Antiwar Comedy Shorts Concludes Festival Run With 80 Festivals, 11 Awards

"G.I. Hospital" (6 awards in 35 festivals) uses stop-motion animation to tell the story of 6 wounded soldiers who don't mind missing a few limbs because after all, it was "for our country."

Based in Michigan, but shooting their films in Hollywood, Antiwar Comedy Shorts has produced eight films in the last two years. The first two were submitted to festivals. Among the 11 awards won were Best Comedy, Best Social Commentary, Best Short Film, Best Animated Short, and Best Actor Under 18 (for eight-year-old Kobe Humphries). 

Writer/director Jonny Lewis did not submit the other six films: "It's nice to receive awards, but it's not really about any particular film. It's about showing there is a willingness to consider the antiwar point of view, and about using comedy to open people up to serious issues."

"Block This Caller" - An Arab and an American randomly meet in the desert and decide not to fight each other—despite phone calls from “important people higher up” suggesting that they do so.

Lewis has always been antiwar, though he admits to "playing army" when he was a kid, "because that's what society shows us on TV and in movies—that to be a man is to be strong, and help your buddies, and kill the bad guys." He got started writing antiwar comedies when he took to heart the words of Mark Twain: "All war must be just the killing of strangers against whom you feel no personal animosity; strangers whom, in other circumstances, you would help if you found them in trouble, and who would help you if you needed it."

"Gonna Be a Soldier"- 6-year-old Joey’s parents explain that he can’t be a doctor when he grows up because they are raising him to be a soldier, and kill people.

Aside from the award-winners—Gonna Be a Soldier and the animated G.I. Hospital—one of Antiwar Comedy Shorts most popular films on YouTube is Block This Caller, which portrays the scenario Twain describes: An Iraqi and an American meet randomly in the desert and decide not to fight, despite pressure to do so from "the higher-ups" (and perhaps despite viewers' expectations that there must always be conflict between two such characters).

Says Lewis: "Our next step is to make the films available to the antiwar/peace community." 

The films are offered free, and are not copyrighted. Lewis is working with Veterans for Peace and other groups to use the films in their outreach programs. (A Google search on "Truth in Recruiting" clicking on the "Video" tab brings up the Antiwar Comedy Shorts film with that title as the first result.)

"Truth in Recruiting" - A recruiter is forced by the new “truth in recruiting” policy to admit to a prospective recruit that yes, he “might die, or might get his arms and legs blown off.”

Antiwar Comedy Shorts is the brainchild of writer/director Jonny Lewis, an Associate Member of Veterans for Peace in Michigan.

SOURCE: Antiwar Comedy Shorts

The Time is Now for More Women in Science

Dr. Irene Ghobrial

As breakthroughs in cancer treatments are occurring at an ever increasing rate, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is shining a spotlight on the women in science who are helping to lead these advances. 

Through its significant investment in cancer research – more than $1.2 billion since its founding nearly 70 years ago – LLS is committed to funding and recognizing female scientists, physicians, social workers and nurses, and encouraging young women to participate in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and pursue careers in the sciences.

As part of its efforts to encourage more females to join the ranks of cancer researchers and physicians, LLS, the world's leading nonprofit dedicated to fighting blood cancers, commissioned a survey of 1,000 Americans to learn their views of women's role in cancer research.

Survey responses point to a desire to elevate women in the sciences. For example, eight in 10 adults polled believe women are critical to science discoveries, and seven in 10 adults, and eight in 10 women, believe more women should have leadership roles in science. As well, nearly 70 percent of American men and women surveyed, and 80 percent of women polled, believe the time is now for women to break the glass ceiling in science.

Dr. Rayne Rouce

Leading by Example 

According to LLS's own glass ceiling breaker, Chief Medical Officer Gwen Nichols, M.D.: "I am keenly aware of the opportunities and obstacles that exist, and look for every opportunity to encourage women in this field. There are so many outstanding women who support LLS in our goal to cure blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. We are honored to shine a spotlight on just a few who represent the amazing work being done."

