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Short Film: GUARDIANS OF THE GRASSLANDS, 12min., Canada, Documentary

Canada’s native grasslands are disappearing at an alarming rate – in fact, they are one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. Guardians of the Grasslands is a collaboration between dedicated conservationists and local ranchers, which seeks to showcase how cattle continue to create hope on what’s left of these iconic landscapes for the… Continue reading Short Film: GUARDIANS OF THE GRASSLANDS, 12min., Canada, Documentary

Director Biography – Imelda O’Reilly (TUMBLING TOWARDS HOME)

Imelda O’Reilly is an award-winning filmmaker. Her work has been represented at Cannes Film Festival L’Atélier Cinéfondation, Nominee for the Student Academy Awards, Rhode Island International Film Festival to name a few. She is from Kildare, Ireland and has an MFA in film from Columbia University.

Short Film: TUMBLING TOWARDS HOME, 14min., Ireland, Documentary

Tumbling Towards Home is a coming of age story about Malcolm Adams, an Irish immigrant who moves to New York in 1989 to study acting under Alan Langdon. He works through the grief from the loss of his mother and his friend Philip Seymour Hoffman. This leads to his decision of where to put his… Continue reading Short Film: TUMBLING TOWARDS HOME, 14min., Ireland, Documentary

Director Biography – ANDREA TRIVERO (THE MAN OF THE TREES)

Born in Pettinengo (Biella) Italy, in 1969. After a degree in Engineering and the master in modern low budget technology for Developing Country he moves to Africa to work and live. In the same times he works on some documentary projects during his stay in Burkina Faso and in Democratic Republic of Congo. Today he… Continue reading Director Biography – ANDREA TRIVERO (THE MAN OF THE TREES)

Short Film: THE MAN OF THE TREES, 19min., Italy, Documentary

  Daniel Balima is a senior horticulturist from Tenkodogo, a small Sub-Saharan African town in Burkina Faso, where he lives with his large family and has worked since he was born 67 years ago. Daniel as a child falls ill with polio and, although growing without the use of his legs, he is able to… Continue reading Short Film: THE MAN OF THE TREES, 19min., Italy, Documentary

Director Biography – Russell Walton, Jared Featherstone (PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA)

Russell Walton and Jared Featherstone have been friends since 1st grade. They are experienced media production professionals committed to storytelling. For the last 8 years, Russell has been delivering comprehensive audio post-production services to major international clients, focusing on audience connection through dramatic audio and visuals. Jared is a video journalist whose diverse career began… Continue reading Director Biography – Russell Walton, Jared Featherstone (PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA)

Short Film: PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA, 20min. , Canada, Documentary

20-year-old Ryan Shtuka vanished from a BC alpine resort town in February 2018. This is the story of the the mystery surrounding his disappearance and the people who relentlessly search for him. Project Links  Facebook  Instagram News & Reviews “Bizarre disappearance of Alta. man highlighted in new documentary” CTV Edmonton https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/bizarre-disappearance-of-alta-man-highlighted-in-new-documentary-1.4513632?fbclid=IwAR1Q_84ZyHvT8aU7rDObUUMPHyi4SQ4uwep8i4ef3QSHT6Rn9j5cIkbMIr8 “Documentary looks into missing… Continue reading Short Film: PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA, 20min. , Canada, Documentary

Director Biography – Cate Celso (KING OF THE ROAD)

Cate Celso, is an independent film maker living in San Francisco, California. After working severals years in film production she is now directing and producing her own projects. King of the Road is her first documentary and third short film. Director Statement Several years ago when I was working in film production, our studio hired… Continue reading Director Biography – Cate Celso (KING OF THE ROAD)

Director Biography – Rendah Haj (HAYAT)

Rendah Haj is an African-Australian filmmaker and director based in Melbourne. She has extensive history working in radio broadcast and curating social impact and youth mindful projects nationally. As a recent RMIT film graduate, her work now specifically focuses on documentaries that intimately and ethically explore social issues and human rights, with an emphasis on… Continue reading Director Biography – Rendah Haj (HAYAT)