Emergence Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

EMERGENCE, 3min., Australia, Documentary Directed by Alex Vivian In the dense metropolis of Hong Kong, one girl is carving out her definition of freedom. Cheuk Ting is one of Hong Kong’s rising basketball stars, yet her drive to succeed must be balanced with the reality of an under-resourced sport for female players. Despite this, her love… Continue reading Emergence Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

Dollmaker Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

DOLLMAKER, 8min., Finland, Documentary Directed by Iiris Härmä What is behind sexrobots head? This era is fascinating when we have technologies to create brains for dolls. But what kind of questions it will raise. Meet the master behind sex robots brains. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Blessing Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

  BLESSING, 6min., USA, Documentary Directed by Hadley Hendon “Blessing” follows Najat’s lifelong journey to find independence. Growing up in a wheelchair she was always looked down upon by society and her family. After the passing of her mother she decided to take control of her life when she was hired by the social enterprise Al… Continue reading Blessing Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 LA DOC Film Festival

Short Film: At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade, 29min., Canada, Documentary

In November 2018, Jamii premiered “At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade”, a docu-film project created by more than 150 Esplanadians under the artistic leadership of film directors Ayelen Liberona and Joseph Johnson-Camí, and producer Isorine Marc. “At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade” shines a light on our neighbourhood, the St Lawrence, and invites people to reflect on… Continue reading Short Film: At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade, 29min., Canada, Documentary

Director Biography – Freya Billington (TERMINATED: TEETH & TINDER)

Freya is a Filmmaker/ Lecturer based in Bristol who launched ‘boy and bear films’ in 2014 to develop personal projects. Since then she has made ‘experimental musical’ BREAD AND BUTTER, NOT WAVING starring Peter Bowles for IShorts /Creative England and documentary HOW LUCKY? filmed in Finetown Township, South Africa. She has just completed Experimental Documentary… Continue reading Director Biography – Freya Billington (TERMINATED: TEETH & TINDER)

Short Film: THURSDAY FIELDS, 20min, USA, Documentary

A diverse cast of characters gathers every Thursday evening at a defunct airport in Brooklyn. Native New Yorkers and new immigrants, Wall Street traders and construction tradesmen, they come to race bicycles on Floyd Bennett Field’s crumbling, windswept tarmac. The competition is merciless. The rewards are many. Thursday Fields is a portrait of New York… Continue reading Short Film: THURSDAY FIELDS, 20min, USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Max Mollring, Ian Burris (THE NIGHT SHIFT)

Max Mollring (director/editor) is a director, editor and colorist based out of Oakland. Originally from Arcata California, he attended San Francisco State University’s Undergrad film program. He has directed short films, music videos and commercials. Ian Burris (director) is a filmmaker and musician residing in San Francisco. Born and raised in Santa Cruz California, Ian… Continue reading Director Biography – Max Mollring, Ian Burris (THE NIGHT SHIFT)

Short Film: THE NIGHT SHIFT, 5min., USA, Documentary

The Night Shift is a short gritty slice of life documentary that offers a glimpse into the life of Angelo, a homeless man in San Francisco who collects recycling in order to survive. The film follows Angelo through his nightly routine and explores how he has all of the traits of a successful entrepreneur, but… Continue reading Short Film: THE NIGHT SHIFT, 5min., USA, Documentary