Author Director born in Reims, France in 1980, Geoffrey Fighiera has been first and foremost, since childhood: a “storyteller”. After a career in finance, he becomes Author Director and he directs his first professional short film in 2017, “Corps Défendants”. He wins the Grand Prix at the Cognac Film festival the same year. He is… Continue reading Director BIO: Geoffrey Fighiera (A ROLL IN THE HAY)
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Short Film: A ROLL IN THE HAY, 18min., France
Laurent takes mistress his country vacation home for the weekend leaving his wife, Isabelle, bedridden and in the midst of a nervous breakdown. But Isabelle surprises them in the house, armed with a revolver and determined to make them face the price of betrayal…
Director BIO: Samantha Ferrand (LA CASITA DE LA MARIPOSA)
Samantha Ferrand is a Peruvian-American filmmaker currently living in Los Angeles, California. While visiting Poland with her grandmother, Samantha attended a screening of “The Pianist” and walked out to find a blizzard waiting for her after the credits. She marks this experience as the moment she wanted to become a filmmaker. Her University of Miami… Continue reading Director BIO: Samantha Ferrand (LA CASITA DE LA MARIPOSA)
Short Film: LA CASITA DE LA MARIPOSA, 19min., USA
Renee grew up waiting for her happily ever after. At least, that’s what her mother promised her. But what happens if you marry Prince Charming only to find he’s a Monster? Pregnant and living in a foreign land, Renee must decide to stay with her husband or leave him. The decision is hers alone to… Continue reading Short Film: LA CASITA DE LA MARIPOSA, 19min., USA
Director BIO: Vyacheslav Bigdan (DRILL)
Vyacheslav (Slava) Bigdan is a filmmaker based in Kyiv, Ukraine. He studied directing at Ukrainian Film School from 2019 to 2021 while still working as a sales manager for software companies and startups. One of his student shorts, a sci-fi drama, Alienation, was selected and screened at KINOKO film festival in 2020. Slava grew up… Continue reading Director BIO: Vyacheslav Bigdan (DRILL)
Short Film: DRILL, 14min., Ukraine
Katya just moved into new apartment and is preoccupied with the challenging task – to hang the cork board on the wall. Having no experience in that, she sets to figure out the most efficient and cunning way of getting extra help.
Director BIO: Oscar Torre (JUST A MAN AND A WOMAN)
Oscar Torre is a Latinx award winning director, actor and writer. In 2013, he made his feature film directorial debut with Pretty Rosebud. After having won numerous awards on the film festival circuit, the film received a theatrical release (2015) and can currently be seen on Amazon, TubiTV, IMDBTV and other platforms. Torre is currently… Continue reading Director BIO: Oscar Torre (JUST A MAN AND A WOMAN)
Short Film: JUST A MAN AND A WOMAN, 15min., USA
Meeting secretly at a hotel once a week, a man and a woman are soon forced to make a decision that will change their lives forever. Project Links Instagram
Short Film: THE THING, 11min., France
HIGHLIGHTS – OCTOBER 2021 ROMANCE Short Film Festival
Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: EVA AND ROMONA Best Cinematography: DON’T LET GO Best Performances: PETITION FOR ALIEN SPOUSE Best Direction: THE REBOUND Best Sound & Music: MEET YOU THOUGH THE LIGHT Theme of night: Life Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: EVA AND ROMONA, 15min.,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – OCTOBER 2021 ROMANCE Short Film Festival