How far would you push your limits to help find the cure for cancer? The Empire State Ride is 500+ miles of cycling from New York City to Niagara Falls. Hear two cyclists amazing stories about pushing themselves to the limit in the name of honoring those they’ve lost to cancer. Film Type: Documentary, Short… Continue reading Short Film: 500+ THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME, 12min., USA, Documentary
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Short Film: A VOICE FOR WHALES, 22min., USA, Documentary
In 2018, Pacific Whale Foundation’s founder Greg Kaufman passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. ‘A Voice for Whales’ was created to tell the story of his fight to save humpback whales from extinction by educating the public, from a scientific perspective, about whales and their ocean habitat. A film created over the course… Continue reading Short Film: A VOICE FOR WHALES, 22min., USA, Documentary
Director Biography – Tanguy Locqueneux (SIMPLER. BIGGER. FREER)
Tanguy is from France, and came all the way to Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, Canada, to study documentary filmmaking at l’ÉMCV. His first documentary about free solo climbers come from a personal search for understanding. He aims at doing more work like this in the future.
Short Film: SIMPLER. BIGGER. FREER, 15min., Canada
Portrait of a discipline that is often taboo : free soloing. Five climbers confess on their motivation for going rope-less. They talk about the risk that everyone seeing them think about, but most of all, they explain their search for freedom.
Director Biography – Edouard Paquet (REMOTE)
Born in Luxembourg to a Spanish mother and a French father, Edouard has always been fascinated by the world that surrounds him. Three passions have dictated his life thus far – travelling, football and filmmaking. Growing up in a well-travelled family gave him a sense of curiosity that he wants to portray in his work.… Continue reading Director Biography – Edouard Paquet (REMOTE)
Short Film: REMOTE, 6min., USA, Ireland
Fascinated by remote, isolated places and why people live there, I set off to Bardsey Island; home to just 4 permanent residents. Film Type: Documentary, Short, Student Runtime: 6 minutes 14 seconds Completion Date: June 6, 2019 Production Budget: 500 GBP Country of Origin: United Kingdom Country of Filming: United Kingdom Film Language: English Shooting… Continue reading Short Film: REMOTE, 6min., USA, Ireland
Director Biography – Paula Castro (SANCTUARIES: A NEW LIFE)
Colombian Filmmaker and animal rights advocate with a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Currently living in Los Angeles, California.
Short Film: SANCTUARIES: A NEW LIFE, 9min., USA, Documentary
Short documentary on Sanctuaries dedicated to the rescue of farm animals in the south east of the United States. Project Links Instagram
Director Biography – Kurtulus Ozgen (8 POEMS OF EMIGRATION)
Kurtuluş Özgen (1971) has been directing-producing documentaries and cultural projects over 20 years. His films have been screened in more than 30 national and international film festivals and have won 12 awards. His photography and video works have been selected for several art exhibitions. Özgen received his bachelor’s degree in Cinema, his graduate degree in… Continue reading Director Biography – Kurtulus Ozgen (8 POEMS OF EMIGRATION)
Short Film: 8 POEMS OF EMIGRATION, 11min., Turkey, Documentary
8 Poems of Emigration is a non-fiction film which focuses on the immigration crisis of the world. Reasons of immigration (and the troubles of immigrants) have become the crucial and controversial issue for humanity. Caused by the wild global capitalism (wars, climate change, authoritarian regimes, income disparity etc.) that dominates the globe, this social-political crisis… Continue reading Short Film: 8 POEMS OF EMIGRATION, 11min., Turkey, Documentary
Documentary Film Festival. Los Angeles & Toronto 