Director Biography – Thomas B Draudt (THE HUSTLE IS REAL)

Thomas has been making short films since the early 1980’s. An EMMY award winning producer and 3-time EMMY nominated director, Thomas brings a deep toolbox to every project he’s involved in. “I’ve been at this for a long time and the joy of pulling all the opposing forces together to make a coherent film is… Continue reading Director Biography – Thomas B Draudt (THE HUSTLE IS REAL)

Short Film: THE HUSTLE IS REAL, 12min, USA, Documentary

“It’s like Thelonious Monk said : Do your own thing.  In 15, 20 years, people will catch on.” -Jamison Harvey, aka DJ Prestige THE HUSTLE IS REAL is a story about creating your own lane to make money doing what you love and the hustle and grind that goes along with it. “If you have… Continue reading Short Film: THE HUSTLE IS REAL, 12min, USA, Documentary

HIGHLIGHTS – MARCH 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY BEST PERFORMANCES: UNDERMINE BENEATH CANADA’S GHOST TOWNS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: BEYOND THE GUN BEST MUSIC: THE STORY OF PEMA Theme of night: Transformation of societies NOTE: Festival took place right before the worldwide lockdown due to the Corona Virus. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: IXOQ (WOMAN), 8min,.… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – MARCH 2020 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

Undermine Beneath Canada’s Ghost Towns, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto

UNDERMINE BENEATH CANADA’S GHOST TOWNS, 17min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Francois Desrocher An abandoned mine explorer visits two of the largest ghost towns in Canada and enters the long abandoned mines under them to see what remains. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

The Story Of Pema Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto

THE STORY OF PEMA, 5min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Martin Buzora The breathtaking story of a young Tibetan nomad and her epic seasonal journey across the mountains of Amdo Region, Tibet. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

One More Day Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto

ONE MORE DAY, 13min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Brenda Grzetic 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 and Labrador. It follows her on her last day of work as she reflects… Continue reading One More Day Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto

Just Another Beautiful Family Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto

JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY, 19min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Katherine and Nick North Just an ordinary suburban family– except that Dad’s transgender, Mom’s queer, and there are five kids in this minivan. This is one family’s true story of identity, trust, and transformation. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

IXOQ (Woman) Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto

IXOQ (WOMAN), 8min,. Canada, Documentary Directed by Danielle Robitaille A young Guatemalan mother dreams of a better future for her son, when an organization (Konojel) fighting malnutrition opens its doors, allowing her to support her family and become a role model to the women in her community. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics… Continue reading IXOQ (Woman) Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto

Beyond The Gun Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto

  BEYOND THE GUN, 22min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Danielle da Silva & Jeffrey Garriock From award-winning Photographers Without Borders, Beyond The Gun is a short documentary that follows photographer Damari McBride on assignment for for Nourish NPO as he discovers the complexities behind combating the poaching epidemic in South Africa. CLICK HERE – and see full… Continue reading Beyond The Gun Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 DOC Festival in Toronto