JULY 2019 Film Winners

Submit your film exclusively via Film Freeway:   WOW TAPES: ITALIA, 5min., Italy, Documentary WE, 3min., Iran, Animation WHALE FALL, 3min., USA, Animation     Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Denissa Palmer,… Continue reading JULY 2019 Film Winners

JUNE 2019 Film Winners

Submit your film exclusively via Film Freeway:     FLOWERS OF MARRAKECH, 8min., USA, Documentary CHILD, DISRUPTED, 25min., USA, Documentary KYRA, 7min., Canada, Documentary FIGHTING CHILDHOOD CANCER, 5min., USA, Documentary THE CURE, 32min., Ghana, Documentary QUEENS WAY, 4min., UK, Documentary <   Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading JUNE 2019 Film Winners

Director Biography – Manchhiring Tamang (A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HIMALAYAN SHEPHERD)

I am Manchhiring Tamang from Beautiful Country Nepal. Currently I am in the City of New York in the United States along with my family. I have worked as a research journalist in the field of indigenous peoples of Nepal and in tourism for long period. During my career in journalism I have visited most… Continue reading Director Biography – Manchhiring Tamang (A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HIMALAYAN SHEPHERD)

Short Film: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HIMALAYAN SHEPHERD, 20min., Nepal, Documentary

The northernmost part of the Dhading district of Central Nepal, is home to a Tamang community; an ethnic group that has been depending on cattle rearing for the last three centuries. Cattle rearing has been the community’s major profession and therefore, products from cattle such as sheep and yak has been their major source of… Continue reading Short Film: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HIMALAYAN SHEPHERD, 20min., Nepal, Documentary

Director Biography – Catriona Ni Chadhain (LOVE & FEAR)

Caitríona Ní Chadhain is from Connemara in County Galway, she grew up speaking Irish and is passionate about the importance of keeping the endangered language alive. Caitríona has a background in journalism and is particularly interested in documentary film making. She has spent time working in the media industry in Ireland, Spain & the USA.… Continue reading Director Biography – Catriona Ni Chadhain (LOVE & FEAR)

Short Film: RAMON: NOTES FROM A BEEKEEPER, 4min., UK, Documentary

The film follows the life of Colombian beekeeper Ramón Galvis Rodríguez, based in the remote town of San Mateo near the El Cocuy mountains in Colombia. The film focuses on Ramón as he reflects on the future of our planet as a direct result of the gradual extinction of bees. We follow Ramón as he… Continue reading Short Film: RAMON: NOTES FROM A BEEKEEPER, 4min., UK, Documentary

Short Film: BODY CATCHER, 7min., Canada, Documentary

Since childhood, Glen dreamed of becoming a cop. Then, six years into his career, he left. Film Type: Documentary, Short, Student Genres: Drama, Crime, Documentary, Character Profile Runtime: 7 minutes Completion Date: June 1, 2018 Production Budget: 250 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming: Canada Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital Film Color:… Continue reading Short Film: BODY CATCHER, 7min., Canada, Documentary

HIGHLIGHTS – JUNE 2019 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: THE CURE Best DOC Character: The Widow from QUEEN’S WAY Best Cinematography: Child, Disrupted Best Music: Fighting Childhood Cancer Theme: Loss to Strength Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: FLOWERS OF MARRAKECH, 8min., USA, Documentary CHILD, DISRUPTED, 25min., USA, Documentary KYRA, 7min., Canada, Documentary FIGHTING CHILDHOOD CANCER, 5min., USA, Documentary THE… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – JUNE 2019 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

FIGHTING CHILDHOOD CANCER Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2019 DOC Festival

FIGHTING CHILDHOOD CANCER, 5min., USA, Documentary Directed by Jeremy Abrams Honoring the legacy of 3 year old Louie Vanderslice who lost his fight to childhood leukemia and how his legacy has impacted his family and community. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!