Author: documentaryfestival

J. Drew Lanham has lived his life vicariously through birds. As a boy in rural South Carolina they showed him a world beyond his backyard, and taught him how the places of the world are connected. Today as an ecology professor and ornithologist he watches birds to learn how our environment is changing. They provide… Continue reading Short Film: THE BIRDER, 12min., USA, Documentary

Michael Mazzanti is an 11-time Emmy award winning director and editor out of Denver, CO. Originally from San Diego, CA, his desire to tell stories – especially stories of the human condition –drove him to teach himself the ins and outs of filmmaking without any formal education on the subject. As the head video producer… Continue reading Director Biography – Michael Mazzanti (D-REP: FIGHT FOR LIFE)

On July 3, 2015, a Flight for Life helicopter plummeted from the sky outside Frisco, Colorado, violently crashing into a parking lot. Dave Repsher, a Summit County Flight for Life nurse, climbed out of the crashed helicopter engulfed in fuel and flames. This is the story of Dave’s incomprehensible journey from rugged mountain hero, to… Continue reading Short Film: D-REP: FIGHT FOR LIFE, 42min., USA, Documentary

Director, lyricist/songwriter, Charles Sapp, born in Houston, TX began writing music at a very young age. Charles has written several songs that feature different artists and his dream is to have his songs performed by world-class musicians.

As an artist, this film shows the songwriting process through the expressions of youth and self-sufficing power of solitude. “It takes courage to do what you love…to do what you believe in.” – Charles Sapp This film was produced by International Photographer Trisha LaCoste. Attawa Clothing sponsored this film project for 2020 as it allows… Continue reading Short Film: BEHIND THE MUSIC, 9min., USA, Documentary

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: WATER BABY BEST DOC STORY: HOW HISTORY IS WRITTEN BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: FREE AS CAN BE BEST SOUND & MUSIC: RESURRECTIONS OF THE LAST BLACK MAN Theme of night: Changing conventional thought. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – DECEMBER 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short & Feature Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST SHORT DOC FILM: AT NIGHT, I DREAM BEST FEATURE DOC FILM: HAND DRAWN LIFE BEST SOUND & MUSIC: HAMDA Theme of night: Leaving your legacy NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: HAMDA, 13min., Hungary, Documentary AT… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – NOVEMBER 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short & Feature Film Festival

Tim Alberts has composed and produced music for various feature films, radio and television productions, as well as numerous documentary and short films. More recently, Tim has turned his attention to producing documentary films, such as the 2013 film, Waiting a Lifetime which he directed, edited and scored. In 2019, his film, Sisyphus Rides aired… Continue reading Director Biography – Tim Alberts (HOW HISTORY IS WRITTEN)

An elderly woman recalls a pivotal experience in her youth when she secretly cared for Jewish children orphaned by WWII Nazis. After seventy years, Betty, accompanied by her granddaughter, is reunited with one of the survivors, now seventy six, who tells of her life since the horrific events of her childhood and of her fears… Continue reading Short Film: HOW HISTORY IS WRITTEN, 53min., Canada, Documentary

My name is Francesca Poliseno and I am a freelance director/producer based out of Savannah, GA. My work focuses primarily on documentaries and experimental/art films. In recent years, I have started to experiment with virtual reality filmmaking as well. I use films as a way to connect with the world and people around me and… Continue reading Director Biography – Francesca Poliseno (IN AN INSTANT)