Nichols' career has spanned high-level positions in academic research and teaching, pharmaceutical development and the nonprofit cancer space. As former director of the Hematologic Malignancies Program at Columbia University, and past head of the Roche Translational Clinical Research Center, she is determined to lead the charge for more women scientists to play a larger role in conducting groundbreaking research in blood cancers supported by LLS, including transformational immunotherapies and precision medicine.

Women Making their Mark in Science 

LLS's Nichols recognizes that many women who have pursued careers to advance cancer research point to the importance of LLS funding, including a range of research grant programs that foster early careers, and help scientists accelerate their discoveries from the lab to clinical trials. LLS celebrates some of the women scientists who are assuming pivotal roles in advances that are dramatically improving outcomes for patients with blood cancers as well as other cancers and chronic diseases:

• Selina Chen-Kiang, Ph.D., a renowned professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, and immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine, has received multiple LLS grants over the past 17 years, enabling her seminal work on a therapy that targets enzymes that play vital roles in cell division and are implicated in multiple cancers. While her work is focused on myeloma and lymphoma, her discoveries helped lead the way to the therapy being FDA approved in 2015 for certain types of breast cancer. Chen-Kiang says she tells young women: "Follow your passion and be fearless."
• Wendy Stock, M.D., University of Chicago Medicine, is a clinician scientist who designs and conducts clinical trials for patients with acute leukemias, translating individual patient characteristics, including the unique leukemia biology, into ways to optimize their treatments. Stock says that the biggest challenge for women scientists is the work/life balance. "Trying to create and sustain a rich personal and family life while building one's career is a struggle that I believe we all face."
• Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., of University of California San Diego, is focused on eradication of cancer stem cells, which fuel relapse after treatment. Jamieson's advice to young women pursuing STEM careers: "Surround yourself with people who support you, be strategic with your time and work effectively." 
• Tamara Ouspenskaia, Ph.D., Broad Institute of MIT, is pursuing approaches to cancer therapy harnessing the body's immune system. She says that her mentor in graduate school was a passionate advocate for women in science, and the head of her post-doctoral lab leads by example, managing the diverse group of researchers while making time for her family. But she also encountered colleagues whose attitudes were disappointing.  Her advice: "Grow thick skin and do not let disparaging comments discourage you."
• Katherine Borden, Ph.D., University of Montreal, studies the biological pathways that drive leukemia. She tells young students interested in pursuing science: "You can be the first person in the entire world to discover some new molecular pathway and that discovery might change how patients are treated." 
• Rayne Rouce, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Cancer Center, part of a team advancing immunotherapy approaches for leukemia and lymphoma patients, says, "I truly believe that I love mentoring others because I realize that I would not have achieved what I have if it wasn't for my mentors." 

Dr. Wendy Stock

More Highlights of the LLS-commissioned Survey:

• Despite the fact that women make up 50% of medical school applicants, data show that women are not attaining the highest levels of leadership positions at the same pace as men (Association of American Medical Colleges). According to the LLS survey, Americans believe that women are critical to science because they bring a unique perspective to scientific inquiry that can lead to breakthrough discoveries, and more women in STEM can inspire a new generation to break the glass ceiling. 
• Respondents, particularly women, recognize the obstacles; for example, eight in 10 American women polled say more needs to be done to encourage women to pursue STEM careers. 
• Four in 10 women say that they did not have enough opportunities to pursue science in school. 
• Nearly eight in 10 adults agree that successful women in science are one of the most influential factors in encouraging young girls to become interested in science.

LLS Fosters Women Addressing Barriers to Cancer Care 

New and better therapies can't help patients who can't access them. In addition to funding groundbreaking research, LLS provides free information and support for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Elisa Weiss, Ph.D., LLS senior vice president, patient access and outcomes, leads an all-women team of master's trained health professionals with expertise in the blood cancers who help patients understand their diagnosis, find treatment options, find clinical trials and navigate the financial burdens of healthcare. Weiss, a medical sociologist by training, works with other leading experts, some funded by LLS, to design and conduct health research to understand the impact of the cost of care on cancer patients, including the cost effectiveness of treatment and quality of life issues.

