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The what, how & why of independent filmmaking
Qaragh (Wake Up)
Suad Gara details how she incorporated hallucinatory fever dream elements into Qaragh, her short which delves into a PTSD suffering ex-soldier's attempt to find some peace of mind as he visits his hometown but instead comes face-to-face with his inner demons.
Amigo
The Newman Brothers return to DN with their latest comedy short Amigo, starring Seann Walsh as a feckless rent-a-friend app gig worker whose reality comes crashing down when he finds out his life is a lie.
Very Still, Very Quiet
tao/s explain why the unbroken, real time nature of the oner was the most authentic way to capture the whirlwind of emotions in Very Still, Very Quiet, their extremely personal film about the effect that a loved one's mental health condition has on those afflicted as well as their caregivers.