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50 Best Short Films Of 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, Close-Up Culture name our favourite short films of the year. 50. The 21 – Tod Polson The story of the Coptic men who were brutally murdered by ISIS in Libya in 2015. 49. I Am Ready, Warden – Smriti Mundhra In the days leading up to his execution, Texas…
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10 Best Short Film Performances of 2024
Close-Up Culture name our 10 favourite short film performances of 2024. 10. Daniel Haddad – La Cascada 9. Milana Hasanova – Sanki Yoxsan 8. Michael Gandolfini & Michael Gandolfini – Tea 7. Avumile Qongqo- The Last Ranger 6. Laila Maltz – An Odd Turn 5. Bríd Ní Neachtain – Clodagh 4. Felicia Day – The…
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Close-Up: An Interview With Sweetpea Star Lucy Heath
Talented actor and creative Lucy Heath joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk to Claire Sloan about her role in the acclaimed TV series, Sweetpea. Sweetpea is one of the most acclaimed shows of the year. Why do you feel the show has connected so well with audiences? Aside from the creative team being truly…
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Actor & Comedian Jordan Brookes On Fontanelle
Jordan Brookes is a critically acclaimed comedian, writer and actor. He joins us on Close-Up Culture to tell us about his show, Fontanelle. Hi Jordan! It is a pleasure to be speaking with you. As it is December, I do have to kick this off by asking: when is the ideal time to start listening…
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Oscar-Qualifying Short: Joe Weiland & Finn Constantine Talk Marion
From the directing duo of Joe Weiland and Finn Constantine, comes MARION, an impactful short set against the backdrop of La Course Landaise – the French tradition of bull-jumping. The story follows Marion (Caroline Noguès-Larbère), a mother and the only female bull-jumper in France as she prepares for her grand performance in a live arena,…
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Writer & Director Cesca Echlin On Looking For Giants
Writer, director and dramaturg Cesca Echlin stops by on Close-Up Culture to tell us more about her show Looking For Giants, which will show at the King’s Head Theatre from 14th – 26th January 2025. First things first, in your own words, what is Looking For Giants about? Looking For Giants is about one young woman and her…
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Oscar-Qualifying Short: Director Colin Ludvic Racicot On Where Rabbits Come From
Writer and director Colin Ludvic Racicot’s Where Rabbits Come From immerses viewers into a cold dystopian world, weaving a heartfelt tale of oppression and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter. Through stunning animation and a captivating score, the film follows a widowed father rabbit as he seeks to reignite wonder and magic in…
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Actor & Director Nicolaj Kopernikus Talks From Above
Actor and director Nicolaj Kopernikus joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about his acclaimed short film, From Above. For those who have yet to see the film, explain the plot of FROM ABOVE. In FROM ABOVE, Morten reconnects with his daughter for the first time in eight years. After their emotional encounter, he embarks on…
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Oscar-Qualifying Short: Director Melissa Fisher On Buscando Alma
Writer and director Melissa Fisher joins us on Close-Up Culture to talk about her Oscar-qualifying short film, Buscando Alma. The short follows a Honduran immigrant who is given the chance to meet her mother after nearly two decades of separation. As she grapples with the uncertainty of their reunion, she is confronted by tumultuous memories…
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Close-Up: An Interview With Rising Music Star Zeliha
Rising star Zeliha joins us on Close-Up Culture to discuss her music journey and the big things still to come. Hi Zeliha, welcome to Close-Up Culture. Can you tell us about your background and what led you to music? Sure! I’ve been surrounded by music since I was young, with artists like Ray Charles really…
