Author: documentaryfestival

Jared Moossy has always been fascinated with the myriad artful ways to capture the play of light and shadow in a picture.After working as a conflict photographer for over a decade he made a seamless transition to cinematography. Lending a philanthropic eye to the lens he was able to capture both the tragedy of war… Continue reading Director Biography – Jared Moossy (IT’S JUST ME)

It’s Just Me is a portrait of Allie Cole, a Black transgender woman who sits on all the fault lines of all of America’s concerns about gender and class, just by being her authentic self. She negotiates the demands of activism, her fledgling non-profit, her parents and finding love.

Directed by Katherine Sweetman Walking the line between mindfulness and adrenaline rush, an American, bipolar, aerialist tries to reconcile her suicidal inclinations, her past life as an air traffic controller and the pressures of training for opening night at the Vietnamese circus. High Flying Jade is the true story of a bipolar woman from Los… Continue reading Short Film Trailer: HIGH FLYING JADE, 21min., USA, Documentary

Theresa is an experienced documentary film editor with a niche focus in short-doc and commercial editing. She is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in the media and finding the most effective and compelling ways to tell someone’s story. Her expertise lies in Documentary Filmmaking with 10 + years experience working on various films in the… Continue reading Director Biography – Theresa Desautels (YOU HANDSOME DOG)

My grandfather, Tom Watkins, is a 90-year-old harmonica player who lives in a retirement home in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2016, I interviewed him to get his thoughts about the U.S. Presidential elections. When I finally got around to editing the footage in 2020, I found a different story altogether.“You Handsome Dog (Don’t You Ever… Continue reading Short Film: YOU HANDSOME DOG (DON’T YOU EVER DIE), 9min., USA

Mani Mirsadeghi is a marine biologist and documentary filmmaker who has made several films related to wildlife and environmental issues since 1993. He has traveled extensively, from Antarctica to the North Pole, has made documentaries from the underwater world of the Oman Sea to the wildlife of Africa and Siberia. His goal is to inspire… Continue reading Director Biography – Mani Mirsadeghi (IRAN’S WILD SIDE)

Wild Persia offers a rare look into Iran ’s wondrous wildlife and nature. This documentary features the marvels of this little-known land, nested in the Middle East . From the hot arid deserts and their shifting sands, to the breath-taking snow-capped mountains and their unique inhabitants, and to the lush greenery of mangroves and their… Continue reading Short Film: IRAN’S WILD SIDE, 44min., Canada

Animal rehabilitation expert Ann Southcombe shares over 50 years of experience raising animals. She expresses the deep emotional intelligence of our non human counterparts and the love that transcends species. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram

Maxwel Hohn lives in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. He is an adventurer, photographer and filmmaker with a passion for showcasing British Columbia’s stunning natural diversity. Maxwel grew up on the Sunshine Coast before travelling around the world evolving his skills as a photographer. Honduras, Vietnam, Norway, Greece, The Bahamas, and Tanzania all… Continue reading Director Biography – Maxwel Hohn (TADPOLES: THE BIG LITTLE MIGRATION)

TADPOLES: The Big Little Migration is a unique mini documentary and a world first. The movie documents the incredible daily migration of the western toad tadpoles, a designated threatened species, and one that faces constant risk from urban development. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram