DOC SHORTS PEOPLE Festival - Feb. 3/4 event
New Releases
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Documentary, Educational, Independent, Short Films
See the Full Lineup of Films:
TIGHTROPE WALKER, 12min., Turkey
Directed by Faruk Bagkesen
"Cambaz" features mostly visuals captured from an attic, with most of the footage dating back to 2020. The documentary tells the story of a small family living in Sarajevo during the initial year of the global pandemic lockdown. They witness a fire erupting in a neighboring house and team up with an elderly rooftop craftsman from across the street to play a game and overcome the barriers in their way.
Watch the Audience Feeback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/tightrope-walker-review
FEAR CITY, 20min., USA
Directed by Nathaniel Pinheiro
As New York protests the death of George Floyd by day, Jose LaSalle spends his nights with his video camera on a mission to make police afraid of being watched.
Watch the Audience Feeback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/fear-city-review
EVA. HERO GIRL, 30min., Kazakhstan
Directed by Temirbek Amanzhol
"Eva. Hero Girl" is an inspiring documentary film about Eva Zhigalina, who became a trailblazer in the world of Kokpar in Kazakhstan—a traditional male game of nomadic peoples.
https://evaherogirl.kz/
https://www.instagram.com/evaherogirl/
Watch the Audience Feeback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/eva-hero-girl-review
SILK AND IRON, 10min., USA
Directed by Kee Streater Heywood
A short film spotlighting Gary Llamido, an antiques collector and restoration artist. We have an intimate conversation with Gary on the important role that Samurai Armor has played in his life, as well as the impact it continues to have on the world.
https://www.msigari.com/
https://www.instagram.com/msigari_antiques
Watch the Audience Feeback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/silk-and-iron-review
DOUBLE BOUNCE, 6min., Austria
Directed by Christina Lao
Mario Roque Garcia's current reality is markedly different from his past experiences. Overcoming his darkest moments, he now faces the daunting task of relearning the world around him. Despite these challenges, he remains unwavering in his determination to succeed. Though he has never held a racquet before, he has turned to tennis, determined to become a champion, no matter what obstacles he may face.
Watch the Audience Feeback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/double-bounce-review
STANDING ON WATER, 10min., USA
Directed by Tommy Corey
The film profiles Christophe by showing the convergence of him living life with a rare form of dwarfism and his love for surfing. Christophe shares how his height, 4’4”, and his many operations have affected his life and how surfing has become a major source of confidence.
https://christophezd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/christophezd/
Watch the Audience Feeback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/standing-on-water-review
MAKING USA ENAMEL, 17min,. USA
Directed by Regan Vasquez
The documentary “Making USA Enamel” takes viewers on a three-year journey to bring colorful enameling to US soil—in the middle of a global pandemic, too. Meet the people of Lodge Cast Iron who helped create USA Enamel™ in this documentary by Regan Vasquez, featuring interviews with leadership and employees from across Lodge, as well as footage from Lodge foundries and the enameling facility.
http://lodgecastiron.com/
https://facebook.com/lodgecastiron
https://twitter.com/lodgecastiron
https://instagram.com/lodgecastiron
Watch the Audience Feeback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/making-usa-enamel-review
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