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
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Undermine Beneath Canada’s Ghost Towns, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto
UNDERMINE BENEATH CANADA’S GHOST TOWNS, 17min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Francois Desrocher An abandoned mine explorer visits two of the largest ghost towns in Canada and enters the long abandoned mines under them to see what remains. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
The Story Of Pema Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto
THE STORY OF PEMA, 5min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Martin Buzora The breathtaking story of a young Tibetan nomad and her epic seasonal journey across the mountains of Amdo Region, Tibet. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
One More Day Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto
ONE MORE DAY, 13min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Brenda Grzetic It documents the experiences of a woman Correctional Officer – Lisa Snook – who worked for 25 years in Corrections and retired from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary for men in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. It follows her on her last day of work as she reflects… Continue reading One More Day Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto
Just Another Beautiful Family Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto
JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY, 19min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Katherine and Nick North Just an ordinary suburban family– except that Dad’s transgender, Mom’s queer, and there are five kids in this minivan. This is one family’s true story of identity, trust, and transformation. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
Beyond The Gun Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto
BEYOND THE GUN, 22min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Danielle da Silva & Jeffrey Garriock From award-winning Photographers Without Borders, Beyond The Gun is a short documentary that follows photographer Damari McBride on assignment for for Nourish NPO as he discovers the complexities behind combating the poaching epidemic in South Africa. CLICK HERE – and see full… Continue reading Beyond The Gun Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto
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)
Short Film: TOTALITE, 14min., USA, Documentary
From his darkroom and streets of Lyon, France to the Illinois country side, photographer/umbraphile, Richard Bellia chases the 2017 eclipse with daughter Valentine . This short film reflects on the creation of images and the passion that drives their making. In French and English Project Links Website Facebook
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)
Short Film: JOHN VAN HAMERSVELD – CRAZY WORLD AIN’T IT, 11min., USA, Documentary
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 to anyone coming of age as an artist in a challenging world to accomplish this in.… Continue reading Short Film: JOHN VAN HAMERSVELD – CRAZY WORLD AIN’T IT, 11min., USA, Documentary
Documentary Film Festival. Los Angeles & Toronto 