Tag: alexandria film festival
AFF 2023: ‘By My Side’ illustrates impact of service dogs
By Wafir Salih | [email protected]
“By My Side” is an award-winning documentary directed by Vicki Topaz and the late Wynn Padula. The film highlights the...
AFF 2023: ‘No Matter What’ shows addiction’s impact on families
By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected]
“No Matter What” follows Cassy Bustos, a recovered drug addict and former prisoner, in her journey post-prison to rehabilitate her...
AFF 2023: ‘Soldier’ captivates with a veteran’s harrowing story
By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected]
The 22-minute short documentary film, “Soldier” by Justin Zimmerman, follows Daniel Krug, a veteran who eloquently details his struggle with...
AFF 2023: Small transgressions lead to major crimes in ‘Art Thief’
By Denise Dunbar | [email protected]
In every good heist movie, the crime perpetrators need to be likable – think “Ocean’s Eleven,” “The Great Train Robbery”...
AFF 2023: ‘The Hoof Trimmer’ shows the power of a good...
By Denise Dunbar | [email protected]
One of the great joys about attending a film festival is finding unexpected treasures – in the case of “The...
‘Vagabond’ is a multidimensional mystery
By Ariana Wilson | [email protected]
"Vagabond” is a psychological thriller written and directed by JC Andreu, a short film showcased at the Alexandria Film Festival. Andreu...
Alexandria Film Festival Reviews: ‘This Vast and Mysterious Ocean’ details a...
By Kassidy McDonald │[email protected]
“This Vast and Mysterious Ocean,” an eerie short film, opens with Jason, the protagonist, still on his way home from making...
Alexandria Film Festival Reviews: ‘Guest House’ is about hope and second...
By Kassidy McDonald │[email protected]
“Guest House,” by filmmakers Hannah Dweck and Yael Luttwak, opens by following Maddison, a recovering addict who was recently released from...
‘Thank You For Your Service’ is a chilling call to action
By Olivia Anderson | [email protected]
“Thank You For Your Service,” a war documentary directed by Tom Donahue and produced by Ilan Arboleda, is a tragic...
‘Aaron with 2 A’s’ encourages living authentically
By Olivia Anderson | [email protected]
“What is the shelf life for this kind of career at your age?” a rather abrasive man asks at a fancy...
