Adventure

Short Film Review: THE LAST PIRATE. Directed by Christian Pavlik

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Synopsis:

Prisoner to the mystical powers of the ancient Infernalius, Arius embarks on a journey to hunt the one marked by the ancient sword, in exchange for his freedom.

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Review by Andie Karvelis:

Swashbuckling swordsmen, those bad boys of the sea have always captured our imaginations. Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow gave us a new pirate to fall in love with. The success of Pirates of the Caribbean renewed everyone’s love of a good pirate film! The Last Pirate doesn’t disappoint!


Written, Directed and Produced by Christian Pavlik, we are transported into a captivating story with sword fights, magic, an epic struggle with the forces of good and evil, and some clever twists! There are many things that stand out about The Last Pirate ( and these are in no particular order ). Antonio Medina plays Arius, our last pirate, and he did a wonderful job. You can feel his struggle and everything he did with the character was genuine. Micah Pilcher, who portrays Infernalius delivered a performance that will send shivers down your spine. Micah nailed that sinister, otherworldly tone and it was perfection. You do not want to hear that voice in a dark alley unless you wanna jump out of your skin.


The Florida coastline was perfect for this film. I imagine it was somewhere along Dismal Key or Chokoloskee Bay ( yes, it’s a real place ). The Cinematographer, William Cook knew how to bring out the beauty in the area where no tourist dares to wander. The aerial shots were breathtaking. William also handled the stunt choreography and sword fighting which was very impressive and believable.


You can have a spectacular script, great actors, a wonderful DP but if the music falls short it’s going to ruin a film. Thank heaven our Producers, Christian, William and Antonio knew this. They hired Filip Olejka and his score was absolutely stunning! It fit this film so well that Hans Zimmer himself would’ve been jealous.

Sensational job on creating a wonderful, adventurous film that makes the audience want to see more!

Feature Film Review: IMPACT. Australian Sports Documentary

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Synopsis:

“IMPACT” is a film that tells the powerful story of two skydivers, Mark Lucchiari and Ben Lucock, and their journey to recovery after a near-fatal accident.

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Directed by Patrick Dunne

Review by Victoria Angelique

The documentary film, IMPACT, is a harrowing and inspirational tale when fate is intermingled with destiny. The filmmakers expertly craft the story of Ben and Lucch in a way the captures the attention of the viewer from the very first frame in a way that piques curiosity by diving straight into the full story of what led up to the accident and the steps both men had to overcome in order to enjoy skydiving without fear. 

The interview style filming combined with the camera footage from the skydivers, really paints a reflective picture of who Ben and Lucch are as men in their community and home life. The way their loved ones and friends speak of them make it clear they are role models to not only their own families, but are also influential in their friends’ lives. The fact that not only is skydiving made to seem fun, but the technical aspects are discussed is a major plus as the filmmakers clearly realized not everyone who could relate to this story and enjoy it might not be skydivers. 

The score helps propel the story, going from inspirational as Ben and Lucch describe their childhoods in a way that shows they were raised during a different time period that led to their sense of adventure. The music changes to invoke emotions of fear during the footage of the accident, making the audience feel for both men as if they were the ones living through and witnessing the impact. The emotions invoked as Ben reflects is coupled with the somber notes as he delves into the importance of men’s mental health, something that helps him get closer with Lucch as they bond over express their feelings and cause tears to well up in the eyes of the viewer. The fact that it took an outsider to make them speak up, really shows how men are taught to hold everything in as a way of being strong when finally telling their families and friends what was going on is the true strength. 

This film, IMPACT, is truly an award winning documentary. It evokes a rollercoaster of emotions from joy to fear, with a few tears being shed before ending in a way that is inspirational by showing Ben and Lucch skydiving again after such a terrifying event. The two men were able to overcome the tragedy by bonding over something that seems taboo for men to talk about, their own mental health and for both men, it’s quite fortunate for their families and friends that they did begin talking so that Ben and Lucch could continue to lead their community. 

Film Review: THE FLOW, Belgium, Adventure

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THE FLOW a sharp, poignant and beautifully sweeping film coming from Belgium tells the story of a young man whose car breaks down in the middle of a deserted road. Under director Jelle Bleyenbregh, this film has an awe-inspiring quality to it, full to bursting with cinematic moments.

The film has no dialogue, but no lack of story. In a slender three minutes our hero hits his major conflict with his car and must face the great wild elements to get to civilization. But what starts out as working against the elements turns into a journey of finding harmony within them.

A gorgeous film with incredible music and wonderful composition, it encapsulates the reminder that in the vast scheme of things, we are all very small. But it is deeper than that- THE FLOW is a story about how, sometimes we must get lost to find ourselves.

Review by Kierston Drier

PLAYED at the January 2018 EUROPEAN Film Festival.

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THE FLOW, 3min., Belgium, Adventure
Directed by Jelle BleyenberghWhen the car of a young man breaks down, his feet take him on a journey that might surpass his destination.

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