2023 Sundance Film Festival Announces Short Film and Indie Episodic Program Lineup

64 Short Films and 4 Indie Episodic Projects to Debut at the FestivalSchedule of In-Person and Online Screenings Now Live! the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the Short Films and Indie Episodic projects selected for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. For in-person attendees, Indie Episodic works will have individual premieres and Shorts will screen in curated programs. Beginning January 24, all Indie Episodic projects and selected Shorts … Continue reading 2023 Sundance Film Festival Announces Short Film and Indie Episodic Program Lineup

Visits at the House on Fuller Street

By Mike Szymanski He cut through the park to get to Fuller Street, scurrying past the hunched Russian with the captain’s cap selling wilted lettuce and soft apples from the back of his Isuzu pickup. Heinrich smirked at the vendor, who tipped his cap. Although they never ever exchanged more than a few words, they shared a lifetime of past secrets. Selling fruit and vegetables … Continue reading Visits at the House on Fuller Street

The Brilliant Artistry of Raegan Payne

    Strange Scene   As a last resort, an unemployed man/woman 55+, becomes the Baby-sitter for spoiled kid. Parents are early to mid-40s, and the 1 percent. To entertain the kid the Baby-sitter stages a political debate. All hell breaks loose as politics blends with revenge. To cut down on confusion the baby-sitter will be described with masculine pronouns. Character: The Baby-sitter – Man … Continue reading The Brilliant Artistry of Raegan Payne

The Ambition By Lin Ross

Ornette… In 1962, Ray Charles sang “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” Ella was “Swinging Brightly,” and Sinatra claimed he was “All Alone.” Dexter Gordon was blowing a mellow one called “Go” and Brubeck rose to jazzy prominence with his seminal album “Cool.” Oscar Peterson made a “West Side Story” all his own, while Chubby Checker demanded everyone to “Limbo Rock.” And I was born. I … Continue reading The Ambition By Lin Ross