold conservation effort that places captive-born pups into wild dens. Operation Wolf Foster takes you inside this high-stakes recovery program, following the delicate journey of newborn wolves as they’re flown across the country and carefully introduced into the wild, offering hope for the species’ future.

https://www.runningwild.media/

https://www.instagram.com/journeying_justin

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-operation-wolf-foster

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

FAMILY & KIDS Short Story Contest (everyone wins):
https://festivalforfamily.com/family-kids-short-story-contest-everyone-wins/

Submit your FAMILY short story to the festival here, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video.

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DRAMA Novel Festival:
https://festivalfordrama.com/drama-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)

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SPORTS Screenplay Festival:
https://sportsfilmfestival.video/

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.

FREE festival starts at 8pm EST tonight at http://www.wildsound.ca/browse

Watch the festival here: https://www.wildsound.ca/events/winning-doc-feature-trail-mix

Watch over 480 award winning short films now: https://www.wildsound.ca/watch-award-winning-short-films-1

Trail Mix, 50min,. USA
Directed by Glenn Robert Sweitzer
Trail Mix follows a 2,000-mile journey from Georgia to Maine, uncovering the personal struggles and healing of hikers seeking solace, purpose, and transformation. Directed by Glenn Sweitzer, the film reveals how nature becomes a powerful path back to wholeness.

http://trailmix.film/https://instagram.com/trailmix_film

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-trail-mix

Submit via FilmFreeway. Deadline Today:

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!

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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.

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Best festival experience! Love the feedback, interactions, podcast interview and viewing online!

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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