Live Action Category

Live Action, Premiere

A Woman Grieves the Death of a Loved One in Amanda Lago’s Beautifully Crafted ‘Mrs. Poucheau’

Amanda Lago follows a woman’s journey through the acceptance of change after the death of a loved one in the online premiere of 'Mrs. Poucheau'.

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Documentary, Live Action

Sam Ashby Reflects on the 1960s Fight for Gay Equality in Documentary/Drama Hybrid ‘The Colour of His Hair’

Sam Ashby discusses blending documentary, drama and a forgotten unrealised script for his impressionistic meditation on queer life in 1960s Britain.

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Live Action

Plans for a Night of Debauchery Go off the Rails in Joel Jay Blacker’s Awkward Orgy Short ‘Let’s Do

Director Joel Jay Blacker discusses mining the premise of an ill-conceived orgy amongst friends for comedy gold in his ensemble short, 'Let’s Do It'.

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Asides, Live Action

Baptism

Martin de Thurah’s trailer for Far Cry 5 prelude short 'Inside Eden’s Gate' provides a compelling glimpse into a rural America ruled by a violent cult.

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Asides, Live Action

Fast and Loose

Whitmer Thomas directs and stars in this tale of a young man quick to hand out uninvited advice, yet slow in all matters of introspection.

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Asides, Live Action

Ghosted

In Neville Pierce's charming short, Alice Lowe shines as a window whose attempts to find love are continuously thwarted by the ghost of her dead husband.

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Live Action

How Director Henry K. Norvalls is Using the Short Film Format to Provoke Conversation

Norwegian director Henry K. Norvalls joins DN to discuss his three Vimeo Staff Pick short films - 'Taxfree', 'Sweet Things' and 'Shower'.

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Asides, Live Action

Pretext

Minhal Baig's 'Pretext' sees a young woman grapple with the emotional consequences of sexual assault as she attempts to confront the man who raped her.

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Asides, Live Action

Between the Lines

Kieran Thompson demonstrates the power of authenticity over pre-date social media stalking in his downright charming first date short 'Between the Lines'.

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Asides, Live Action

You Again

Dominique Johnson depicts a playfully combative chance encounter between two ex-high school sweethearts in dynamic one shot short 'You Again'.

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Asides, Live Action

Good Question

Travis Barron steps up to the challenge of how best to illustrate the inquisitive approach to creativity in his playful cosmic brand film for OMFGCO.

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Live Action

Canadian Olympians Become Works of Art in Ian Pons Jewell’s Painterly ‘Be Olympic’ Commercial

Ian Pons Jewell takes us through the classical art pieces & personal stories which inspired his captivating slo-mo ad spot for the Canadian Olympic team.

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