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FreddyMoyano
His film and stage critiquing experience dates back to 2000. One of his college subjects at Haute Ecole Galilee in Brussels Belgium consisted of critiquing a book ("Dora Bruder" by Patrick Mondiano), a play ("Medea" with Isabelle Huppert who came to Brussels to tour the play) and a film ("Harry un ami qui vous veut du bien" with Sergi Lopez) in written French.
Full involved in film acting, filmmaking and festival hosting since 2016, Freddy's talent as critic and seasoned wildlife filmmaker (over 50 awards) got him a role as published film critic with Green Bay City Pages (2021), focusing mostly on independently produced films and theater stage plays in the Midwest. Here's a sample = https://citypagesgreenbay.com/spanning-decades-and-decadence-the-haunted-hotel-is-a-place-for-everyone/
Most recently (January 2022), due to his work he continues to do for the Green Bay City Pages, Freddy has been hired as freelance wildlife writer for The Press Times, a Green Bay-based weekly newspaper.
Freddy also presides and hosts two IMDb-approved film festivals (mlcawards.com and sceneawards.com) since 2019. He is also a producer of over 25 audiobooks, over 30 wildlife documentaries (many not his own) and a seasoned filmmaker who has been featured by USA Today, USFW, The Badger Birder, etc.
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The Ribbon (2019)
Unleashed Imagination with Heavenly Musical Strokes
Amazing under-5-minute display of imagination by Polla-Ilariya Kozino (Coyote's Place, Gyronaut) and her team at Insomnia Production.
No less commendable is outstanding work of French music composer, Jonathan Galland. Let us begin by mentioning that the thematic orchestration is magnificent, very reminiscent of that heard in vibrant anime 2D work in the 1980s and 1990s, often very capable of bringing in and enhancing the color and the characters' moves throughout, as is the case in this 2D whimsical production. The musical stroke beauty is even extended into the closing credits, wherein the musical tune grows in sudden intensity, delivering to the average spectator a sensation of victory, peace and joy. Indeed, with every scene, Galland's work helps us dive to the very depths of the essence of a little girl's imaginary work. In many ways the ribbon to this neat animated treat/gift is the music behind this productions, as it ties it all up to perfection.
Back to Polla's work, and without diving into the plot, it contains all the elements to make all audiences happy and refreshed; that is, imaginary creatures, unicorns... Productions under 5 minutes must be well balanced as they need to seek the viewer's desire to want more of it, and The Ribbon brings it home for us. Would love to see more of Polla's work.
The Day I Met Joshua (2020)
We All Need Our Joshua
Rajni Chamaraj, we cannot believe (in the good sense of disbelief, that is) that this amazing piece is your first ever project. So well-budgeted and balanced, with tasteful color transitions, camera angles, neatly treated VFX, subtle and relaxing background music... and it all to approach a topic that has millions connected and self-expressed: social media interacting. But can social media detach us from the real world out there? The desert is such an amazing contrast to prove it.
What a great psychological battle performed by talented Kelly Tappan (Vengeance, Children of the Pines). Acting is a lot about reacting and not so much about saying lines or crying. Kelly manages these aspects well and the audience sits under her eyelids to know what lies beyond drinking tequila and losing a bet with party mates. In the meantime, nature is there for us all to cherish it. Could this be the message that many (not all) millennials and beyond-millennials should repurpose to better connect with the world?
We very much loved the transition to freedom this tape offers. We can all find our "Erica" in the end, but what matters is the valley and what happens in the "during" (our Joshua), rather than at first or in the end. We grow in the valley and Rajni reminds us of this all in a delightful way. It allows us to step aside of ourselves. Rajni, we want to see more of your work in the near future. A highly recommendable 15-minute experience.
by MLC Productions
Old Hearts Cafe (2016)
The Lonely Butterfly
This is a new media/experimental quarantine series episode filmed in 9:16/vertical with tasteful voice over, effective subtle acting and a soothing piano music in the background.
This short approaches quarantine from a somewhat hopeful perspective, yet, understandably so, covered in a bit of new normal routine. The subtle facial reactions of Markus Montage (well played by Ken Holmes), coupled with the black and white touch (appropriate for the mood of the quarantine situation), deliver 3 entertaining minutes with a well conveyed message = "I am me, me and myself" opening the door to a better outcome, but focusing on today, because tomorrow may become today again. Can changing today, mood-wise, affect tomorrow's shine? Would be awesome to find out (good series potential here).
