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In July and August of 2017, a group of Indigenous students, elders and educators, embarked on a six week paddle trip down Canada’s longest river, the Mackenzie, known as the Dehcho in the Dene language, in an effort to reconnect with land and culture. Stretching over 1738 kilometers of the Northwest Territories, the Dehcho is… Continue reading Short Film: I HOLD THE DEHCHO IN MY HEART, 22min., Canada, Documentary

Jeremy Benning is a Toronto-based cinematographer with 25 years in the industry. He is currently known for his work on the Amazon Original series “The Expanse”. He one of the few cinematographers with the versatility to shoot films, television, commercials, documentaries; with shows that have aired on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC, Discovery, National Geographic, History… Continue reading Director Biography – Jeremy Benning (FOOTSTEPS)

An inside look at the world of the Foley artist. This short documentary is a sneak peek into a unique post production sound facility located in rural Ontario, an hour north of Toronto.

A graduate of both the National Film School of Ireland and the University of Westminster, Dubliner Shane is based in London working across advertising & broadcasting, writing & developing integrated, multi-platform campaigns.Shane is also a freelance shoot director; creating commercials, promos & digital content. This is his first short film. Director Statement “Clown has been… Continue reading Director Biography – Shane O’Neill (CLOWN)

“It’s a serious business being funny” A seasoned professional clown on the eve of retirement reflects on a lifetime of adoration & rejection, humour & heartbreak.Clown is a short, stylized documentary, delving into the hidden customs & quirks of the clowning community to tell the story of a life spent trying to make people laugh.… Continue reading Short Film: CLOWN, 10min., UK, Documentary

A visual that places you ground level on the night an entire city rallied behind the family of Casey Goodson Jr., who was killed by the hands of law enforcement in our very own city, Columbus, Ohio. Capturing a wide range of emotions, it paints a picture of how Casey Goodson impacted the life of… Continue reading Short Film: STANDING IN THE BLINK OF A NIGHT, 6min., USA, Documentary

Director Statement Documentary filmed during COVID-19 unites women around the world Today’s world is more connected than ever, but we often feel so divided. Under The Same Sky, a new documentary from executive producer Alison Chace, aims to bridge that divide. In the film, 22 women from 20 countries share insights on defining love, developing… Continue reading Director Biography – Alison Chace (UNDER THE SAME SKY)

Women around the globe share wisdom in a global pandemic. Project Links  Website  Twitter  Instagram News & Reviews “Pink Wisdom Press Release “https://www.pinkwisdom.com/about-the-documentary

TUNE INTO THE FUTURE – Winner BEST FEATURE FILM for July 2021. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video: TUNE INTO THE FUTURE, 72min., Luxemberg, DocumentaryDirected by Eric Schockmel One hundred years before the internet, a self-declared tech guru started preaching the future to his flock of outsiders. Meet the most influential nerd you may never have… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – JULY 2021 DOCUMENTARY Feature Film Festival

WATCH THE FESTIVAL NOW: LOSS IN LODI, 3min., USA, Documentary Directed by Brandon Tauszik Maria Miranda and her family live in Lodi, a small agricultural city in California’s Central Valley. Latinos make up 39% of Lodi’s population, yet account for 75% of all COVID-19 hospitalizations there. As the U.S. passes 500,000 Coronavirus deaths, communities of… Continue reading DOC SHORTS Showcase – Sat. June 19th (Stream for FREE)