Gone: A Poignant Reflection on Friendship and Loss
By Juan P. Voorduin Directed by Hunter Nickless, Gone is an emotional teen drama that delves into themes of friendship, loss, and personal growth. The film follows Luca, a teenager struggling to adapt to a new life in the countryside after moving away from his best friends, Lindsey and Ali. Though he stays connected via video calls, the distance leaves him feeling disconnected. Nickless masterfully plays with audience expectations,...
Dying to Defrost: A Hilarious Twist on Vampire Lore
By Adi Moonilal Directed by Heather Ann Abeyasekera, Dying to Defrost is a whimsical, comedic take on vampire lore, flipping the traditional dark narrative on its head. Instead of brooding shadows, this 2D animated short presents a centuries-old vampire desperate to escape eternal cold. With its bold, flat colors and exaggerated character movements, the film bursts with comedic energy. The humor is perfectly timed, with playful...
AI vs. Harmful Content: Safeguarding the Digital Sphere
By Alex Silverman Directed by Felisha Forrester, Safeguarding the Digital Sphere Through AI explores how Hive, an AI-powered company, is revolutionizing digital safety by detecting and removing harmful content. Hive utilizes collective intelligence and machine learning to analyze and filter toxic content across platforms like Reddit. The film highlights the significant impact AI can have on content moderation, though a deeper...
Seeing Racism Through VR – An Immersive Approach to Understanding Racial Injustice
By Rhea Mursalin In Seeing Racism Through VR, Farren Howard showcases the significant work of Columbia University professor Dr. Courtney Cogburn, who seeks to break down the barriers of systemic racism through the technology of virtual reality. Dr. Cogburn uses virtual reality to allow individuals to experience racism, from childhood to workplace interactions, through the perspective of a Black man named Michael. Experiencing these...
Breaking the Silence: Teen Mental Health & Real Solutions
By Adi Moonilal In Teen Mental Health: Breaking the Silence with Real Solutions, director Gabriela Zavala explores the alarming rise in teen mental health challenges and suicide rates following the global pandemic. The documentary adopts a clear, empathetic lens, weaving together firsthand accounts from professionals and educators who are actively working to cultivate safer, more supportive communities. One of the film’s core...
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