#narrative short film

[fiercynn]

queer short film: "the first time"

queer short cuts is a biweekly newsletter where i share queer & trans short film recommendations. i’m featuring some of my favorite films on tumblr because why not

united states | 16 minutes | 2020 | narrative short audio in english; english closed captions and french subtitles available

the first time, written and directed by drew burnett gregory (who you may know from her writing at autostraddle), was made in 2020 during the pandemic with a $20 budget, largely shot on zoom, and its sixteen-minute runtime is largely comprised of two people talking, with little other action. but don’t let that fool you into thinking this isn’t a compelling and engaging film. charlie (played by gregory herself) and alex (kerry warren) connect on tinder during the early part of the pandemic, and decide to meet on a virtual date. their conversation ranges from awkward at the beginning, to cute and flirty as they start to connect more, to emotional and starkly honest as they talk about their journeys with coming out and dating as a trans lesbian and a cis bisexual woman, and right back to flirty again. it all feels natural and meaningful, and grounded in the context of what is happening in the world around them – what has been happening to all of us as covid-19 has killed, disabled, and isolated so many. “i think i’m always, always thinking about other trans people, other queer people, and with that my desire is to just represent our lived experiences with as much nuance as possible. so i have some very broad goals, but i try to not stop there and to go even deeper,” said gregory in an interview with heather hogan at autostraddle. “there simply is not work — at least work i’ve seen — about trans lesbians in their 20s dating and being messy. that alone feels new to me in a way it frankly shouldn’t. but that novelty isn’t a novelty for me — it’s my everyday life. it’s certainly something i’m committed to representing, but to hold my own interest i need another layer and with this film it’s specifically exploring this pattern i’ve experienced where queer people who have never been with women before are drawn to me.” - deepa's full review, including content notes at the end

watch on vimeo, and for more of drew burnett gregory’s film work, check out her channel!

[lovetgr76]

Be Now, a short film (2015) starring Saskia Reeves as Helen.

[phantomladyoverparis]

13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life (1968), dir. Jon Jost

[batemanofficial]

attempting to revisit skinamarink via heck (the proof of concept short that inspired it) and i must say heck is the superior story

[katemaveau]

IT'S ALIVE - It Burns

[unusualshrimp]

once i get some experience working with other people's short films i want to make one of my own but also. my brain has fixated on a very specific short story of mine for this purpose and somehow it has decided that this is the one i Have to make. but how am i supposed to adapt something to screen if most of the story is just the protagonist's internal monologue. how do you accurately depict that in a short film. and also how on earth will i acquire live jellyfish

[filmcourage]

I've Made Documentaries For 20 Years... Here's Why I Had To Make A Narrative Movie - Rory Karpf

Watch the video interview on Youtube here.

[cliveguy]

Whenever i get a little too into a song that makes me think about A Character i start acting like the protagonist of rainbow dress.

[workathomemom13]

Furiosa’ Fires Up Cannes With 6-Minute Standing Ovation for Anya Taylor-Joy and Teary Chris Hemsworth

In a remarkable display of cinematic fervor, "Furiosa" ignited the Cannes Film Festival with an electrifying premiere that left audiences in awe and admiration. As the highly anticipated prequel to George Miller's iconic "Mad Max" series, "Furiosa" has been the subject of much anticipation and speculation. However, its unveiling at Cannes exceeded even the loftiest of expectations, earning a thunderous six-minute standing ovation and moving its stars, Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, to tears.

The film, directed by George Miller and starring Taylor-Joy as the eponymous Furiosa and Hemsworth in a yet undisclosed role, promises to delve deep into the backstory of one of cinema's most enigmatic and beloved characters. Set in the dystopian world of the Wasteland, "Furiosa" takes audiences on a thrilling journey through a harsh and unforgiving landscape, where survival is a constant struggle and hope is a rare commodity.

The Cannes premiere offered a tantalizing glimpse into the world of "Furiosa," showcasing its breathtaking visuals, adrenaline-pumping action sequences, and gripping emotional depth. From the moment the lights dimmed and the opening credits rolled, it was clear that audiences were in for a cinematic experience unlike any other.

Anya Taylor-Joy's portrayal of Furiosa captivated audiences, with her fierce determination and steely resolve bringing the character to life in vivid detail. Taylor-Joy's performance was nothing short of mesmerizing, showcasing her range as an actress and solidifying her status as one of Hollywood's brightest talents.

Equally impressive was Chris Hemsworth's performance, which reportedly left the actor visibly moved during the film's emotional climax. While details about Hemsworth's character remain shrouded in mystery, his presence on screen was undeniable, adding depth and complexity to the film's narrative.

But perhaps the most unforgettable moment of the evening came during the film's conclusion, when the credits began to roll and the audience rose to their feet in a spontaneous display of appreciation and admiration. For six minutes, the theater echoed with thunderous applause and cheers, a testament to the film's undeniable impact and the talent of its cast and crew.

As the applause finally subsided and the lights came back on, it was clear that "Furiosa" had left an indelible mark on the Cannes Film Festival and the hearts of all who had the privilege of witnessing its premiere. With its captivating story, stunning visuals, and powerhouse performances, "Furiosa" has set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable cinematic journey, one that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on audiences around the world.

[radonx9]

there was a fire here once

[imflyingsolo]

Behind The Scene — Short Film “Basri & Salma in The Never-Ending Comedy”

[fiercynn]

queer short cuts week 30: dancing in diaspora

queer short cuts is a biweekly newsletter where i share queer & trans short film recommendations; each set of films is themed and comes out to no more than one hour cumulatively. content notes are included at the end of each post. you can also check out the full spreadsheet of films i've recommended.

after a couple months' break, queer short cuts is back! this week’s theme is dancing in diaspora. dance and movement can be powerful ways to be in relationship with our cultures, ethnicities, and communities – but dance can also be a space where gender, sexuality, race, and caste are heavily policed, and where cisheteropatriarchal and colonial norms are strengthened and hardened. this week’s films feature performers who have used dance to rewrite their own stories and the stories of their ancestors, creating their own forms of freedom and connection to their homelands and themselves.

check out the film recs!

[livvyofthelake]

sometimes your classmates will say things that make it clear they were on the susceptible side of the gone girl moral panic.

[phantomladyoverparis]

Private Imaginings And Narrative Facts (1966), dir. Edward Owens 

[prokopetz]

The constant rolling disaster that is Overwatch's game development aside, what really perplexes me about how Blizzard is handling the broader franchise is their continual insistence that a canon narrative exists in spite of their equally continual refusal to tell anyone what it is.

Like, okay, the events of the games aren't canon. Fair enough: the games are multiplayer-only, and you can't account for player actions.

Oh, and the animated short films aren't canon either – they're properly understood as in-universe propaganda, not depictions of actual events. That's a little high concept for you guys, but fine.

But surely the comics are canon, right? Well, no; some of the comics (we're not telling you which ones) were canon at one point, but the writing team has decided to go in a different direction.

My dudes, what is left? The weird Source Filmmaker porn? Is that canon? Well, apparently it's at least as canon as anything else!

[indyfilmlibrary]

Keeping Up (2023) – 3 stars

Director: Patrick C. Collins Writer: Patrick C. Collins Cast: Mirja Poelstra, Zuheimi Serevino, Nicholas Stankevich, Patrick C. Collins Running time: 11mins Over the last decade, the rise of the social media has given rise to a very particular kind of grift. The user-generated content of the modern internet suddenly made video-based diaries a viable form of work for a portion of young people.…