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Director Biography – Karla Caraballo-Torres (SCHOOL CROSSING)

Karla Caraballo-Torres is a bilingual multimedia journalist and new alumna of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Her stories have appeared in both international and national outlets including PBS NewsHour, AJ+, MotherJones, RCN Colombia and Telemundo. Lorin Eleni Gill is a multimedia reporter and cinematographer and also a new alumna of the UC Berkeley… Continue reading Director Biography – Karla Caraballo-Torres (SCHOOL CROSSING)

Short Film: SCHOOL CROSSING, 16min., Columbia, Documentary

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is considered among the worst in Latin American history. While much of the media coverage has focused on the political turmoil in Venezuela, “School Crossing” focuses on an unseen crisis: the education of the next generation of Venezuelan children. Project Links Website Facebook

Director Biography – Sarah Baptist (STARTING LINEUP)

Starting Lineup is my first short doc. I wanted to capture the charm of being friends with strangers. I’m currently employed as a video editor for a Canadian news station. I have been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Editing. Director Statement Create and consume art.

Short Film: STARTING LINEUP 8min., Canada, Documentary

A portrait of the NBA Raptor’s fan community as they wait hours to get into the Jurassic Park screening party. Film Type: Documentary, Short Genres: Sports, Fans, Community, basketball, NBA, DiversIty Runtime: 8 minutes 28 seconds Completion Date: July 24, 2019 Production Budget: 100 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming: Canada Film Language:… Continue reading Short Film: STARTING LINEUP 8min., Canada, Documentary

Director Biography – Steve Buckwalter (OMA & OPA)

Like lots of other people, I’ve been making movies in some fashion all of my life. I find every part of the process enjoyable, from making it in my head to working out the credits at the very end. Every day for me is about finding a new way to tell stories and entertaining the… Continue reading Director Biography – Steve Buckwalter (OMA & OPA)

Short Film: OMA & OPA, 12min., USA, Documentary

Oma and Opa are in their 80’s, but they are still full of life and energy. Their unquenchable personalities shine through as they tell the story of their lives growing up under Nazi occupation in the Netherlands, and getting married and moving to America in their twenties. Project Links Website

Director Biography – Kev L. Smith (TAOBH LE TAOBH)

Kev L Smith is a cinematographer based the west of Ireland. A specialist in aerial and water-based film making, he draws on a lifetime spent surfing, hiking and lifeguarding along Ireland’s Atlantic coast. When he’s not shooting, you’ll find Kevin in the lineup at his local surf breaks in West Clare. Director Statement I wanted… Continue reading Director Biography – Kev L. Smith (TAOBH LE TAOBH)

Short Film: TAOBH LE TAOBH, 5min, Ireland, Documentary

This film investigates the artistic process of visual artist Matthew Mitchell and his exploration of texture, surface and topography in the Burren, County Clare. Drawing both inspiration and raw materials from the local environment we follow the artist on a journey through the textures of the Burren; down into dark limestone grikes, deep into the… Continue reading Short Film: TAOBH LE TAOBH, 5min, Ireland, Documentary

Director Biography – Shantel Hansen (HER TURF)

As a first time director and producer, Shantel Hansen loves to identify and film subcultures that unwittingly impact the larger community. Hansen seeks to visually redefine subjects through storytelling that examines existing power structures and shakes up stereotypes reinforced by the media. Everybody has a story, and for Hansen, it’s finding an everyday person who… Continue reading Director Biography – Shantel Hansen (HER TURF)

Short Film: HER TURF, 18min., USA, Documentary

This short documentary follows three female football referees as they claim access to a powerful role in a male-dominated industry. Annice Canady was the first female football referee to officiate a NCAA game in 2001. She is revered as a trailblazer, opening the door for other women to call the shots. The three-time cancer survivor… Continue reading Short Film: HER TURF, 18min., USA, Documentary