The name Anders Walter might not mean anything to you now but it will soon enough. He is a talent destined for great things. His latest short film Helium has made the Oscar shortlist for “Best Live Action Short” and is currently waiting to see if it makes the final five nominees. This accomplishment is even more impressive considering that Walter’s last short film, 9 Meter, made last year’s shortlist as well. 9 Meter tells the touching story of a teenager who believes that breaking his long jump records will help to keep his dying mother alive. Skillfully executed and featuring a great performance by Benjamin Gabrielsen, 9 Meter pulls at the heartstrings without ever feeling false.
9 Meter
Director: Anders Walter / 2012/ 16 minutes
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The founder of Cinema Axis, Courtney is a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic who can frequently be heard discussing film as co-host of Frameline on Radio Regent. Courtney has contributed to several publications including Leonard Maltin, CBC Arts, POV Magazine, That Shelf, In the Seats, Black Girl Nerds, and Comix Asylum. He has appeared on ET Canada and Hollywood Suite's Cinema A to Z. Courtney celebrates diversity in cinema as host of the Changing Reels podcast and is a member of the Toronto Film Critics Association, the Online Film Critics Society, and the African American Film Critics Association. He is also a Golden Globes International Voter.
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