Category: director

Director Biography – Kurtulus Ozgen (8 POEMS OF EMIGRATION)

Kurtuluş Özgen (1971) has been directing-producing documentaries and cultural projects over 20 years. His films have been screened in more than 30 national and international film festivals and have won 12 awards. His photography and video works have been selected for several art exhibitions. Özgen received his bachelor’s degree in Cinema, his graduate degree in… Continue reading Director Biography – Kurtulus Ozgen (8 POEMS OF EMIGRATION)

Director Biography – Thomas B Draudt (THE HUSTLE IS REAL)

Thomas has been making short films since the early 1980’s. An EMMY award winning producer and 3-time EMMY nominated director, Thomas brings a deep toolbox to every project he’s involved in. “I’ve been at this for a long time and the joy of pulling all the opposing forces together to make a coherent film is… Continue reading Director Biography – Thomas B Draudt (THE HUSTLE IS REAL)

HIGHLIGHTS – MARCH 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY BEST PERFORMANCES: UNDERMINE BENEATH CANADA’S GHOST TOWNS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: BEYOND THE GUN BEST MUSIC: THE STORY OF PEMA Theme of night: Transformation of societies NOTE: Festival took place right before the worldwide lockdown due to the Corona Virus. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: IXOQ (WOMAN), 8min,.… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – MARCH 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

Director Biography – Laurie Little, Justin T. Jones (TOTALITE)

Originally from Canada, Laurie Little is a Chicago based filmmaker, digital artist, colorist, photographer and educator. Her award-winning films have screened in festivals and exhibitions worldwide and her observational documentaries and short fiction films inspire dialogue, advocacy, and action. Laurie’s recent film, Sisters March, a short documentary reflecting on the journey between Chicago and DC,… Continue reading Director Biography – Laurie Little, Justin T. Jones (TOTALITE)

Director Biography – Dave Tourjé, Christopher Sibley (CRAZY WORLD AIN’T IT)

Born in 1960 and raised in NELA (Glassell Park, Highland Park, Eagle Rock), Tourjés work is a reflection of the multi-cultural DIY sensibilities of NELA. His work is known as a contemporary hybrid of low and high art, reflecting his real-life immersion in surf and skate, the LA punk and music scene, graffiti and other… Continue reading Director Biography – Dave Tourjé, Christopher Sibley (CRAZY WORLD AIN’T IT)

Director Biography – Claire Downey, Taylor Autumn Herndon, Tessa Lawrence (&YOU)

Tessa Lawrence is a media arts and anthropology major at James Madison University. Her interests in cultural research and advocacy have inspired her passion for film, where she strives to inspire conversation through storytelling. Taylor Autumn Herndon is a senior theatre and film student at James Madison University with a heart for justice and storytelling.… Continue reading Director Biography – Claire Downey, Taylor Autumn Herndon, Tessa Lawrence (&YOU)

Director Biography – Martin Buzora (THE STORY OF PEMA)

Martin Buzora is a CSA nominated Director/Cinematographer working around the globe. His latest series “Kenya Wildlife Diaries” (2016) chronicled some of the most important conservation and anti-poaching work in East Africa, and was nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards for Best Factual Series and Best Cinematography, and premiered on Smithsonian and Love Nature. His short… Continue reading Director Biography – Martin Buzora (THE STORY OF PEMA)

Director Biography – Katherine and Nick North (JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY)

First-time filmmakers Katherine and Nick fell in love, turned their worlds upside down, and lived to tell about it. Their first joint project is this personal documentary about how they fell in love, became a blended family with FIVE kids, and navigated Nick’s gender transition from female to male. This is the first of many… Continue reading Director Biography – Katherine and Nick North (JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY)

Director Biography – Francois Desrocher (UNDERMINE BENEATH CANADA’S GHOST TOWNS)

Past projects………. Carving Landscape and Resilience Sustainable Adventure Sleeping Buffalo Life Has You Down Raising a Food Culture   Director Statement   An accomplished artist with over 20 years experience. A true professional that brings a dedicated and passionate attitude to every project. Over 20 years experience across the globe from big budget film to… Continue reading Director Biography – Francois Desrocher (UNDERMINE BENEATH CANADA’S GHOST TOWNS)