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Deadline Today: FANTASY/SCI-FI Film & Screenplay Festival (over 70 FIVE STAR Reviews!)

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FANTASY and SCI-FI Stories used to be a fringe market. Now they are in the mainstream now and forever as movies, television shows, and stories in fantasy/sci-fi are a gigantic multi-billion dollar market. This portion of the Film & Writing Festival serves the Fantasy and Sci-Fi filmmakers and writers from all over the world.

Submit via FilmFreeway:

This is a HYBRID film festival (NOT an online festival) with live screenings for the audience feedback video you will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase to enhance the film’s exposure. Festival also conducts blog and podcast interviews with the filmmaker. We have also started a filmmaker’s WhatsApp group with over 100 joined to date to chat about next project and make contacts etc….

Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival. WINNING reading every single month!

Get your short or feature film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get an audience video. Now a monthly festival taking place in either Chicago, Los Angeles, or Toronto

All festival dates have been updated to private screenings with the same Audience FEEDBACK videos made for the short & feature films, and recorded script readings performed by professional actors for the screenplays. This is our way of showing community over distance so everyone around the world can experience our Audience Feedback videos.

We specialize in showcasing Fantasy/Sci-Fi stories and making sure that when the work is ready, the writer will benefit by at least obtaining a solid agent.

Deadline Today: FANTASY/SCI-FI Film & Screenplay Festival

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FANTASY and SCI-FI Stories used to be a fringe market. Now they are in the mainstream now and forever as movies, television shows, and stories in fantasy/sci-fi are a gigantic multi-billion dollar market. This portion of the Film & Writing Festival serves the Fantasy and Sci-Fi filmmakers and writers from all over the world.

Submit via FilmFreeway:

This is a HYBRID film festiva (NOT an online festival) with live screenings for the audience feedback video you will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase to enhance the film’s exposure. Festival also conducts blog and podcast interviews with the filmmaker. We have also started a filmmaker’s WhatsApp group with over 100 joined to date to chat about next project and make contacts etc….

Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival. WINNING reading every single month!

Get your short or feature film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get an audience video. Now a monthly festival taking place in either Chicago, Los Angeles, or Toronto

All festival dates have been updated to private screenings with the same Audience FEEDBACK videos made for the short & feature films, and recorded script readings performed by professional actors for the screenplays. This is our way of showing community over distance so everyone around the world can experience our Audience Feedback videos.

We specialize in showcasing Fantasy/Sci-Fi stories and making sure that when the work is ready, the writer will benefit by at least obtaining a solid agent.

Filmmaker Podcast: EP. 1175 – DANIEL RODRIGUES CORREIA (YUGO MANCHESTER)

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YUGO MANCHESTER, 13min., Netherlands
Directed by Daniel Rodrigues Correia
“MARIBOR, YUGO MANCHESTER” is a captivating dance short-film that takes the audience on an immersive journey through the evolution of the city’s industry, rise, and fall in Maribor (Slovenia) during the 20th century. Through mesmerizing choreography and powerful storytelling, the film unravels the transformation of Maribor from an industrial powerhouse to a cultural gem. Each dance sequence illuminates key historical events that shaped the city’s identity, celebrating its triumphs, resilience, and exploring the impact of the changing industrial landscape. Seamlessly blending history and artistry, “MARIBOR, YUGO MANCHESTER” invites audiences to experience the beauty and power of dance as it brings Maribor’s captivating story to life.

https://www.instagram.com/maribor_yugo_manchester/

LISTEN to the podcast:

https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2024/4/8/ep-1175-filmmaker-daniel-rodrigues-correia-yugo-manchester

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-1175-filmmaker-daniel-rodrigues-correia-yugo-manchester/id1406973270?i=1000651833527

Get to know the filmmaker:
The goal of this short dance film was to show the journey through the legacy of development, rise and fall of industry in Maribor in the 20th century. We wanted to show, through choreography, the transformation of the city, which was once considered the Yugoslav “Manchester City”.

