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In 1960, a young Irish woman named Edna O’Brien wrote a sexually frank debut novel, The Country Girls. She became a literary sensation, writing for The New Yorker, delivering provocative interviews, and authoring screenplays. Her success enraged her writer husband and made her a pariah in her native Ireland, where her books were banned and […]

shalan joundry is an L’nu (Mi’kmaw)/European multi-disciplinary storyteller working in many mediums. She is a poet, playwright, actor, podcast producer, as well as emerging filmmaker. Having worked as a professional oral storyteller for over two decades, shalan has been focused on professional theatre and dance as a writer, director, producer or performer under her company, […]

Powerful short film Sins of a Father places father and son in the tension of a therapy session to unpack the complicated dynamics of their relationship. Written, directed and produced by Nuekellar Hardy, the film depicts son Bryan as he confronts his father about his harsh upbringing. While recounting the past sins of his father, Bryan grapples […]

And Now I Lay Me Down tells the story of Celia Dalvi, a wealthy, aging actress who attempts to have her perfect last day on Earth. It doesn’t go quite as planned. A brief examination of wealth and entitlement mixed with sorrow and self-pity on the way to newfound enlightenment. And Cheetos. And Now I […]

Bill is a dark comedic short film that explores themes of power, control, and societal expectations. The story follows a woman who, after years of enduring her sexist husband, takes matters into her own hands by murdering him and turning his corpse into a puppet of the perfect husband. This bold narrative challenges viewers to […]

Short film Tea stars Michael Gandolfini as Nicholaus Steep a lonely Circuit-Shack employee who gets stung in the throat by a hornet while rehearsing to ask the girl of his dreams out on a date. Anaphylactic shock ensues and soon boy and dream girl are thrust together in a meeting no one could have planned. Olivia Nikkanen, […]

Short film Waving is really the first film to show just how devastating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be. Often portrayed as quirky or offbeat condition via loveable characters in popular television shows and movies like Monk, Waving captures the true inner experiences for the estimated 2.3% of the population who have OCD. Waving is showing […]

Excited to cover the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival for our third year as accredited media. Watch this space for coverage, including exciting Filmmaker 5® exclusive interviews!

SCREENING UPDATE Jane Austen’s Period Drama is part of the Rom-Com block at the 20th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival. See the HollyShorts schedule for details. England, 1813. In the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor, the dashing Mr. Dickley, mistakes the blood for an injury, and it soon becomes clear […]

Director Nick Russell and Emmy nominee Nick Musgrove’s Favourites tells the tale of two parents faced with an impossible decision when their family camping trip turns dire. The dark comedy short stars several celebrated names of Australian film, including Stephen Curry. Co-writer, director and producer Nick Russell is an award-winning actor who has starred on […]