‘Juicy Girl’ is based on events surrounding the murders of several of the many Korean women committed by US Army personnel since the Korean War of the 1950’s. 1992 South Korea. Soyoung, also known as Annie, is a Juicy Girl. A term used by American soldiers stationed in South Korea for local prostitutes. Soyoung is a trafficking victim, snatched by a gang when in her teens and forced into sex slavery. Sold to a pimp who operates his girls out of a nightclub, exclusively reserved for US Army personnel, Soyoung serves their ‘needs’. Her world is confined and tightly controlled, there is no escape. Soyoung’s only rare moments of joy come when she befriends a young street seller, Hoon a 10 year old boy.Private Michael Johnstone, a US Army Medic, is a loner and shunned by the other G.I.’s. A narcissist and a misogynist, Johnstone is a psychotic landmine waiting to explode. At the nightclub Soyoung is in his sights, seemingly easy prey he can dominate and humiliate. Choosing his time carefully Johnstone, a master manipulator, romances and finally picks up Soyoung. Except Soyoung doesn’t play by his rules, nor is willing to do as she is told to by Johnstone. Johnstone erupts in a frenzy of brutal and grotesque violence. Leaving her dead and disfigured Johnstone feels no remorse. Johnstone is arrested for Soyoung’s murder. Under interrogation he denies killing her though all the evidence confirms this. Johnstone is sentenced to life imprisonment. Some years later this sentence comes under review for possible parole. An experienced psychologist, Jane Owens, is brought in to assess Johnstone’s mental state. Owens gains a terrifying insight to Johnstone’s mind. To Johnstone, Annie was a nobody and got what she deserved. She was inferior, an irritating nuisance – just a Juicy Girl. Owens’ firm conclusion is that Johnstone must never be given an early release. He is a danger to society and likely to commit again. But justice can be bought. Soyoung had no protectors. Johnstone has one of the most powerful on earth, The US Army, who want to bring one of their boys back home. The Army coerces Soyoung’s family into accepting compensation for her death, blood money. They have no choice but to accept.Private Michael Johnstone is released early. A free man. This leads to outrage from the local populace, for the crime should not have allowed early parole.

Juicy Girl

Soyoung is a "Juicy Girl" that was Sold to a pimp who operates his girls out of a nightclub exclusively for US Army personnel to serves their ‘needs': A trafficking victim and forced into sex slavery!

This short film was inspired by actual events... Saving his family from a ballistic missile may be the only way to save himself... ​ Ex-Navy Seal John Taverner (Philip Winchester) is battling his demons. After a night of partying, he comes home and goes through his usual routine of over-drinking and passing out on the couch only to be awoken by a brain-rattling alarm on his phone, sending him crashing off the couch and onto the floor. He searches through the beer can littered table to find his phone. It reads: 8:07 A.M. - JANUARY 13th ​ EMERGENCY ALERT: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. ​ But before he can process this, his phone rings. Heather (Katrina Law), John's wife, from whom he is recently separated, is calling. Heather and their two young children need his help. Saving them from this disaster is John's chance to reunite his family. ​ In a mad dash, John grabs his gun, some cash and of course his survival gear. He loads them in the truck and races across town, enduring the mayhem of Honolulu's frenzy. ​ John's truck screeches into Heather's driveway. He then rushes into the house, gathers his family, and together they brave pandemonium on their way to the harbor. ​ Sailing off the island is the only way John can keep his family safe from the incoming missile and its nuclear fallout. The single obstacle standing in their way is a beast of a man who's already laying claim to their vessel. ​ John approaches the man at the boat hoping to reason with him. They battle mentally and physically, but unfortunately, it doesn't end well for John's adversary. ​ Shortly after John and his family depart the harbor, John's phone blares with another emergency alarm. He reluctantly fishes it from his pocket, reads the alert and is both conflicted and overwhelmed. Heather, filled with anticipation, joins John on the boat's deck and begs John for an update. He hesitantly shows her the phone. ​ Heather, overloaded by the surge of emotions pumping through her veins, stares intently at John. The shoreline disappears with each passing second as they sail farther and farther away...

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Inspired by actual events ... Saving his family from a ballistic missile may be the only way to save himself!

