FilmGym’s Short “Chance Of Rain”, starring Philipp C. Wolter and Michelle Glick received the award for Best Narrative Short Film at the 16th Sonoma Film Festival on April 13th, 11:45AM. The Sonoma International Film Festival is one of the most fun-laden festivals, with local wine one every street corner, delicious films from around the world and just a really film-enthusiastic crowd.
“The Bridge”, FilmGym’s previous short and helmed by Philipp C. Wolter, had won the audience award at Sonoma in 2011.
FilmGym would like to congratulate everyone involved in the making of the film and a big thank you to all the peeps who supported the effort.
FilmGym DOGMA in association with BTC Productions has just launched its first short film project in light of the upcoming election.
“Party Politics” is a 15 minute satire about American Politics written by Jocelyn O’Neil and Todd Morris and helmed by Philipp C. Wolter. FilmGym DOGMA was brought to life by Michelle Glick. DOGMA’s mission is to make provocative films spotlighting the political and social issues of the day that are skipped over or sanitized by mainstream media. “Party Politics” came out of a script contest which was part of FilmGym’s monthly screenplay workshop series. The contest was inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement and the upcoming election.
A 15 Minute-one-camera-take follows a waitress through a surprise party as she listens to the numerous stereotypical opinions which make their stance in this country.
Starring: Marcus Ho, Brian Edwards, Rob Alicea, Sarah Baskin, Julia Bray, Jack Haley, Ken Schatz, Mary Monahan, Eric Tucker, Chisa Hutchinson, Matthew Dunehoo, Peter Hawk Byrne, Adam Santiago, Antonio Thompson, Briana Packen, Nadia Gan, Brian Hotaling, Jocelyn O’Neil, Christine Renee Miller, Peter Howell, Brian Gianci, Randy Spence, Michelle Glick
Director/DP: Philipp Wolter
Executive Producer: Jonathan Grossman
Co-Executive Producer: Robert Nicotra
Producers: Jocelyn O’Neil, Michelle Glick, Christine Renee Miller, Philipp Wolter, Brian Gianci, Randy Spence
Writers: Jocelyn O’Neil & Todd Morris
AD: Yvete Morales
Lights: Peter Howell
Sound: Philippe Henry
On set Producer: David Wilsher
Production/Set Design: Sarah Gray
Costume Design: Gina Ruiz
Hair/ MU: Elizabeth Koff
Set Photographer: Michael Seto
Additional Photography: David Pexton
Production Assistant: Ashleigh Becker
Behind the scenes video: Monika Baskiewicz
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The FilmGym invites you to its screening series of international Short Films
@ Culturefix in the LES, Manhattan.
The FilmGym is proud to present its 10th!! short film screening series with a fat award-laden line-up. The event will be at Culturefix, located in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
This time, the space will be open to screening attendees only from 8 – 10 PM. There will be special drink offer for FilmGym guests from 6 – 8 PM, so come early if you want to get some fun in. The screening will start promptly at 8 PM.
For our 10th anniversary, we are proud to present Oscar Winner of 2011 “God Of Love” and “The Act”, starring Deborah Jo Rupp. Directors for both films will be present at the screening. The film “13″ will join the incredible line-up of award winning films.
As our special, FilmGym will be screening its DOGMA project “Party Politics”, a short film that was inspired by the up-coming election and the political movements in the United States.
culturefix | 9 Clinton Street | Lower East Side, Manhattan
Time: Friday, June 1st | 8 PM
Admission: $5
Please visit our facebook page to RSVP.
GOD OF LOVE (18MIN) - directed by Luke Matheny (Director will be present at the screening for Q&A)
“God of Love” is a comedic short film written and directed by Luke Matheny. The story follows the adventures of lounge-singing darts champion Raymond Goodfellow, whose prayers are answered — literally — when he receives a package of passion-inducing darts.
Festivals the Film has played at:
Academy Awards
• Winner, 2011 Best Live-Action Short
Student Academy Awards
• Gold Medal
Angelus Student Film Festival
•Excellence in Filmmaking Award
Telluride Film Festival
•Official selection
Woodstock Film Festival
•Best Student Short
Aspen Shortsfest
•Special Jury Recognition
Heartland Film Festival
•Crystal Heart Award
New Orleans Film Festival
•Best Narrative Short
and many many more…
13 (8 MIN) - directed Malou Reymann
On her 13th birthday, Emma visits her father. He’s not at home, but his new boyfriend, Casper, is.
