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Outside the Spotlight is an ever-growing collection of amazing projects by up-and-coming filmmakers, as well as the occasional blockbuster. Check out the latest below.

Offical poster for Tobias Jon's action-thriller 'Gifted Pain.'

'Gifted Pain' Review: A Martial-Arts Inspired Action Thriller Of Trauma And Survival

'Gifted Pain' by writer/director Tobias Jon is a gritty indie vigilante-esque drama with a dark, stylish edge.

Jan 175 min read

'The Professional Parent' Review: An Oscar-Qualifying Short Film On Hard Truths In Slovakia

Oscar-qualifying short-film 'The Professional Parent' by writer/director Erik Jasaň tackles social problems and difficult truths in a poverty-stricken part of Slovakia.

Nov 29, 20254 min read

'Roses on the Vine' Review: A Quiet Story of Love and Survival

Jon Shaivitz feature film writing and directorial debut 'Roses on the Vine' is a quiet story of love and survival as a father and daughter do their best under difficult circumstances.

Nov 15, 20254 min read

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'Gifted Pain' Review: A Martial-Arts Inspired Action Thriller Of Trauma And Survival

'The Professional Parent' Review: An Oscar-Qualifying Short Film On Hard Truths In Slovakia

'Roses on the Vine' Review: A Quiet Story of Love and Survival

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