“Through the skill of her performance and ingenuity of the filmmaking, Velon brings us to an uncomfortable arena that’s all too easy to forget — the inevitable pressures, self-doubts and scathing criticism that comes with fame, with one’s own inner critic often the darkest of all.” Read the full review on Medium here.
Read More“She grabs you from the start, establishes an emotional connection with the audience, and then straps you in on an emotional roller coaster ride.” - ★★★★ Film Threat
Read More“The Critic’ remains Stella Velon’s show. From her writing & direction to acting, she has done it with such finesse, that it’s a pity that we can’t rate her any higher. At a time of #Metoo & #Timesup, ‘The Critic’ remains an honest dissection of what it takes to be a star…“ – ★★★★★ Indie Shorts Mag
Read More“Gloriously fierce and packed with substantial emotional heft, The Critic is a short film that benefits from a powerhouse performance. Velon is incredible in this role she wrote and is able to direct herself through a wonderful selection of intense and compelling scenes with skill....” - ★★★★★ UK Film Review
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