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Short Film: PAINFUL SILENCE, 8min., USA, Documentary

The survivors of the Cambodian genocide who made their way to Oakland are still struggling to fit in. This movie tells the story of the generation who was born in the USA and has to bridge the cultures and break the cycle of crime in the community. Film Type: Documentary, Short, Student Runtime: 7 minutes… Continue reading Short Film: PAINFUL SILENCE, 8min., USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Stephane Benini (NOBRE ARTE)

Stéphane trained at the Conservatory of French Cinema ten years ago before joining the world of music videos, working with artists such as M83, Digitalism and Kavinsky. He then approached commercial agencies who took him around the world to explore the various tracks and locations of his second passion: motorsports, encapsulated in various projects for… Continue reading Director Biography – Stephane Benini (NOBRE ARTE)

Short Film: NOBRE ARTE, 9min., Brazil, Documentary

Nobre Arte Bring you in a Boxing Club in Rio de Janeiro, a very rare place, famous boxing trainer who decide to stay in his favelas and we follow Onofrio Lima, MMA fighter who decide to learn mma and muaythai to survive. News & Reviews “Incredible Documentary about a Boxing Club in Rio” Fubiz review… Continue reading Short Film: NOBRE ARTE, 9min., Brazil, Documentary

Director Biography – Marcos Almada Rivero. Alejandra Chacón Gallardo, Monique Zepeda (WE)

Marcos Almada Film director. Filmography: 1. Animated short film “Fuimos colores” (We were colors): direction, art, and storyboard. 2. Animated short film “El Secreto de Cuatrociénegas (The secret of Cuatroacienengas): direction, and arts. 3. Animated short film “Colourmakers”: art. 4. Animated series “El show del Dr. Greko” (Dr. Greko´s Show). Monique Zepeda Speaker, workshop facilitator,… Continue reading Director Biography – Marcos Almada Rivero. Alejandra Chacón Gallardo, Monique Zepeda (WE)

Short Film: WE, 9min, Mexico, Animation/Documentary

Animated short documentary film that shows the unique strength of “us” that comes from surviving two earthquakes that happened the same day… 32 years apart. Project Links Website News & Reviews “#19s Cortometraje Nosotros” Ruido en la red https://www.facebook.com/100000003024753/posts/2100525469957533/ “#UnDiaComoHoy” Cine O´culto https://www.facebook.com/100000003024753/posts/2106

HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 2019 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: LEARNING TO SWIM BEST DOC PERFORMER: EMMA from EMMA BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: SECRET ON THE HILL BEST MUSIC: BEHIND BANANA VACUUM Theme of night: Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. NOTE: All 7 films presented last night received multiple votes for BEST FILM of the night. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 2019 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

EMMA Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

EMMA, 11min., USA, Documentary Directed by Saskia Hennecke & Grace Tourville Multi-talented transgender student navigates life at the historically Catholic and conservative University of Notre Dame. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

BREAKING FREE Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

BREAKING FREE, 12min., USA, Documentary Directed by Michael J. Grundmann At a Virginia stable where equine therapy is practiced, veterans with PTSD process their trauma through largely nonverbal and tranquil means. Horses can read people, and the rapport that develops often allows vets to make amazing progress. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics… Continue reading BREAKING FREE Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

THROUGH THE STORM Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

THROUGH THE STORM, 14min., USA, Documentary Directed by Greg McKillop Unexpectedly caught in the path of category 5 hurricane Maria, a small team of humanitarians make the decision to ride out the storm. When the rain and winds subside, the team sets out on a mission to deliver sustainable clean water solutions to populations throughout the… Continue reading THROUGH THE STORM Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

LEARNING TO SWIM Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

LEARNING TO SWIM, 10min., USA, Documentary Directed by Ruth Grimberg Ingrid and her son Ross welcome Syrian refugee Ahmed into their home in the quiet English countryside and find a way to resist the uncertainty and fear we all face. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!