Director Statement Giorgio Ghiotto is a young Italian, London based Filmmaker. Most of his inspiration comes from his deep passion for cultures, nature and his profound desire for discovering and telling stories about ordinary people. His aim is spreading a positive message through his films, to bring a change in the world.
Category: short films
Short Film: SOLACE, 7min., UK, Documentary
The story we captured is about a retiree who, despite his age, continues to surf on a regular basis. Despite being 70 years old he has not lost his energy and enthusiasm for life. While there he began to feel tired and worn alienating himself from the industrial rhythms, until he has been introduced to… Continue reading Short Film: SOLACE, 7min., UK, Documentary
Short Film: SCHOOL CROSSING, 16min., Columbia, Documentary
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is considered among the worst in Latin American history. While much of the media coverage has focused on the political turmoil in Venezuela, “School Crossing” focuses on an unseen crisis: the education of the next generation of Venezuelan children. Project Links Website Facebook
Director Biography – Sarah Baptist (STARTING LINEUP)
Starting Lineup is my first short doc. I wanted to capture the charm of being friends with strangers. I’m currently employed as a video editor for a Canadian news station. I have been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Editing. Director Statement Create and consume art.
Short Film: STARTING LINEUP 8min., Canada, Documentary
A portrait of the NBA Raptor’s fan community as they wait hours to get into the Jurassic Park screening party. Film Type: Documentary, Short Genres: Sports, Fans, Community, basketball, NBA, DiversIty Runtime: 8 minutes 28 seconds Completion Date: July 24, 2019 Production Budget: 100 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming: Canada Film Language:… Continue reading Short Film: STARTING LINEUP 8min., Canada, Documentary
Short Film: OMA & OPA, 12min., USA, Documentary
Oma and Opa are in their 80’s, but they are still full of life and energy. Their unquenchable personalities shine through as they tell the story of their lives growing up under Nazi occupation in the Netherlands, and getting married and moving to America in their twenties. Project Links Website
Director Biography – Kev L. Smith (TAOBH LE TAOBH)
Kev L Smith is a cinematographer based the west of Ireland. A specialist in aerial and water-based film making, he draws on a lifetime spent surfing, hiking and lifeguarding along Ireland’s Atlantic coast. When he’s not shooting, you’ll find Kevin in the lineup at his local surf breaks in West Clare. Director Statement I wanted… Continue reading Director Biography – Kev L. Smith (TAOBH LE TAOBH)
Short Film: TAOBH LE TAOBH, 5min, Ireland, Documentary
This film investigates the artistic process of visual artist Matthew Mitchell and his exploration of texture, surface and topography in the Burren, County Clare. Drawing both inspiration and raw materials from the local environment we follow the artist on a journey through the textures of the Burren; down into dark limestone grikes, deep into the… Continue reading Short Film: TAOBH LE TAOBH, 5min, Ireland, Documentary
Short Film: HER TURF, 18min., USA, Documentary
This short documentary follows three female football referees as they claim access to a powerful role in a male-dominated industry. Annice Canady was the first female football referee to officiate a NCAA game in 2001. She is revered as a trailblazer, opening the door for other women to call the shots. The three-time cancer survivor… Continue reading Short Film: HER TURF, 18min., USA, Documentary
HIGHLIGHTS – NOVEMBER 2019 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: BLESSING BEST DOC PERFORMANCES: DOLLMAKER BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: THE SALTY GENERATIONS BEST MUSIC: PHOTOS IN THE RAIN Theme of night: Persistence Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: WE, 9min, Mexico, Animation/Documentary NOBRE ARTE, 9min., Brazil, Documentary PAINFUL SILENCE, 8min., USA, Documentary PHOTOS IN THE RAIN, 10min, USA, Documentary THE SALTY GENERATIONS, 7min.,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – NOVEMBER 2019 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival
Documentary Film Festival. Los Angeles & Toronto 