Another aspect I love, other than the use of iPhone as the main capturing device for this production, is the fact that this quarantine short distances itself--no pun intended, from the more tragic/violent formats I have personally seen quite often in this genre. Subtle touches, tasteful music, good facial reactions, well paced voice over work (Audrey Seybold delivers well in this area) can elevate a short, as is the case here.
I have not watched the entire season of Old Hearts Cafe, but I would love to take a look at it in the near future.
Freddy M. (MLC Productions)
A Sisterhood of Signatures (2019)
It can come back
"A group of talented girls want to showcase cursive letter-writing. Indeed this is something that is getting lost. Cursive writing shows dedication and it can enhance creativity and dreams. Such is what I perceived after watching A Sisterhood of Signatures.
Educator and filmmaker, Okema "Seven" Gunn (Illinois, USA) delivered a true cultural treasure in just under 20 minutes. One of the first eye-catching pieces of cleverness is to have built this short with a young generation cast at the core of it all. These days many misconceptions lead many to believe millennials do nothing but spending their time on screens. There is hope and talent to cultivate, and this production proves it.
Great work, Maya Hooks, on a great lead role performance. Supporting role wise, Cynda Williams (known for Mo' Betta Blues, One False Move) made a great impression. A well collected production, with tasteful sound mixing/editing.
I enjoyed the flashback moments, the scene variety such as the rules of the club; but more than anything, the dreams that stem from creative writing.
Cursive writing does not need to remain old-fashioned. It can come back. Would be neat to see a series on this with the same characters.
Freddy M. / MLC Productions"
When Two Wrongs (2019)
Episodic material
"Two wrongs don't make it right.... or do they?
This well-budgeted short form tape did not feel like a first time project; a series would be refreshing to see.
Properly developed characters with tasteful camera angles and dialogues.
A well-crafted storyline with the flavor of old time policing episodic material.
In the end, a good delivery of a compelling community alert message on the neverending sad reality of missing children."
I'll Tell You When You're Older (2019)
A production every parent should watch
Can a secret be too relevant to change the fate of a family? This wonderful short form motion picture contends with that possibility, although not lightly. Rick Jermain (A Clean Exit, Milfs vs. Zombies) made us all feel like dads who gave their all while parenting, no matter how imperfect or not ideal parenting can feel at times. Ricks performance was well supported by the rest of the cast and, in the shoes of the audience, one grows more and more fond of him.
It is hard to review this title without revealing spoilers, which I won't. The beauty about the ending is it left me thinking, as a parent, as to how I would have felt in dad or mom's shoes. I also reflected on what fear can lead you to commit or omit and how unforeseeable the consequences thereof can become. Most importantly, how strong can you become when faced with a situation as the one depicted here. If an ideal motion picture is one that connects reason with emotion, then I think this short gets very close to that definition.
This is a well constructed production every parent should watch. Very clever treatment of social issues. I liked the voice over work at the end, the dark light conditions inside the home, sort of like anticipating something dark is about to happen.
As for downfalls, none, other than I wish this had had feature length so that we could have seen the characters develop a little bit more. Although if we keep in mind this is Andy's first title, that wish is easily faded. What's more, the lens he successfully applied to this film is very relatable in the sens that regrets are a consequence to bear in mind when faced with fear.
I will look for more of Andy Epsilantis' titles in the near future.
Rudy (2019)
Well grounded short. A cooking pot of emotions.
Honesty and love can typically hold hands. But what if fear interrupts the party to lead into confusion, pity or hate? Well, sometimes harder and truer love can stem from such a 'cooking pot-full-of-feelings' as the one we have here. It all is well conveyed in Rudy (Red).
The characters are neatly polished, even more if we keep in mind the short format (under 30 minutes) of this production. Things flow as if we were looking at a well constructed pilot episode of a punch-on-the-table promising series. Miroslaw Zbrojewicz delivers a solid performance. But this is a puzzle of emotions wherein Izabela Baran's piece progressively fits to the point of owning every scene with a brilliant performance as well.
Hard to believe this is a first time project for talented filmmaker, Karina Wegielek--such a great cinematographer. Spoilers aside, this tape leaves one hoping for a continuation, for more roller coasting emotions. Will there be one? Well done, Poland.