Sundance 2017: “5 Films About Technology”

Producer Jonathan Keltz on his comedic short film addressing the woes of modern living

As the title implies, “5 Films About Technology” has more than one story to tell, though all the micro-vignettes within this short film address an overarching and ever-present concept. Five sharp contemporary tales of the mishaps associated with our tech addiction unite, bound by brief moments, for a comedic exploration of youth today. An official selection of the International Narrative Short Film program at this …

Sundance 2017: Annabelle Dexter-Jones’ “Cecile on the Phone”

A post-break-up character study that everyone can connect with

For their considered use of brevity and frequent potency, short films continue to be an important medium—especially for emerging filmmakers. At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, actor and first-time writer/director Annabelle Dexter-Jones released “Cecile on the Phone” as part of the US Narrative Short Films program. For 11 minutes, main character Cecile (played by Dexter-Jones) fixates with such force that a post-break-up character study is …

India’s Cocktail Bars Revive Ingredients from Generations Past

Traditional Indian ingredients, used in cooking and drink-making by older generations, have reappeared in trendy cocktail bars. In a nation known for its wide array of traditional spices and fruits, components like aam panna (a juice from green mangoes), kaanji (a juice from black or fermented carrots) and kala khatta syrup (made from Indian blackberry) can now be found in the burgeoning craft cocktail scene. …