Category: short films

#WELAGENTE Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

#WELAGENTE, 5min, USA, Documentary Directed by John X. Carey America faces a crisis, with a political environment that demonizes Hispanic and Latino immigrants. This film takes a positive, emotional look at real Hispanic and Latino stories… putting a face to the diversity that adds to the fabric of America. CLICK HERE – and see full info and… Continue reading #WELAGENTE Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

The Salty Generations Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

THE SALTY GENERATIONS, 7min., USA, Documentary Directed by Shaun Wolfe & Shelby Oliver 15 years ago, Bernard Friedman became one of the first ocean farmers in Southern California. It was a risky move, but for Bernard there’s never been another choice. Farming shellfish is more than a job. It’s his way of reconnecting with his roots… Continue reading The Salty Generations Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

Photos In The Rain Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

PHOTOS IN THE RAIN, 10min, USA, Documentary Directed by Thomas F. O’Brien James Belsanti was a prominent photographer from the 60’s – 80’s in Chicago. In 2000 he moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, and after his death a box of his photographs would be left at the curb for trash pickup. This is the story of… Continue reading Photos In The Rain Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

Painful Silence Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

PAINFUL SILENCE, 8min., USA, Documentary Directed by Ido Bartana & Nadim Badiee The survivors of the Cambodian genocide who made their way to Oakland are still struggling to fit in. This movie tells the story of the generation who was born in the USA and has to bridge the cultures and break the cycle of crime… Continue reading Painful Silence Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

Nobre Arte Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

NOBRE ARTE, 9min., Brazil, Documentary Directed by Stephane Benini Nobre Arte Bring you in a Boxing Club in Rio de Janeiro, a very rare place, famous boxing trainer who decide to stay in his favelas and we follow Onofrio Lima, MMA fighter who decide to learn mma and muaythai to survive. CLICK HERE – and see full… Continue reading Nobre Arte Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

Emergence Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

EMERGENCE, 3min., Australia, Documentary Directed by Alex Vivian In the dense metropolis of Hong Kong, one girl is carving out her definition of freedom. Cheuk Ting is one of Hong Kong’s rising basketball stars, yet her drive to succeed must be balanced with the reality of an under-resourced sport for female players. Despite this, her love… Continue reading Emergence Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

Short Film: At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade, 29min., Canada, Documentary

In November 2018, Jamii premiered “At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade”, a docu-film project created by more than 150 Esplanadians under the artistic leadership of film directors Ayelen Liberona and Joseph Johnson-Camí, and producer Isorine Marc. “At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade” shines a light on our neighbourhood, the St Lawrence, and invites people to reflect on… Continue reading Short Film: At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade, 29min., Canada, Documentary

Short Film: THURSDAY FIELDS, 20min, USA, Documentary

A diverse cast of characters gathers every Thursday evening at a defunct airport in Brooklyn. Native New Yorkers and new immigrants, Wall Street traders and construction tradesmen, they come to race bicycles on Floyd Bennett Field’s crumbling, windswept tarmac. The competition is merciless. The rewards are many. Thursday Fields is a portrait of New York… Continue reading Short Film: THURSDAY FIELDS, 20min, USA, Documentary

Short Film: THE NIGHT SHIFT, 5min., USA, Documentary

The Night Shift is a short gritty slice of life documentary that offers a glimpse into the life of Angelo, a homeless man in San Francisco who collects recycling in order to survive. The film follows Angelo through his nightly routine and explores how he has all of the traits of a successful entrepreneur, but… Continue reading Short Film: THE NIGHT SHIFT, 5min., USA, Documentary