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TUMBLING TOWARDS HOME Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the July 2020 DOC Festival

TUMBLING TOWARDS HOME, 14min., Ireland, Documentary Directed by Imelda O’Reilly An Irish immigrant moves to New York in 1989 to study acting. He works through the grief from the loss of his mother’s passing and of his friend Philip Seymour Hoffman.

HAYAT Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the July 2020 DOC Festival

HAYAT, 14min., Australia, Documentary Directed by Rendah Haj HAYAT documents the lives of Rahma, an Eritrean migrant and her four young children living in Melbourne, Australia. The family begins to celebrate the month of Ramadan with their mother, who encourages her children to maintain a strong sense of family, faith and cultural identity. This inevitably… Continue reading HAYAT Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the July 2020 DOC Festival

GUARDIANS OF THE GRASSLANDS Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the July 2020 DOC Festival

GUARDIANS OF THE GRASSLANDS, 12min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Sarah Wray & Ben Wilson Canada’s native grasslands are disappearing at an alarming rate – in fact, they are one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. Guardians of the Grasslands is a collaboration between dedicated conservationists and local ranchers, which seeks to showcase how… Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GRASSLANDS Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the July 2020 DOC Festival

HIGHLIGHTS – JULY 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: THE MAN OF THE TREES BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: GUARDIANS OF THE GRASSLANDS BEST DOC CHARACTER: TUMBLING TOWARDS HOME BEST SOUND & MUSIC: HAYAT Theme of night: Unique surroundings NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: PEAKS AND… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – JULY 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

Short Film: THE MOUNTAIN & THE MAIDEN, 32min., India

This is the story of a day in the life of Aspiya. A 10-year-old girl living with her younger brother, older sister and parents in a one-room-shack in New Delhi near Asia’s biggest landfill. Aspiya is the main supporter of her family. Every single day she walks up the landfill in order to collect trash that then will later be sold to… Continue reading Short Film: THE MOUNTAIN & THE MAIDEN, 32min., India

Short Film: SAVANNAH WOMEN OF VISION: ETCHED IN HISTORY, 21min., USA

Etched in History, narrated by actor Phylicia Rashad, chronicles the inspiring stories of each of the Savannah Women of Vision, an investiture created by SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace. This video sheds light on women who helped shape Savannah’s history as Rashad guides viewers through interviews with some of these Savannah pioneers and… Continue reading Short Film: SAVANNAH WOMEN OF VISION: ETCHED IN HISTORY, 21min., USA

Short Film: REPEAT, 9min., USA

We are all met by a single destiny how we face it is up to us. A man struggles with his mother’s independence and strong will as he tries help her through the early stages of dementia. Project Type: Documentary, Experimental Runtime: 9 minutes Completion Date: March 7, 2020 Production Budget: 100 USD Country… Continue reading Short Film: REPEAT, 9min., USA

Director Biography – Steven Brese, Stefka Lytwyn (THE SCHOOL IN THE CLOUDS)

Steven Brese loves bringing his eclectic experience to collaborate with other artists while finding unique and unusual ways to communicate untold stories. Steven graduated from The King’s University in 2009 with a BA in Politics, History and Economics and from University of London, Heythrop College with an MA in Contemporary Ethics in 2011 before pursing… Continue reading Director Biography – Steven Brese, Stefka Lytwyn (THE SCHOOL IN THE CLOUDS)

Short Film: THE SCHOOL IN THE CLOUDS, 14min., Ukraine

How does a school in the remote mountains of Ukraine survive harsh winters, crumbling infrastructure, and a lack of government investment? The School in the Clouds tells the story of a rural school in Bukovets, Ukraine and follows a young student, principal, chef and teacher. Children hike some 7km down from the mountains to… Continue reading Short Film: THE SCHOOL IN THE CLOUDS, 14min., Ukraine

Director Biography – Hannah Lindgren (50 LITTLE BIRDS)

Hannah Lindgren is a visual storyteller based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. She is passionate about telling real stories that make an impact. 50 Little Birds is her fifth documentary. In addition to filmmaking, Hannah is a passionate advocate for women’s health, mental health and animal rights.