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Reviews
HEaRD (2021)
It gives a voice to the voiceless in the most profound way!
This short film immerses you into a whole new space for 9 minutes, where it feels like it's just you and the events that are unfolding before you. The care and passion that have been put into depicting every detail in the most authentic and hard-hitting way is phenomenal. Every single second has a purpose. As much as you might want to avoid the topic being portrayed, you cannot look away from the pure brilliance on the screen. There is a raw honesty that evokes so many emotions as you are pulled in to witness a story that often goes untold and unheard. When the credits begin, you find yourself unable to forget a single second of what you witnessed, and it's something that truly sticks with you. It leaves you wanting to have those conversations with people, to sit through the discomfort and sit in the pain. It makes you want to hear other people's stories, and I think that speaks volumes about the power this film has.
Had I not known before, I never would have guessed that this was a directional debut from Danielle Savre and I am very much looking forward to seeing what other masterpieces she creates behind the camera in the future. Congratulations!
Station 19: Trouble Man (2024)
One of the most creatively strong episodes ever!
I don't think we're going to recover from this episode for a long time to come. We'd been counting down the days until we got to see 'directed by Stefania Spampinato' on our screens, but nothing could've prepared us for the pure brilliance that we got to witness. A combination of first-class acting, a supremely written script, and genius camera shots has left us all blown away by the artistry that was created.
Stefania took her network tv directorial debut to unexpected levels, and while we all knew she was capable, none of us anticipated just how remarkable the results would be. The thought and effort that went into each individual frame had a profound impact on an immaculate script and had us feeling all the emotions. We were able to pick up on so many things that the words weren't saying, and we were enraptured by every single second.
The episode also marked a network tv writing debut for Sybil Azur who co-wrote one of the most amazing scripts we've ever seen with Mellow Brown. Every single word hit the nail on the head, felt important, and felt fitting to what we were watching unfold. The understanding they had for each individual character enabled us to immerse ourselves in their stories in a way we never had before. We truly got to appreciate what makes the people of nineteen who they are.
7x04 had everything that we've been missing. It reminded us why we love this show and these characters so much, and it reminded us just how profound these stories are. It reminded us why we're fighting so hard to #SaveStation19!
Station 19 (2018)
More than "just a show"
Station 19 is so much more than just a tv show. It boasts, arguably, one of the most diverse casts currently on television with representation of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ characters, who are already massively underrepresented in mainstream media, and a host of social issues including homophobia, racism, abortion, and mental health have been widely covered in episodes. The cast, crew and writers bring this wonderful show to life in the most authentic ways possible, and you can tell that it is a labour of love. It has had a profound impact on people from all over the world and has truly changed lives. #SaveStation19.
Zita Sempri (2022)
a heartbreakingly beautiful tale told with raw honesty
This short film is nothing short of extraordinary. From beginning to end, I was invested in every little detail we were offered. The story is told with such raw honesty and it evokes so many emotions watching the tale of mother and daughter. The attention to every detail, the nuances in the story telling and the personal voiceovers demonstrate that this project was a labour of love. There is a vulnerability to the whole film that invites viewers in to fully hear the story that is being told, as well as watch it unfold. Messages from the letters are not only key to depicting the passion behind this short, but they stick with you even after it's over. There are so many lessons hidden in every crevice of this film and each time you find yourself learning something new. This project was described as a love letter and it only becomes more apparent when watching it why this is the case.
Had I not known before, I never would have guessed that this was a directional debut from Stefania Spampinato and I am very much looking forward to seeing what other masterpieces she creates behind the camera. Brava!