United by a shared hatred for society, Gavin and Steve are about to take their anger to the next level. But when Gavin begins to question their motives, the flaws in their ideology come to light.

Inceldom, or why are the angry men angry

United by a shared hatred for society, Gavin and Steve are about to take their anger to the next level. But when Gavin begins to question their motives, the flaws in their ideology come to light!

A man, who loves running, is fascinated by a desperate girl who lives in isolation in a house in the Umbrian countryside. The encounter will leave a mark on both their lives.--Un uomo, che ama correre, rimane affascinato da una ragazza disperata che vive isolata in una casa nella campagna umbra. L'incontro lascerà un segno nella loro vita.

Summer run

A man, who loves running, is fascinated by a desperate girl who lives in isolation in a house in the Umbrian countryside. The encounter will leave a mark on both their lives!

A poor lady decides to enjoy a day out with her son who suffers from Down syndrome. She heads to classy Cairo towns to enjoy some ice-cream but instead, she is faced by great struggle. However, she insists on capturing a happy moment, for both herself and her son.

This is my night

A poor lady decides to enjoy a day out with her son who suffers from Down syndrome. She heads to classy Cairo towns to enjoy some ice-cream but instead, she is faced by great struggle. However, she insists on capturing a happy moment, for both herself and her son!

‘Berta Boys is a short film that contemplates the instability of Alberta's (Canada) hyper masculine identity. In a region whose history and economy is rooted in colonialism, the cowboy mythos, and resource extraction, the landscape itself is not simply a background for events to unfurl. It is instead a primary character in the narrative of identity, an entity cyclically exploited by the desires of men. The landscape has been personified in the film as a sentient truck: a powerful organism fleeing from constant pursuit within the invisible borders of the hunting grounds.Driving forward with a self-assured camp, 'Berta Boys looks to open up this imagery by searching for the tensions of when these borders are challenged. Terrence is joined in the film by fellow Albertan artists Aaron Brown and Gabriel Esteban Molina as co-writers and co-performers. In an effort to explore the masculine archetypes found within themselves, the three artists meditate on their unrestricted behaviours that blend absurdity with tragedy, in hopes of finding the tender moments that slip through.Roof-racks, lift-kits, oil-slogans and truck nuts, these are the accessories of the twenty-first century petrol cowboy.

Berta Boys

Berta Boys is a short film and exhibition that contemplates the teetering instability of Alberta’s hyper masculine identity. For Terrence, this exaggerated posturing has fused Alberta’s aesthetic and economic identities into a petrol-philic culture that is put on display via hyper-masculine regionalisms; roof-racks, lift-kits, oil-slogans and truck nuts, these are the accessories of the twenty-first century petrol cowboy!

Kayla (Rose McAfee) gives Danny (Gavin Chargualaf) a chance to redeem himself one last time in hopes of saving their relationship from an unforgivable sin.

Bittersweet

Kayla (Rose McAfee) gives Danny (Gavin Chargualaf) a chance to redeem himself one last time in hopes of saving their relationship from an unforgivable sin.

A mini-bus is on a journey across the mountains to Kabul. Each person on the bus has a reason to take this journey. An old man is traveling to give a turkey to his grandchild, as his last wish before dying. However, the main road is blocked by insurgents. They decide to use an alternative road, which is not very secure, and there is still the possibility of getting caught by insurgents.

Elephantbird

Across the mountains to Kabul, A mini-bus is on a journey that everyone onboard has a reason to take it. However, they find the main road blocked by insurgents, so They decide to use a non-secure alternative road, where it is still possible to get caught!

A character lives in an inhospitable world, but they start their day just like many of us; with a fresh cup of coffee.

A character lives in an inhospitable world, but they start their day just like many of us; with a fresh cup of coffee.

A light-hearted comedy about the sweetest fiancé giving her boyfriend the best birthday present ever.

Make A Wish

A light-hearted comedy about the sweetest fiancé giving her boyfriend the best birthday present ever!

Eric's ex-girlfriend Mia comes back to Barcelona for a fertility treatment and asks Eric a huge favor: she needs someone to accompany her to the clinic.

Deep down

Eric's ex-girlfriend Mia comes back to Barcelona for a fertility treatment and asks Eric a huge favor: she needs someone to accompany her to the clinic.

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