FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

Cut Short is noted as telling a "true story." What was the process of researching and adapting Jayden's real-life experiences, and how did you balance the need for factual accuracy with the demands of dramatic storytelling?

Having just announced the 2025 lineup for the North East International Film Festival, we spoke with the Festival Director, Lisa-Marie Tonelli, to talk about the films that stood out, emerging voices taking risks, and the logistics (and challenges) and running a film festival in 2025.