
hazart
Directing
Biography
The filmmaking duo hazart has been collaborating together since meeting at university in 2002. Based in Los Angeles, the pair spent a decade working in the production of feature films, television shows, and commercials. After being mentored by talented artists and craftspeople, in 2013 hazart shifted their focus from physical production to creating their own work. Directing five short films and a series of fine art photography, ‘A Hard Problem’ marks their feature film debut.
Known For

While walking his dog, Eric bumps into the confident and carefree Ryan. Taking a nervous leap, Eric accepts Ryan’s invitation to walk through the city en route to a concert. In the next six blocks, the two men discover that intimacy through anonymity also exposes one another’s flaws and insecurities. Will they make it to the concert in one piece?
Walk With Me

The Male Gaze is a new series of releases from New Queer Visions that showcases short LGBTQ films from across the world. The first instalment, First Kiss, brings together five shorts that are based around men experiencing romantic and/or sexual interaction with other men for the first time. It takes in films from Sweden, Indonesia, USA, Australia and France giving a rounded look at how similar experiences are depicted across the world. The films are: Naked [Naken] (2013); Pria (2017); Walk With Me (2018), One Night Only (2018); Michel's Mouse [Tapette] (2016).
The Male Gaze: First Kiss

After the death of his mother, Ian must pack up the family home. A strained relationship between him and his sister leads Ian to discover there are complicated circumstances behind the life he didn't realize he was living.
A Hard Problem

Bennett and Marissa are the sole survivors of the final suicidal act of their religious cult. Confused, relieved, angry and unfulfilled, the two followers each question one another's motives for joining, living, and surviving under the control of their Leader. Faced with their own doubts, Bennett and Marissa must confront their feelings and fears while deciding what life to live after near-death.
Immediately Afterlife
With a gun in his hands, his wife murdered and his two sons held hostage, Dr. Harris must decide who lives and who dies.
Deconstructing the Family

Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona, where we lay our scene. Through the modern lens of equality, Romeo and Juliet change on screen.
Still a Rose

Following a feature film premiere, at a prestigious film festival, a routine Q&A devolves into a familiar and unhinged experience.
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