Partizánok 2016
Partizánok 2016
Short, Drama, Family | 4 November 2016 (Hungary)
Storyline:
The film tells the story of a childhood friendship, in the autumn of 1959, in Budapest. Jancsika and Feri are nine years old, their lives are tied together by common events: when Feri protects his weaker friend when he wins the glass balls, but the bigger ones get lost from him, and the pranks they do together when they peek into the girl’s locker room and the coach embarrasses them in front of the girls, or loud partisan, annoying the housewife every day. They have no idea what a dangerous terrain their friendship will be born in.One day, under the command of Feri’s father, Jancsika’s father, who was a participant in the fifty-six events, was arrested and abducted. A house search finds the perforated national flag, which at the time was enough for the death penalty.
En passant 2015
En passant 2015
19min | Short | 2015 (Hungary)
Storyline:
Andor is 13 years old. The boy is in a loving, deep relationship with his still beautiful mother, in whose eyes sadness and secret reside. Andor escapes from the unpredictable home atmosphere of the aggressive father into the predictable world of chess. The last race of the season is of particular significance to him: he makes sure if he wins, his father will disappear from their lives forever. For a while, magic seems to work. But the phone rings and Andor makes a difficult decision. The boy suddenly becomes a man who will then be able to protect his most important mother.
Uchebnik 2016
Uchebnik 2016
19min | Short, Drama, Family | 2016 (Hungary)
Storyline:
In October, 1956, during the Hungarian revolution against communism, a small town’s students burn their russian grammar books believing they’ll never have to learn russian language again. After the revolution is crushed by the soviet troops, the students have to have a russian book to be not kicked out of the school. A young boy risks his life and limb to help his idol, an older boy from the school finding a book while he tries to be a friend of him.
Paul et Virginie 2014
Paul et Virginie 2014
19min | Short, Drama, Family | 4 October 2014 (Belgium)
Storyline:
Paul lives alone with his mother Virginie. Weakened by disease, she is unable to go about their daily life anymore. Paul, driven by the unbreakable bond of love that exists between him and his mother, tries to take matters into his own hands.
Aloud 2016
Aloud 2016
20min | Short, Drama | October 2016 (USA)
Storyline:
1960s. Arden is an introvert kid who was brought up in a strict Catholic orphanage. Insecure about his voice, he pretends to sing during choir practice. With the arrival of Mr. Stevens, the new music teacher, his farce is discovered and the duo starts to work together. As the boy becomes more confident with his singing, a friendship is formed. But a stern Mother Superior notices changes in Arden’s behavior and, concerned with his attachment to the teacher, breaks them apart. Abandoned once more in his life, Arden will struggle to find his own voice.
Lavender 2019
Lavender 2019
R | 11min | Short, Drama, Romance | January 2019 (USA)
Storyline:
What started off as a casual hookup has quickly escalated into something far more intimate, leaving Andy to navigate Arthur and Lucas’ dreamy lifestyle and marriage. Lavender is a tender, poignant look at an unconventional relationship as it blossoms and ultimately unravels.
Almost Out – excerpt
Almost Out – excerpt
3min | Short | 2018
Plot:
an excerpt from my ncea level 2 short film, almost out.
winner of best actor and best overall short at the 2018 nzbs school shorts awards.
a boy grappling with identity breaks out of his shell, discovering that you have to leave some things behind in order to grow.
