Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Award Winners:
Best Feature Film: BUSTER KEATON: HOME
Best Short Form Short Film: THE ROAD OF INHERITANCE
Best Long Form Short Film: BURTON ROCKS CALLING
Best Direction: TRAFFICKED VOICES
Best Cinematography: WORLD WAR II: THE SHIPWRECKS OF TRUK LAGOON
Best Society Film: UNLEASHED
Best Sports Films: WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
Best Human Interest Film: TARARUA S-K
Best History Film: WAITING FOR JUSTICE
Best Environmental Film: FOR EVERYTHING THERE WAS A SEASON
Best Nature Film: A VALLEY REBORN
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, 18min., UK
Directed by Genevieve Sulway
When a group of triathletes set out on their morning training session, one decision changes everything.
gensulway@gmail.com
http://www.whenworldscollidefilm.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064117771149
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TARARUA S-K, 22min., New Zealand
Directed by Andy Carruthers
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to push your limits in the wild, facing the ultimate physical challenge? The Tararua SK Traverse is waiting for you.
https://tararuask.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TararuaSK
https://www.instagram.com/tararuask_film/
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BUSTER KEATON: HOME, 83min., USA
Directed by Jim Schaub
Buster Keaton: Home is a documentary that tells the story of Buster’s early life on the road as a child vaudeville star and how he found his home along the shores of Lake Michigan. Illustrated with rare images of family photos, datebooks and Buster’s personal autograph book, the film delves into the personal life of Buster and his family as they traveled the country as a successful vaudeville act.
jamesschaub@gmail.com
http://www.busterkeatonhome.com/https://www.facebook.com/busterkeatonhome
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WAITING FOR JUSTICE, 18min., Canada
Directed by Matt LeMay
In this poignant 18-minute documentary, viewers are taken on a journey into the dark history of the Isle a la Cross Residential School. This institution was part of the Canadian government’s policy of forced assimilation of Indigenous children. Survivors of the school bravely step forward to share their harrowing stories of physical and sexual abuse, cultural suppression, and the profound loss of their language and identity.
http://www.indigenousgeographic.ca/
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FOR EVERYTHING THERE WAS A SEASON, 20min., USA
Directed by Trevor Bloom
A changing climate alters the fragile balance of survival for both wildlife and people in the Greater Yellowstone region. Visualized as the story of each of the four seasons, we’ll show you how a changing world is impacting nature and humans – and give you tangible actions we can all use to make a positive difference.
http://www.guidesofjacksonhole.com/https://instagram.com/guidesofjacksonhole.com
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THE ROAD OF INHERITANCE, 9min., China
Directed by ?? ?
This is about the inheritance of traditional craft of sword-making by craftsmen.
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A VALLEY REBORN, 11min., USA
Directed by Zach Marks
“A Valley Reborn” is a short documentary that highlights the careful restoration of a portion of the San Miguel River, situated in the historic town of Telluride, Colorado. Led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS), this project aims to remediate the adverse effects of a century of mining activity, which left the riverbed laden with heavy metals such as lead and arsenic. This film captures the entire restoration process, from initial assessment to final cleanup. The film features interviews with experts, community members, and stakeholders involved in the project. By addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices, we can safeguard water quality, preserve ecosystems, and educate future generations.
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BURTON ROCKS CALLING, 30min., USA
Directed by Burton Rocks
Burton Rocks’ health left him isolated. So, he started calling some of America’s biggest stars. They answered. Forty years later, Burton shares his fascinating collection of interviews for the first time.
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WORLD WAR II: THE SHIPWRECKS OF TRUK LAGOON, 45min., Germany
Directed by Christian Wehrle
“World War II: The Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon” is a 45-minute documentary that dives into the haunting underwater world of Chuuk Lagoon, a site of immense historical and ecological significance. Once a formidable fortress for the Japanese Imperial Navy during World War II, this tranquil Pacific lagoon now cradles a ghostly fleet of sunken warships and aircraft, remnants of the devastating Operation Hailstone. Through a blend of captivating underwater footage, historical insights, and expert interviews, the documentary unveils the stories of these submerged relics. It explores the ecological transformation of these wrecks into vibrant marine habitats, while also pondering the ethical considerations of diving in this underwater graveyard. The film invites viewers on a reflective journey, intertwining the lagoon’s war-torn past with its present status as a unique sanctuary for marine life, leaving a lasting impression of the intricate ties between history, humanity, and the natural world.
wehrle@email.de
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555290403495
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TRAFFICKED VOICES, 44min., Canada
Directed by Viveka Melki
The hour-long documentary reveals that human trafficking for sexual exploitation is at national crisis levels in Canada: The film tells the stories of two Canadian-born women who are survivors of this horrific world, and a third whose story is told by her mother, in the worst nightmare of any parent. These individual stories epitomize a far greater reality across the country.
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UNLEASHED, 74min., USA
Directed by Linda Broocks
This film, about survivors of sex trafficking, examines the social forces that lure and entrap young women into “the Life,” the difficulty in exiting the Life, the hurdles victims have to overcome to become survivors, and the courage, grit, and determination of those who do.
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Documentary Film Festival. Los Angeles & Toronto 