You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at http://www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

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Filmmaker Podcast: EP. 1188 – FILMMAKER MARK STAS (EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS)

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EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS, 14min., Belgium
Directed by Mark Stas
Takeda was forced to leave Asia after a tragic incident. He travelled but stayed close to the woods in order to remember his heart, but also to live a new life in Europe and tries to forget his past. After three years this peace is suddenly disturbed. While he goes running in the woods, Muto, an Italian gangster discovers suddenly an Asian man in the woods. Maybe this could be the killer his boss, Martello is looking for since many years. Karyudo, a powerful hunter who is also an excellent martial artist, was sent by his corrupt police chief to help the Italian gangster boss. He wants to know where Muto found this Asian man. They have a small issue to arrange and at the woods, Karyudo’s sensitive instinct tells him his prey is there. Karyudo, who has a great sense of honour and justice, doesn’t know the exact details of this hunting, but with the help of Muto, he will track this Asian man in the Italian woods. Doubt will grow in his mind. Martello’s hate during these three years will finally find a reason to be. They will hunt this Asian man down and make him pay, no matter what. Takeda has no other choice than to rise from the shadows, confront his past and fight for his life.

The System


https://www.facebook.com/mark.stas.official
https://www.instagram.com/markstas_wfs/

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

Since I’ve previously acted in action-packed movies like “English Dogs in Bangkok” and “Haphazard,” the desire to make original fight scenes within a concise narrative motivated me. Collaborating with my friend Ron Smoorenburg, I devised a storyline where he could shine as the main opponent. This project was fueled by pure passion, and the very good fusion between Ron and me in the past, would give us again a very good fight scene effect. Initially, it wasn’t intended for festival circuits.

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Watch WILDsound DOCS Festival – April 21/22 event

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Go to the Daily Film Festival Platform http://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 7 day trial to watch a new and original festival every single day.

Go to the festival page directly and watch dozens of films:
https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/

Watch the festival: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/april-21-docs

See the Full Lineup of Films:

TEAM OCEAN, 40min., USA
Directed by Bethany Teague
10 nonprofits along both U.S. coasts fight for a better future for our one ocean, and therefore our world. Team Ocean is a celebration of how each organization’s talents, expertise and passions weave together a beautiful tapestry of teamwork from every sector – fisheries, species protection, food security, arts, education, recreation and more.

https://clickandpledge.com/project-ocean/
https://www.facebook.com/clickandpledge
https://twitter.com/clickandpledge
https://www.instagram.com/clickandpledge/

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/team-ocean-review

TOLLERMANIA, 27min,. Canada
Directed by Karen Lang
In this film, Ukrainian-Canadian ceramic artist, Natalia Laluq, interprets the life and work of Canadian world champion figure skater and artist, Toller Cranston, through a stop-motion installation of individually crafted ceramic plates. The art project itself was almost 2 years in the making. The show took place at Toller Cranston’s studio in Mexico in 2014, the year before Toller died. This documentary shows the work from initial concept through process and completion. It is one artist interpretation of another artist’s work and life.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/tollermania-review

HOSPITAL ART, 2min., USA
Directed by Ethan Knecht
A short aesthetic review of Westchester Medical Center’s art.

https://www.instagram.com/knechtions

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/hospital-art-review

SWISS CHEESE HOLES, 20min., USA
Directed by Ethan Knecht
Covertly filmed in Disney World, Swiss Cheese Holes is a multi-layered documentary that explores the timeless question: How do you make a film about your father’s mental breakdown in Disney World?

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.instagram.com/knechtions

Short Film Review: GLIESE. Directed by Jorge Guimerá

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Synopsis:

Nacho awakens on the advanced planet Gliese. He is there by mistake and discovers that death does not exist. He must decide whether to remain on Gliese accepting his new condition or return to Earth with his needy younger brother and end the conspiracy forever.

Review by Victoria Angelique

The science fiction narrative short film, GLIESE, is a very nuanced story with compelling, well-developed characters. It utilizes several expert filmmaking techniques that make it hard to look away from this masterful work. The story is captivating with mystery and intrigue as it tells a story of brothers, Nacho and David. 

Director Jorge Guimerà is brilliant through the use of sound, effects and lighting to display the differences between Earth and Gliese. Earth has natural lighting, whereas Gliese has blue or bright white tones making it feel ethereal. The graphics start out strong in the very beginning of the film, coupling with special effects, this continues throughout the film with inventive gadgets that are beyond our world. It is ironic that the Gliese people have such advanced technology such as spirit removal, yet are using firearms to kill. 

