Category: documentary film festival

Director Biography – Edouard Paquet (REMOTE)

Born in Luxembourg to a Spanish mother and a French father, Edouard has always been fascinated by the world that surrounds him. Three passions have dictated his life thus far – travelling, football and filmmaking. Growing up in a well-travelled family gave him a sense of curiosity that he wants to portray in his work.… Continue reading Director Biography – Edouard Paquet (REMOTE)

Short Film: REMOTE, 6min., USA, Ireland

Fascinated by remote, isolated places and why people live there, I set off to Bardsey Island; home to just 4 permanent residents. Film Type: Documentary, Short, Student Runtime: 6 minutes 14 seconds Completion Date: June 6, 2019 Production Budget: 500 GBP Country of Origin: United Kingdom Country of Filming: United Kingdom Film Language: English Shooting… Continue reading Short Film: REMOTE, 6min., USA, Ireland

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)

Short Film: 8 POEMS OF EMIGRATION, 11min., Turkey, Documentary

8 Poems of Emigration is a non-fiction film which focuses on the immigration crisis of the world. Reasons of immigration (and the troubles of immigrants) have become the crucial and controversial issue for humanity. Caused by the wild global capitalism (wars, climate change, authoritarian regimes, income disparity etc.) that dominates the globe, this social-political crisis… Continue reading Short Film: 8 POEMS OF EMIGRATION, 11min., Turkey, Documentary

HIGHLIGHTS – APRIL 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: TOTALITE BEST DOC PERFORMERS: THE HUSTLE IS REAL BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: CAPITAINE BEST SOUND & MUSIC: THE WANDERING WOLF Theme of night: Discovery uniqueness NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: THE HUSTLE IS REAL, 12min, USA,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – APRIL 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

Capitaine Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the April 2020 DOC Film Festival

CAPITAINE, 12min, South Africa, Documentary Directed by Johann Vorster Imagine a fish so big that some call it the elephant of the river. Imagine it inhabited the waters of 1/4 of the African continent in vast numbers. Now imagine, that largely unseen to the developed world, a wave of humanity has reduced all the rivers and… Continue reading Capitaine Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the April 2020 DOC Film Festival

The Wandering Wolf Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the April 2020 DOC Film Festival

THE WANDERING WOLF, 38min., USA, Documentary Directed by Scott Fredette Musician Yoni Wolf (WHY?) travels around the world exploring the underbelly of the cultural and arts world of under represented 2nd tier cities. This is the first installment. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

John Van Hamersveld: Crazy World Ain’t It Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK April 2020 DOC Film Festival

JOHN VAN HAMERSVELD – CRAZY WORLD AIN’T IT, 11min., USA, Documentary Directed by Dave Tourjé, Christopher Sibley A colorful glimpse into the kaleidoscope that is John Van Hamersveld’s seminal art career, viewed through the eyes of many artists and innovators he has influenced. John Van Hamersveld CRAZY WORLD AIN’T IT conveys a universal message of encouragement… Continue reading John Van Hamersveld: Crazy World Ain’t It Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK April 2020 DOC Film Festival