MY ROCKSTAR, 13min,. USA
Directed by Stephanie Williams, Graham Nothrup
"My Rockstar" is a compelling and emotional short film that follows the journey of Amanda (aka “Eva” of the band Eva Under Fire”), a determined young Latina woman who dreams of becoming a rockstar while navigating the challen...

A PEARL IN THE OCEAN, 13min,. USA
Directed by Vasundhara Jadhav
A documentary about Tushar Roy, a confident 19-year old, homosexual boy who likes to belly dance.

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FLOWERS, 4min,. USA
Directed by Yijia Sun
Flowers are brought home by a man who attempts to transform them into his desired appearance.

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1. What motivated you to make this film?

I've witnessed many female friends around me, my...

INTERNAL, 10min., USA
Directed by Winter Tomisato
When a young woman’s ailing mother makes a personal request, she is forced to wrangle her fractured internal monologues that threaten to destroy both her identity and her relationship.

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THE COMPLAINT, 11min., UK
Directed by Maria Trevis
Hardworking mum, Katy, is frustrated with the institution responsible for her future career and is determined to take her formal complaint to the top, to the Complaints Officer. Through a bizarre and archaic turn of events, the world she knows un...

STORIES OF REPEAL & REUNION, 16min., Canada
Directed by Ky Kim
Canada's 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act was a dark and unprecedented period in Canadian history. It is also a mostly forgotten period of Canadian history that lasted for almost a quarter century and had a devastating impact on one communi...

SPACE FOR ART, 15min., USA
Directed by Maclovia G Martel
Space for Art is an extraordinary documentary film on the power of hope, courage, and healing. Featuring astronatut, and artist, Nicole Stott the film follows her on perhaps her most important mission of uniting a planetary community of chi...

CHANGE MAKERS: The Global Race to Save Our Seas, 14min., USA
Directed by Simone Kisiel
Advancements in the fishing industry have led to devastating consequences, not just for sea life being hunted to extinction, but for communities around the world who depend on the ocean’s bounty to survive.

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RORQUAL, 43min., France
Directed by Hugo Hebbe
Have you ever wondered what creatures might be hiding in the Mediterranean?

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1. What motivated you to make this film?
This is my very first film as a director. Making this film was therefore a...

THE FISHERMAN, THE ALIEN, THE SEA, 9min,. Italy
Directed by Elisabetta Zavoli
In June 2023, the population of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) boomed unexpectedly in the Goro lagoon, Delta of Po River, Italy. Here, amidst the alarmed but inactive shouting of the entire community, a young fourth-g...

GHOSTS MOVING FLOWERS AND PHYSICAL MEDIUMSHIP, 60min., UK
Directed by Karl Fallon
This Ghostcircle film by Director Karl Fallon, is a thought provoking documentary about Physical Phenomena never captured before on film. The documentary is captures moments in time about modern day Physical Mediums...

THE KATZ TAPES, 25min, USA
Directed by Adam Fischer
From 1980-2005, Larry Katz, a reporter for the Boston Herald, interviewed music's biggest stars and recorded their conversations onto cassette tapes.

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SURVIVING TO THRIVING, 106min., Australia
Directed by Karin Isabelle Ochsner
As a fearless explorer with a disability, surfer and surf coach Karin Ochsner immerses herself in the raw beauty of nature. Her remarkable healing journey unfolds in the face of adversity.

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HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 95min., USA
Directed by Yuri Omar Shariff Williams, Nathan Cribari
In this participatory documentary, join Yuri and Rodney on a heartfelt mission as they, dressed as Santa's helpers, traverse the diverse landscapes of every US state during the holidays. Their goal is to bri...

INK, 96min., Hungary
Directed by Márta Anna Kempf
With the participation of numerous well known and world famous Hungarian tattoo artists, the all night documentary "Varrat" (Eng. - "Suture") features contributions from noted professionals working in the tattooing business. The show presents the ...

CALAMITY & MERCY, 98min., USA
Directed by Daniel W Smith
Calamity and Mercy is a feature length documentary film detailing the stories of individual Ukrainian refugees submerged in the chaos of battle, fleeing war, and integrating into new cultures, along with the NGOs and efforts in place to ass...

THE FUTURE OF FASHION FOR ALL: CREATING SAFE SPACES, 23min., USA
Directed by Mei Ling Marzonie
The fashion industry is one of the most mainstream industries today that still perpetuates harmful discriminatory practices within their field. From fatphobia, to racism, to ageism, the mainstream fashi...

EIGHTH YEAR, 40min., USA
Directed by Renard Cheren
Embark on an inspiring journey with Kyle Pugh, conquering an unprecedented 8-year journey in college football. Witness his unwavering dedication, a testament to a young man's extraordinary love for the game. In his final season as a senior, navig...

ICELAND, ON THE TRAIL OF DEMOCRACY, 58min., Switzerland
Directed by Steve Vilhem
The Icelandic revolution, also known as the “Pots and Pans Revolution”, occurred in October 2008 in Iceland. It was rooted in the context of the subprime financial crisis when, in less than a month, the country’s thr...

DOWN IN FLAMES: THE TRUE STORY OF TONY 'VOLANCO' VALENCI, 29min., USA
Directed by William Joseph Stribling
Meet Tony Valenci and his bona fide sideshow of eccentric colleagues. Tony has spent his life dreaming of setting a world record. Despite numerous failures, Tony has never stopped believing ...

MEKO, 62min., USA
Directed Harrison Buck
A film 7-years in the making, Meko is the story of man and community who have weathered the storm.

HALCYON, 7min,. Australia
Directed by Brenton McNally
David looks for his missing wife but struggles to get out of his own way.

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1. What motivated you to make this film?
Our film is based on an original story concept by my co-writer Nichola Christie. She was motivated ...

WEEK 2: THRILLER, 1min., USA
Directed by Genus Griggs
Two brothers explore what appears to be an abandoned building. The older brother goes missing and the younger searches for him. He find's his older brother bleeding out. The younger brother is then also captured.

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ASHES - CHAPTER 0, 4min., USA
Directed by Isaiah Matthew Griggs
In a mysterious facility, David, a captive, engineers his escape by tricking a guard. He evades pursuit through the building, discovering a lab and learning about his metahuman status. Outside the facility, he is captured by guards w...