Echo Chamber

This is most definitely not a hoax, @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is back for our fifth rotation around the 2024 Sci-Fi London (14th - 22nd September 2024) Film Festival

Today's short is a love letter to a piece of classic literature. THEN we get to have a really fun chat with the director / co-writer of the joint. And we really get into all things sci-fi!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/-vI35PFapmk

'I Made War of the Worlds' is directed by Luke Walters, who co-wrote with Jaime Carroll. After a down-and-out podcaster (Jonathon Carley) is fired due to a rapid decline in ratings, he turns his attention to the mass hysteria myth of the 1938 radio drama "The War of the Worlds" to get his career back on track. With the help of his more successful yet reluctant friend (James Dorman), and a naive waitress/wannabe actress (Elizabeth Coverdale) with dreams of grandeur, the trio set out to recreate a hoax alien invasion to cause chaos, go viral, and bring them the fame and fortune they desire.

Today we have:

I Made War of the Worlds

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/QniEqknnBbQ

Sci-Fi London

Saturday, 14th September 2024 at 18:30pm, World Premiere,

Rich Mix

Buy Tickets: Here.https://richmix.org.uk/book-online/1450802/

CKF International Film Festival: 12th July 2023

Director: Luke Walters

Cast: Jonathon Carley, James Dorman, Elizabeth Coverdale, Anthony St Clair Cadogan, Paul Preston

Credit: Cinescope Pictures

Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Short

Running Time: 15 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/6rdmUcxHR3g?si=hh-iDHMXeP1C0wPB

Website: Here. https://www.cinescopepictures.com/mars

Instagram: @imadewaroftheworlds https://www.instagram.com/imadewaroftheworlds/

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

We're into our Fourth rotation of the Sci-Fi London Film Festival (14th - 22nd September 2024) galaxy, today on @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/

This new short is all about psychology and the way our memories may affect who we become and how we interact in the world. THEN, we sit with the director and writer to discuss how they built the world and all that went into it!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/DTHgVQJjzgE

'A Positive Contribution' is directed by Nuri Moseinco and written by Heather L McQuaid, based on a short story by Bree Mitchell. When a dutiful doctor (Charlotte Jackson Coleman) working at a memory-replacement institute realises her memories have been manipulated, she faces an impossible choice between obedience and resistance.

Today we have:

A Positive Contribution

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/wwSSEVeKC2o

Sci-Fi London

14th - 22nd September 2024

Rich Mix

Saturday, 14th September 2024 at 18:30pm

Buy Tickets: Here.https://richmix.org.uk/book-online/1450802/

Get your online Sci-Fi London Film Pass (only £10): Here. http://sci-fi-london.com/2024buypass/

Cambridge Film Festival: 23rd October 2023

Director: Nuri Moseinco

Cast: Charlotte Jackson Coleman, Eve Carson, Ruaridh Aldington, Lou-Anna Zanovello Dantas

Credit:

Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Short, Thriller

Running Time: 11:55 min

Cert: 15

Website: Here. https://filmfreeway.com/apositivecontribution

Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/APCfilm

Instagram: @apositivecontribution https://www.instagram.com/apositivecontribution/

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

Warp engines are engaged, so buckle up, cause @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ is here, ready to hit the next chapter of our journey into 2024's Sci-Fi London (14th - 22nd September 2024)

We'll be checking out a short film that uses A.I. and technology to explore the complexities of love, and connection. THEN we have a great chat about the making of the film, with the director / writer, exploring a myriad of topics!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/WpbBQP7kKnA

'Soulmate' is written & directed by Richard Fenwick. Anna (Mandeep Dhillon), a lonely computer coder, has been nurturing an illegal romance with an AI (Joe Dempsie) in a computer simulation for the past six months. When her company uncovers the affair, she’s forced into a desperate battle to save her precious relationship.

Today we have:

Soulmate

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/fjdVY-yS_Bs

Sci-Fi London

14th - 22nd September 2024

Rich Mix

Saturday, 14th September 2024 at 18:30pm

Buy Tickets: Here.https://richmix.org.uk/book-online/1450802/

Get your online Sci-Fi London Film Pass (only £10): Here. http://sci-fi-london.com/2024buypass/

New York, World Premiere: 5th October 2023

Director: Richard Fenwick

Cast: Mandeep Dhillon, Joe Dempsie, Andrew Cullum, Robert Frempong, Julie Scanlan

Credit: Glass Onion Films, BFI Network

Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Short, Thriller

Running Time: 14:58 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/848170770

Website: Here. https://richardfenwick.com/soulmate/

Instagram: @soulmate_film https://www.instagram.com/soulmate_film

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

It's time for another Away Mission, as we have more @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of the upcoming Sci-Fi London Festival (14th - 22nd September 2024) for your listening & viewing pleasure!

In this episodes film, time travel is bing used in interesting ways, especially as a tool for healing trauma. We then sit down with the creative behind it, and find out about her storytelling process!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/I8WURSUatTI

'Memoria' is written & directed by Alina Bichieva. Two gifted scientists (Autumn Fenn & Malcolm Jeffries) create a time machine to help people heal trauma. While trying to test its technical abilities, they get stuck in the past, forced to face their darkest memories.

Today we have:

Memoria

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/sBmMaJVmUKo

Sci-Fi London

14th - 22nd September 2024

Rich Mix

Saturday, 14th September 2024 at 18:30pm

Buy Tickets: Here.https://richmix.org.uk/book-online/1450802/

Get your online Sci-Fi London Film Pass (only £10): Here. http://sci-fi-london.com/2024buypass/

Director: Alina Bichieva

Cast: Malcolm Jeffries, Autumn Fenn

Credit: Disauthority

Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Short

Running Time: 13 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/921871925?share=copy

Instagram: @memoria.shortfilm https://www.instagram.com/memoria.shortfilm/

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

Your favourite time of the year is fast approaching, that's right Sci-Fi London Film Festival (14th - 22nd September 2024) is nearly here!