Dr. Catriona Jamieson

From the School Hallways to the Halls of Congress

LLS's efforts to promote women in science begin in the classroom. LLS's Student Series fundraising campaign reaches more than 14.5 million students in approximately 27,000 schools across the country with its set of science-based philanthropy programs. The campaign has developed a new STEM curriculum to inspire the next generation of scientists, both girls and boys. The proprietary curriculum gives K-5 students an in-depth look at LLS-funded science, covers key Common Core skills and allows students to learn how the money they raise makes an impact.

Rounding out its efforts is LLS's small but mighty Office of Public Policy, based in Washington, D.C., led by Bernadette O'Donoghue, vice president of public policy. She and her team focus on accelerating cures and ensuring access to treatment by working with national and state legislators to advocate for laws and policies that remove barriers to therapies and care. 

LLS's Female Researchers are Moving Mountains! 

Irene Ghobrial, M.D., of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, has received numerous LLS grants during her career to support her research to find ways to prevent early stage blood disorders from progressing to more serious cancers such as myeloma and leukemia. Ghobrial also gives back by fundraising through LLS's Team In Training and Light The Night campaigns, and has run two half marathons and even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to support LLS's mission.

"I always do whatever I can for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society," says Ghobrial. "I can't say enough good things about LLS's research, patient care and fundraising campaigns. Whenever there is an LLS event in Boston I always try to volunteer." And her advice to young women: "Never think you cannot do it because you are a woman. Don't hold yourself back. You can achieve anything you want to do. Dream Big!"

SOURCE: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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National Geographic Publishes "The Race Issue", a Special Edition Single-Topic Issue Exploring Race and Diversity in the 21st Century

National Geographic Magazine April 2018, The Race Issue (nationalgeographic.com)

National Geographic has published a single-topic issue exploring the subject of race in the lead up to the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination this April. The April edition of the magazine, The Race Issue, features a pair of black and white fraternal twin sisters from the United Kingdom, Marcia and Millie Biggs, on the cover (more here). The Biggs twins on the cover are a catalyst for readers to rethink what they know about race. The full issue is available now at natgeo.com/TheRaceIssue.

The Race Issue, which is accompanied by a discussion guide aimed at parents and educators (here), includes the latest research, powerful anecdotes and unparalleled visual storytelling to explore the human journey through the lens of labels that define, separate and unite us. Select features include:

• "Skin Deep," an article on the genetics of race and roots of scientific racism, by Pulitzer-Prize winning author Elizabeth Kolbert and photos by Robin Hammond.
• "The Things That Divide Us," a look into the evolutionary roots of group bias and current efforts to combat this bias, with text by David Berreby and photos by John Stanmeyer.
• "The Rising Anxiety of White America," by renowned journalist Michele Norris, who looks to 2044 when America will be less than 50 percent white and details the cultural shift already taking place. Photos by Gillian Laub.
• "The Stop," a powerful piece featuring anecdotes from black and Hispanic motorists who've been pulled over by the police due to the color of their skin. This piece was reported in partnership with ESPN's The Undefeated, with text by Michael Fletcher and photos by National Geographic photographer Wayne Lawrence.
• "Streets in His Name," a photographic essay, with text by award-winning journalist Wendi C. Thomas, on streets around the world bearing MLK Jr.'s name and how they reflect the legacy he left behind.
• "A Place of Their Own," which showcases a new brand of activism at historically black colleges and universities as racial tensions escalate across the country. Text by Clint Smith and photos by Nina Robinson and Ruddy Roye.

National Geographic Magazine April 2018, The Race Issue

The Race Issue kicks off the magazine's "Diversity in America" series. Throughout the rest of 2018, the series looks at racial, ethnic and religious groups in the United States, including Muslims, Latinos, Asian Americans and Native Americans, and examines their changing roles in 21st-century life.

National Geographic Magazine April 2018, The Race Issue

In conjunction with the publication of the issue, National Geographic has also launched a social media campaign, #IDefineMe, calling on individuals to share their experience with race and what it means to them. Through photos, videos or text across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the online community is encouraged to respond to the call-to-action: Science defines you by your DNA. Society defines you by the color of your skin. How do you define yourself? #IDefineMe

⏩ Additionally, "America Inside Out with Katie Couric," a documentary television series covering some of the most complicated and consequential questions in American culture today, premieres April 11 on National Geographic.

