Addie Rose Forstman’s Rendition of Sous le Ciel de Paris Displays Magnificent Range
By Paul Hyatt I must preface this review with the transparency that I do not have a background in music. However, I enjoy experiencing art in all of its forms. I believe that one of the most beautiful things about art is its ability to impact those who have little to no knowledge about its source material, and that is exactly what this performance by Addie Rose and Edward Forstman did for me. Sous le Ciel de Paris was written...
DiDonato’s Feel-Good Film Is Substantial Viewing for All
By Paul Hyatt It has been a year and a half now of severe illness, death, economic disparity, and distance from loved ones. Producer Tom DiDonato does not shy away from this harsh fact through his documentary-style film, PIVOT: Paying It Forward. However, his film does not feature the cruel and unforgiving reality that many have been forced to live with. Instead, DiDonato decides to highlight those who have dedicated the resources and...
Director Saambhavi Subramani’s The Full Stop Dissects the Challenges of Menstrual Hygiene Management for Women Worldwide
By Ethan Thomas Over 50% of the world’s population menstruates. Yet the topic of menstruation and eco-friendly feminine hygiene products is often left unaddressed, leaving many issues that are prevalent and important to women around the world without a platform. The subject is faced head on in The Full Stop, a short film that explores the issues of health, education, access, poverty, and environmental impact of menstruation. Paired...
Have You Ever Wanted to Learn About the Life of a Siren?
By Ethan Thomas If you have, then your wait is over. Kim is a short animated mockumentary centered around Kim, a Siren who takes the viewers through the ins and outs of her life. We learn not only about Kim’s habits and preferences in terms of collecting items from humans, but of the complicated relationship between her and a sailor she has known for several years. Kim provides a funny slice of life story that provides a deeper look...
Betty Reminds Us That Everyone Deserves Access to a Consistent Source of Clean, Safe Drinking Water.
By Ethan Thomas Millions around the globe have never had the luxury of a consistent source of clean, safe, drinking water. It’s a resource that many of us take for granted. The short student film Betty serves as an important reminder that many have never gotten used to the comforts of an endless flow of filtered water coming from a shiny metal refrigerator. Paired with hand animated graphics, this short educational film takes viewers...
A Small Fruit Can Bring About Big Change
By Rishi Mulloth Tomatoes Changed My Life is a great short speech from a young student named Tryness about the inspiring work being done by the NGO Maloto in Mzuzu, Malawi. In her presentation, Tryness talks about how she found this organization during a rough period in her life. She had just lost her parents and was an orphan, but she saw others like her going to this group after school. She discovered an amazing program that was...
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