Strong themes take the storytelling to the next level as the film isn’t focused on just one as many short films do, but multiple motifs. The first is that Gliese is not simply an extraterrestrial planet, but a metaphor for the afterlife where immortality resides and people cannot return to life on Earth. It certainly doesn’t appear to be Heaven or Hell, as Nacho is killed by the Gliese beings and abducted. His mind seems to torture him with the desire to protect his brother to the point he struggles to find peace within his new existence. The film also seems to allude to the idea of fate, as Nacho saw clues leading up to his death while still fighting the inevitable. 

This is a heartwarming film not only about the love of brothers, but poses the question that if given the chance to say goodbye once a loved one passes on, would someone do what Nacho does and do anything to have the chance to say farewell or would they accept their fate as the majority of the Gliese and learn how to adjust to the afterlife.    

Watch the DOCUMENTARY Shorts Festival – Apri 18/19 event

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Go to the Daily Film Festival Platform http://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 7 day trial to watch a new and original festival every single day.

Go to the festival page directly and watch dozens of films:
https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/

Watch the festival: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/april-18-documentary-shorts

See the Full Lineup of Films:

TARARUA S-K, 22min., New Zealand
Directed by Andy Carruthers
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to push your limits in the wild, facing the ultimate physical challenge? The Tararua SK Traverse is waiting for you.

Tararua S-K Film


https://www.facebook.com/TararuaSK
https://www.instagram.com/tararuask_film/

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/tarakua-s-k-review

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, 18min., UK
Directed by Genevieve Sulway
When a group of triathletes set out on their morning training session, one decision changes everything.

http://www.whenworldscollidefilm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064117771149

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/when-worlds-collide-review

WAITING FOR JUSTICE, 18min., Canada
Directed by Matt LeMay
In this poignant 18-minute documentary, viewers are taken on a journey into the dark history of the Isle a la Cross Residential School. This institution was part of the Canadian government’s policy of forced assimilation of Indigenous children. Survivors of the school bravely step forward to share their harrowing stories of physical and sexual abuse, cultural suppression, and the profound loss of their language and identity.

http://www.indigenousgeographic.ca/

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/waiting-for-justice-review

BURTON ROCKS CALLING, 30min., USA
Directed by Burton Rocks
Burton Rocks’ health left him isolated. So, he started calling some of America’s biggest stars. They answered. Forty years later, Burton shares his fascinating collection of interviews for the first time.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/burton-rocks-calling-review

POLITICAL Festival (April 11-17) Today’s Festival: NORTH AMERICAN Shorts

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Go to the Daily Film Festival Platform http://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 7 day trial to watch a new and original festival every single day.

Go to the festival page directly and watch dozens of films:
https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/

Watch the festival: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/april-17-political-north-america

See the Full Lineup of Films:

PROJECT “M”, 12min., Canada
Directed by Aneil Contractor
1. Canadian Residential School were innocent small children were killed (genocide) in the Residential School.
2. It’s a dark secrete of Canada! where innocent children were killed (genocide) from year 1867 – 2000 and many dead bodies to be found in future…

HOME


https://www.facebook.com/contraproductions

https://www.instagram.com/aneilcontractor

THE RESUME, 13min,. USA
Directed by Jon Kubina
Brock and Niko are two college grads who turn to a short-lived life of crime to pay off their student loans.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7607968

DREAM BIG FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO HAPPEN, 15min., USA
Directed by Peter Vordenberg
To better succeed in our efforts to combat climate change we need to talk less and listen more. That’s what Bill Barron set out to do. 750 miles by bike to have conversations about climate change across rural Utah.

AN AMERICAN CHILDHOOD, 15min., USA
Directed by Ryan Alan Petti
Collin is a 9 year old boy living a typical american childhood until his life is forever changed by an increasingly common act of violence against a family member. His story further adds to the national dialogue on racial profiling and discrimination.

http://www.anamericanchildhood.com/
https://facebook.com/anamericanchildhoodmovie.com
https://twitter.com/anamericanchildhood
https://instagram.com/anamericanchildhood

LIMITED SLIP, 16min,. USA
Directed by Clint Calvert, Caleb Johnson
Driver has a last job to pull off, or is it? A broken daughter is in direct conflict.

https://www.facebook.com/Limited-Slip-Movie-103411568915474

THE HYPOCRITE, 26min,. USA
Directed by Amie Noel Engerbretson
“The Hypocrite” delves into a critical discourse that is resonating with individuals across various spheres. In the context of climate advocacy, the film examines the inherent contradiction between personal actions and systemic efforts. The story is masterfully woven through the perspective of a professional skier, confronting the complex interplay between advocating for change and relying on fossil fuels for athletic pursuits. The film aspires to foster unity and collaboration within the outdoor community, transcending perceived hypocrisy and feelings of not fitting in. It aims to dismantle the culture of individual blame and guilt, focusing instead on the systemic shifts required to pave the way for a sustainable future. By erasing the boundaries that label individuals as hypocrites, the narrative invites viewers to recognize the urgent need for collective action and change.

