Festival opens Sunday April 8th @5:00pm.
2018 will mark the 8th annual Soul 4 Reel Film Festival and this time around we will be doing "Dinner & Movies."
The 2018 festival will be one night only. So only the best of the best will be shown in front of our wonderful audience.
Thanks to Busboys and Poets for hosting the event, and as always, festival proceeds will go towards our "Kids Eat Free" backpack lunch program.
Mission & Objective
The Soul 4 Reel International Film Festival spotlights truly independent short films in every genre including music videos, created by new and established filmmakers dealing with “the soul of relationships”. The goal is to enlighten, inspire and build the imaginations and lives of those who enjoy making films as well as those who simply observe by expressing what it means to have and be in a relationship. The competition is open to students, indie filmmakers, and music video directors from all over the world.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Rocky McKoy and The Soul Factory Theatre have presented the Soul 4 Reel International Film Festival since 2010. This two day competition features independent short films of all genres as well as music videos, dealing with “the soul of relationships.”"Relationships can be defined as love between a husband and wife, love for a pet, love between friends, a favorite material possession, etc."
The Festival has featured over 30 films each year from over 7 different countries. In addition to independent films, the competition hosts Q&A segments from directors in the industry as well as directors of films in competition. Most importantly, filmmakers enjoy the opportunity to meet and learn from other filmmakers, an experience that comes from the premier showcase dedicated to short films and the people who make them.
The Soul 4 Reel International Film Festival spotlights truly independent short films in every genre including music videos, created by new and established filmmakers dealing with “the soul of relationships”. The goal is to enlighten, inspire and build the imaginations and lives of those who enjoy making films as well as those who simply observe by expressing what it means to have and be in a relationship. The competition is open to students, indie filmmakers, and music video directors from all over the world.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Rocky McKoy and The Soul Factory Theatre have presented the Soul 4 Reel International Film Festival since 2010. This two day competition features independent short films of all genres as well as music videos, dealing with “the soul of relationships.”"Relationships can be defined as love between a husband and wife, love for a pet, love between friends, a favorite material possession, etc."
The Festival has featured over 30 films each year from over 7 different countries. In addition to independent films, the competition hosts Q&A segments from directors in the industry as well as directors of films in competition. Most importantly, filmmakers enjoy the opportunity to meet and learn from other filmmakers, an experience that comes from the premier showcase dedicated to short films and the people who make them.
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THANK YOU once again to our audience and most importantly the filmmakers for a successful 2016 festival.
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Soul 4 Reel 2016 Festival Winners
The Double Deal
Drama - United Kingdom An all night high stakes poker game results in not only the loss of a fortune, but very nearly his life as well. The Golden Rule
Drama - USA A rich business man helps a homeless man in a time of need and, in returned is helped himself. Spiritual Warfare: The Inner Experience
Drama - USA - LOCAL FILM The war that takes place within. Rabbit Blood
Animation - USA Just an ordinary day at an old mysterious Turkish country house where its residents have an extraordinary way of brewing tea. Schwammerlbert
Animation - Germany Bert is a little mushroom living on a forest clearing who wakes up one morning and finds his beautiful mushroom hat missing. Lighthouse Keeper
Drama - Ukraine A man falls in love with a girl but must decide to stay with her or go with his first love, the Navy. Cupidon
Animation - France Cupid decides not to follow through with an order. After the Blitz
Drama - USA The story of a young girl living in London during the Blitz attacks of WWII and her reaction to her changing world. Clocky
Animation - France A clock must find its key in order to wake its master on time. Last Base
Drama - Norway Joachim is retiring from base-jumping to become a father for the first time, but first he goes on one last adventure with his best-friend Øyvind. Heroes of Color
Animation - USA An educational whiteboard web series celebrating the outstanding achievements of people of color from different ethnic backgrounds. |
The Letter
Drama - USA When an American soldier during WWⅡ is captured by a young German soldier, he is offered a unique chance to escape when the Nazi captor steps on a landmine that will explode if he steps off. The Color of Darkness
Drama - India Story of a photographer with big dreams about his career, gets into a difficult situation and his wife has to take a crucial decision to help him. Catch It
Animation - France Meer Cats on the hunt for fruit are interrupted by an even hungrier bird of prey Simply Love
Drama - USA - LOCAL FILM With love on the line and time running out Dominic has one night to win back Kim who is the love of his life. Little Kingdom
Animation - France A king and an old friend discuss how the prince will handle his new life. Life's Checklist
Drama - USA - LOCAL FILM One must determine if they’re getting married for love, or for the sheer reason that marriage is one of life’s goals to complete. Luchador
Animation - France Two men compete for the last fruit on the stand. Mannetjes
Animation - Netherlands Simple geometrical triangles become playing and dancing manlike figures. Jewish Blind Date
Comedy - Switzerland Unhappy in love, Mary Lou decides to reconnect with her religious roots by marrying a practicing Jew. Game On
Comedy - USA On a Monday morning gone wrong, a creative mother of a hectic family, and corporate manager, is challenged to pitch a big contract to her company. La Vague
Animation - France Three women discover that their rain dance will not work for this storm. |
The Money BOX
Drama - Dubai People spending more money for worships religions for building temples and mosques, but no one spend money for who really needs ... Au fil de l'Age
Animation - France An aging grandmother takes her grand daughter on one last ride The Conversation
Drama - USA A mother succumbs to particular fears of raising her child W
Drama - Italy "W," a mysterious creature, lives hidden in the Globe Theater. The Little Story of a Fox and a Mouse
Animation - France An unlikely friendship occurs when trouble ensues. Chateau de Sable
Animation - France A Sand kingdom fights to survive against a giant crab. Save Me
Music Video - Canada The music video for British Columbia singer songwriter William Kuklis' song 'Save Me". Property of S.P.
Drama - USA A daughter returns to her childhood home where she must face a bitter sibling and come to grips with the memories of her deceased father. Mezcaliente
Animation - France Two men will go to any length for the heart of their female bartender. But is it worth it? Rubato
Animation - France A man finds an unlikely friend and discovers that they make beautiful music together. Hudson Sunset in the After-While
Drama - USA A somber journey between father and son, and the dead woman they both love. Tea Time
Animation - France Sometimes it's not a good idea to upgrade. Ex-ET
Animation - France Parents discover that their child doesn't want to follow the planetary norm. |
THANK YOU to all the volunteers, viewers and most importantly the filmmakers for a successful 2015 festival season.
Over 40 short films from 11 different countries were screened this year! The audiences have voted and the Judges have agreed. Below are our winners, the best of the best from this year's 2015 Soul 4 Reel film festival.
See you in 2016!
Over 40 short films from 11 different countries were screened this year! The audiences have voted and the Judges have agreed. Below are our winners, the best of the best from this year's 2015 Soul 4 Reel film festival.
See you in 2016!
Soul 4 Reel 2015 Festival Winners
"Cookies"
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"Elephants Lie"
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"He Took His Skin Off For Me"
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"Tequila"
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"The Present"
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"Adult Hair"
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"Amir & Amari"
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"Clarissa’s Gift"
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"A Geeks Guide to Love and Romance"
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"Kiko’s Paradise"
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"Made from Clay"
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"One More Hat"
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"What the Fly"
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"Zugzwang"
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"Baldo Diodato"
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"Brooklyn United" Documentary, USA
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"Divided Time"
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"Fill Up Pour Out"
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"The Mural"
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"Bored of the Rings"
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"Break a Leg"
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