Festivals the film has played at:
IndieLisboa – International Independent Film Festival
Giffoni selection 2011
OFF – Odense International Film Festival – Winner of Grand Prix Price
Sao Paulo International Short Film
Valladolid International Film Festival
Nordische Filmtage in Lübeck
Brief Encounters filmfestival i Bristol
The 24rd Minimalen Short Film Festival
and many many more…
THE ACT (9MIN) – directed by Susan Kraker & Pi Ware (Directors will be present at the screening for Q&A)
Rosy Marconi is a comedian with a secret.
Festivals the film has played at:
AFI FEST
Sundance Film Festival
Cinequest Film Festival
Sedona Film Festival
Cleveland Film Festival
Filmmakers Alliance Sundance Shorts @ Cinespace, Hollywood
Sonoma Valley Film Festival-Cinema Epicuria
Method Fest
Gen Art Film Festival
OPENING NIGHT FILM
Florida Film Festival
Cape Cod Film Society
Phoenix Film Festival
WINNER: BEST SHORT FILM
and many many more…
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The FilmGym invites you to its monthly screening series of international Short Films
@ Culturefix in the LES, Manhattan.
The FilmGym continues with a fun-laden line-up of award winning short films at our favorite Culturefix, located in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
As always, we’re proud to bring to you a galore of international award winning short films including the Sundance short “Sexting” starring Julia Stiles, and festival darling “The Hirosaki Players” followed by a Q&A with the director Jeff Sousa. Our musical guest will be announced shortly…but be prepared for a ride to the wild!
culturefix | 9 Clinton Street | Lower East Side, Manhattan
Time: Friday, June 1st | 8 PM
Admission: $5
Please visit our facebook page to RSVP.
THE HIROSAKI PLAYERS (19MIN) - directed by Jeff Sousa (Director will be present at the screening for Q&A)
In the pressure-cooker of opening night, a Japanese playwright struggles with his aging, arrogant actor father for control of the play and their relationship.
Festivals the Film has played at:
Winner Woodstock Film Festival
Winner IFP Choice Awards
Winner Sonoma Film Festival
Winner Audience Award GenArt Film Festival
Independent Film Festival Boston
Seattle International Short Film Festival
Short Shorts Film Festival
Independent Film Festival of Boston
LA Short Fest
and many many more…
SEXTING (8 MIN) - directed Neil LaBute
People are not who they seem when a misdirected text message leads a young woman to meet with the wife of her boyfriend and ask what is really going on in their relationship.
Festivals the film has played at:
Sundance Film Festival
Bahamas International Film Festival
Hamptons Film Festival
Manhattan Short Film Festival
and many many more…
NOREEN (18MIN) – directed by Domhnall Gleeson
Two policemen get more than they bargained for on a house-call in Athmuck, Co. Offaly.
When Frank and Con find a dead body in a local cottage, what began as a routine call-out becomes an opportunity for life lessons, relationship advice and musings on the basics of detective work.
Both men are alone. Both men are idiots
Festivals the film has played at:
Winner Galway Film Festival
Winner Capital Irish Film Festival
Palm Springs Short Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Raindance Film Festival
Best European Short Film Festival
and many many more…
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The FilmGym invites you to its monthly screening series of international Short Films
@ Culturefix in the LES, Manhattan.
It’s 2012, and the FilmGym starts off with a delicious and award laden screening of short films at our favorite Culturefix, located in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
After a successful year of bringing you fresh, unique and culturally versatile shorties onto the big screen we are proud to have found a new home in the city.
As always, we’re proud to present an amazing line up of international award winning short films including the Sundance short “After You Left”, followed by a Q&A with the director Jef Taylor. Our musical guest is singer and song writer Shane Patrick, who is about to launch his solo album and we’re more than thrilled to have him back.
culturefix | 9 Clinton Street | Lower East Side, Manhattan
Time: Friday, February 24th | 8 PM
Admission: $5 (Suggested Donation)
Please visit our facebook page to RSVP.
AFTER YOU LEFT (20MIN) - directed by Jef Taylor (Director will be present at the screening for Q&A)
A man in his mid-thirties searches for meaning in the aftermath of a relationship.
A largely improvised drama created in the shadow of the events on which it is based, After You Left embraces the fine line between art and life––between the story being told and the lives of those telling it. The result is a realistic and intimate portrait of love and loss, as well as a uniquely personal reflection of the moment in which it was made.
