Alan Ng

Twist

By Alan Ng | January 2021

The power of film often involves evoking strong emotions in its audience, and that’s precisely what Aly Migliori’s short film, Twist, does quite…

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The power of film often involves evoking strong emotions in its audience, and that's precisely what Aly Migliori's short film, Twist, does quite...

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