Indie Showcase: Dead Again (2018)

The world is becoming a more interconnected place all of the time. The globalization trend has been steamrolling across the plant for many decades now, but its results have often been one-sided. This is especially true for the arts and culture, where it can often seem that creative work from all over the world is trying to mimic the trends from a few mostly Western locations. However, the exact opposite applies for the Dead Again indie film which is about to start its festival rounds. Here�s how the film presents itself:

Dejected by love troubles and job upheaval, Thomas comes upon a mysterious diary and begins to read its haunting tale of love and loss. Besieged by strange occurrences and with no one to trust, Thomas embarks on a treacherous journey to unravel disturbing details about the diary�s author and even his own past.

The director, a graduate of University of California-Riverside's Creative Writing program called Dave Silberman wrote and directed several hilarious, suspenseful, and thought-provoking short films. While teaching English for five years in Korea, he won a top prize in the "Seoul, Our Movie" competition awarded by Park Chan Wook. He created DEAD AGAIN, his first feature film, with a modest budget, total commitment, a bit of basic Korean and a lot of body language.

In this case, a western artist was willing and able to take on the cinematography and culture of a very different place than his own native US. As the trailer shows, Dead Again looks like a cool mixture of the Far East horrors and modern love story, all taking place in the urban, modern setting. There is a strong sense of the local cinematography influences in the film, while the pacing makes the story feel menacing. Thanks to all of this, there is little doubt that the Dead Again will be interesting to the audiences in Asia as much as the western movie-goers. 

Find out more about the film on its Facebook Fan page or IMDb listing. Also, Dead Again will screen on Saturday, April 28th at 1:00 pm in Houston at Worldfest and on Saturday, May 19th at 12:00 pm in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards.

Documentary: A Lillie In A Valley (2018)

The modern age is seemingly a time of infinite change. From the end of the 19th century to this very day, the world seems to be constantly evolving in an unprecedented manner. But, imagine witnessing the same process almost from the start of the 20th century right through to the present moment. A Lillie In A Valley is a documentary that covers this exact concept through a story of a very special yet very regular lady living in the US. Here's how the film describes itself:

A Lillie In a Valley., �The story of Lillie B. Johnson�, is a non-fiction documentary film celebrating the life and services of Lillie B. Johnson, an African American woman who has been blessed to be on this earth for over a century as she turns 103 years of age. Born on April 16, 1912, Lillie B. Johnson has lived through many countless historical events including segregation and the civil rights movement, as well as lived to witness the inauguration of the first black president of the United States of America; all in which has took place during her lifetime.

As a pillar within the Wheeler County community, Lillie B. Johnson is valued and appreciated by an innumerable amount of family members, friends, and stakeholders within the rural South-East Georgia town. She has touched and influenced many generations of people who have went on to become successful in life. The story has true disposition in highlighting the importance of family as well as uncovering the true essence of what it means to value God, family, and love. This particular film captures the annual birthday celebration as family and friends prepare for the event that takes place on Lillie B. Johnson St.

A Lillie In A Valley Trailer from Dondrea Geter on Vimeo.

Only imagining the life and the events this woman went through it strange, inspiring and terrifying, all at the same time. The documentary about her is using a very clear and direct approach to tell her story, especially when it comes to the people around her. From the horrific legacy of the-not-so-distant past at the moment of her birth to her witnessing of the civil rights movement and the time of hope that came after it, there is no doubt that not many people on this planet share Lillie�s perspective.

Here, the film shows how many completely different generations have risen alongside Lillie, sharing their struggles and achievements with her and her life�s story. Because of the interesting subject matter and a straightforward approach to it, A Lillie In A Valley seems like a very important document for all current and future generations.

First Look: The Shard�s Wave (2019)

One of the most impressive abilities of the science fiction movies and works of art, in general, is to open up our perspective to what the world is and what it could become. Sometimes these visions are grim and terrifying. At other points, they might be uplifting and hopeful. But, in any case, they provide a glimpse into a world that could be a reality even today, just lying in someone�s mind before that same person makes it happen in the future.

The upcoming movie called The Shard�s Wave is precisely this - a film about perception and the future of our minds and souls. The movie is about two souls that are connected to each other through their minds. One belongs to a regular and innocent person, while the other one is something completely different: a criminal. The story of the Shard�s Wave is about how these connect with each other and change their other lives and the lives of people around them

As a sci-fi thriller that will be released both in English and in Tamil, the film looks really promising, even judging by nothing more than its poster that was recently released. See it below:

The film should be out in 2019 and for any additional information check out this Facebook post.