DOC Shorts Festival - March 10/11 event
New Releases
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Documentary, Independent, Short Films
See the Full Lineup of FIlms:
THE CRITICS, 24min., Nigeria,
Directed by Sebastian Andrei, Povel Torudd
A documentary about a young collective of filmmakers in a remote part of Nigeria whose self-taught approach to filmmaking has captured the attention of the internet and Hollywood.
IT'S GOOD BUSINESS short film, 12min., Documentary/Environment
Directed by Simone Kisiel
“It's Good Business: Moving Beyond Conservation” is a short documentary that explores the antiquated idea that capitalism must be at odds with the health of the environment in order to profit. While we all want to protect our planet, current models of environmental conservation are failing. It’s clear that we desperately need a different approach to protecting nature. In 1990's Mexico, many believed rampant deforestation was simply the cost of doing business. But one man saw an alternative, and launched what would become the most successful biodiversity program in history: CONABIO. This documentary analyzes what made CONABIO successful, where other conservation efforts have so dramatically failed.
DING-HO COMEDY, 14min., USA
Directed by Yutong Liu, Yuluan Gong, Shiyun Liu
A Chinese Stand-up Comedian living in Boston starts his Chinese comedy club In Boston by holding open mic events and offering classes to polish his skill and build up a Chinese-speaking Stand-up comedy community in Boston.
MIYAWAKI MAN, 8min., Australia
Directed by Ken Allen
A documentary focussing on one man's goal to plant as many trees as he can. The film features spectacular drone footage from the FNQ region and the amazing growth rates of Miyawaki Forests.
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LOVE WITHOUT PAROLE, 27min., USA, Documentary
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