Tag: Documentary

Short Film: ONE MORE DAY, 13min., Canada, Documentary

This short documentary, entitled “One More Day,” is supported by the Newfoundland Independent Filmmaker’s Co-Operative (NIFCO) under its First Time Film Maker Program. 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… Continue reading Short Film: ONE MORE DAY, 13min., Canada, Documentary

Director Biography – Benjamin Bryan (HOME)

Benjamin Bryan is a Melbourne based filmmaker who currently works in film, commercial and documentary formats. Director Statement Home was a unique experience for me, it was the closest filmmaking experience I can relate to street photography. Taking a camera and just listening, watching and waiting for the story to present itself, trying to find… Continue reading Director Biography – Benjamin Bryan (HOME)

Short Film: HOME, 6min., New Zealand, Documentary

A look at what ‘home’ means for South Sudanese refugee Gum Wetnhiak and his family who fled their war torn homeland to start a new life in Melbourne, Australia. Film Type: Documentary Runtime: 6 minutes 18 seconds Completion Date: January 28, 2019 Production Budget: 500 AUD Country of Origin: New Zealand Country of Filming: Australia… Continue reading Short Film: HOME, 6min., New Zealand, Documentary

Short Film: PHYLLIS AND FRANCESCA 48 YEARS ON, 9min., Australia, Documentary

In 1970, when Australia could barely fathom the idea of lesbian relationships, and homosexuality was illegal, the ABC television show This Day Tonight interviewed young couple Phyllis and Francesca. It questioned them on how they could really know they were lesbians, and looked at the ‘science’ of the time on homosexuality. Despite being little known,… Continue reading Short Film: PHYLLIS AND FRANCESCA 48 YEARS ON, 9min., Australia, Documentary

Director – Giorgio Ghiotto, Seamus Tyrrell (SOLACE)

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.

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

Director Biography – Karla Caraballo-Torres (SCHOOL CROSSING)

Karla Caraballo-Torres is a bilingual multimedia journalist and new alumna of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Her stories have appeared in both international and national outlets including PBS NewsHour, AJ+, MotherJones, RCN Colombia and Telemundo. Lorin Eleni Gill is a multimedia reporter and cinematographer and also a new alumna of the UC Berkeley… Continue reading Director Biography – Karla Caraballo-Torres (SCHOOL CROSSING)

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

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

Director Biography – Steve Buckwalter (OMA & OPA)

Like lots of other people, I’ve been making movies in some fashion all of my life. I find every part of the process enjoyable, from making it in my head to working out the credits at the very end. Every day for me is about finding a new way to tell stories and entertaining the… Continue reading Director Biography – Steve Buckwalter (OMA & OPA)