H.P. MENDOZA | Director/Editor/Composer is a Filipino-American filmmaker and artist best known for his work as screenwriter, composer, and lyricist on Colma: The Musical (2007) released theatrically by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions, as well as his art- house directorial…
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Part 2, Cast Biographies for THE SECRET ART OF HUMAN FLIGHT
GRANT ROSENMEYER | “Ben Grady” / Producer – His career began when he was 8 on Broadway in Macbeth opposite Kelsey Grammer and Ty Burrell, and in the long-running musical phenomenon Les Miserables before making his film debut in Wes…
THE SECRET ART OF HUMAN FLIGHT – Part 1
THE SECRET ART OF HUMAN FLIGHT is a cinematic tour de force that will have audience members resonating with emotion for days and days after they’ve seen the film. “My hope,” Director H.P. Mendoza writes in a statement, “is that viewers can lose themselves in this story and meditate on their own lives, their own phobias and roadblocks, and their connections to other people – maybe even to the other people in the theater. And even if after viewing this film you run back into isolation for whatever reason, I hope that – for a moment – I connected with you.”– Review, Article by Gregg W. Morris.
MONSTERS AMONG US:
It’s in Pre-Production. It’s Partially Filmed. It’s Seeking Investors. It’s Filmmakers Are on a Mission to Unleash the Monsters That Dwell Within Us All!
ATTENTION FUTURE INVESTORS. “This is not just another horror film; it’s a bold exploration of the shadows within us all. By investing in this project, you are supporting a compelling narrative that challenges audiences to question their perceptions of morality and the boundaries between good and evil. Join us in bringing this chilling tale to life and making a significant impact in the world of psychological thrillers.” – Jennifer Betit Yen
2024 TASTE IN MUSIC Q&A Interview of Director Kyle Sevenoaks About His TASTE IN MUSIC Film Short
A WORD 5Ws & H interview of Director Kyle Sevenoaks about his film. – By Gregg W. Morris
BOOGER (2024): News Advance Is All Systems Go! – Part 1. Film Review Embargoed Until Monday, September 9
Anna’s best friend Izzy unexpectedly dies in a bike accident, and Anna struggles with survivor’s angst. Yet, as she struggles to process the fatal lost of a best friend, Booger, Izzy’s cat, escapes the Brooklyn apartment that she and Anna used to share. Anna turns her already unstable life topsy-turvey looking for the pet when Booger bites her, triggering a terrifying metamorphoses. Eerie and strange, BOOGER toes the line between cringe-comedy and tragedy, so the filmmakers say. – By Gregg W. Morris
The 8th Annual Festival of Cinema NYC Filmmaker Awards
“Our film festival is a rarity in how we have managed to create a special FOC NYC family through the staff, our audiences, and of course, our filmmakers, who make the trip from Europe and the West Coast, and sometime just down the street in Forest Hills to attend the festival and celebrate cinema in person, says Festival of Cinema NYC Founder and Executive Director Jayson. “It’s not lost on us, how special it is that the majority of our attending filmmakers are with us from our first kickoff party all the way through the presentation of the final award.”
– By Gregg W. Morris
2024 Film Review of WAR GAME – Now Playing at Film Forum, New York City – Definitely a Must-See
Washington Post Excerpt – “President Donald Trump’s assault on American democracy began in the spring of 2020, when he issued a flurry of preemptive attacks on the integrity of the country’s voting systems.” – Article by Gregg W. Morris
2024 HollyShorts Oscar Qualifying Official Selection of Films – Video
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ANNOUNCEMENT: HollyShorts Film Festival Getting Ready to Take Off in April
HollyShorts brings together top creators, industry leaders, and companies and has launched many filmmakers into the next stages of their careers. HollyShorts, regular on MovieMaker Magazine’s “Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee list,”,also engages its community and spotlights short films year-round through monthly screenings, panels, and networking events. – Article by Gregg W. Morris