The Race Issue is available online now at natgeo.com/TheRaceIssue and on print newsstands March 27th.

SOURCE: National Geographic

Roadside Attractions And Miramax To Release "Whitney," The Highly Anticipated Documentary Film On Whitney Houston, In The U.S. On July 6, 2018

Whitney Houston

Roadside Attractions and Miramax will release Whitney, Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald's highly anticipated documentary about the life and career of legendary superstar Whitney Houston this summer in the United States on July 6th, it was announced today by Roadside Attractions presidents and co-founders Howard Cohen and Eric d'Arbeloff, along with Miramax's CEO Bill Block. 

Executive producers Altitude Film Entertainment are handling international sales and their award-winning distribution arm will release the film, produced by Lightbox and Lisa Erspamer Entertainment, in the UK and Ireland also on July 6th.

Whitney is the intimate, definitive account of the superstar's life and career, authored by renowned Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald. The only film officially supported by the late singer's estate, it includes previously unreleased recordings, rare never-before-seen footage and live performances recorded by Houston at various stages her life, as well as original studio recordings and acapellas of some of the late singer's greatest hits. 

Because the filmmakers had access to vast archives of the Houston estate, the film also contains personal home movie footage that has never been seen publicly before, offering a rare glimpse of Whitney's life behind-the-scenes as known only to her closest relatives, friends and collaborators.

Director Macdonald says, "I approached Whitney's life like a mystery story; why did someone with so much raw talent and beauty self-destruct so publicly and painfully? I was lucky enough to have the support of Pat Houston and the Whitney Houston estate in this quest. They entrusted me with the 'keys to the vault' while giving me complete freedom to follow the story wherever it went. At heart, Whitney is an intimate family story that reveals a new side to a woman that even her most die-hard fans never knew." 

"To tell Whitney's story, you have to know her story," says Patricia Houston, the late singer's manager, sister-in-law and the executor of Houston's estate.  "We could not be more excited that Whitney's fans will have this authoritative and definitive documentary chronicling the full arc or her career and the scope of Whitney's entire life. This is an amazing retrospective that celebrates Whitney with never-before-seen footage and Kevin approaches her life with no blinders on. He captures all of Whitney'smagic, and he does not ignore the hard times. This is a film that will truly thrill all who knew and loved her as a musician, actress, model and so much more."

Academy Award-winner Kevin Macdonald (Marley, Touching The Void, One Day in September, The Last King of Scotland), Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn (Man on Wire, Searching For Sugarman), and his Lightbox co-founder Emmy Award-winning producer Jonathan Chinn (LA 92, Fantastic Lies) and multi-Emmy Award nominated and Happy Street Entertainment co-founder Lisa Erspamer ("Running From Crazy") tell the unvarnished and authentic story of the late icon's life in a film that examines both the meteoric highs and devastating lows of her remarkable and unforgettable career. Patricia Houston, Nicole David, Zanne Devine, Rosanne Korenberg, Joe Patrick, and Altitude Film Entertainment's Will Clarke, Andy Mayson, and Mike Runagall executive produced.

Often referred to simply as 'The Voice', Whitney Houston was a singular talent, blessed with an extraordinary vocal range and incredible technical skill. As one of music's biggest selling artists ever, she broke more records than any other female singer in the history of pop music. With over 200 million album sales worldwide, and remaining the only artist to chart seven consecutive US No. 1's, Whitney Houston became the voice of a generation and is the most awarded female singer in history. Coming from an esteemed lineage of singers, Whitney was destined to be plucked from her gospel-singing roots to rule the world stage. She inspired a generation of singers from Mariah Carey and Lady Gaga to Beyoncé and her unforgettable performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' moved the nation.

But all these achievements became overshadowed by a story of deep internal turmoil, addiction and self-destruction. With unprecedented access to friends, family and collaborators – some of whom have never told their story before, Kevin Macdonald offers the first comprehensive look at Whitney Houston's life, work and creative process. The film reveals a woman who was both blessed and cursed with perhaps the greatest natural ability of any pop star in history.

⏩ Whitney is the third collaboration between Roadside Attractions and Miramax. The two companies have previously partnered on 2015's Mr. Holmes and Southside With You. Along with the U.S., Miramax has also acquired rights for more than a dozen territories for Whitney, including Canada, Latin America, China, CIS, and Benelux.

