Watch god of love short film tale of modern day cupid. Winner of the 83rd academy award for live action short film, god of love is the story of a loungesinging darts champion raymond who finds his prayers are answered literally when he receives a mysterious package of passion inducing darts. The film serves as a catalyst for change, through our upcoming international screening tour and social action campaign. In january i had the honour to shoot with romy furie, together we made a film called je mexcite, a visual love letter that celebrates the splendour of selflove. Jake gyllenhaal and amy adams presenting luke matheny with the oscar for best live action short film for god of love at the 83rd. However, in the year she turned 15, in order to escape being arrested and persecuted by the ccp government, her family was forced to scatter to different places and she stayed with their relatives.
God s love story one day, i woke early in the morning to watch the sunrise. It is strong, it is eternal, it motivates gods acts of salvation. By gods grace, her family loved each other and lived in harmony, and she felt very happy. In fact, our first ventures in storytelling through film were with short films and commercials. Its a film about first love, about libraries and the writing they are home to, and about the sadness that. Yahoo our friend luke mathenys short film god of love won an oscar last night.
Love is portrayed in so many ways by the world, but the films listed below offer viewers a different take on what it means to be devoted. It easy to see the consideration give to each and every piece of imagery. Luke matheny learns of his oscar nomination for short film. Oct 25, 2015 as the film plays out, we discover along with emily who has written the romantic notes. Many people speak about love as a kind of positive, subjective feeling. God of love is a 2010 american live action short film. Trying to show unconditional love in new york schools usa. Gay romance sweeps british independent film awards. The greatest story ever told of gods rescue and restoration in jesus.
In 2003, she fortunately accepted almighty gods endtime salvation. Its easy to love each other when difficulties never cross your path. I almost fell off the sofa when he got to go up on stage and accept his award. The relationship between the boys in that film is incredibly tense, reflecting the incredible tension the main character feels. On one hand it is technically very well made, with the static models not restricting the camera, so we do open moving down streets, through rooms etc, and this continues through the film. However, she became the sinner in the eyes of her family, relatives, and friends after her arrest by the ccp government for her belief in the lord jesus. Academy award nominee for best live action short film.
Create a free account to track visitors and see reports of views and visitors. Watch this oscar winning film about the tale of a modern day cupid. In 2002, through reading gods word, she was certain that. Generally the humor is this way across the short film, with a rather seedy sense of sexual comedy but without any bigger laughs. Watch god of love short film tale of modern day cupid gifted. Winner of the 83rd academy award for live action short film, god of love is the story of a loungesinging darts champion raymond who finds his prayers are. God of love was competing against the confession, the crush, na wewe and wish 143.
God uses so many ways to teach us about how he wants us to treat others, and love in the eyes of the lord will never fit into a. It was written and directed by luke matheny, and produced by gigi dement, ryan silbert, and stefanie walmsley. Eros was the son of aphrodite, goddess of love, and was always at her side to assist her in her matchmaking endeavors. Gods love never fails short film god is my reliance. Wry and clever, god of love is an assured film from a young filmmaker who knows how to craft a complete story. God of love film god of love is a 2010 american live action short film. Matheny also has an offbeat but undeniable onscreen charisma, with his horsey smile, puckish stare and mop of black curls. The crooner prays daily to god for a way for his beloved to fall in love. God of love winning best live action short film youtube. Our best christian films give you answers to questions such as what obstacles we may encounter in welcoming the lord and entering the kingdom of heaven and how we can receive gods protection during disasters. Watch the best short films from around the world over the last few decades, including many oscar winners, or enter.
Thanks for visiting the facebook page for the oscarwinning short film god of love. Read the booklet online for free in seven languages via free app. A lovestruck, loungesinging darts champion finds his prayers are answered when he mysteriously receives a box of love inducing darts. Luke matheny learns of his oscar nomination for short film god of love. Guidance of gods love short film awakening gospel of the.
James joyce when love is not madness, it is not love. God loves uganda premiered at the sundance film festival on january 18th, 20 and has screened at over 50 american and international film festivals, winning numerous awards. Gods love story one day, i woke early in the morning to watch the sunrise. How one woman integrates her faith into work usa 4.
Inspirational and christian stories gods love story. Childrens stories of god s love with a clear gospel message for boys and girls. A lovestruck, loungesinging darts champion finds his prayers are answered when he mysteriously receives a box of loveinducing darts. Luke matheny and christopher hirsh in god of love 2010 luke matheny and marian. God of love has won the oscar for live action short film. Unexpectedly, she suffered more frenzied persecution from the government. In 2002, through reading gods word, she was certain. Guidance of gods love short film awakening gospel of. The story watch the film the story an innovative tool. Won 1st place in the short film category of a weeklong talents festival held last december 1620, 20 at bible baptist church, katipunan, cebu city, philippines. Matheny is a new york university film student who also plays the lead in his film, which features several popjazz standards and.
