Author: Madelyn
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EXILE
Exile, directed by Aaron Erol Ozlevi, is a feature length, foreign-film that was inspired by true events. Set in 1955, this story explores a political crisis between Turkey and Greece that drives a young couple apart. I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!!! The opening image had a vibe and color palette with a retro feel, like a… Read more
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ALL HAPPY FAMILIES
ALL HAPPY FAMILIES was directed by Haroula Rose, it is about Graham Landry who lives in his brother’s place, which he also manages. We first meet Graham as he discusses a plumbing issue with the plumber, who warns that extensive repairs are needed to prevent a potential disaster—a ticking time bomb waiting to burst when… Read more
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YOUNG KING
YOUNG KING was an Official Selection at the 2024 Austin Film Festival. Written and directed by Bryant T. Griffin, this powerful feature offers a poignant and realistic portrayal of life after military service. The film effectively sheds light on the struggles of a veteran who seeks help from the government they served, only to be… Read more
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CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY was an Official Selection of the 2024 Austin Film Festival. This documentary feature was directed by Ben Sturgulewski. This beautiful documentary is about the hope brought to the Golden Valley by Alishah, who established a ski club in Bamyan. It also incorporates a bit of backstory for two of the… Read more
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AMERICAN SPIRIT
AMERICAN SPIRIT was an Official Selection of the 2024 Austin Film Festival. Written and directed by Christopher Yates, it stars Yasmeen Fletcher, as Melody, and Cooper Roth, as Jonathan. Eric Johnson, the Director of Photography, did a phenomenal job capturing this movie with well-lit locations, vibrant colors and beautifully cast shadows. In my opinion, the… Read more
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HI FRIENDS!
Hi, Friends! was an Official Selection of the 2024 Austin Film Festival. It was written and directed by Wheaton Sims. It was about a couple, Beth and Brian, who come to visit their friends at a picnic. Trouble is, it’s terribly awkward, uncomfortable, even. I love how the way the film was shot and the accompanying… Read more
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MERMAID, BITCH
Mermaid, Bitch was an Official Selection of the 2024 Austin Film Festival. Directed by Victoria Negri and co written by Negri and Alexi Pappas. Mermaid, Bitch is a short, live-action comedy about a young woman who wakes up with a mermaid’s tail. Out of necessity, her best friend starts to help her move around given the… Read more
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I COULD DOM
I Could Dom was an Official Selection of the 2024 Austin Film Festival that was written and directed by Madison Hatfield. It is about a young woman who has very sexually experienced friends who are discussing “domming” and “subbing” and she randomly blurts out “I could dom!” I Could Dom is a really funny and charming short… Read more
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SPECIAL DELIVERY
Special Delivery was an Official Selection of the 2024 Austin Film Festival written and directed by Emily Everhard. It’s about a young woman who works on the audio mixing for pornographic movies, and takes her work very seriously. While she works, she seemingly fall for the male star. The short is exceptionally charming. The lead actors… Read more
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ARTIFACT WAR
Artifact War was an Official Selection of the Austin Film Festival. Directed by Evan Michael Carpenter and Jacob Schwarz, the documentary features Amr Al Azm, Adnan Almohamad and Katie Paul. This significant film documents the threat to cultural heritage posed by looting during wartime, with a particular focus on Syria. The documentary tastefully recreates pivotal… Read more