Festivals the Film has played at:
Sundance Film Festival
Nashville Film Festival
Sao Paulo International Short Film Festival
Best Dramatic Short – Detroit Windsor International Film Festival
Sintetitza, the Pyrenees International Short Film Festival
HollyShorts Film Festival
Independent Film Festival of Boston
and many many more…
18 (12 MIN) - directed Joy Gohring
A young girl must decide whether or not to remove her mother from life support when she receives power of attorney on her 18th birthday.
Festivals the film has played at:
Austin International Film Festival
Sonoma International Film Festival
NYC PictureStart Film Festival
and many many more…
CONTACT “RAAK” (10MIN) – directed by Hanro Smitsman (Back due to technical issues)
How an offensive remark rebounds like a boomerang on the one who launches it. Revenge as a motive plays a key role in the study of the causes and consequences of rude conduct. A string of succinct conflicts leads, with changing perspectives, to a surprising climax, and teaches us that the wounded person can never efface his or her pain by hurting someone else. Because in many cases, the unforeseen effects are quite far-reaching.
Festivals the film has played at:
- Golden Bear – Best Short Film – Berlinale Film Festival
- Le Prix BeTV – Short Film Festival Brussels
- Spirit Award – Best Short Film – Brooklyn International Film Festival
- Best Live Action under 15 minutes – Palm Springs International Film Festival
- Prix UIP Ghent – Film Festival Ghent
and many more…
TELL ME THAT “Dime Que Yo” (14MIN) – directed by Mateo Gil
HE and SHE meet exactly at the same time they break up with their own couples. HE is left by his girlfriend while SHE dumps her boyfriend. Is it possible for two strangers to begin a conversation full of recriminations, arguing until they get hoarse, and passionately reconcile as if they were a couple in the end?
Festivals the film has played at:
ALCINE 38 – FESTIVAL DE CINE DE ALCALA DE HENARES 2008
22 SEMANA DE CINE MEDINA DEL CAMPO
10ª TEMPORADA DE ESTRENOS DE CORTOMETRAJES“CORTOGENIA”
FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DEL CINE POBRE DE HUMBERTO SOLAS (CUBA)
FESTIVAL DE CORTOMETRAJES CONTRAPLANO 09 (SEGOVIA)
9ª MUESTRA DE CINE DE LANZAROTE
15 FESTIVAL IBERICO DE CINEMA (BADAJOZ)
XVI CERTAMEN NACIONAL DE CORTOMETRAJES DE MULA (MURCIA)
XXI CERTAMEN NACIONAL DE CORTOMETRAJES “L’Alfàs del Pi 2.009”
32 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE ELCHE
VII CERTAMEN DE CORTOMETRAJES “POR CARACOLES” (SEVILLA)
15ª EDITION MEDFILMFESTIVAL 2009 (ROMA – ITALIA)
25º FESTROIA INTERNATIONAL FILMS FESTIVAL (SETÚBAL – PORTUGAL)
THE 13º ISMALIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (GIZA – EGYPT)
and many many more…
The FilmGym invites you to its monthly screening series of international Short Films
@ Culturefix in the LES, Manhattan.
For one last time in 2011, the FilmGym presents another swanky and award laden screening of short films at the new and artist-friendly Culturefix, located in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
It’s also FilmGyms year end party so we encourage guests to stay a bit longer and hang and mingle and talk about good old times and the ones to come. The FilmGym crew wants to celebrate the year by making this screening absolutely free, so no more excuses not to swing by and watch some amazing shorts from around the world.
As always, we’re proud to present an amazing line up of international award winning short films including the ACADEMY AWARD winner of 2010, followed by a Q&A with the producer. Back by popular demand is Jen Kwok, performing live with her ukelele and an amazing voice!
culturefix | 9 Clinton Street | Lower East Side, Manhattan
Time: Friday, December 2nd | 8:30 PM
Admission: FREE (As always…donations are welcome)
Please visit our facebook page to RSVP.
THE NEW TENANTS (21MIN) - directed by Joachim Back (Producer will be present at the screening for Q&A)
A prying neighbor, a glassy-eyed drug dealer, and a husband brandishing both a weapon and a vendetta make up the welcome wagon in Director Joachim Back’s darkly satirical short film, “The New Tenants.” Set amidst the as-yet-unopened boxes and the hopes for a fresh start of two men on what might be the worst moving day ever, their new apartment reveals its terrifying history in a film that is by turns funny, frightening, and unexpectedly romantic.
