Short Film Spotlight: Dinner for Few Synopsis: During dinner, “the system” feeds the few who consume all the resources while the rest survive on scraps. Inevitably, the struggle for what remains leads to catastrophic change. The offspring of this transition turns out not to be a sign of hope, but the spitting image of the parents. Written and directed by Nassos […]
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Short Film Spotlight: Kill Your Darlings Synopsis: If there’s one thing farmer Olga loves more than her pet pigs, it’s a pork chop. When the pigs she butchers find that they can still influence events on the farm after their deaths, a vicious circle begins. A fable about the price of greed and short-sighted thinking. A short film by Thirza Ingold.
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Bringing Indie Animation to Life: ‘StarBreaker,’ Whatatoon and the Future of Studio-Free Storytelling In a media landscape dominated by major studios and corporate algorithms, a small but passionate collective of creators is proving that there’s still room for independent, creator-driven animation to shine. Enter StarBreaker, a bold sci-fi animated series born from Latin America’s burgeoning animation scene. Heavily inspired by anime classics like Robotech and Gundam, StarBreaker is […]
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‘Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives’ Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: Barbie & Friends Tackle a New Case at the Malibu Beach Bash Release date: August 28, 2025 on Netflix. Synopsis: The second season of the Barbie Mysteries series follows Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they head to the Malibu Beach Bash festival to work the food stands with their friends for the summer. New to this year’s event is the illusionist William Warlock who […]
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‘Long Story Short’ Official Trailer: New Netflix Comedy from ‘BoJack Horseman’ Creator Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Premiere Release date: August 22, 2025 on Netflix. Synopsis: Jumping through the years, Long Story Short follows the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again, chronicling their triumphs, disappointments, joys, and compromises. Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. Voice cast: Paul Reiser as Elliot Cooper Lisa Edelstein as Naomi Schwartz Max Greenfield as Yoshi Schwooper Ben […]
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