Alberto Perez-Crossland From the moment young Alberto Perez-Crossland watched Jurassic Park, his destiny was sealed. Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking film ignited a creative fire that would shape his entire career path, leading him to establish Almaster Productions, his independent film company in Miami, Florida. Perez-Crossland’s journey into filmmaking began with graphic design studies during high school, […]
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In an industry where most actors struggle to land a handful of meaningful roles, Dawna Lee Heising has appeared in over 250 feature films. Read that again—250 films. That’s not just a career; that’s a love affair with cinema that refuses to quit. But here’s what really gets you: she’s not just showing up. Heising
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Russ Emanuel: A Persistent Voice in Independent Cinema In an industry where most aspiring filmmakers never complete a single feature, Russ Emanuel has quietly built something rare: longevity. Over two decades, the independent director and producer has crafted eight feature films, founded his own production company, and attracted recognizable talent to modest-budget projects—all while remaining
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Camila Vinhas Itavo To encounter the work of this Brazilian artist is to witness photography transformed into a form of resistance, memory, and profound listening. For over twenty-five years, this director has wielded the camera not merely as a recording device but as an instrument of social archaeology—unearthing voices that have been systematically silenced, documenting
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A tender exploration of connection, faith, and second chances “Mensch on a Bench” arrives with an ambitious blend of romantic comedy and drama, centering on an encounter that feels both impossibly serendipitous and authentically human. Writer’s high-concept premise—a homeless Jewish man and a Catholic jogger finding connection on a park bench—promises the kind of interfaith,
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Written by Mark John Alden As a skilled and experienced storyteller, I believe that my screenplay is worthy of entry into your festival.My screenplay is a compelling and thrilling adventure story that will transport viewers to a magical and fantastical world. It is an epic tale of bravery, courage, and determination, with a cast of
Written by Sydney B A deaf student faces a final music performance. Her neighbour helps her along the way all the while becoming friends and falling in love.
Written by Sydney Bennett A young boy tries to show a young girl what love is. She sees love differently then he does. They later fall in love.
Written by Casey Mensing Elliot Hyde is an enfant terrible turned Hollywood golden goose who finds himself stuck directing massive blockbusters. One night he is kidnapped by a group of conservative fanatics who lock him up in a secret prison and plan to put him on trial. While Elliot adapts to the surreal situation, those
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Written by Lynn Elliott A wealthy, widowed New York socialite, and a know-it-all preacher enters the unfamiliar world of rodeo, determined to “rescue” the widow’s wayward daughter who has fallen for a young bull rider. But plans go comically awry. Eventually the rodeo and unlikely romances win the day. The prompt for “Rodeo” was Ben
