DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM FESTIVAL – Thursday June 3rd (Stream for FREE all Day)

Short Film: #WELAGENTE, 5min, USA, Documentary

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. Project Title (Original Language): #WeLaGente Film Type: Documentary, Short Runtime: 4 minutes 49 seconds Completion… Continue reading Short Film: #WELAGENTE, 5min, USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Iiris Härmä (DOLLMAKER)

Iiris Härmä (b. 1970 Finland) has been involved in film industry since 1999 and is the other founding member of Guerilla Films Ltd. She has produced and directed several award-winning short and feature-length documentaries that have acclaimed international reputation in various film festivals around the world.   Director Statement What is behind sexrobots head? This… Continue reading Director Biography – Iiris Härmä (DOLLMAKER)

Short Film: THE SALTY GENERATIONS, 7min., USA, Documentary

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 and a way to sustainably feed a growing population. In his years… Continue reading Short Film: THE SALTY GENERATIONS, 7min., USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Thomas F. O’Brien (PHOTOS IN THE RAIN)

After careers in the Navy and as a painting contractor, Tom got a degree in Cinema and Television Arts. From there he was able to continue a lifetime passion for writing, and discovered a liking for directing, too. He was able to take two senior year projects (a short documentary and a feature film) and… Continue reading Director Biography – Thomas F. O’Brien (PHOTOS IN THE RAIN)

Short Film: PHOTOS IN THE RAIN, 10min, USA, Documentary

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 the revival of the art of an American photographer whose work… Continue reading Short Film: PHOTOS IN THE RAIN, 10min, USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Ido Bartana, Nadim Badiee (PAINFUL SILENCE)

Nadim comes from Iran and Ido comes from Israel. We met in California in 2017 and started collaborating and creating content together. We worked together on a 6 episode series about social problems that Nadim produced, and we are currently working on 3 other short films.

Short Film: PAINFUL SILENCE, 8min., USA, Documentary

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 in the community. Film Type: Documentary, Short, Student Runtime: 7 minutes… Continue reading Short Film: PAINFUL SILENCE, 8min., USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Stephane Benini (NOBRE ARTE)

Stéphane trained at the Conservatory of French Cinema ten years ago before joining the world of music videos, working with artists such as M83, Digitalism and Kavinsky. He then approached commercial agencies who took him around the world to explore the various tracks and locations of his second passion: motorsports, encapsulated in various projects for… Continue reading Director Biography – Stephane Benini (NOBRE ARTE)

Short Film: NOBRE ARTE, 9min., Brazil, Documentary

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. News & Reviews “Incredible Documentary about a Boxing Club in Rio” Fubiz review… Continue reading Short Film: NOBRE ARTE, 9min., Brazil, Documentary