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Director Biography – Lawrence Whitener (R-E-V-E-L-A-T-I-O-N-Z)

SAG Actor for 20 years. Voted Baltimore’s 2017 Best Actor and 2018 Best Actor for “Chance webseries” and 2020 Best Supporting Actor for “Saving Robin Williams.” I studied screenwriting under Yale Professor Marc Lapadula for 4 years, I now have 40 Wins and 82 Nominations on IMDb. Director Statement This film is dedicated to my… Continue reading Director Biography – Lawrence Whitener (R-E-V-E-L-A-T-I-O-N-Z)

Short Film: R-E-V-E-L-A-T-I-O-N-Z, 33min, USA, Drama

Older Brother is early-released from prison after fifty years. Younger Brother seeks him out for closure. Two Brothers, One Secret. Project Links Website Facebook

Director Biography – Elias Djemil (KAERU)

An award winning filmmaker and photographer, Elias Djemil is a sensitive traveler of the world of stories, explorer filmmaker in search of a universal language, a photographer with a discreet eye wanting to capture reality in its most authentic forms, an artist who wants to distinguish himself by his understanding of the world we live… Continue reading Director Biography – Elias Djemil (KAERU)

Short Film: KAERU, 2min., Canada, Experimental

In search of the being of light within. Project Type:Experimental, Short Runtime:2 minutes 36 seconds Completion Date:November 27, 2020 Production Budget:2,000 USD Country of Origin:Canada Country of Filming:Canada Language:English Shooting Format:Digital + Analog 35mm Aspect Ratio:16:9

Director Biography – Noam Argov (NEIGHBORS)

Noam Argov is a filmmaker, National Geographic Explorer, and MFA Graduate from NYU Tisch School of the Arts (Film Futures Scholar). Her work as a writer, director, and producer has screened at SXSW, Locarno, Aspen Shortsfest, and Palm Springs. She recently produced a Spike Lee–executive produced short nominated for a Student BAFTA, and her feature… Continue reading Director Biography – Noam Argov (NEIGHBORS)

Short Film: NEIGHBORS, 5min., USA, Drama/Thriller

In this noir comic-thriller, a woman navigates an envious obsession with the life of her beautiful neighbor. Project Links Website

HIGHLIGHT & VIDEOS: APRIL 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS:Best BLACK & WHITE Film: THE SLEEPLESSBest CRIME Film: THE OPEN DOORBest HORROR Film: THE GUARD STATIONBest Performances: ROAD GAMESBest Cinematography: ANOMALYBest Sound & Music: BRUISESBest Direction: WHAT IF Theme of night: It’s never what it seems. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private.… Continue reading HIGHLIGHT & VIDEOS: APRIL 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival

BLACK & WHITE Festival 1st Scene Reading: WE ARE ALL DEAD, by Arthur Tiersky

When a robbery goes wrong and the getaway driver is killed, the gang’s two leaders become romantic rivals when the driver’s widow shows up to collect her share. CAST LIST: Narrator: Val Cole McBride/Voice: Geoff Mays Johnny: Allan Michael Brunet

Short Film: THE SLEEPLESS, 7min., USA, Thriller

An ordinary psychotherapy session takes a shocking turn. News & Reviews “The Sleepless: Kami Sadraei’s Twist On Facing Your Issues”Indie Shorts Maghttps://www.indieshortsmag.com/?p=58510?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Filmmaker%20Notification “Kami Sadraei Used to Watch Movies Smuggled in a Suitcase”MovieMaker Magazinehttps://www.moviemaker.com/kami-sadraei-eric-roberts/ “The Sleepless short film review”UKfilmReviewhttps://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/post/the-sleepless-sho

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: January 2021 Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: AUDIENCE CHOICE Best FILM: ESTILO AMERICANO Theme of night: The last act reveal. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: EL PATO Y EL BURRO (THE DUCK AND THE DONKEY), Puerto Rico, 11min., Drama ESTILO AMERICANO, 22min,. USA,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: January 2021 Festival