EL ALELUYA, 30min., USA
Directed by Juan Diego Ramirez
Antonio Moreno’s world is disrupted when a controversy sparks a protest against his favorite baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to their LGBTQ+ night, a group that dresses as Catholic Nuns, and as a result a backlash from the Catholic community sprung against the Dodgers. Now, Antonio, must decided whether to continue to support his team or stay true to his faith and stand against his religion being mocked.

Watch Today’s Festival (April 15th) – Female Directors Festival

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Go to the Daily Film Festival Platform http://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 7 day trial to watch a new and original festival every single day.

Go to the festival page directly and watch dozens of films:
https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/

Watch the festival: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/april-15-female-directors

See the Lineup of Films:

IN HOT WATER, 25min,. USA
Directed by Christie Nicholls Nittrouer, Ed Ballart
IN HOT WATER is a sketch comedy short starring Christie Nicholls as an 85-year-old Jane Fonda hosting a talk show in a hot tub. The project has won “Best Sketch Comedy Film” (Culver City Film Festival) and “Best Actress” (Sweden International Film Festival).

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/in-hot-water-review

HOTDOG, 17min., Switzerland
Directed by Anaëlle Morf
Tanja tries to get unconditional love from her old landlady, who only has eyes for her dog.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/hotdog-review

A SHATTERING, 20min., USA
Directed by Jan Jalenak
A carefully constructed marriage implodes when an unexpected call unleashes a fragility and pain that have been simmering for years.

http://babydollfilms.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JanJalenak
https://www.instagram.com/janjalenak

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/a-shattering-review

THE SLATE, 8min., USA
Directed by Katherine Connor Duff
A struggling actress attempts to film a self tape.

https://www.katherineconnorduff.com/

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/the-slate-review

Short Film Review: SAUDADE. Horror / Thriller / Surrealist / Drama.

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Synopsis: A dancer faces a ghost of her past and has to come out victorious to find her true self once again.

Directed by: Josie Hull

Written by: Gica Pucca and Constantin Augustinus Sieve

Produced by: Diana Cody

Executive Produced by: Gica Pucca and Constantin Augustinus Sieve

Review by Victoria Angelique

The short dance film, SAUDADE, captures the attention of the audience immediately with the gorgeous cinematography that begins within the first frame. Director of Photographer, Christian Olsen, is incredibly gifted as he captures the smoke dancing across the screen and wrapping it’s way around the Female Dancer’s body. The director, Josie Hull, has the Dancer move into her memory as the smoke envelopes her body. 

The tattoos on the Dancer’s body, whether intentional or real, works with the film as a way of symbolizing the ribbon that weaves her to the Male Dancer. She is fighting to escape him, but the happy memories bring her back to him. She is fighting to cut the tie so that she live happily once again now that the relationship has ended. 

The score is this film is magnificent. It truly brings the film to life through going from intense notes to melancholy ones to bring the audience into the memory of the Female Dancer’s past. The music and the movements couple together to show the toxicity of the relationship, depicting how an abusive partner can keep hold of a person’s memory as she fights with herself to move on and learn to be happy once again in life.  The Male Dancer has limited movements, showing his power over the Female Dancer early on in their relationship. He still haunts her mind as she struggles to reclaim her own happiness long after the relationship has ended. The Female Dancer shows her own power as she forces him from her memory.

Dance films are rarely able to capture such powerful themes in such a short timeframe. SAUDADE is successful as it captures the mental anguish that an abusive relationship can have on a victim as the Female Dancer tries to escape her memory before she figures out how to overcome it and move on with her life. It takes time, but the feeling of relief when she is able to put her memories in the past and remember what makes her happy is something that will last with viewers.