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It’s National Poetry Month, so let’s take a look-see at some poetic prose. Recently, in two horror novel reviews on Amazon, I claimed both books were full of poetic prose. Did the authors really write with lyricism, or was I just blowing smoke? Let’s examine a couple of text excerpts to find out. This is […]… Continue reading Poetic Prose in Horror — Priscilla Bettis, Author

I was unusually tired when I got back home from work on Sunday afternoon. With plenty of things I was ‘supposed to’ do, I couldn’t settle to anything for once and spent most of the day listening to music. My choice, an odd mix, fell on operatic arias I have loved since childhood and mediaeval […]… Continue reading Sweet Fanny Adams..? The horror behind the words… — Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo

Sofia Streisand Great feedback. It was a very useful experience. Submit your Film via Film Freeway: Submit your short film that’s 5 minutes or less and get it showcased at the Toronto Short Film Festival. Next festival date is June 29 2017.. Garner an audience feedback video of your film and help your film get […]… Continue reading Under 5min. Film Festival Testimonial – April 7, 2020 — Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: AFRAID BEST PERFORMANCES: THE TALK BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: CREATURES BEST SOUND & MUSIC: COLOUR ME FREE Theme of night: Inner conflicts NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: CREATURES, 4min., USA, Dance THE ATTEMPT, 5min., USA, Satire […]… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – April 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival — Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival

CREATURES, 4min., USA, Dance Directed by Summa Cilem Capturing the tale of mysterious creatures living on earth. Pure in their emotions and expressions. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! via Creatures Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival — Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival

THE ATTEMPT, 5min., USA, Satire Directed by Dakota Holmes-Dodge Carlos makes his attempt at living in the lower east side of New York. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! via The Attempt Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival — Under 5 minute & Smartphone… Continue reading The Attempt Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival — Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival

AFRAID, 3min., USA, Thriller Directed by Lisbet Byler & Grace Wagner AFRAID tells the story of Anna, a young 20-something coffee shop manager, as she closes up for the night and heads to her car in a nearby parking garage. Will Anna make it? Or will her worst fears become reality? CLICK HERE – and… Continue reading Afraid Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival — Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival

THE TALK, 3min., Australia, Drama Directed by Marni Little We all have to have the talk at some point, but how soon is too soon? CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! via The Talk Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival — Under 5 minute… Continue reading The Talk Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival — Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival

GODSPEED, 2min., USA, Animation Directed by Sunny Wai Yan Chan “Godspeed” is a story about a mother saying goodbye to her son at the airport. The son wants a hug, but the reserved mother is reluctant to do so. The seemingly small conflict between the two is amplified by the close-ups of their faces, visualizing… Continue reading Godspeed Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival — Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival

COLOUR ME FREE, 5min., 5min., Singapore, Animation Directed by Gray Hodgkinson The animated movie “Colour Me Free” is a symbolised narrative influenced by the plight of civilians caught up in war. Through no fault of their own, these people are trapped in their cities, targeted by both sides as acceptable collateral damage, or even as… Continue reading Colour Me Free Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival — Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival