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Mass Panic Erupts When a Series of Strange Events Occur in Tom Salvaggio’s News Serial Homage ‘Bellingham’s Belief’

Tom Salvaggio reflects on how the rise of conspiratorial thinking inspired his uncanny Twilight Zone-esque short about a seemingly unexplainable mystery.

Live Action

Sachin Dheeraj’s ‘Men in Blue’ Viscerally Exposes the Modern Slave Labour Inflicted on Immigrant Guest Workers

Sachin Dheeraj discusses the visual language he used to depict the deplorable true story of men stripped of their dignity for profit by modern day slavery.

Live Action

Abi Damaris Corbin Honours Marine Veteran Brian Easley’s Tragic Story in Gripping Heist Thriller ‘Breaking’

Abi Damaris Corbin discusses the careful blocking, Demme-inspired close-ups and deep collaboration which underpin her portrayal of a larger-than-life heist.

Film Festival, Live Action

Playground

Based on a heinous true life story Bartosz Kowalski's debut feature uncompromisingly explores the link between troubled upbringings and child psychopathy.