Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Best Feature Film: WOMEN IN THE FRONT SEAT
Best Science & Nature Film: THE NATURAL LAW
Best Short Film: Saving Glaciers
Best Direction: Wishes in the Wind
Best Cinematography: Tierra Del Fuego
Best Sound & Music: Through Here Eyes
Best Short Form Short Film: Speak KDSK
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SUGAR WATER, 75min., USA, Documentary
Directed by Rick Jacques
A candid explanation of the Toxic Water Crisis in South Florida’s Everglades as told first hand by scientists, residents, farmers, business owners, and indigenous peoples.
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THE KIDS ARE STILL HERE, 24min,. USA, Documentary
Directed by Christopher Ninness
The Kids Are Still Here is a documentary short film about communities in Northern Uganda affected by nodding syndrome – a rare and deadly disease that’s been infecting children since the 1960s.
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HAPPY, 39min., Russia, Documentary
Directed by Ivan Rodin
Bangis Schastlivyi (Happy in Russian) is a son of an influential Guinean, and a simple Russian woman. He is one of the few black people born in the USSR. His whole life is a series of fascinating events: a meeting with his father, whom he has never seen before, gold mining in Africa, loses and gains. Despite all the difficulties, Bangis surname corresponds to reality. No matter what happens, he is still happy.
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WOMEN IN THE FRONT SEAT, 74min., USA
Directed by Indy Saini
Fierce, Bold, Fast, Brave! “Women in the Front Seat” paints a vibrant and diverse picture of women who not only drive their motorcycles but drive their lives. This feature documentary captures the growing movement of women hitting the throttle and riding into the wind, breaking social norms and shattering stereotypes about women and women riders.
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THE NATURAL LAW, 61min., USA
Directed by Amish Shah, Lindsey Ward
The Natural Law is a ground breaking documentary on Ayurveda, one of the oldest whole body healing systems from India. Featuring over 25 world renowned doctors, experts and patient cases, the film explores the fragmented western medical system and the healing power of balance between mind, body, and spirit.
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THROUGH HER EYES, 9min., Australia, Documentary
Directed by Jason Haji-Ali
This film is a poetic composition of memory, influence and identity. First Nations filmmaker Jason Haji-Ali who wrote, produced and directed this film explores his cultural identity as he reflects on his childhood, the toxicity of social media and conversation with his grandmother, Phyllis. This sensitive, gentle yet powerful film is guided by Haji-Ali’s voice as he attempts to strengthen his cultural identity and reconnect with his indigenous heritage. Conversations with his grandmother lead Jason to question the impact of the Stolen Generation as it passes through his family’s history. His grandmother’s stories help shape his understanding of what it means to be Aboriginal.
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TIERRA DEL FUEGO, 7min,. Ukraine, Documentary
Directed by Oleksandr Lozytskyi
Film from an exciting expedition to Tierra del Fuego in Chile and Argentina in November 2021.
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SAVING GLACIERS, 9min., Slovenia, Documentary
Directed by Ciril Jazbec
A scientist and his team on a mission to save the inevitable melting of glaciers in the Alps.
Determined that the melting and eventual disappearance of the glaciers in the Alps can be averted, dr. Felix Keller, a Swiss glaciologist, and his team set out to develop a complex snow cabling system, recycling glacial meltwater into snow.
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WISHES IN THE WIND, 5min., Canada, Documentary
Directed by Fixt Point
Conceived by Artistic Director Lisa Marie DiLiberto, Wishes in the Wind is a soulful parade that captures the struggles and resilience of children. As they criss cross each other along a path carrying rocks with words of worry and flags with declarations of hope, we glimpse into the hearts of young people navigating through this challenging moment together.
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SPEAK KDSK, 5min., Canada, Documentary
Directed by Ileana Dana Darie
This short documentary film pays tribute to the great painter Wassily Kandinsky, illustrating the fruition of his work, his artistic uniqueness and some stories of his life through animation.
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Documentary Film Festival. Los Angeles & Toronto 