Remember Joey Ally’s name. The up-and-coming filmmaker is a member of both the 2017 class at the AFI Directing Workshop for Women and the first class of AFI/Fox Directors Lab. Additionally, Ally was recently selected as one of the five women for the 2016 Tribeca/Chanel “Through Her Lens” program. Oh, and her most recent short film, “Partners,” was an official selection at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Not too shabby.
Read More: ‘Through Her Lens’ 2016: Tribeca and Chanel Announce Participants in Second Annual Women’s Filmmaker Program
In her time at the AFI Women’s Workshop, Ally wrote and directed an 18-minute short film entitled “Joy Joy Nails.” According to the film’s official synopsis, “In an upmarket Connecticut strip mall, Korean Sarah manages a Korean-owned nail salon with an ever cheerful, K-pop pumping, manicured iron fist. When Chinese Mia starts training as a manicurist, and looks to be...
Read More: ‘Through Her Lens’ 2016: Tribeca and Chanel Announce Participants in Second Annual Women’s Filmmaker Program
In her time at the AFI Women’s Workshop, Ally wrote and directed an 18-minute short film entitled “Joy Joy Nails.” According to the film’s official synopsis, “In an upmarket Connecticut strip mall, Korean Sarah manages a Korean-owned nail salon with an ever cheerful, K-pop pumping, manicured iron fist. When Chinese Mia starts training as a manicurist, and looks to be...
- 4/6/2017
- by Kerry Levielle
- Indiewire
As the new year starts, the annual NoBudge Awards are celebrating the best short films and features that were released for free online in 2016. The online screening site for new indie films has recognized a variety of shorts and movies in 10 categories, with “Thunder Road” and “Her Friend Adam” winning multiple awards.
“In our 4th year giving awards, NoBudge is more dedicated than ever in highlighting some of the most interesting filmmaking happening anywhere. It just so happens that these films are available for free (legally) online,” stated site founder and programmer Kentucker Audley. “The awards shine a light particularly on the often overlooked short-form filmmaking. Free from the constraints of length or being celebrity-driven, these young filmmakers are able to demonstrate singular visions that resonate deeply despite their limited resources.”
Read More: Watch ‘Thunder Road,’ The One-Take Short That Won Sundance
Best Film of 2016 went to writer, director and star Jim Cummings’ “Thunder Road,...
“In our 4th year giving awards, NoBudge is more dedicated than ever in highlighting some of the most interesting filmmaking happening anywhere. It just so happens that these films are available for free (legally) online,” stated site founder and programmer Kentucker Audley. “The awards shine a light particularly on the often overlooked short-form filmmaking. Free from the constraints of length or being celebrity-driven, these young filmmakers are able to demonstrate singular visions that resonate deeply despite their limited resources.”
Read More: Watch ‘Thunder Road,’ The One-Take Short That Won Sundance
Best Film of 2016 went to writer, director and star Jim Cummings’ “Thunder Road,...
- 1/3/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Long term relationships can often wind up on shaky ground due to the very thing that makes them so attractive. Sharing your life in all its details creates a powerful bond, but over time, it can also be the foundation of friction if things settle into routine, and the upcoming Sundance Film Festival short "Partners" takes an intimate look at a couple who find themselves facing a crisis. Read More: The Complete 2016 Sundance Lineup Written by and starring Jen Tullock and Hannah Utt, and directed by Joey Ally, the short dives into the lives of Kate and Leigh, who are waking up to some problems in their relationship. Here's the synopsis: Professional and life partners Kate and Leigh have shared everything for years, from their apartment to the popular bar they co-own. When a slump in their sex life forces them to reconsider their relationship they must confront how intertwined their lives have become.
- 1/15/2016
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.