My grandfather, Tom Watkins, is a 90-year-old harmonica player who lives in a retirement home in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2016, I interviewed him to get his thoughts about the U.S. Presidential elections. When I finally got around to editing the footage in 2020, I found a different story altogether.“You Handsome Dog (Don’t You Ever… Continue reading Short Film: YOU HANDSOME DOG (DON’T YOU EVER DIE), 9min., USA
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Director Biography – Mani Mirsadeghi (IRAN’S WILD SIDE)
Mani Mirsadeghi is a marine biologist and documentary filmmaker who has made several films related to wildlife and environmental issues since 1993. He has traveled extensively, from Antarctica to the North Pole, has made documentaries from the underwater world of the Oman Sea to the wildlife of Africa and Siberia. His goal is to inspire… Continue reading Director Biography – Mani Mirsadeghi (IRAN’S WILD SIDE)
Short Film: IRAN’S WILD SIDE, 44min., Canada
Wild Persia offers a rare look into Iran ’s wondrous wildlife and nature. This documentary features the marvels of this little-known land, nested in the Middle East . From the hot arid deserts and their shifting sands, to the breath-taking snow-capped mountains and their unique inhabitants, and to the lush greenery of mangroves and their… Continue reading Short Film: IRAN’S WILD SIDE, 44min., Canada
Short Film: GORILLA GIRL, 46min., USA
Animal rehabilitation expert Ann Southcombe shares over 50 years of experience raising animals. She expresses the deep emotional intelligence of our non human counterparts and the love that transcends species. Project Links Website Facebook Instagram
Director Biography – Maxwel Hohn (TADPOLES: THE BIG LITTLE MIGRATION)
Maxwel Hohn lives in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. He is an adventurer, photographer and filmmaker with a passion for showcasing British Columbia’s stunning natural diversity. Maxwel grew up on the Sunshine Coast before travelling around the world evolving his skills as a photographer. Honduras, Vietnam, Norway, Greece, The Bahamas, and Tanzania all… Continue reading Director Biography – Maxwel Hohn (TADPOLES: THE BIG LITTLE MIGRATION)
Short Film: TADPOLES: THE BIG LITTLE MIGRATIONN, 8min., Canada
TADPOLES: The Big Little Migration is a unique mini documentary and a world first. The movie documents the incredible daily migration of the western toad tadpoles, a designated threatened species, and one that faces constant risk from urban development. Project Links Website Facebook Instagram
Director Biography – John D. LeMay (COVID LANDSCAPE: BOISE, IDAHO JUNE 2020)
John D. LeMay is a documentary filmmaker in Boise known for his insatiable curiosity, love of storytelling, unique visual style and tight editing.Work and clients cover a broad range, from mini-documentaries for arts organizations, such as Boise Contemporary Theatre, Idaho Commission of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, to brand storytelling films… Continue reading Director Biography – John D. LeMay (COVID LANDSCAPE: BOISE, IDAHO JUNE 2020)
Short Film: COVID LANDSCAPE: BOISE, IDAHO JUNE 2020, 5min., USA
Life in a global pandemic is surreal for us all, but creating a piece of public art on the side of a 14 story building in downtown Boise, Idaho takes it to a whole new level. Watch my latest short film featuring muralist David Carmack Lewis.
Director Biography – Miya Matsumoto Lee (WRITING ON THE WALL)
Miya Lee is a documentary filmmaker and an editor of the “Modern Love” column at The New York Times. Born, raised and based in New York City, Miya is interested in tracking the city’s evolution and exploring the lives of its inhabitants. Director Statement When thousands took to the streets of New York City in… Continue reading Director Biography – Miya Matsumoto Lee (WRITING ON THE WALL)
Short Film: WRITING ON THE WALL, 6min., USA
When thousands took to the streets of New York City in June 2020 to protest police brutality and systemic racism against Black people, the high-end stores in Soho responded by swiftly boarding up their windows and doors.