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  A Film Analysis by Raymond Erzoah(BFAMPP28023) Mankind Is No Island | Winner of Tropfest New York 2008 Director: Jason van   Genderen Writers: Jason van   Genderen & Shane Emmett Composer: John Roy Story & Theme Mankind Is No Island unfolds through a visual poem, stitching together words from street signage across Sydney and New York, overlaid on images of homeless individuals. The sparse narrative forms an emotional journey urging viewers to remember our shared humanity. The film’s central message “no man is an island” is an evocative reminder that empathy and connection matter in urban isolation. Despite its brevity, it builds engagement by echoing familiar city scenes, repurposed into a plea for compassion and awareness. Characters & Performances While lacking traditional actors or dialogue, the film casts real homeless individuals whose faces and presence convey vulnerability and dignity. The “performance” is lived: their expressions, environments...

                STILL WYLDE Reviews       Written and directed by Ingrid Haas  Elsa Afriyie Duker BFATP28006                                       STORY      The short tells a story of loss. For those who can relate, the pain of lossing something you didn't you wanted hits you just like a truck has. This is a tale of a young couple who get  supriseing news they didn't plan or expect to have. We firstly get to witness how they take in the unexpected news. From denial to acceptance, the audience also gets to see the peur joy they feel after they have accepted their reality.       With happiness, one must expect disappointment because that's just how life works...

Still Wylde” A Short Film (Review & Analysis)   ANDREW LOUIS QUAO  BFATP28009 The short film Still Wylde tells a touching and emotional story about a couple going through pregnancy. From the very beginning, the film makes you feel something. It takes you into the lives of two people who are excited to become parents, but who also face some scary and sad moments. Even though the film is short, it feels very real and pulls you into their world. The story is easy to follow. A man and woman are expecting a baby. At first, they seem happy and hopeful, but as the film goes on, things start to change. They begin to face challenges that many couples go through when expecting a child. The story shows both the good and bad sides of pregnancy The joy of new life and the pain when things don’t go as planned. Without saying too much, the film shows how love and support can help people get through hard times. The characters feel like real people. You can tell they care about each other....

Still Wylde” – A Short Film About Pregnancy (Review & Analysis) Still Wylde , written and directed by Ingrid Haas, is a dark comedy drama short film that explores an unconventional perspective on pregnancy. It follows a couple, Gertie and her partner, dealing with an unexpected pregnancy amid personal uncertainty and emotional disconnect. As they navigate the chaos of a baby shower and confront difficult decisions, the story reveals deeper tensions beneath the surface of their relationship. STORY AND THEME Still Wylde is a funny yet emotional short film about a couple dealing with an unexpected pregnancy. From the beginning, it pulls you in with its honesty and humor. The main message is about facing change, love, and the fear of becoming parents. There’s a small, touching surprise that adds depth to the story. CHARACTERS AND PERFORMANCES The characters feel real and relatable. The actors give natural and strong performances, especially the woman, who shows both strength and vulner...

We watched F*ck and immediately connected with its honest and funny take on post-baby intimacy. The film captures a night when a young couple played by Esther Smith and Brett Goldstein tries to reconnect after the birth of their baby . From the start, I felt the couple's exhaustion. They’re eager to find some alone time, but every attempt hits a new obstacle, distracting baby monitor, sudden tiredness, polite small talk. I felt their frustration mix with humor because it was so realistic. It isn’t just about sex; it’s about love under pressure and the everyday challenges that come after having a child. Esther Smith and Brett Goldstein deliver performances that are both warm and real. They capture the push-pull: drawn to each other, yet weighed down by responsibility. Their chemistry is so natural, it felt like watching people I know. Dialogue is sharp and minimal no long speeches, just honest conversations and awkward moments that say a lot more than words. Visually, the fil...

I watched Mankind Is No Island and found it to be a powerful, poetic reminder that no person is truly alone. The film uses nothing but street signs from New York and Sydney. It was shot entirely on a cell phone with a budget of just $57 . Yet in just three minutes, it speaks volumes about empathy, community, and human connection. At first, the images felt random signs advertising food, directions, or slogans. But as the words stitched together, a silent poem emerged that felt deeply emotional. I felt my heart tighten as phrases like “Care” , “Hope” , and “Give a damn” appeared, forming a message about our shared humanity . Even there was no single character, I sensed a collective presence, a story told through the city itself. The lack of dialogue is what made the film so powerful. The musical score is simple and melancholic, just enough to give the visuals space to breathe . I noticed how each word lingered on screen, giving me time to reflect. What could’ve been a gimmick fel...

