Tag: Patrick Kirst

SPENT in Los Angeles

After nearly two decades, SPENT screens in LA again on December 13th & 14th at Regal LA Live as part of the 31st Annual S.E. Manly African American Short Film Festival. It will be shown twice in the BHERC Classics (A) section:

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

I am so proud to be part of this project and grateful that I had the opportunity to direct SPENT as my second AFI thesis film — especially a short that still feels as relevant today as ever.

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) proudly presents the S.E. Manly African American Short Film Showcase, a long-running platform for groundbreaking storytellers since 1994. Featuring documentaries and short films from both emerging and established filmmakers, the showcase highlights diverse voices, innovative storytelling, and a wide range of themes, from humor and drama to real-world issues. Each year, the community is invited to celebrate the artistry and impact of African American filmmakers across film, television, and digital media.

 

GLENDALE PARADISE 2nd Place at Mountain Shadow

So grateful that GLENDALE PARADISE won 2nd place at the Mountain Shadow Short Film Competition!
After two back-to-back screenings, the audience voted our film second place out of ten amazing entries. A huge thank you to the festival for screening our film and to everyone for the warm feedback during the Q&A.

 

GLENDALE PARADISE in Northern California

 I am honored that The Mountain Shadow Film Society is showing GLENDALE PARADISE for their 11th Annual Short Film Competition in Walnut Creek. This is my second year at the festival, and I could not be happier to join them again.
Their Annual Short Film Competition has become an exciting addition to their program, presented each September to Society members, their guests, and the general public. The final program includes 8-12 Finalists, with a total running time of approximately 90-100 minutes in the program.

There will be a 3:30 PM and a 7:30 PM  screening on Saturday, September 20th at the Las Lomas High School Theater, each followed by a Q&A.
I can’t wait to be there again. 🙂

GLENDALE PARADISE Hits Monaco!

We are ecstatic to stay in the Mediterranean and move from Cypress to Monaco.
GLENDALE PARADISE will screen at the Monaco International Film Festival on November 30 in Monte Carlo.The Angel Film Awards – Monaco International Film Festival is a global community celebrating peace, love, and filmmaking. The AFA is a prestigious European event held in Monaco, known for its elegance and glamor. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and honor artists who raise awareness and address social issues, creating ties between international audiences. This intimate platform connects writers, directors, and producers in Monte Carlo, fostering new opportunities. While it avoids violence, the festival still attracts notable figures from the music and film industry for VIP champagne networking events.

GLENDALE PARADISE back in New York

It’s amazing that we now have our second festival in New York. GLENDALE PARADISE will return to the Big Apple on November 14 at 6 p.m. to screen in Shorts Block 19 of the New York Short Film Festival, which takes place at the Cinema Village in downtown Manhattan. See you all there.

For ten years, the NYSFF has showcased the best of short filmmaking and celebrated indie films and filmmakers from around the world.

GLENDALE PARADISE in Cypress

We are delighted that our film GLENDALE PARADISE celebrates its European premiere at the  Cypress International Film Festival. The festival starts on October 28th and continues until November 2nd in the beautiful town of Nicosia at the Melina Merkouri Hall.

According to FilmFreeway, the Cyprus International Film Festival (CYIFF) is one of the TOP 100 Best Reviewed Festivals among 5,500 film festivals worldwide and a holder of the EFFE label, Europe’s quality stamp for remarkable arts festivals credited with work in the arts, community involvement, and international openness.
It takes place on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus, and it has various partnerships with Athens, Cannes, New York, and Los Angeles.

 

GLENDALE PARADISE premieres in New York

I am so proud that the SOHO International Film Festival will screen GLENDALE PARADISE.
The screening will be on Saturday, September 21st at 11:15 am at the beautiful historic Village East by Angelika in Theater #1 in the shorts program Crosby Street Series.

The SOHO Film Fest celebrates the cutting-edge of digital technology while honoring traditional forms of storytelling and encourages new and seasoned filmmakers from New York City and around the world to create and send in their fresh and innovative cinematic pieces.

 

ELDUR Á HIMNI in Toronto

ELDUR Á HIMNI – FIRE IN THE SKY will be screened tomorrow during the Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival in Toronto/Canada.

The screening on October 24th is at The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9:10pm.

Stop by if you are in the neighborhood.

ELDUR Á HIMNI in Spain

ELDUR Á HIMNI – FIRE IN THE SKY will be screened at the audiovisual Sky Film Festival (SFF) in Spain in the beautiful county of Alta Emporadà in Catalonia.

From June 24th to 26th Castelló d’Empúries-Empuriabrava-Roses will be filled with audiovisual screenings and side activities (conferences, fair, air sports exhibitions, children workshops etc.) with the themes of sky, air and flight as the central concept.

For more information, please visit their web page!
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ELDUR Á HIMNI at Castle Höchst

EDLUR Á HIMNI – FIRE IN THE SKY will be screened in Germany during the open air film festival Shorts at Moonlight.
On Sunday, July 26th the film will be shown in Program 10 on the terrace of the Höchster Schloss in the the Old Town of Frankfurt-Höchst right next to the bank of the river Main. Doors open at 7.30pm and the presentation starts at dusk.

Enjoy the Northern Lights under the stars in this truly magnificent setting. More information on their webpage:
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