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What does it take to truly see ourselves through the eyes of someone who believes in us? Our latest winner, ' Blue ', explores this question through the relationship between Sam, an actor, and Kate, an artist, as they wa
What happens when a village at risk of disappearing decides to reinvent itself? Our latest winner, ' Cambio Vita ', takes us to Rocca San Casciano, where new families, professionals and dreamers are breathing fresh life
Bullying is often portrayed through its immediate consequences, but far less attention is given to what it takes for someone to genuinely change. Our June winner, ' Empathy Rehearsals ', approaches the subject from an un
After an outstanding run at The Monthly Film Festival, Nikita Tsedryk’s ' STOLEN ' took home multiple awards, including Film of the Month, Director of the Month, and Screenwriter of the Month. A tense and psychologically
After an outstanding run at The Monthly Film Festival, Ben Wicks’ ' The Impending White Light ' took home multiple awards, including Film of the Month, Director of the Month, Original Score of the Month, Actor of the M
After an outstanding run at The Monthly Film Festival, Abril Andrea Arnauda Appel’s ' SHE WAS ' took home multiple awards, including Film of the Month and Director of the Month. A haunting and emotionally driven short,
Nowadays, going through your Instagram feed sometimes makes you wonder - is this video real, or is it just very convincing AI? If there is uncertainty for something as innocent as a cat reel, then how do things look like
Our September winner is very well aligned with the first month of autumn: it’s a quiet, introspective meditation on loneliness and decisions. The credits include a name that is very familiar to us, as well as that of a f
July’s Film of the Month, ' Chop Chop! ', doesn’t tiptoe around its themes, it charges in with razor-sharp wit and emotional bite. A bold, unflinching dramedy about tradition, identity, and the messy intersections of
June’s Film of the Month, ' Ruins ', doesn’t explode with spectacle; it seeps in like a lingering memory you can’t quite shake. A haunting meditation on guilt, grief, and the shadows of the past, 'Ruins' swept the
March's Film of the Month, ' LBO ', doesn’t shout, it tightens its grip scene by scene. A gripping character study set against the high-stakes backdrop of commercial law, 'LBO' also won Screenwriter and Actor of the Mont
May brought a host of evocative films to TMFF, but none struck a chord quite like ' Freckles ', a quiet storm of a story that lingers long after the credits roll. Winner of Film of the Month, along with honors for Direct
April brought a wave of compelling submissions to TMFF, but one film stood out for its atmospheric tension and emotional resonance. ' Dive ' not only won Film of the Month, but also picked up awards for Director, Screenw
Despite its mere 28 days, February was stacked in terms of high quality films here at TMFF. Mirroring the quality of releases in theatres, we had a hard time choosing a winner - in the end, Umbral was the one triumphing
Every year, we have 12 Film of the Month winners, but only one of them can be the Film of the Year. Deciding which one should be the big winner is one of the most difficult tasks of the year. We had some amazing contende
As if to mirror the quality of the films hitting cinemas these months, January was really strong in terms of competition here at TMFF. We had some amazing contenders to pick from, but in the end, the biggest award went t
As we enter the fall season, we’re excited to highlight ' Hungry Like The Wolf ', a gripping and raw exploration of excess and self-destruction in the music industry. Directed by Kieran Dee, this powerful short film ha
As we transition into the days of autumn, we’re excited to spotlight the haunting and evocative short film ' Baobhan Sith ', our FILM OF THE MONTH winner for July 2024. This ten-minute piece, set in the grimy yet atmos
Springtime often brings a sense of renewal and excitement, making it an ideal season for compelling war dramas. For our April spotlight, we're thrilled to highlight ' Operation Dynamo ', our FILM OF THE MONTH winner, a f
When is it the best time of the year for a good murder mystery? I don’t know the answer to that question; for me personally - anytime! Having said that, March has been an excellent month for that, as our Film of the Mont
