"The pursuit of going for enlightenment means that you are always working on your mind in a positive sense... The more that we put into our practice, the more that we get out of it." Om. Is everyone ready for a mindfulness session today? Or maybe never? Enjoy this hilarious short film called A Mind Full, the latest from filmmaker Steve Whiteley. It will help you deal with anger! And maybe find some joy in laughter. We featured his short comedy Swiped a few years ago, and he's got another fun short film out now to make you laugh (debuted by Omeleto). A man teaches a mindfulness course, his final one before getting a certification, hoping it will bring both his pupils and himself inner peace. But when his anger from a student gets the better of him, his inner turmoil is broadcast to the world. Starring Daniel Boyd as Zander,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"They're dying for 'likes' - literally!" This is cool. Swiped is a clever comedy short film written and directed by British filmmaker Steve Whiteley. Alarmed by the detrimental effect smartphones are having on those around them, three friends launch a rogue initiative intended to force people to be more present. The short is a parody of true crime documentaries (or "real crime" docs) featuring actual real-world footage spliced in with documentary-style scenes. It's quite funny, and seems a bit awkward (why profile thieves?), but has an important message at its core. Swiped stars Wesley Bozonga as Jordan, Selom Awadzi as Ryan, as well as Jen Wakefield as Talia. These are actors, they're not real robbers, and that is what makes this so good. I think this is a great short that breaks the mold of what we're expecting. "You need to be more present, bro!" Thanks to Steve for the tip on this.
- 7/10/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"How many times can we repel wave after wave of these tacky English invaders?" So how about a warm, fresh baguette to bring home this Monday? La Boulangerie is a short film written & directed by Luke Jin. After premiering at festivals in 2017, it's now available to watch online. A small bakery in the quaint French village of Castillonnès plots to banish British tourists forever, but a budding summer romance between a baker and an Englishman reveals an unlikely heroine. The short is actually a rather cute comedy, with some beautiful cinematography that plays right into the story. Starring Alix Bénézech as Claudia, with Steve Whiteley, Milly Keveren, and Renaud Calvet. This might just lift your spirits and give you a big smile. Thanks to (producer) Amy for the tip on this. Original description from Vimeo: "An award winning comedy short film about the contentious relations between English tourists and rural French locals.
- 6/17/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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