USA Tag Archive

Art & Fashion, Documentary, Premiere

Mohammed Hammad Explores the Influence of Police Intervention on Native American Lives in ‘American Arithmetic’

DN talks to Mohammed Hammad about his intimate look at a community of Native American organizers reclaiming land & culture in the face of police violence.

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Live Action

A High School Girl Faces Down the Terror of Social Anxiety in Danielle Kampf’s NYU Grad Short ‘Presentation’

Director Danielle Kampf takes DN behind the scenes of her exploration of a sophomore student's crippling social anxiety in NYU thesis short 'Presentation'.

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Animation, Asides

Jeom

A sequel to his outstanding 2012 '38-39°C', Kangmin Kim returns with 'Jeom', an impressive contemplation on the power of heredity in shaping who we are.

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Documentary, Music Video

Meet the 960-Pound Elvis Impersonator Who Believes He’s the King’s Secret Love Child in Paul Stone’s ‘Big Elvis’

Paul Stone delves into the incredible life of a 960-pound Elvis impersonator who is convinced he’s the secret love child of the King in 'Big Elvis'.

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Live Action

A $10 Palm Reading Leads a Woman to Gamble on a Cure for Her Existential Crisis in Dana Sorman’s

DN speaks to Dana Sorman about the twists and turns of transforming a traumatic personal experience into proof-of-concept short 'Psychic'.

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Live Action

Washing Up Turns Into a Desperate Fight for Survival in Kai Krause’s Kitchen Sink Horror ‘Just Married’

Kai Krause talks to DN about kitchen sink horror 'Just Married', a cautionary tale of how a normal day can turn into a life or death fight for survival.

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Music Video

Julia Kupiec Peels Back the Facade of a Picture Perfect Family in Jake Tavill Music Video ‘Truth’

Director Julia Kupiec tells DN how she created a satirical music video of a picture perfect family in emotional freefall for Jake Tavill’s 'Truth'.

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Asides, Live Action

Proxy

When an isolated sick girl and a curious boy strike up a secret friendship at a roadside motel, heartbreak isn’t far behind in Eric Schuman’s 'Proxy'.

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Documentary

Jamil & Pat Ask What It Means to Be From Somewhere in Hometown Documentary ‘Fall River’

Jamil & Pat document the personal story of a family’s tragedy, their once-thriving hometown and how hope can blossom in unexpected places in 'Fall River'.

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Live Action

A Horrific Secret Turns a Corporate Presentation Bloody in Kevin Slunder’s Gory Horror Short ‘Heartless’

DN caught up with director Kevin Sluder to discover how he amped up the gore for blood drenched corporate horror short 'Heartless'.

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Live Action

A Woman Experiences the Holiday of a Lifetime Without Leaving Her Hotel Room in Joe Gomez’s ‘Ocean Breeze’

Joe Gomez joins DN to discuss how a stream of generic hotel rooms & the support of Nashville's creative community led to his new short 'Ocean Breeze'.

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Animation, Music Video

Victor Velasco Delivers an Explosive Mix of Cyberpunk, Japanese Culture & 80s Nostalgia in ‘Shinobi’

A wronged psychic warrior sets out on the hard road of revenge in Victor Velasco’s impressive futuristic 3D music video 'Shinobi' for Code Elektro.

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