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The Persistence of Loss

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A story of lost love and the power of denial. Starring: Edward Livingstone-Learmonth, Rich Watkins, Gemma Rogers, Danya Hannah, Music by Josh Holliday, Director of Photography: Lorenzo Levrini, Written & Directed by Ben Cousens.
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04:13

The Gravity of Belief
Ever wonder where all the missing people go? Fact: This film took longer to make than the Titanic, though I’m not quite sure why.

27:24

Hotel Torgo
In April of 1966, an El Paso fertiliser salesman by the name of Hal Warren set out to make a popular commercial film. Armed with $16,000, no professional actors and no professional crew members, Warren and his crew made a film called `Manos: The Hands of Fate` - which is now regarded, by many critics and historians, as one of the worst films ever made. This short documentary tells its story.

06:30

"Lots of Love HARRY"
The story of one of the many nameless people identified by no more than a bunch of flowers laid at the roadside.

07:14

THE NIGHTWALKER
What would YOU do if you could move about the world as a spirit? In this sinister short film, a scientist finds himself in over his head in an occult swindle.
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06:53

The Dead Walk in Brooklyn
Two upper class Manhattanites are dubious about meeting their friend’s new gal pal, he always dates such degenerate types! Is Missy Sunflower simply a hipster performance artist, or something much more sinister...

07:22

CANDY and BRANDY by Ander Duque
With the years, the same struggles as before come back, but nothing is like it was at the beginning; the ingenuousness and defiance are back, just less seismic. Hearts fester within. Genetic and generational indifference. Later, your offspring will be you and the constant cycle will continue on forever.

04:00

The Picnic
In silent movie style, we see a not too happy couple on a picnic. It starts to rain and they seek shelter outside an old building. Suddenly she sees the relationship in a clear light.
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15:53

The Last Chance
"The Last Chance" Produced by Indievisuals A dying man is determined to see his baby one last time. His wife will not grant him access to the child, so he resorts to drastic measures to achieve his final wish. How far would you go to prove your love? This award winning short film was chosen by an audience of roughly 100, as the favorite out of nine short films, at the Rhein/ Main local short film event, of the “Filmz” festival in Mainz/ Germany, on the 1st of Dec 2007. Language: English Length: 15 mins 48 secs Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Cast John Roecker: Sam Newman Karen: Roz Skinner Leona: Rebecca Demmen Leona baby: River Townsend Crew Writer, Producer, Director, Editor: Lawrence Richards Director of Photography: Alexis Edyvean Set Design: Karen Dupe Gaffer: Silvio Schelling Camera Operator: Rhodri Thomas Assistant Director: Kostas Mousoulis Sound Supervisors: Tom Lee-Johnson, Ross Poole Production Assistant: Alun Hadlow Make-up/ Costume: Francesca Saragaglia Executive Producers: John Treleaven, Roxane Richards Music: “The Last Chance” – written and performed by Rhodri Thomas, “Love of God” written by Agustin Barrios” performed by Cameron Nelson, Ian Holloway (Psychic Space Invasion) Links www.indievisuals.de www.samnewman.net www.johntreleaven.com www.filmz-mainz.de Movie shot in Salisbury and Brighton, England, in June 2007 on a Sony Z1 HDV camera. French description Un homme mourant veut absolument voir son enfant une dernière marque. Puisque sa femme ne lui accorde pas d'accès à l'enfant, il doit prendre des mesures radicales autour de son dernier désir réaliser. Jusqu'où s'agirais-tu de tes amours prouver? German description Ein sterbender Mann will unbedingt sein Kind ein letztes Mal sehen. Da seine Frau ihm keinen Zugang zum Kind gewährt, muss er drastische Maßnahmen ergreifen um sich seinen letzten Wunsch zu erfüllen. Wie weit würdest du gehen um deine Liebe zu beweisen?

02:57

Bed: A place Called Home (Basil Shadid)
Billie experiences joy and meaning even when her tumors make bed a place called home.

05:27

The Pink Ladder
Four girls -- The Leader, The Cynic, The Believer and the Observer -- sit around a host of candles one night, practising witchcraft. The Cynic, however, is doubtful of the results. When The Leader coerces her into casting a spell that threatens The Believer, tension rises between the faithless and the faithful.
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