Category: Film Fest News

Part 2, ANIMALS IN THE WAR: Film Review

The anthology is an alarm that needs to be heard around the world. The seven vignettes being showcased in the anthology feature a particular animal as a central figure of each story; ANIMALS IN WAR radiates for many reasons and one is the range of artistic styles showing the war’s overlooked ecological crisis.

Part 2 – 2025 Tribeca Competition Categories: U.S. Narrative, International, Documentary, Viewpoints Award

The 24th annual Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, announced competition winners with CHARLIEBIRD, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and NATCHEZ taking top honors in the U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, and Documentary competitions. The Competition categories represent the breadth of Tribeca’s programming with awards for U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, Viewpoints, Nora Ephron, Short Film, Best New Directors, Audio Storytelling, Games, AT&T Untold Stories, and Tribeca X. The Festival concludes June 15.
 
“Every year at Tribeca we set out to spotlight the most exciting new voices from around the world,Tribeca Festival Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano was quoted as saying in a press release. “We are thrilled our jury honored this mission with winners that brilliantly represent the vibrancy and diversity of global independent storytelling today.”

the WORD’s Tribeca Fest Film Review of SONGS OF BLACK FOLK: A 26-Minute Rhapsodic Documentary That Will Take Your Breath Away – Part 1 of 2 (Update June 9)

“A testament to the resilience, creativity, and cultural richness of Black artists in the Pacific Northwest. At its heart is the annual music program that brings together the largest gathering of Black musical talent on a single stage in the region, a powerful celebration of Juneteenth and the spirit of community it embodies.”

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OVERLOOK FILM FESTIVAL – PART 2 – Kitchen Sink and All the Rest in the First Wave

Taking place April 3 – April 6 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Prytania Theatres, the horror festival will welcome audiences back to America’s most haunted city with a terrifying selection of new and classic films as well as the extensive offs-screen offerings including interactive events, live performances, immersive programming and special guests that the annual horror staple has become known for. By Gregg W. Morris, Editor, Reviewer

Overlook Film Festival – Part 1

Taking place April 3 – April 6 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Prytania Theatres, the horror festival will welcome audiences back to America’s most haunted city with a terrifying selection of new and classic films as well as the extensive offscreen offerings including interactive events, live performances, immersive programming and special guests that the annual horror staple has become known for. – By Gregg W. Morris, Editor, Reviewer

2024 Hollyshorts Film Fest
ONE FOR THE ROAD

A few grisly scenes that made me cringe but overall there were no goosebumps. I wasn’t spooked. The hair on my neck didn’t rise to the occasion.  Nevertheless, this reviewer thinks what the filmmakers may have in mind for the long term – typical of independent filmmakers who make film shorts – could be a goosebumping-hair-raising SCREAM IF THINGS GO THEIR WAY.
– Article by Gregg W. Morris

2024 Hollyshorts Film Fest
A Hell of A Must-See

HOW TO SUE THE KLAN is a riveting tour de force by Director Jon Beder for a number of reasons but here is one standout. The meticulous and unflinching way he made the film makes the 35-minute short feel as if it has the aesthetic sweep and scope of a feature-length movie resonating with African-American philosophy, history, culture, activism. And lore.
Review, article by Gregg W. Morris

Waco Indie Film Festival 2024 announces Filmmaker Awards

The Waco Indie Film Festival, formerly known as the Deep in the Heart Film Festival, brings the Central Texas community together through independent film. Established in 2017, they engage audiences with films from major festivals and Texas talent. They build networks and careers through their industry education and promotion. Add in some chips & salsa with the Waco Indie magic, and they create one of the most unique experiences on the festival circuit. For more information visit www.wacoindie.com and Facebook.com and Instagram.com. – Article by Gregg W. Morris

FISHTANK Film Review

Director Wendi Tang’s FISHTANK: Winner of the 8th Tribeca x Chanel Through Her Lens Program. Winner of the 2022 Film Pipeline Short Script Competition. Audiences should be prepared for a surreal drama combining traditional narrative with experimental elements to challenge audiences’ understanding of the norms ingrained in society and expected of them.

 
I think I’ve pretty much deciphered the surreal and the enigmatic for a review article that doesn’t spoil nor despoil the cinematic surprises in Director Tang’s deftly made flick. However, FISHTANK also required a different approach to reviewing it – audiences may have to  keep eyes and ears more open more than usual.
– Reviewer Gregg W. Morris