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Blair Barnes

Blair used to make fake blogs for Vimeo, evidently they’re not as fake anymore. When he’s not curating Staff Picks, he’s also playing with reality through his iPhone @diregular. Or eating sunflower seeds, which he blames baseball for.

Based on a 911 call that made national news in 2013, this week’s Staff Pick Premiere is “Dekalb Elementary,” a gripping Oscar-nominated short.

Staff Pick Premiere: "Dekalb Elementary" by Reed Van Dyck

Adrien Merigeau's Oscar-nominated short "Genius Loci" takes viewers on a bonafide fever dream.

Staff Pick Premiere: "Genius Loci" by Adrien Merigeau

"The Kites" is a poignant story from the POV of a kid, situated on the war-torn border between Iran and Iraq.

Staff Pick Premiere: "The Kites" by Seyed Payam Hosseini

Even in the year of 2022, “2002” stands out as an instant Staff Pick comedy classic.

Staff Pick Premiere: "2002 (YEAR OF THE HORSE)" by Matias & Mathias

After a vampiric culture vulture invades a Black hair salon, the staff of the salon must stick to their roots — or be swept up, one by one.

Staff Pick Premiere: "Hair Wolf" by Mariama Diallo

A young drama student must reconcile the potential pros and cons of a defining lead performance act.

Staff Pick Premiere: "EXPOSED" by Anna Fredrikke Bjerke

Two people taking a break to talk in large dirt field

Staff Pick Award at CIFF: “The Diamond” by Caitlyn Greene

Brace yourself for 20 minutes of headless humor from Oscar-nominated trio Job, Joris & Marieke.

Staff Pick Premiere: "HEADS TOGETHER" by Job, Joris & Marieke

Paul Bush takes us on the most imaginative ride in this week's Staff Pick Premiere.

Staff Pick Premiere: "Ride" by Paul Bush