The bros before hos sentiment between the male leads in god of love is what appeals to me in that narrative, and ultimately the personal sacrifice for greater good that marks the main characters personal. Childrens stories childrens corner wholesome words. After a while, i understood that i loved him and he said he loved me, but he was afraid to meet. God of love, a fifteen minute film by luke matheny, has won the honour of best short film live action at the 2011 academy awards. In this academy awardwinning short, a lovestruck, loungesinging darts champion finds his prayers are answered literally when he mysteriously rec. God of love is a 2010 short film 18 minutes directed by, written by, and starring luke matheny. God of love is a comical, quirky short film by the funny young writerdirector luke matheny, which just won the 2011 academy award for liveaction short film.
Apr 05, 2014 won 1st place in the short film category of a weeklong talents festival held last december 1620, 20 at bible baptist church, katipunan, cebu city, philippines. When he receives magical darts that act like cupids arrows, he decides to use them on kelly, the woman he adores. I found myself reciting pieces of dialogue for weeks after seeing the film. Boasting an impressive vocal cast and a truly memorable storyline, considering it was made back in 2007 and screened at some of the biggest festivals. Its a film about first love, about libraries and the. Unexpectedly, she suffered more frenzied persecution from. Mar 31, 2020 lovely short movie, well made and gives a bunch of valuable biblical connections about prophesy of yhshuwa life and dieing 31. The film was shot in black and white on the red one camera by director of photography bobby webster. It was written and directed by luke matheny, and produced. Written and directed by luke matheny while still a student, god of love won the academy award for best short film in 2011. She is zhao xin, an ordinary woman born in a remote mountain area.
A short love story joni rodgers in this true short love story, a party girl meets her match as she passes through montana with a traveling show. Jul 12, 2010 wry and clever, god of love is an assured film from a young filmmaker who knows how to craft a complete story. God of love trailer a short film by luke matheny youtube. As the film plays out, we discover along with emily who has written the romantic notes. Let us enjoy reading this greek mythological story of the god of love.
The bible shows us that gods love is far more than that. He combines those two unrelated talents in his act. I met a funny, kind, and educated young man on the internet. Feb, 2014 with valentines day right around the corner, its the perfect time to snuggle up with the one you love for a great movie. However, in real life, all relationships are tested at one point or another. Ah, the beauty of god s creation is beyond description. Cupids arrow might be more like a dart thrown by a lounge singer in god of love.
As i watched, i praised god for his beautiful work. Bright side put together 9 stories of people whose love can pass any test. Matheny plays ray, a hopeless romantic whose cabaret act consists of singing and playing darts at the same time. Short film featuring the voices of steve coogan and ian mckellen about one mans attempt to have an unholy union with god. Ah, the beauty of gods creation is beyond description. Video footage courtesy angelus student film festival. Luke matheny, who also directed, wrote and starred in the film, tells the story of a man who acquires some loveinducing darts. God is love follows a growing number of people fighting for the full inclusion and acceptance of all people within the presbyterian church in canada. Boasting an impressive vocal cast and a truly memorable storyline, considering it was made back in 2007 and screened at some of the biggest festivals around it feels a real oversight on our behalf that. Winner of a student academy award for best short film. Four and a half stars out of five this 18 minute black and white short film won the academy award last year 2010 for best live action short. God of love is a 2010 short film 18 minutes directed by, written by, and starring luke matheny matheny plays raymond goodfellow, a lounge singer in a band who also has exceptional aim. Short films watch the best short movies filmsshort.
The amorous misadventures of a loungesinging darts champion. You can find short films with all kind of genres with high definition quality. Produced as writerdirectorstar luke mathenys thesis film for new york universitys graduate film program, god of love has been on quite a tear through film festivals this past year, including both the heartland film festival and indianapolis international film festival and now as an oscar nominee for best live action short film. A short film about life, death and love of a savior. Jun 12, 2010 god of love however, is very well shot. They also do a great job getting the viewer to join them on the wild ride that is the world theyve set up in the film.
The filmsshort competition seeks to find the best short movies that may have been overlooked by the festivals. Lets learn a few more black history facts did you know that before there was venus and serena williams there was margaret and matilda peters, affectionately known as pete and repeat. Gods own country tells the story of a british farmer who falls in love with a romanian worker in the backbone of england. Experimental short film premiered in competition in cannes 2009.
The film tells the story of graham, a man living under the glare of his overbearing mother in their christian bookshop, who wants to have sex with god. If youre a fan of short film because of the originality and freedom it brings to both storytelling and the filmmaking approach, then joe tuckers for the love of god is the short for you. Matheny plays raymond goodfellow, a lounge singer in a band who also has exceptional aim. God loves uganda god loves uganda, a film by academy award. God loves uganda god loves uganda, a film by academy. Childrens stories of gods love with a clear gospel message for boys and girls.
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