SOURCE: Roadside Attractions

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Malala Yousafzai joining Islamic Relief Canada to support Girls' Education

Malala Yousafzai (CNW Group/Islamic Relief Canada)

Canada's largest Muslim charity, Islamic Relief Canada, will host Malala Yousafzai for the first time at a fundraising gala in April.

The Nobel Peace Prize recipient is uniting with Islamic Relief Canada to raise funds for Girls' Education projects around the world. 

As a recipient of many humanitarian awards, the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate in 2014, and an honorary Canadian citizen, the now 20-year-old will be coming to Toronto to promote girls' rights to free, safe and equal access to continuous education.

Malala is intimately familiar with the challenges faced by girls around the world as they try to seek an education. She is the author of I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban. 

At only 16 years of age, she received standing ovations for her moving speech on Girls' Education at the United Nations in 2013. 

Zaid al Rawni, CEO of  Islamic Relief Canada says:
"It is a great honor to host Malala Yousafzai here in Toronto. We, at Islamic Relief Canada, know that at the heart of our work is our unwavering commitment to empowering women and girls. One key component of this is that together we must ensure that every girl is given access and the right to an education. Malala Yousafzai will share her story with Canadians on April 12th and encourage all Canadians to support Girls' Education initiatives around the world."

Reyhana Patel, Head of Public Relations at Islamic Relief Canada says:
Around 800 people are expected to attend the event which takes places on April 12th at 5:30pm inToronto, Ontario. Tickets are on sale to the public and can be purchased at: islamicrelief.ca/malala 

⏩ Islamic Relief is an international aid and development charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. We are members of the Humanitarian Coalition – an umbrella body for NGOs in Canada whose members are also PLAN, Oxfam, Oxfam-Quebec, CARE, Save the Children and the Canadian Lutheran World Relief.

SOURCE: Islamic Relief Canada

New Poll Reveals Majority of Americans Are Not Convinced Trump is Doing Enough to Protect US from Putin Threat

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

A new survey reveals a majority of Americans are increasingly concerned by the threat Russian President Vladimir Putin poses and worried that President Donald Trump is not doing enough to keep the nation and our allies safe.

The survey was conducted on behalf of political analyst and New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg by McLaughlin & Associates, which has done polling on behalf of a number of U.S. and foreign clients. McLaughlin & Associates polled 1,000 likely U.S. voters regarding three specific questions related to Russia, Putin and President Trump.

"Putin's recent State of the Union address was his most belligerent in 18 years," Rosenberg said. "He bragged about Russia's nuclear arsenal and complained that no one was listening to his claims of achieving nuclear superiority. He even showed a video of Russian missiles pointed toward Florida.

Congress overwhelmingly passed a sanctions bill last year, but thus far President Trump hasn't taken action," Rosenberg continued. "It is time to impose sanctions on Russia for their increasingly aggressive behavior, including unsuccessful efforts to subvert US elections."

Only 34.5 percent of Americans said they were convinced the president truly understands Russia and is doing enough to counter the threat. On the other hand, 51.9 percent said they were not convinced and want Trump to do "much more," while 13 percent weren't sure.

When broken down by political affiliation, the survey showed 77.5 percent of liberals, 26 percent of conservatives and 61 percent of moderates said they were not convinced Trump understands the threat.

Given Russia's history of invasions, aggression and interferences, 72.5 percent agreed that Putin and the government of Russia pose a clear and present danger to the national security of the United States, our NATO allies in Europe and our Mideast allies, such as Israel.

"Most officials in Washington are focused on the threats posed by North Korea, Iran, ISIS and al Qaeda," Rosenberg said. "But as serious as those threats are, leaders must not ignore how grave a threat Putin poses to the U.S. and our NATO and Middle Eastern allies."

A full 60.5 percent worry Putin could be planning other military attacks – perhaps the invasion of a small NATO country, or a Middle Eastern country – because he thinks the international community is not really willing to stop him.

