THE CYCLE OF FASHION, 5min., China
Directed by Xiruo Jiang
The documentary follows the curator, Katherine, as she intends to shed light on the environmental consequences of the fashion industry through her upcoming art exhibition and encourage viewers to rethink their relationship with clothing a...

WE ARE WE DANCE WE PAINT, 37min., USA
Directed by Leslie Dektor
For decades, the poor and dispossessed have been herded and confined to Skid Row. In Passing Through, the seemingly lost find a new sense of community.

SMOKE OR FAMILY, 14min., India
Directed by Jaswant Mintu
The protagonist in the film "Smoke or Family" is a heavy smoker who visits a hospital for a teeth problem. There, doctors tell him to quit smoking, explaining that it's causing his teeth issues and could lead to lung cancer and other health...

THE LAST LION, 14min., UK
Directed by Matt Campion
'The Last Lion' is a thought-provoking short film that explores the heart-breaking possibility that lions could go extinct. This emotional story is told with the help of Kevin Richardson and Bobcat the lion's unique bond, the breath-taking beauty...

THE KENTUCKY COWBOY, 58min., USA
Directed by Mike Goldberg
Despite becoming a success on the football field, a man struggles internally with mental health issues all his life, as he continuously tries to gain acceptance from his father and legendary football coach.

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A NATION'S TABLE, 11min,. Canada
Directed by Garrett Smith
Ask a farmer, a fisher, a chef, and a home cook to define 'Canadian food' and you'll get four different answers. After all, the food found in Canada is as diverse as the people who live here.

A DOUBLE LIFE, 85min,. USA
Directed by Catherine Masud
A Double Life unveils the gripping true story of Stephen Bingham, a lawyer accused of passing a gun to prisoners’ rights leader George Jackson in 1971. Forced into a life on the run, Bingham spends 13 years underground, eluding capture while ...

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OUT OF CONTROL, 16min,. Switzerland
Directed by bellopropello
Machines and robots take care of almost all human activities. The world is automated, and meaningful individual employment isn't possible anymore. A workforce simply is no longer needed – except for some...

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SO FAR AWAY, 9min., USA
Directed by Lindsay Gilmour

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SEQUOIA SPIRITS, 12min., USA
Directed by Cherie Carson, David Creech
“Sequoia Spirits” is a playful vertical dance film...

FRAGMENTS OF A HALF LIFE, 33min., Australia
Directed by Johnny Abegg
A Son deep dives into a period of grief after losing his Father, whilst his Mum recounts the life he never got to share. Through introspection he resurfaces knowing where to find him.

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RECOVERED, 50min., Canada
Directed by Tyler Anderson
RecoverED is a compelling documentary that explores the journey of recovery from disordered eating through powerful personal stories of resilience. The film highlights the vital role of community support and the transformative power of hope in ...

MADE IN PARADISE, 44min., India
Directed by Aniruddha Das
Set against the stunning backdrop of Ladakh, Made In Paradise tells the story of the Changpa nomads, guardians of the world's finest Pashmina. A testament to human resilience and perseverance, the film highlights the community's immense re...

STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE, 14min., UK
Directed by Damien Valentine
Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian arrive at Sluis Van for a much needed break. Instead, they walk into Grand Admiral Thrawn's massive assault on the shipyards. The Millenium Falcon and Rogue Squadron are all that s...

WAKING CONUNDRUM, 11min., Canada
Directed by Dale Loon, Alyssa-Rose Hunter
Waking up in a room with a ceiling that seems to never end. A man struggles with his memory of recent events but remembers everything else from the past. The man meets a woman and brings him down to great disbelief and sho...

GIRLS RIDING HIGH, 26min., USA
Directed by Katrin York
Set in the wild expanse of Alaska, "Girls Riding High" follows 19-year-old mountain biker Lucy Hankins as she leads young girls through the breathtaking Kenai Mountain Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area. This inspiring documentary captures ...

TURNCOAT, 28min., South Korea
Directed by Jason Montgomery
A shrewd merciless crime boss must investigate the scene of his brother's assassination for answers, revenge, and to avoid the same fate.

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THE INTERNET OF EVERYTHING, 8min., Canada
Directed by Yusuf Begg
In a world where every click, swipe, and search is harvested, Bill, a paranoid middle-aged man, becomes increasingly alarmed by the intrusive reach of technology. As devices seem to predict his every move, Bill's paranoia grows, and...

An American yearbook of 2020

Directed by Chris Farina

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HEALING THE LAND, 9min., USA
Directed by Sue Williams
“Healing the Land” follows six months of animal life on Wild Harmony Farm, a 40-acre organic livestock spread run by Rachael Slattery and her husband Ben. As they describe their situation, young farmers today ar...

THE STRATEGY, 79min., USA
Directed by Zied Kaf Alghazal
A man wakes with amnesia after an explosion. Unaware of his identity, he's a mafia boss targeted by a cartel. His past threatens their operations. As he regains memory, he confronts the dangerous crime world.

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CARVED IN STONE, 30min., USA
Directed by Porter Justus
Cast out by the academic community at her college for her extreme beliefs that artifacts belong with their cultures, not locked up in some museum, young historical photographer AMELIA SLOANE is shocked to learn...

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WEASEL, 2min., Mexico
Directed by Hisham Iyad Hajir

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DEAR MOTHER, 29min., Austria
Directed by Sabrina Hickl
When the last bee dies, Mother Nature dies too. But she doesn't leave us w...

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FLY AWAY, FROGGY BOY, 8min., Canada
Directed by Mia Lobo
Fly Detective Francis McFly loses his partner to the infamous ‘Croaks’, a frog gang at the centre of his most recent investigation. Stricken by grief, he decides to get revenge, and go head to head with their...

LAND MASS, 48min,. UK
Directed by Jenni Roditi, Sara Pozin
A new kind of liturgy is about to begin… a Land Mass. This is a spontaneous, vocal-visual liturgy for the land, sung by a unique choir, The Improvisers’ Choir, conducted by composer Jenni Roditi, who is creating her conducting directions ...