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For a rising filmmaker with a short to market, few honors are more important than being named a Vimeo Staff Pick. The program, which selects a notable short film every weekday, has honored filmmakers including Charlotte Wells, David Lowery, Ari Aster, the Daniels, and Josh and Benny Safdie since its inception in 2008. This month, writer/director Blake Rice joins that club with his short film “Tea.”

“Tea,” which premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and competed for the Short Film Palme d’Or, stars Michael Gandolfini as an allergy-laden man whose plans to ask his crush on a date unravel as he battles anxiety after being stung by a hornet. The film, which boasts Patty Jenkins as an executive producer, also stars Olivia Nikkanen, Matt Van Orden, and Zina Louhaichy.

Following the film’s debut at Cannes, “Tea” went on to screen at the Denver Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival,...

The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the eleven titles selected for the Short Film Competition of its 77th edition running from May 14 to 25.

Works in the running include U.S. director Blake Rice’s drama Tea starring Michael Gandolfini (Beau Is Afraid) as a lonely and highly allergic Circuit-Shack employee, who gets stung in the throat by a hornet, while rehearsing to ask the girl of his dreams out on a date.

Olivia Nikkanen, Matt Van Orden and Zina Louhaichy also feature in the cast.

Other contenders include two French animated works: Éric Briche’s Volcelest, about a hungry ermine on a mission to raid a chicken coop for food, and Raphaël Jouzeau’s Les Belles Cicatrices, about a broken couple reunion which takes a difficult turn.

This year’s jury will be presided over by Belgian director Lubna Azabal, flanked by director Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, programmer and ex-Directors Fortnight head Paolo Moretti,...

In the riveting upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” titled “Soldier Up,” scheduled to air at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, on USA, viewers can brace themselves for a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations. The episode takes an intense turn as Detective Benson endeavors to aid the very gang member who previously assaulted her, adding a layer of complexity to an already charged situation.

As the narrative unfolds, Captain Duarte drops a bombshell, unveiling a shocking piece of evidence that could potentially alter the course of the investigation. Simultaneously, Fin finds himself with the responsibility of hiring new detectives for the Bronx Svu, introducing an intriguing subplot that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

“Soldier Up” in Season 24 Episode 11 is poised to deliver a potent blend of drama, suspense, and character development, ensuring that fans of the long-running series are in for a gripping and unforgettable viewing experience.