  Still Wylde  - A short film by Ingrid Haas Genre:  Drama. Directed by:   Ingrid Haas. Written by:   Ingrid Haas.  Starring:   Ingrid Haas, Barry Rothbart. STORY  AND THEME Still Wylde is a short film that doesn’t aim to tell a story in the usual way. Rather, it draws you into a deeply private, uncertain, and emotional moment. With its gentle pacing and close, intimate visuals, the film expresses the feeling of being in a state of transition,not just physically, but emotionally as well. To me, it’s not solely about pregnancy, but also about the mental quiet that comes with not fully knowing who you are yet. The film doesn’t follow a traditional plot; instead, it allows you to feel your way through the experience. A woman, visibly pregnant, moves through stillness, silence, and routine. There is no dialogue, no dramatic twist. Yet, the film powerfully conveys what it means to exist in an in-between state,between identities, roles, and emotions. I...

https://youtu.be/wW6ZQ2Z3XdM?si=HbdgSzT16CFxAhQm   Name;Joel Opoku Obeng Index Number;BFAMPP28022 Coursse;Visual Storytelling                            REVIEW ON A SHORT FILM ‘’STILL WYLDE'' Written and Directed by Ingrid Hass Still Wylde is a poignant 12‑minute dramedy written, directed, and starring Ingrid Haas, who portrays Gertie—a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy with her on‑again/off‑again boyfriend Sam (Barry Rothbart). The film honestly explores the highs and lows of early pregnancy and miscarriage, weaving raw emotion with sharp humor . STORY AND THEME Still Wylde made me feel a mix of emotions. It was sad, but also funny and real. The film shows a difficult moment in a woman’s life, but it does it in a way that feels honest and personal. From the very beginning, the story pulls you in. It doesn’t take long to understand that something important and emotional is happening. The story is a...

Movie Review: Mankind Is No Island  Name: Isaac Agyire Sackey  Index Number: BFAFD28009 This movie is a powerful short film that makes you feel sad, compassionate, and reflective. It's shot using a mobile phone in New York and Sydney, and it tells a story without words. The film uses street signs and silent footage to convey a strong message about homelessness and how people often ignore those in need. The movie shows how society has become insensitive to suffering, but it reminds us that every person deserves compassion. The story is emotional and thought-provoking, and it challenges viewers to think differently about the people around them. The film features real people, including homeless individuals and passersby, who convey powerful emotions through their presence. The honesty of the moments captured on camera makes the viewer feel guilty and empathetic. The cinematography is simple yet striking. The use of a mobile phone adds to the authenticity of the film. The visuals ...

EDMUND DAWSON-ATTABRA  BFAMPP28013 Review of "Mankind is No Island" - Winner of Tropfest New York 2008 Story and Theme The film "Mankind is No Island" is a poignant and powerful exploration of homelessness in two global cities, Sydney and New York. The story is presented in a unique and captivating way, using street signs and footage of actual homeless people to create a beautiful and emotional poem. The film's central message is one of hope and resilience, highlighting the struggles of those in need and the importance of human connection.  Characters and Performances The film does not feature traditional characters, instead using real people and street signs to convey its message. This approach adds to the film's emotional impact, making the issue of homelessness feel more personal and relatable. The "performances" of the individuals featured in the film are raw and authentic, adding to the overall sense of realism and urgency. Cinematography The ...

WILLIAMS EMMANUELLA NYAMEYIE BFAFD28016 written and directed by Ingrid Haas Still Wylde is a short film that walks us through the emotional ups and downs of a couple dealing with an unexpected pregnancy that ends in a miscarriage. It is tender, honest, and quietly heartbreaking. From the start, the film does not rush to impress but allows the characters to exist in their awkwardness, confusion, and rawness and that is what makes it so real. The story follows a woman who finds out she is pregnant and reacts not with excitement, but with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Her boyfriend, who seems a bit inconsistent—like he is there but not always fully present—surprisingly stays with her through the whole experience. That in itself was unexpected. You would think he would leave, but he does not. Their goal seems simple: to go through the pregnancy and figure things out along the way. But the real conflict comes in the form of something neither of them can control—the miscarriage. The...

  Still Wylde - A Quiet Space Between Who You Were and Who You're Becoming Genre:  Drama. Directed by:   Ingrid Haas. Written by:   Ingrid Haas.  Starring:   Ingrid Haas, Barry Rothbart. STORY  AND THEME Still Wylde  is a short film that doesn’t try to tell a story in the traditional sense. Instead, it invites you to sit in a moment  like  a deeply private, uncertain, and emotional moment. Through its soft pacing and intimate shots, the film captures what it feels like to be caught in transition. Not just physical, but emotional. For me, it’s not just about pregnancy , but  about the mental stillness that comes with not knowing who you are just yet.  The film doesn’t build toward a plot  but  it lets you feel your way through it. A woman, clearly pregnant, moves through stillness, silence, and routine. There’s no dialogue, no big twist. But what the film does brilliantly is show what it means to be in between. Betwee...