Director Elham Ehsas showcases brilliance behind the camera with his short film Yellow. The actor, best known for roles in The Kite Runner and Homeland, has taken to directing short films over the past five years. After his short Our Kind of Love drew acclaim, he continued to strike while the iron is hot. Yellow … Continue reading ShortFest 2023 – SHORT – “Yellow” Records Intimate Moments in a Regime Change
SHORT – ‘Starling’ – An Emotional Powerhouse of Love and Grief
The loss of a child has destroyed marriages and lives for some couples. The sheer grief it creates cannot fully be healed, and the simple sight of the person you share that loss with can be overwhelming. Yet many other couples press on, hoping to find a way to keep love alive through it all. … Continue reading SHORT – ‘Starling’ – An Emotional Powerhouse of Love and Grief
SHORT – ‘A Cow in the Sky’ – The Powerful Story of Life Despite Hate
Increasingly in animation circles, artists refuse to adhere to traditional structure. The power that animation has always offered its artists is unbridled creativity. In the case of A Cow in the Sky from directors C. Fraser Press and Darren Press, archival footage blends with prose. The true story behind a hate crime in Portland is … Continue reading SHORT – ‘A Cow in the Sky’ – The Powerful Story of Life Despite Hate
SHORT – ‘To My Father’ Lets Troy Kotsur Tell His Story
An impeccable performance in CODA made Troy Kotsur a star overnight. Yet in the context of Hollywood, little was know about the man before his breakout. The veteran actor of stage and screen got his moment in the Sun, but there was still more to be told. With documentarian Sean Schiavolin, Kotsur explores his powerful … Continue reading SHORT – ‘To My Father’ Lets Troy Kotsur Tell His Story
INTERVIEW – Elham Ehsas Discusses Making “Yellow” and Making Your Own Way in Hollywood
Short films allow artists to stretch their creative imaginations and showcase their talent. For actor Elham Ehsas, creating shorts has allowed him to shine a unique light on his culture and heritage. One his first breakthroughs came from Our Kind of Love which he hopes to adapt into a feature one day. His latest short, … Continue reading INTERVIEW – Elham Ehsas Discusses Making “Yellow” and Making Your Own Way in Hollywood
2023 Florida Film Festival – Shorts: ‘Parker’ Celebrates the Restoration of a Family Legacy
What power does a name hold in your life? For most, names are passed down from family to family, but extenuating circumstances can make this impossible. Yet sometimes, we have the opportunity to embrace change and, at the same time, further a legacy. In the case of the Harris Family, an upcoming name change will … Continue reading 2023 Florida Film Festival – Shorts: ‘Parker’ Celebrates the Restoration of a Family Legacy
Sundance 2023 – Shorts: ‘Christopher at Sea’ Is a Stunning Visual Explosion
Finding ourselves in unique settings can alter our understanding of self. Sometimes, the mere shift to another environment allows us to become different people. After all, society may define us one way, but a different culture and perspective may view us in a completely different light. While onboard a transatlantic cargo ship, Christopher lets his … Continue reading Sundance 2023 – Shorts: ‘Christopher at Sea’ Is a Stunning Visual Explosion