Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Award Winners:
Best Short Form Short Film: THE LOST JEWS OF PAKISTAN
Best Long Form Short Film: FAIRY FINGERS (DOIGTS DE FEE)
Best Feature Film: I AM JUDIT
Best Society Film: THE ATL WATERBOYS
Best Human Interest Film: RE START UP
Best Cinematography: SCRAPS
Best Sound & Music: THE SCULPTOR’S WIFE: A LOVE STORY IN DOCUMENTATION
Best Direction: HAKKI RISING
Best Art Film: FLINT. FOR THOSE WHO DARE…
Best Environmental Film: ZAMBEZIA: A WELL FOR CHANGE
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I AM JUDIT, 83min., USA
Directed by Christiane Arbesu
From award-winning documentary filmmaker Christiane Arbesu comes I AM JUDIT; a poignant depiction of Holocaust survivor Judy Sleed and her present day family. A fixture in the East Hampton community, Judy, at the age of 90, is finally lifting the veil of secrecy surrounding her harrowing childhood — a painful truth she never discussed with her children. The longtime, local talk show host who loves to hear other people’s stories is sharing hers with unprecedented candor. Skillfully juxtaposing the past with the present, I AM JUDIT is a captivating portrait of Judy Sleed’s emergence as a magnificent light.
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RE START UP, 83min.., Japan
Directed by Hirokazu Kishida
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FLINT. FOR THOSE WHO DARE…,18min., USA
Directed by Raul Barquet
Early New York City graffiti writer and documentarian Roberto “Flint…” Gennari, has the opportunity to cement his legacy in the art world half a century later.
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HAKKI RISING, 30min,. USA
Directed by David Larson
An immigrant from Turkey comes to America seeking a better life and after struggling through homelessness, finds success in the world of acrobatic pizza tossing.
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THE ATL WATERBOYS, 12min., USA
Directed by Antoinetta Hairston-Stallings
ATL WATER BOYZ is a short documentary that examines the recent uprise of young, black males selling water on the streets of Atlanta as a means of survival. We will take a journalistic yet cinematic approach to uncover the psychology of the “boys behind the bottles”. This 12 minute short documentary will dissect the root of this negatively perceived “hustle” while showcasing real families that have been impacted by the current climate in Atlanta. We peel back the layers of this issue by following Quamarius, an Atlanta native over the course of two years to find out what it’s like being an Atlanta Water Boy.
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THE SCULPTOR’S WIFE: A LOVE STORY IN DOCUMENTATION, 25min., USA
Directed by Traci L Slatton
On September 13th, 2024, in the heart of Washington, DC—Pershing Square—a colossal tribute in classic sculpture will be revealed. The National World War I Memorial honors the courageous souls who sacrificed their lives in the name of the United States during the Great War. Master Sculptor Sabin Howard is creating a breathtaking tableau entitled “A Soldier’s Journey”” which features 38 larger-than-life figures and brings to life the essence of the war. The sculptural relief measures 58 feet long and 10 feet high.
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SCRAPS, 37min., Iraq
Directed by Aaron Joshua Weintraub
Mosul is still haunted by ISIS. The city’s recent past has created an uncertain future, and perhaps nothing displays the city’s instability more accurately than its spike in child labor. Razzan, Hameed and Maher are three boys from Harmat, a neighborhood whose past ISIS -affiliation has created a pariah community.
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THE LOST JEWS OF PAKISTAN, 12min., USA
Directed by Alexander Nilsen
Imagine a scenario where a teenage boy’s compassion shines through for a religious community that was forgotten, transforming a neglected graveyard into a place of beauty and solace. That’s the heartwarming story we captured in our documentary: The Lost Jews of Pakistan. It’s a tale that will inspire audiences and remind them of the incredible power of unifying religions while honoring our ancestors.
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FAIRY FINGERS (DOIGTS DE FEE), 22min,. Canada
Directed by Siham Kortas
Fairy Fingers is a documentary that tells the story of my son, who, despite his difference was able to grow up, take on challenges and realize his potential. It’s a story about how I, as a parent, went from a feeling of helplessness to one of pride and fascination.
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ZAMBEZIA: A WELL FOR CHANGE, 23min,. Spain
Directed by Amine Harboul
In the poverty-stricken countryside of Zambezia, Mozambique, a seasoned community leader faces the formidable challenge of constructing a crucial water well. Meanwhile, he wrestles with feelings of detachment from his family and struggles to maintain control over his deteriorating health.
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Documentary Film Festival. Los Angeles & Toronto 