Festivals the Film has played at:
-2010 Academy Award® Best Live Action Short Film
Official Selection:
-Tribeca Film Festival
-Frame Line Film Festival
-Cleveland International Film Festival
-Florida Film Festival
-Chicago International Film Festival
-Munich Film Festival
-LA REEL Film Festival
-Vail Film Festival
-Sydney Film Festival
-Woodstock Film Festival
-Phoenix Film Festival
-Mexico International Film Festival (Winner: Best Short Film)
DANSE MACABRE (9MIN) - directed Pedro Pires
For a period of time, while we believe it to be perfectly still, lifeless flesh responds, stirs and contorts in a final macabre ballet. Are these spasms merely erratic motions or do they echo the chaotic twists and turns of a past life?
Festivals the film has played at:
- Daggers, The Festival of short horror films – Museum of Arts and Design, New York City, USA
Audience Award for “Scariest Film”
- Festival International des Ecoles de Cinema, Huy, Belgium
- Festival International du Court Métrage, Lille, France
- New Orleans Film Festival, New Orleans, USA
- Short Screens, Brussels, Belgium
- Raindance Film Festival, London, UK
- Alt.pictureshows Festival – Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, USA
- Festival du Film Court D’Aigues Vives, Aigues-Vives, France
- Lucania Film Family, Paris, France
- Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Festival International du Court Métrage – Paris, France
- Ashland Independent Film Festival – Ashland, USA
- Cinequest – San Jose, USA
- Slamdance Film Festival – Park City, USA
- Palm Springs International Short Fest – Palm Springs, USA
- Ann Arbor International Film Festival – Ann Arbor, USA
and many many more…
CONTACT “RAAK” (10MIN) – directed by Hanro Smitsman
How an offensive remark rebounds like a boomerang on the one who launches it. Revenge as a motive plays a key role in the study of the causes and consequences of rude conduct. A string of succinct conflicts leads, with changing perspectives, to a surprising climax, and teaches us that the wounded person can never efface his or her pain by hurting someone else. Because in many cases, the unforeseen effects are quite far-reaching.
Festivals the film has played at:
- Golden Bear – Best Short Film – Berlinale Film Festival
- Le Prix BeTV – Short Film Festival Brussels
- Spirit Award – Best Short Film – Brooklyn International Film Festival
- Best Live Action under 15 minutes – Palm Springs International Film Festival
- Prix UIP Ghent – Film Festival Ghent
and many more…
The FilmGym started post-production on its new short film entitled “Chance Of Rain”. It is based on a play written by Chisa Hutchinson and tells the story of two characters who are brought together by fate and have to make the ultimate choice of life or death.
The Film is helmed by FilmGym peep Philipp C. Wolter, who also stars alongside Michelle Glick. The completion date is planed for January 2012. Festival submissions will follow soon after.
The FilmGym would like to thank all the supporter who have made this film possible. Please stay tuned for more information as we enter the new year with more exciting and even bigger projects.
The FG-Team.
The FilmGym invites you to its monthly screening series of international Short Films
@ Culturefix in the LES, Manhattan.
Different space, same event: Due to transition issues as the buidling of our old home is being sold, the new location for our screening event will be the swanky and artist-friendly Culturefix, located in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
We apologize for the changed schedule and hope you peeps will bare with us as we’re going through this transition of finding a new home. We felt that Culturefix prvided the same great, intimate atmosphere with the bonus of being a more convenient loaction for all you Manhattanites! They serve food and drinks and if you come early, you can take advantage of their happy hour which ends at 7:30PM
As always, we’re proud to present an amazing line up of international award winning short films and…some extra screenings which will be a surprise.
culturefix | 9 Clinton Street | Lower East Side, Manhattan
Time: Thursday, August 18th | 8 PM
Admission: 10 USD
Please visit our facebook page to RSVP.
HAYERIDA “The Descent” (20MIN) - directed by Shai Miedzinski
A family is looking for a stone. A stone that is suitable to be used as a tombstone on their prodigal son’s grave. The search turns into a journey. The loss brings back that which was repressed.
