Short Film: IT’S A MESS, 30min., USA, Fantasy

A homeless man (Vincent D’Onofrio) with a troubled past…two young sisters with a dark secret…part modern day fairytale, part ode to the solitude of New York City nights…IT’S A MESS is a study of the loneliness that comes from knowing that in this “civilized” world, innocence and evil are separated only by a fine mist… Continue reading Short Film: IT’S A MESS, 30min., USA, Fantasy

Director BIO: Sophie Black (SONGBIRD)

Sophie graduated from the University of Creative Arts in 2010, then spent the next few years working in the art department of independent productions. She produced subtle sci-fi Stop/Eject (which screened at Raindance 2014, before making it onto the long list for Best British Short at BAFTA), and directed Night Owls, (which screened at London… Continue reading Director BIO: Sophie Black (SONGBIRD)

Short Film: SONGBIRD, 14min., UK, Fantasy

Shy singer Jennifer thinks her dreams are coming true when a music producer approaches her at an open mic night. But her hopes are dashed after an encounter with a mysterious old woman leaves Jennifer without a voice. After some research, Jennifer discovers the presence of magic in the world, and sets off on a… Continue reading Short Film: SONGBIRD, 14min., UK, Fantasy

Director BIO: Jacob Langsner (LIFE OF DEATH DEBATES)

Jacob Langsner is a Director, Producer, Writer, and Actor from Las Vegas, Nevada. Langsner is currently a student at Stanford University. Beyond filmmaking, he studies ethical philosophy, creative writing, and political science. He is a published poet, having pieces in the “Stanford Daily Magazine”. Langsner also participates in the Stanford Storytelling Project. Langsner is considering… Continue reading Director BIO: Jacob Langsner (LIFE OF DEATH DEBATES)

Short Film: LIFE OR DEATH DEBATES, 6min., USA, Sci-Fi

The future’s greatest gameshow: two convicts, 120 seconds, and one chance to debate for their lives – all on live television. Tune into this weeks episode, and prepare for a wild ride. Today’s debate topic will have you reeling. Project Links  Website

Director BIO: Valentin Petit (THE NOISE OF THE LIGHT)

Valentin Petit is a young French director based in Paris. He wrote several video clips for street music artists and directed a lot of commercials for famous brands such as Puma, Unicef, Adidas or Canal +. His passion for travel naturally led him to fiction, through which he was able to express a more neo-melancholic… Continue reading Director BIO: Valentin Petit (THE NOISE OF THE LIGHT)

Short Film: THE NOISE OF THE LIGHT, 23min., Paris, Sci-Fi

Pablo and Marius make a disturbing discovery about their childhood friend Lou: she appears to be able to synthesise into sound the light she is exposed to. But as she soon becomes an instrument of their musical experiences, her gift turns into a sort of curse… News & Reviews “VALENTIN PETIT A TOUT D’UN GRAND… Continue reading Short Film: THE NOISE OF THE LIGHT, 23min., Paris, Sci-Fi

SCI-FI 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of BEYOND THEIR YEARS, by Patrick Langille

  Joshua, a high school senior is in danger of not graduating, must complete an assignment on a historical figure. While doing so he meets a mysterious girl claiming to be his wife from a past life; the wife of the historical figure he’s researching. To make things stranger his little school project seems to… Continue reading SCI-FI 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of BEYOND THEIR YEARS, by Patrick Langille

March 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners

Submit via FilmFreeway, the exclusive way our festival accepts submissions.:     SCREENPLAY MOVIE: ROBOTS FROM NEPTUNE by J. David Thayer SCREENPLAY MOVIE: STARLIGHT by John Roger TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: CORNELIUS ADAMS, by Jonathan D. MabeeMarch 2019 Winner TV BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: HERO FAMILY by Roderick SloanMarch 2019 Winner SCI-FI SHORT SCREENPLAY: STUCK by Katy… Continue reading March 2019 Film/Story/Screenplay Winners