"The national security team President Trump has put into place – from Vice President Mike Pence to Defense Secretary James Mattis to CIA Director Mike Pompeo, among others – are first-rate professionals. They clearly understand the threat and the stakes," Rosenberg said. "But President Trump and Congressional leaders in both parties must urgently work together to develop and lay out for the American people a comprehensive strategy to counter the Russian threat and dramatically strengthen the NATO alliance, lest today's fictional premise become tomorrow's nightmare scenario."

The poll results reinforce the theme of Rosenberg's newest political thriller, The Kremlin Conspiracy, specifically that the threat of evil should not be underestimated. The book tells the story of a fictional leader in Moscow who fashions himself a 21st century Czar, all while the American President and his team are distracted by domestic political troubles and rising tensions in North Korea and Iran.

The Kremlin Conspiracy - cover

The plot of The Kremlin Conspiracy could be described as "ripped from tomorrow's headlines." In the novel, the fictional President of the Russian Federation is plotting a lightning-fast military attack to re-conquer the three Baltic States — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — once enslaved by Moscow during the Soviet era. Given that all three countries have been NATO members since 2004, the move risks triggering a nuclear war with the U.S. and NATO alliance.

This week, foreign ministers of all three Baltic nations are in Washington, laying the groundwork for an April 3 summit between President Trump and the presidents of the Baltic States to discuss the Russian threat and urge the U.S. to pre-position more troops and equipment in the region to create a credible deterrence to Putin.

"To misunderstand the nature and threat of evil is to risk being blindsided by it," Rosenberg said. "What if our leaders in Washington are so focused on the threats emanating from North Korea, Iran, ISIS, and China—true threats, all—that they are blindsided by a Russian tyrant plotting the collapse of NATO? I pray this is only the stuff of a high-octane political thriller. But with every day that passes, I fear it may be more fact than fiction."

⏩ For full results of the poll and more information about The Kremlin Conspiracy, visit JoelRosenberg.com.

Joel C. Rosenberg 

Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times bestselling author of 13 novels and five nonfiction books, with nearly 5 million copies sold. 

He has been interviewed by, or written articles for, hundreds of media outlets and has been profiled by The New York Times, The Washington Times and The Jerusalem Post.

SOURCE:  Joel C. Rosenberg

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MESSAGE MAN -- A Brutal Action Film Hits Theatres

MESSAGE MAN - Poster

Be prepared, as MESSAGE MAN is definitely not for the faint hearted. Australian filmmaker, COREY PEARSON, has successfully raised finance from South East Asia to make his directorial debut film, which is currently playing in Australian theatres, and will soon hit screens world-wide.

What makes MESSAGE MAN unique is the stunning dramatic performances contrasted against graphic violence. The production value is as slick as any Hollywood action film, with stunning cinematography and loads of great fight sequences. Paul O'Brien is compelling as lead character Ryan Teller and the Indonesian cast, including Verdi Solaiman (The Raid), Mario Irwiensyah and Mike Lewis (FoxTrot-6) all deliver world-class performances.

The film is set in the Indonesian archipelagos and stars Australia's own Paul O'Brien (Home & Away). It follows a retired hitman who visits a remote island in Indonesia and befriends a young boy and his family. When the boy is harmed by a group of pirates who are stealing girls off the islands, the assassin's location is revealed to an old enemy, forcing him to embark on one last mission to set things right.

Message Man  (Still)

"I'm very proud of what we achieved with Message Man. It's not just a shoot-'em up, or cut-'em up film. There's a strong story holding it all together and some great character driven moments," says Writer Director Corey Pearson. 

Making the film was quite the journey for Corey. "Like every film, we had our fair share of challenges.  We spent many days shooting in remote locations with extreme weather, language barriers and a few hospital visits but it was all worth it."

Corey is also the founder of Rhythmic Films who produced the film alongside HJ Production from Indonesia. Rhythmic Films has established itself as a progressive and cutting edge production company able to work within Indonesia and South East Asia.

"Indonesia is full of incredible locations and talented people, both in front of and behind the camera. The industry there is growing rapidly and I'm excited to be a part of that growth," says Corey.

Message Man  (Still)

⏩ Stay tuned for the machete swinging, sniper shooting, knife slicing MESSAGE MAN screening in select theatres across Australia from 8th March.

SOURCE: Rhythmic Films

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