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Short Film: THE MAN OF THE TREES, 19min., Italy, Documentary

  Daniel Balima is a senior horticulturist from Tenkodogo, a small Sub-Saharan African town in Burkina Faso, where he lives with his large family and has worked since he was born 67 years ago. Daniel as a child falls ill with polio and, although growing without the use of his legs, he is able to… Continue reading Short Film: THE MAN OF THE TREES, 19min., Italy, Documentary

Director Biography – Russell Walton, Jared Featherstone (PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA)

Russell Walton and Jared Featherstone have been friends since 1st grade. They are experienced media production professionals committed to storytelling. For the last 8 years, Russell has been delivering comprehensive audio post-production services to major international clients, focusing on audience connection through dramatic audio and visuals. Jared is a video journalist whose diverse career began… Continue reading Director Biography – Russell Walton, Jared Featherstone (PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA)

Short Film: PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA, 20min. , Canada, Documentary

20-year-old Ryan Shtuka vanished from a BC alpine resort town in February 2018. This is the story of the the mystery surrounding his disappearance and the people who relentlessly search for him. Project Links  Facebook  Instagram News & Reviews “Bizarre disappearance of Alta. man highlighted in new documentary” CTV Edmonton https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/bizarre-disappearance-of-alta-man-highlighted-in-new-documentary-1.4513632?fbclid=IwAR1Q_84ZyHvT8aU7rDObUUMPHyi4SQ4uwep8i4ef3QSHT6Rn9j5cIkbMIr8 “Documentary looks into missing… Continue reading Short Film: PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA, 20min. , Canada, Documentary

Director Biography – Cate Celso (KING OF THE ROAD)

Cate Celso, is an independent film maker living in San Francisco, California. After working severals years in film production she is now directing and producing her own projects. King of the Road is her first documentary and third short film. Director Statement Several years ago when I was working in film production, our studio hired… Continue reading Director Biography – Cate Celso (KING OF THE ROAD)

Director Biography – Rendah Haj (HAYAT)

Rendah Haj is an African-Australian filmmaker and director based in Melbourne. She has extensive history working in radio broadcast and curating social impact and youth mindful projects nationally. As a recent RMIT film graduate, her work now specifically focuses on documentaries that intimately and ethically explore social issues and human rights, with an emphasis on… Continue reading Director Biography – Rendah Haj (HAYAT)

Short Film: HAYAT, 14min., Australia, Documentary

Rahma, a single mother of four, encourages her children to maintain a strong sense of family, faith and cultural identity. This inevitbly is contrasted with the difficulties and disconnect she faces as a migrant and Muslim living in Melbourne. Project Links  Facebook  Instagram

Director Biography – PORUS KHAREGHAT (NOOR – QUEEN OF RANTHAMBORE)

WORKS AS HEAD OF FILM PRODUCTION IN OGILVY & MATHER ADVERTISING , MUMBAI . VERY PASSIONATE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER & FILM MAKER . Director Statement ” UNTIL ONE HAS LOVED AN ANIMAL A PART OF ONES SOUL REMAINS UNAWAKENED ” Anatole France . I live by this quote and like to share the same thought through… Continue reading Director Biography – PORUS KHAREGHAT (NOOR – QUEEN OF RANTHAMBORE)

Short Film: NOOR – QUEEN OF RANTHAMBORE, 7min., Mumbia, Documentary

NOOR is a short film on the life of a mother Tigress with three female cubs . It is a tribute to her skills of motherhood , loving & caring at the same time a perfect assasin to provide food for four. It shows the true nature of the jungle , survival of the fittest.… Continue reading Short Film: NOOR – QUEEN OF RANTHAMBORE, 7min., Mumbia, Documentary

Breach Of Trust Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 DOC Festival

BREACH OF TRUST, 24min., USA, Documentary Directed by Mishal Mahmud Breach of Trust explores the University of Southern California’s institutional cover up involving the sexual misconduct of former full-time gynecologist George Tyndall. The story is anchored by the survivors, who after being wronged by the university continue their fight for institutional change. Joining them are… Continue reading Breach Of Trust Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 DOC Festival