Best of WILDsound Shorts Festival - Nov. 30th/Dec. 1st
Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Horror, Independent, Sci-Fi, Short Films
See the Full Lineup of Films:
SELF-CARE IN SECONDS, 15 seconds
Directed by Curtis Johnson
The film tells the story of a character's surprise visit from their future self, bringing a message of hope and redemption.
https://createsourcemedia.com/
https://www.instagram.com/createsourcemedia/
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/self-care-in-seconds-review
QUITTING DRUGS, 20min., USA
Directed by Ali Imran Ch, Fatima Mughal
Bumb Shah is a Pakistani rapper whose traumatic life experiences heavily influence his music. Like many artists, he began using drugs early in his career, hoping that they would fuel his creativity. Before long, he fell into a rabbit hole of addiction-centered depravity, something that was reflected in his music.
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/quitting-drugs-review
BRAISING, 19min., USA
Directed by Bryan Ribeiro
Conroy –a crestfallen, fast food cook who dreams of becoming a chef– finds community with a peculiar “charity” organization, all while he strives to deepen his connection with his widower father.
https://www.instagram.com/braisingfilm
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/braising-review
FINALE, 10min,. USA
Directed by Ryan Park
"Finale" tells the story of Antonio, an aspiring actor from Mexico facing the immense challenges of breaking into the industry. On the day of a crucial audition, Antonio receives a devastating call from his sister in Mexico, informing him that their mother has been in a severe accident. Torn between his familial duty and his dreams, Antonio realizes he cannot do anything from afar and decides to proceed with the audition. This pivotal moment forces him to confront an opportunity that could either transform his life or add to his struggles.
https://www.instagram.com/finale.cinema/?hl=en
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/finale-review
THIS IS THIS, 12min., UK
Directed Keith Sargent
10 scenes from the micro-fiction world of the absurdist anti-soviet writer Daniil Kharms.
http://www.3x3x3.tv/
https://instagram.com/keithsargent3x3x3.tv
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/this-is-this-review
THE BRIDES OF DRACULA, 5min,. UK
Directed by Alexander Miguel
Introducing a new breed of vampires - More alternative, more sensual, more dangerous. Loosely based on the legends of Draculas wives, the good, bad and the evil bride inhabit an old misty graveyard set in the high mountains, waiting for their beloved master to be resurrected once more. Inspired by original costumes and props by Derby-based designer Liam Brandon Murray, this is a unique film showcasing the finest in Wearable Art for the designer's cinematic debut.
https://www.instagram.com/alezmigz/
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/the-brides-of-dracula-review
NO WAR, 11min., USA
Directed by Steven Wright Clarkson
This video is a reaction to my original song "No War" off my "Speak the Truth" EP -- it is a post punk psychedelic track -- the video carefully uses AI animation -- there are many dozens of ai renderings edited together with additional effects
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/no-war-review
STAGE, 5min,. USA
Directed by Angelika Poletaeva, Mark Limansky
"The Stage" - follows a young girl's visit to a theater, where she is enchanted by everything, from the grand entrance to the velvet seats. Her innocent perspective is challenged when she accidentally enters the performers' dressing rooms and witnesses their raw emotions. This thought-provoking art-house film explores how this experience alters her view of the world.
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/stage-review
SOBER the struggle no one else can see, 12min,.
Directed by Pauli Janhunen
A once-promising boxer is haunted by his past mistakes and battling with alcoholism. His daughter watches from the sidelines - and fears losing him to his demons once again.
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/sober-review