STAFF PICK: SUNLIGHT By Franny McLarty Set against cathartic and self-expressive music that’s enmeshed in the story itself, Sunlight is a raw and charming portrait of two friends on a pivotal day. Leon is a… Read More
Staff Picks
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During the Festival, check back for new Staff Picks and first looks at Festival Films each week!
STAFF PICK: CHRISTMESS
STAFF PICK: CHRISTMESS By Mason Johns Drenched in dark humor, this film offers a raw and poignant look at a fallen actor’s quest for redemption and reconnection. It brilliantly underscores the value of relationships during… Read More
STAFF PICK (INTERN EDITION): EGGHEAD & TWINKIE
STAFF PICK: EGGHEAD & TWINKIE By William Beachum Using illustrations, breaks in reality, and “sick beats,” Egghead & Twinkie explores the messiness and beauty of discovering all forms of love. It not only highlights the… Read More
STAFF PICK: AUTUMN
STAFF PICK: AUTUMN By Emily Lock Autumn is a beautifully constructed film that invites viewers into a true-to-life world and compelling character dynamics. It successfully depicts how expectations and reality can diverge as life continues… Read More
STAFF PICK: THE PHILADELPHIA ELEVEN
STAFF PICK: THE PHILADELPHIA ELEVEN By Carla Click The Philadelphia Eleven follows the stories of several women from their youths, religious callings, activism, and advocacy to push the male-dominated status quo of the Episcopal Church… Read More
Staff Blog: The Art of Listening
As a creative, my ideas are visually conveyed through film, photography, paint, and ink. The practice of these mediums has taught me about storytelling, composition, color, and space. My inspirations come in several ways, including... Read More
STAFF PICK: Checkout
Staff Pick: Checkout By: Avery White a Dark Mossad Josh Pais was perfect in this role as a spy who’s cover was a writer having writers block. He skirted the line throughout the movie, giving… Read More
STAFF PICK: THE BYSTANDERS
Staff Pick: The Bystanders By: Alyne Harding “The Bystanders” is a delightfully British take on the Watcher/Celestial Bureaucracy trope, ala “The Adjustment Bureau,” “Fringe” or even “The Matrix” series, but much more laid back and… Read More
STAFF PICK: DANIEL’S GOTTA DIE
Staff Pick: Daniel’s Gotta Die By: Davina Works Daniel’s Gotta Die follows a modern-day wealthy family who will do anything to receive what they believe is owed to them granted by the death of their… Read More