The Film Yap

A harrowing, if occasionally hoary, story of a teenager’s survival and self-reliance amid demonic domesticity.

Gloria La Morte, the co-writer and co-director of the Crystal Heart Award-winning “Entre Nos,” talks about making a very personal film with partner Paola Mendoza.

Lindon and Ayverdi give great performances and this is one of the rare films that you consider yourself lucky to have seen. A truly moving piece of cinema.

“Welcome” wins $100,000 prize for Best Dramatic Feature; “P-Star Rising” wins $25,000 Best Documentary award; “Bicycle (Jitensha)” wins Best Short Film and $10,000.

“Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” is an unapologetic tear-jerker, and one unlikely to leave a dry eye in the house.

It doesn’t tread much new ground thematically, but “Free Wall” is as good as any short you’ll see.

“Rough Aunties” is a sobering documentary about women fighting sexual abuse in South Africa, but leans a tad heavily toward sisterly camaraderie.

After the Storm is a moving documentary that shows despite the clean up, the healing process is far from complete. A real eye-opening, wonderful film.

Spooner is a quirky little comedy that for the most part works and is powered by wonderful performances from its lead actors.

A sweet little short that has more than its fill of funny moments, Dewhurst gives us a charming tale that we can all too easily relate to.