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Treacle (2019) Short Film Review

Posted on June 29, 2019June 29, 2019 by Joseph Wade

‘Treacle’ (2019), the new short film from Mini Productions, written by and starring April Kelley, and directed by Rosie Westhoff, has been reviewed by Joseph Wade.

Animal Behaviour (2018) Oscar Nominated Short Film Review

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Joseph Wade

2019 Oscar nominated short film animation ‘Animal Behaviour’ from David Fine and Alison Snowden of Snowden Fine Animation, is “a brilliantly funny piece of cinema” according to Joseph Wade’s review.

Weekends (2017) Oscar Nominated Short Film Review

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Joseph Wade

Nominated for a Short Animation Oscar in 2019, the Trevor Jimenez directed ‘Weekends’ (2017) is “an experience in artistry” according to Joseph Wade in his review.

One Small Step (2018) Oscar Nominated Short Film Review

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Joseph Wade

2019 Oscar nominated short film ‘One Small Step’, from Taiko Studios and screenwriter-directors Andrew Chesworth and Bobby Pontillas, is evidence that silent cinema can still be bone-chillingly heartbreaking according to Joseph Wade’s review.

Late Afternoon (2017) Oscar Nominated Short Film Review

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Joseph Wade

2019 Oscar nominated short animated film ‘Late Afternoon’, from screenwriter-director Louise Bagnall and Cartoon Saloon, is “a delicately told tale” with “astute storytelling nous and a beautifully designed storybook style of animation” according to Joseph Wade in his review.

Bao (2018) Oscar Nominated Animated Short Film Review

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Joseph Wade

2019 Oscar nominated Animated Short Film ‘Bao’, from Disney Pixar Animation Studios and directed by Domee Shi tells the tale of one woman’s nurturing of a… dumpling. Yes, a dumpling. Joseph Wade’s review.

Blue (2017) Short Film Review

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Joseph Wade

Maryam Farahzadi’s thought provoking 2D animated short film Blue is a wordless journey of finding acceptance from others and within yourself. Joseph Wade reviews.

Meteorlight (2018) Short Film Review

Posted on December 2, 2018June 13, 2019 by Joseph Wade

Short film ‘Meteorlight’ (2018) directed and animated by Jonny Eveson is “a piece of cinema indicative of a filmmaker with an immense talent for his craft”. Joseph Wade’s review.

“Evil Isn’t Always in the Opposing Uniform” – Filmmaker Matt Kennard on His WWI Centenary Short Film ‘Hymn of Hate’ and Its Contemporary Relevance

Posted on November 22, 2018January 7, 2019 by Joseph Wade

We interviewed filmmaker Matt Kennard to discuss what inspired his WWI centenary short film ‘Hymn of Hate’, the filmmaking process and the film’s relevance to contemporary politics.

Hymn of Hate (2018) Short Film Review

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Joseph Wade

“an effective tribute to the lost lives of World War I”, Matt Kennard’s ‘Hymn of Hate’ (2018) short is “a beautiful, moving picture delivered with skill and poise”.

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