Festivals the Film has played at:
- Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) – Silver Bear (jury award) – Short Films competition, Germany
- Timishort Film Festival – Best Debut Film and Best Short Film awards, Romania
- Chicago International Film Festival – Gold Plaque – Short Film Competition, USA
ON THE LINE (30MIN) - directed Reto Caffi
A department security guard spends his days observing others, including a young bookstore clerk with whom he is secretely in love. He watches her via the store’s video monitoring system and looks for ways to connect with her on the commuting line they share. Then one evening she appears on the train with another guy…
Festivals the film has played at:
- Student Academy Awards (AMPAS), Winner “honorary foreign film”
- “Grand prix” of the int’l jury Clermont-Ferrand Shortfilmfestival, France, 2008
- “Best European shortfilm “, Les lutins du court-métrage, France, 2008
- “Grand Prix”, Sapporo Shortsfest, Japan, 2008
- “Grand prix” (shortfilm section), Tofifest, Poland, 2008
- “Grand Prix” for best shortfilm at the Ourense Int’l Filmfestival, Spain, 2008
- “Grand Prix” at the Brno Sixteen Festival, Czech Republic, 2008
- “Grand Prix” best international shortfilm & audience Award, FIDEC, Belgium, 2008
- “Grand Prize”, Angelus student film festival, USA, 2008
- “Grand Prix“ and „audience award“ Belgrad Studentfilmfestival, Serbia, 2008
- Aspen Shortsfest, “best student film”, USA, 2008
- Brooklyn Int’l Shortfilmfestival “best narrative short”, USA, 2008
and many many more…
SLATE (14MIN) – directed by Carmen Vidal (Director and editor will be present for Q&A)
Working all night, a film editor finds himself mysteriously drawn to the raw footage he is cutting.
Festivals the film has played at:
- New Directors/New Films (New York, 2010),
- GIMLI Film Festival (Canada, 2010),
- Bahamas International film festival 2010,
- big apple film festival 2010,
- Byron Bay Film Festival 2011 (Australia).
Awards include: Stellar Award Best Fiction 30th Black Maria Film Festival, Special Jury Mention, Honolulu Film
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The FilmGym started pre-production on its new short film entitled “Chance Of Rain”. It is based on a play written by Chisa Hutchinson and tells the story of two characters who are brought together by fate and have to make the ultimate choice of life or death. Please visit the facebook page for more information.
The film will star Michelle Glick, will be helmed by award winning director/actor Philipp C. Wolter and lensed by Eun-ah Lee. Ueber-talented Uno Helmersson returns to the crew to compose the music. Christi Ciani produces.
In an effort to make this film happen, the FilmGym invites you to become part of the project by donating to its Kickstarter campaign. We appreciate every effort and want to thank all the FilmGym fans for their support and dedication.
Sincerely,
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The FilmGym invites you to its monthly screening series of international Short Films
@ the new Two Moon Cafe & Art House in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Same space, different name: The former Zora Art Space is now Two Moon Cafe and Art House and will continue to host our screenings of short films.
As always, we’re proud to present an amazing line up of international award winning short films. Comedian, actress, and Uke Player Jen Kwok will present her wonderful talent prior to the screenings.
Spread the word, bring you aunts and uncles, spray graffiti on every wall and come join us for a tingling dose of short films, songs, wine, baked goods and…more.
Two Moon Cafe & Art House | 315 4th Avenue | Park Slope, Brooklyn
Time: Thursday, July 7th | 8 PM
Admission: 10 USD
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PULSIONES “Drives” (12MIN) - directed by Jose
Manuel
Carrasco
In Drives, Carlos is about to get married, but he’s never explored his “needs”—perhaps a handsome escort can help?
Festivals the Film has played at:
Winner for Best Live Action Short Film at the 26th Warsaw International Film Festival, Sao Paulo Short Film Festival, Boston LGBT, Torino GLBT, and many many more……
DECROCHE “Pick Up” (17MIN) - directed by Manuel Schapira
From her flat, a young woman calls a public phone in front of her apartment building. Strangers pick up.
Festivals the film has played at:
The film has played at many festivals all across the world including Clerrmont-Ferrand, Berlin, Toronto, Sydney and has received the following awards:
Audience prize : Uppsala / Grenoble / Aperoshortz 2007 /Paris Dauphine
Special Jury prize : Seattle
Jury prize : Silver bear Berlin Festival / Mamers
DOWN THIS ROAD (14MIN) – directed by Vinz Feller (Director and crew will be present for Q&A)
This tender melodrama is about two lost souls, a father and his preteen son who seeks out his estranged dad after running from his mom’s workplace with a wad of stolen bills. His dad comes to realize that sharing his pain with his son is ultimately better than facing life alone.
Festivals the film has played at:
Tribeca Film Festival, 30th Black Maria Film Festival, Honolulu Film Awards, Detmold Film Festival (Germany), Fünf Seen Film Festival (Germany), Solothurner Filmtage (Switzerland)
Awards include: Stellar Award Best Fiction 30th Black Maria Film Festival, Special Jury Mention, Honolulu Film
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