Echo Chamber - 256
It's time again for another EchoChamberFP episode!!!
This week we have four films, Akson Studio & Netflix have actioned with a Mother fighting for more than her life. The cinema is getting a tale of fairies, sugar, and fawner, from SERU Animation & Signature Entertainment. In 92 we had hustler / basketball classic, and 20th Century Studios & Disney+ are bringing us a remake. AND to bring it home, Jackrabbit Media & Shudder have a tale of social media likes, and real world duplicity!
'Mother's Day (Dzien Matki)' is directed by Mateusz Rakowicz, who co-wrote with Lukasz M. Maciejewski. Nina (Agnieszka Grochowska), a secretive ex-NATO Special Operations agent, must use all her lethal skills to save her son who has been kidnapped by ruthless gangsters. Finding Max is a double chance for her.
'My Fairy Troublemaker' is directed by Caroline Origer and written by Silja Clemens. When mischievous fairy Violetta (Jella Haase) catastrophically fails her tooth fairy exam she won’t accept the result. She then sneaks into the world of humans and straight into the bedroom of 12-year-old Maxie (Lucy Carolan). What follows next is a true adventure as Maxie and Violetta eventually team up to find the portal back to the fairy world before it’s too late.
'White Men Can't Jump (2023)' is directed by Calmatic and written by Kenya Barris, Doug Hall & Ron Shelton. Jeremy (Jack Harlow), a former star of the game whose injuries stalled his career, and Kamal (Sinqua Walls), once a promising player who derailed his own future in the sport. Juggling tenuous relationships, financial pressures, and serious internal struggles, the two ballers--opposites who are seemingly miles apart--find they might have more in common than they imagined possible.
'Influencer' is directed by Kurtis David Harder who co-wrote with Tesh Guttikonda. While struggling on a solo backpacking trip in Thailand, social media influencer Madison (Emily Tennant) meets CW (Cassandra Naud), who travels with ease and shows her a more uninhibited way of living, but CW's interest in her takes a darker turn.
Today we have:
Mother's Day (Dzien Matki) - Poster
Mother's Day (Dzien Matki)
Watch Review: Here.
Digital Release Date: 24th May 2023
Director: Mateusz Rakowicz
Cast: Agnieszka Grochowska, Szymon Wróblewski, Jowita Budnik, Ewa Rodart, Dariusz Chojnacki, Adrian Delikta, Anna Plociniczak
Credit: Akson Studio, Netflix
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Running Time: 94 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Netflix: Here.
My Fairy Troublemaker - Poster
My Fairy Troublemaker
Watch Review: Here.
Filmfest Hamburg: 9th October 2022
Theatrical Release Date: 26th May 2023
Director: Caroline Origer
Cast: Jella Haase, Lisa-Marie Koroll, Lucy Carolan, Alex Avenell, Julian Mau, Alex Kelly, Justin Daniels Anene, Stephan Benson, Merete Brettschneider, Tammo Kaulbarsch, Tim Grobe, Mary Murray
Credit: Fabrique d'Images, Ella Film, SERU Animation, Red Post Studio, Signature Entertainment
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Running Time: 85 min
Cert: U
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
White Men Can't Jump (2023) - Poster
White Men Can't Jump (2023)
Watch Review: Here.
Digital Release Date: 19th May 2023
Director: Calmatic
Cast: Sinqua Walls, Jack Harlow, Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, Vince Staples, Myles Bullock, Lance Reddick, Zak Steiner, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Aiden Shute, Bentley Green, Andrew Schulz, James Earl, Stan Verrett, Blake Griffin, Taylor Rooks, Tyler Herro
Credit: 20th Century Studios, Khalabo Ink Society, Mortal Media, Hulu, Disney Plus, Disney+
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Running Time: 101 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Disney+: Here.
Watch via Hulu: Here.
Influencer - Poster
Influencer
Watch Review: Here.
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival: 16th October 2022
Digital Release Date: 26th May 2023
Director: Kurtis David Harder
Cast: Emily Tennant, Cassandra Naud, Rory J Saper, Sara Canning, Justin Sams, Paul Spurrier
Credit: Octane Entertainment, Superchill, Jackrabbit Media, Shudder
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Running Time: 92 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Shudder: Here.
Sci Fi London 2023
The London-based annual international film festival enjoys an unrivalled reputation as a launchpad for genre film, a credible forum for industry events and networking, and a stimulating, inclusive environment for audiences. Insider, outsider, all are welcome at the friendliest festival in town.
Always keen to challenge stereotypes and push the definition of what ‘sci-fi‘ means, Sci-Fi London has a reputation for programming a variety of exciting and independent films whilst remaining fun and inclusive.
Film Information: Here.
Buy Tickets: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @scifilondon
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @scifilondon
YouTube: Here.
Sci-Fi London 48 Hour Film Challenge
Are you ready for the Sci-Fi London 48hr Film Challenge!?!
Mark the date on your calendar, 24th June 2023, is when it begins.
You'll be sent the TITLE of the film you will make, a PROP list, a line of DIALOGUE and an optional IDEA/THEME. You then have until Monday, 26th Jone to WRITE, SHOOT and DELIVER your complete 5-minute film.
Register today HERE!!!: 48hour.sci-fi-london.com
And visit the YouTube Channel to watch previous winners, and trailers for this year’s Festival!
*(Music)
'Unfinished Sympathy' by Massive Attack - 1991