Author: documentaryfestival

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

John D. LeMay is a documentary filmmaker in Boise known for his insatiable curiosity, love of storytelling, unique visual style and tight editing.Work and clients cover a broad range, from mini-documentaries for arts organizations, such as Boise Contemporary Theatre, Idaho Commission of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, to brand storytelling films… Continue reading Director Biography – John D. LeMay (COVID LANDSCAPE: BOISE, IDAHO JUNE 2020)

Life in a global pandemic is surreal for us all, but creating a piece of public art on the side of a 14 story building in downtown Boise, Idaho takes it to a whole new level. Watch my latest short film featuring muralist David Carmack Lewis.

Miya Lee is a documentary filmmaker and an editor of the “Modern Love” column at The New York Times. Born, raised and based in New York City, Miya is interested in tracking the city’s evolution and exploring the lives of its inhabitants. Director Statement When thousands took to the streets of New York City in… Continue reading Director Biography – Miya Matsumoto Lee (WRITING ON THE WALL)

When thousands took to the streets of New York City in June 2020 to protest police brutality and systemic racism against Black people, the high-end stores in Soho responded by swiftly boarding up their windows and doors.

Charlotte freelances as a director across the music video, fashion, documentary and short form commercial mediums. She has been fortunate enough to work on productions of varying scales from lower-budget to professional, higher end shoots. Beginning her career as a production designer for theatre gave her a unique visual style in the film world. Her… Continue reading Director Biography – Charlotte Mungomery (UNTIL WE TOUCH)

A short poem like documentary. Through windows we watch the polyphonic narrative of twelve mothers in lockdown who read letters from their adult children who are overseas, interstate or are quarantined in the same city. News & Reviews “Touching film captures mums in lockdown reading letters from distant children”Sydney Morning Heraldhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/touching-film-captures-mums-in-lockdown-reading-letters-from-distant-children-20200704-p558ym.html “watch mums read touching… Continue reading Short Film: UNTIL WE TOUCH, 3min., Australia