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Dark in Berlin

Dark in Berlin

Short

In the heart of Berlin, two estranged sisters seek reunion after a decade apart. But their fragile bond fractures when a shocking abduction reveals one sister's deadly secret. Amidst the pulsating neon of the city's labyrinthine nightclubs, a saga of betrayal and redemption ignites.

Director: Gina Crow
Producer: Claire Dundee
Writer: Yalun Tu & Matt Bosack           
Cast: Christine Ko, Miki Ishikawa, Fabian Arnold
Editor: Claudius Ansah

Dark in Berlin debuted at Cannes Next at the 77th Festival de Cannes at the Marché du Film in May 2024. Entirely shot on virtual production using LED volume technology, it is the first film of its kind to showcase this style of filmmaking alongside female-forward action. A breakthrough narrative debut from Gina Crow. 

Website: www.redkite.film

Instagram: @redkite.film

Deja-Vu

Deja-Vu

Short Film
World Premiere

John is convinced he's been on this planet for longer than his lifetime. This feeling of knowing more than what meets the eyetroubles him deeply. To find some peace of mind, he decides to consult an hypnotherapist to dive into his subconscious and get some clarity. This leads him to find some truth in his beliefs: the one that he has been living through multiple bodies, for centuries,

Director: Jean Frenette
Producer: Jean Frenette, Francois Sylvestre
Writer: Jean Frenette, Naomi Frenette           
Cast: Raphael Grosz-Harvey, Lynn Adams, Nobuya Shimamoto, Jason Hsu, Akotene Chanoine, Penande Estime, Jean Drolet.
Editor: Alex Bergeron

Best Director Short Film at Cannes World Film Festival, Best International Short Film and Best Director short at Fighting Spirit All Action and Martial Are Film Festival, Official Selection at Fantasia Film Festival.

Instagram: @j.frenette.stunts 

Home for Passover

Home for Passover

Short
Los Angeles Premiere

A Jewish hitman must return home during Passover while there is a contract for his life.

Director: Ricky Romanek
Producer: Caleb Wallace 
Writer: Ricky Romanek             
Cast: Ricky Romanek, Amber Preston, Max Ouweleen, Susan Fisher
Editor: Kyle Smith

Phantom Quartz

Phantom Quartz

Short film
Los Angeles Premiere

Nolan Le, a former DGSE agent, seeks a normal life with his daughter. His routine changes when an agency reveals the discovery of the "Phantom Quartz" at the bottom of Lake Titicaca. This mineral, at the intersection of telluric lines, risks disturbing the planet's energy balance. Nolan accepts the mission to retrieve it and protect the future.

Director: Marc David
Producers: Sans Filtre Production and Stunt Workshop International
Writer:  Alexandre Vu
Editor: Baptiste Aubert

The film tied for Best Short and Alexandre won the award for Best Stunt at the Big Bad Film Fest

Instagram: @stunt_workshop    
@sansfiltreprod.fr

Johnny Dragon

Johnny Dragon

Short Film 
Festival - World Premiere 

For centuries the greatest ninjas from around the world have been sent to face the infamous Johnny Dragon. Each ninja is after the same thing, the "Dragon" title. Up until now, no ninjas have even come close to taking this title for themselves. Fifi, an old friend of Johnny's, sent by the Temple of Motion. Plans on changing that. After an embarrassing loss the last time she faced the Dragon, Fifi has trained and trained for her final chance to defeat Johnny. Studying all their previous fights. She believes she will be one step ahead. The time has finally come. Fifi must win or else her chances of becoming the "Dragon", will be lost forever. Fifi struggles to let go of her past defeat while the prospect of another loss continues to close in on her.

Director: Fionn Condren 
Cinematographer: J.P Quill
Producer: Frances O’Reilly 
Writer:  Fionn Condren & Kodi Condren 
Cast : Fifi - Aoife Bailey, Johnny Dragon - David Chan Cordeiro , Henchalina - Jessica Grant, Jar Jar - J.J Battell, The Voice - Paul Ronan, Virgin Gamer - Ian Adams 
Editor: Eoin McDonagh 

Instagram: @stuntmotion

The Tragedy of Cain

The Tragedy of Cain

Action Short
USA Premiere

Cain takes matters into his own hands under the threat of losing his starting spot on the varsity baseball team.

Director: Augie Lodholz
Producer: Augie Lodholz, El-Kalif Cooper
Writer: Augie Lodholz             
Cast: Augie Lodholz, Aidan Elias, Luke Hawx, Reece Loustalot
Editor: Augie Lodholz

Official Selection of the Fighting Spirit All Action and Martial Arts Film Festival

Website: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33066316/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

The Proposal

The Proposal

Short

A proposal of love hangs in the balance as a special agent struggles to control her anger issues, despite her meditation efforts over her newly scuffed shoes.

Director: Dan Liu
Producer: Neraida Bega & Mike Chat
Writer:  Uttera Singh
Cast: Neraida Bega, Joshua Mabie
Editor: Luftar Von Rama

Awards:  
Atlanta Shorts Festival 2024 - Winner Best Action Short!
Rome International Movie Awards 2024 - Winner "Best Action"
CKF International Film Festival  - MAY 2024 - Best Short of the Month
Lulea International Film Festival Sweden 2024 - Winner Best Director Short Film
Feedback Toronto Comedy Film & Screenplay Festival 2024 - Winner Best Performances
Vancouver International Film Awards 2024 - Winner: Best Short!  Best Director! Best Screenwriting! Best Actress! Best Cinematography! 

Website: www.theproposalshort.com 
Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/theproposalfilm/

The Last Dumpling

The Last Dumpling

Short

Two hungry men on a first date are faced with a awkward decision when only ONE dumpling remains on the plate. Will they feed each other or will they die trying?

Director: Jadey Duffield
Producer: Jadey Duffield
Writer:  Jadey Duffield             
Cast: Samuel Mak, Shinji Ishigaki
Editor: Craig Harbour

Any awards, accolades or additional details: Winner of best short under 10mins, Fighting Spirit Film Festival 2024, London

Website: https://www.dreammorefilms.com/1-date-2-guys-3-dumplings

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeyduffield/?hl=en

Timuchin

Timuchin

Feature film
USA Premiere

An energetic and purposeful rural guy, Timuchin, who is fond of kung fu and films with Jackie Chan, comes to Almaty to apply to the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and study to become a police officer. He temporarily stays in the apartment of his uncle, whom he helps sell in a vegetable shop. His fighting skills allow him to easily put several presumptuous petty criminals in their place and win the love of Alua, the beautiful daughter of a police colonel. Unfortunately, the local reputation of "Jackie Chan" brings serious problems to Timuchin from powerful kingdoms, which solve his problem at any cost.

Director: Aman Yergaziyev 
Producer: Timur Baktybayev
Writer: Anuar Turzhigitov             
Cast: Timur Baktybayev, Janelle Sergazina, Kuandyk Shakirzhanov, Kuat Khamitov, Yerkebulan Toktar, Talgat Duisenov, Ryskul Konakbayev
Editor: Aibyn Islam

Participating in this year's festival in Berlin - Obscura Filmfest Berlin.

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