Very Ape Production

  • Interview

    Q&A with New Theatrical Shorts Distributor Dedza

    "Our acquisition process is very different from a traditional distributor" - Dedza founder Kate Gondwe joins us to discuss the release of 'Who Will Start Another Fire', a short film anthology by emerging filmmakers released in virtual cinema and on Svod today (June 11th).

  • Filmmaker Update

    The Short List: Paul Trillo Interview

    Writer/Director Paul Trillo joins us to discuss what it means to be a "concept filmmaker," the difference between commercial and narrative films, and why his favorite short films feel like a satisfying meal.

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    Sci‑Fi Factory Fifteen

    ANA

    In this impressive sci-fi teaser from the creative studio that brought you "Robots of Brixton" & "Jonah", the sole worker in a futuristic car manufacturing plant is tricked into relinquishing control to the artificial intelligence that runs production.

  • SOTW

    The SotW + PBS Show: Production Design

    Stop shooting in front of boring white walls! In today's episode, we examine the importance of production design in the creation of your short film. Learn how props, costumes, and locations can really give your movie projects that "filmic" look as we examine Hollywood favorites and the all-stars of the shorts world, including filmmaker Jamie Travis.

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    Dark Comedy Wim Reygaert & Marc James Roels

    Mompelaar (Mumbler)

    Afflicted by an overbearing speech impediment and an omnipresent mother, Lubbert's day takes a turn for the worse when he has an unexpected encounter with a group of naturist enthusiasts.

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    Documentary Scott Faris & Meg Griffiths

    Into the Circle

    The story of a resilient Indigenous family, their journey through life-altering tragedy, and the community that helped them reconnect with their Lakota heritage.

  • Article

    POWER/RANGERS: The Opportunity and Danger of Fan Films

    The viral success over the last 36 hours of the dark fan film POWER/RANGERS highlights the tremendous appeal of the genre. The fact that its creators are in potential legal jeopardy, illustrate the drawbacks.

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    Horror Ryan Connolly

    Tell

    Can the dead truly take revenge? Taylor seeks to hide his sins in hopes that they will go unnoticed and become no more than a dirty little secret...

  • Filmmaker Update

    An Introduction to Podcast Directing with Stefanie Abel Horowitz

    With fictional podcasts identified as a potential career path for directors, Stefanie Abel Horowitz (sometimes, I think about dying) joins us to discuss what it was like to work with Rami Malek and Cole Sprouse and the difference between directing podcasts and short films.

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