Finding the truth in filmmaking... Few films this year have generated the kind of quiet anticipation surrounding Burt (2026), the latest feature from filmmaker Joe Burke. Blending intimate character work with a striking visual style, the film explores memory, identity, and the fragile ways people hold onto the past. Since its premiere, Burt has sparked conversations for its emotional honesty, understated performances, and Burke’s confident direction — further cementing him as

This isn't revenge. It's a reckoning. John-Michael Powell’s second feature, Violent Ends , is more than just a crime drama; it’s a reflection on family, loyalty, and the cyclical nature of violence. Having grown up in Arkansas, the film is also a deeply personal story that draws from the director's own experience in a region steeped in tradition and hidden histories. Here, the rural American landscape is not just a setting, but, as with any slice of Americana, a character i