Peter Nogueira is a Massachusetts filmmaker, completing his first feature film “You Still Have Time” at the age of 19, and his latest short film “Milk” in 2020 at the age of 21.
Every filmmaker should watch and learn from John Cassavetes. He’ll teach you how to stop worrying about what camera you shoot on, and how to start caring about story and people.
A man investigates a bizarre disappearance.
A young girl must live with the guilt of accidentally murdering her older brother.
A coming-of-age crime story about a girl desperate to escape her circumstances, and a brother who will double-cross her at any cost.
Daniel AM Rosenberg
Daniel is writer & director from Toronto, Canada. He got his start directing music videos, where he won an iHeartRadio MMVA for Rock Video of The Year, as well as a JUNO nomination for Video of The Year, and multiple MMVA nominations. With a focus on narrative storytelling, Daniel has directed both scripted & non-scripted programming airing on A+E Networks (UK), FYI, HGTV, MTV, Much Music, BET, and CBC Gem. Daniel is the co-creator, and director of the short-form series “The Ninth” airing on CBC GEM. He also developed and directed the short-form comedy series “Cam_Girlfriend” being released summer 2020. Daniel is currently in development of his first feature film “31 of ‘Em”.
Three novice bank robbers must deal with the lone witness from their latest heist – a rent-a-cop guard with a sick wife, money problems, and a concealed handgun. With the clock ticking, and their options running out, they must decide not just his fate but also their own. It’s twist after twist in this genre flick short film, that challenges everyone’s idea of right & wrong and rich & poor.
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS:
BEST FILM: JUICY GIRL
BEST ACTION/CRIME FILM: THE EMPIRE’S SURGEON
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: DOWN DELORO RIVER
BEST PERFORMANCES: AQUARIUM
BEST SOUND & MUSIC: THE BODY
Theme of night: Unique surroundings
NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private.
Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos:
 JANUARY 14TH, 15min., USA, Drama/Crime
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 THE BODY, 12min., Australia, Crime/Comedy
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 THE EMPIRE’S SURGEON, 9min., Switzerland, Action/War
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 JUICY GIRL, 15min., USA, Crime/Drama
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 AGHATIT/ UNBECOMING, 19min., India, Crime/Drama
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 DOWN DELORO RIVER, 13min., Canada, Action/Crime
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 AQUARIUM, 15min., Italy, Crime/Thriller
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 LIVING IN CRIME ALLEY, 8min., USA, Fan Fiction
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 THE CONFESSIONS OF THE BAT, 10min., UK, Fan Fiction
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The beginning of a (temporary) new era.
See you at the festivals. Whenever that happens!
– Matthew Toffolo
AQUARIUM, 15min., Italy, Crime/Thriller
Directed by Juri Fantigrossi
Two human beings, far one from the other, meet: the first and carefree day at the swimming pool, the last and dramatic step of a massacre’s plan.
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DOWN DELORO RIVER, 13min., Canada, Action/Crime
Directed by Josh Wood
On the run after looting a prospector, William makes his way down a river to Deloro Ontario where a man will trade gold for cash. After taking cover in this mysterious man’s cabin, William soon realizes he isn’t so much interested in his gold, but something much more valuable.
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AGHATIT/UNBECOMING, 19min., India, Crime/Drama
Directed by AMRITANSHU
After the death of her mother, Aashi falls victim to her megalomaniac father. She suffers intense abuse and violence at his hands in silence. But, Aashi has a little secret. Late in the night she talks to her dead mother, Bahni. While Shashi’s business is slipping through his hands, the situation in the house is more volatile for Aashi as the beatings get more rampant and extreme.
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