We're doing something different, as @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has teamed up with the Festival, and will be shining the light on a number of films in the build-up!

So, we'll get things underway with a short that looks at loss and our anchors that hold us to life. THEN, we have a great chat with the writer / director! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/1XtQOQYhkcY

'Dandelion' is written & directed by Gillian Simpson. Alice (Susan Jayne Robinson) lives alone in the belly of a wind turbine haunted by memories of the day her daughter (Myiah Rose Richmond) and partner (Daniel Hippolyte) died. One morning, she decides to end her life. Confronted by her dead lover, she is given a second chance at life, but will she take it?

Today we have:

Dandelion

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/D7Z3vjS6T2w

Sci-Fi London

14th - 22nd September 2024

Rich Mix

Saturday, 14th September 2024 at 18:30pm

Buy Tickets: Here.https://richmix.org.uk/book-online/1450802/

Get your online Sci-Fi London Film Pass (only £10): Here. http://sci-fi-london.com/2024buypass/

Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film & Screenplay Festival, World Premiere: 18th September 2023

Director: Gillian Simpson

Cast: Susan Jayne Robinson, Daniel Hippolyte, Myiah Rose Richmond

Credit: Dead Unicorn Films, Ringling College of Art and Design

Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Short

Running Time: 11:47 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/MKF_H82lTnE?si=qM9Z6iWI5GJLWmGl

Website: Here. https://www.dandelionshortfilm.com/

Instagram: @dandelionfilm2023 https://www.instagram.com/dandelionfilm2023/?hl=en

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

It's our second (and last) instalment of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of the 49th Toronto International Film Festival!!!

Only short, but what a trip, eh!

And we're ending things with another gem, thanks to Cynthia Amsden!

It's an exploration of emotions and grief, especially highlighting the stigmas for South Asian men. THEN, we sit down with the writer / director to explore this highly imaginative look at this damaging culture and laying out your personal experiences on the screen!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/2R9VT6Hp7e0

'The Best' is written & directed by Ian Bawa. A South Asian bodybuilder (Mandeep Sodhi) internally pumps himself to hide his true feelings in the wake of a life-changing tragedy.

Today we have:

The Best

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/UbG8A34E4sY

2024 Toronto International Film Festival

Short Cuts 2024 Programme 04

Monday 9th September 2024 at 18:45

Scotiabank Theatre Cinema 14

Buy Tickets: Here. https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000610D05754794

Firday 13th September 2024 at 21:15

Scotiabank Theatre Cinema 13

Buy Tickets: Here. https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000610DFFD14562

Director: Ian Bawa

Cast: Mandeep Sodhi, Alex Clay, Shanaya Dhillon-Birmhan, Shelly Findlay, Melanie Lachman, M.E. Lewis, Ahmed Mokdad, Isabella Shibuta, Sylvan Valladares

Credit: Canadian Film Centre, Naltobel Productions, Malachi Ellis Productions

Genre: Drama, Short

Running Time: 10 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/988965320/9497975000?share=copy

Website: Here. https://www.ianbawa.com/films/the-best/

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020

For the first time ever @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ goes to TIFF!!!

Well, this is essentially a quick drive through of the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, BUT, it's all thanks to Cynthia Amsden!!!

For our opening salvo, we take a look at a new film that exudes Toronto, while looking at the intricacies of relationships and sex work. THEN, we sit down with the director/writer and two of the stars for an incredible confab that will have you clambering to get a ticket for the film!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ATWcPVNBj6Y

'Paying For It' is directed by Sook-Yin Lee, who co-wrote with Joanne Sarazen. Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Chester Brown. When an introverted cartoonist’s girlfriend (Emily Lê) wants to redefine their relationship, he (Dan Beirne) begins sleeping with sex workers (Andrea Werhun, Hannia Cheng, Jamie Whitecrow, Lisa Smolkin, Lea Rose Sebastianis, Dusty Lee, Becky Johnson, Kitoko Mai, Tanya Cheex, Dainty Smith, Becca Willow Moss, Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato) and discovers a new kind of intimacy in the process.

Today we have:

Paying For It

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/4GxvSXZjtIE

2024 Toronto International Film Festival

Friday 6th September 2024 at 21:30, World Premiere

TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2

Buy Tickets: Here. https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000610D29B85284

Saturday 7th September 2024 at 11:45

TIFF Lightbox Cinema 3

Buy Tickets: Here. https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000610F081C5C86

Director: Sook-Yin Lee

Cast: Dan Beirne, Emily Lê, Andrea Werhun, Noah Lamanna, Chris Sandiford, Rebecca Applebaum, Ely Henry, Ehren Kassam, Stephen Thomas Kalyn, Ishan Davé, Sabrina Saudin, Hannia Cheng, Jamie Whitecrow, Lisa Smolkin, Lea Rose Sebastianis, Dusty Lee, Becky Johnson, Kitoko Mai, Tanya Cheex, Dainty Smith, Becca Willow Moss, Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato, Dot Starkey, Lisa Smolkin, Kris Siddiqi, Rubie Magnitude, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Willow Astbury, VYPERS

Credit: Wilding Pictures, Hawkeye Pictures, Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates, Bell Media's Crave, CBC Films

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Running Time: 85 min

Cert: 15

Website: Here. https://www.payingforitfilm.com/

X: @payingforitfilm https://x.com/payingforitfilm

Instagram: @payingforitfilm https://www.instagram.com/payingforitfilm/

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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020