Filmmaker John Concillo (THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE)

THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, 12min,. USADirected by John Concillo http://williamodouglas.org/https://www.twitter.com/WODouglasfilm Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas is one of the most undersung influential public figures of the 20th century. His legacy deserves to be acknowledged. His thought and values are fundamental to a… Continue reading Filmmaker John Concillo (THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE)

Filmmaker Leo Thorn (RETURN OF THE MANGROVES)

RETURN OF THE MANGROVES, 9min., UKDirected by Leo ThornReturn of the Mangroves follows the Mangrove Action Project (MAP) team to El Salvador to assess the health of mangroves in the Bay of Jiquilisco. MAP Co-Founder Alfredo Quarto and Jim Enright return to the bay 12 years after they conducted a mangrove restoration training, and with… Continue reading Filmmaker Leo Thorn (RETURN OF THE MANGROVES)

Producer Kyle Joshua Jacobs (CRISIS)

CRISIS, 6min,. USADirected by Patrick WeiSet against the backdrop of a drought-stricken New York City, this gripping short film delves into the harsh realities faced by its residents as the government imposes a stringent water rationing measure, limiting each individual to just 1 gallon and 3 ounces of water daily. As tensions rise and survival… Continue reading Producer Kyle Joshua Jacobs (CRISIS)

Filmmaker Katherine Connor Duff (THE SLATE)

THE SLATE, 8min., USADirected by Katherine Connor DuffA struggling actress attempts to film a self tape. https://www.katherineconnorduff.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? This film was based on a domestic argument I found recorded on my self tape camera. I lost the argument, I lost the boyfriend, but I… Continue reading Filmmaker Katherine Connor Duff (THE SLATE)

Filmmaker Dee Garceau (BLUE DEATH: The 1918 Influenza in Montana)

BLUE DEATH: THE 1918 INFLUENZA IN MONTANA, 56min., USADirected by Dee GarceauAt first Montanans were not alarmed; influenza came and went with the seasons. But this virus was lethal. The 1918 influenza killed more people than WWI & WWII combined. This film explores six individual stories of how Montanans met this public health crisis. People… Continue reading Filmmaker Dee Garceau (BLUE DEATH: The 1918 Influenza in Montana)

Get to know the filmmaking team of HOLE PUNCHED EAR

HOLE PUNCHED EAR, 8min., USADirected by Alan Yammin, Ben TullIn a dystopian Chicago, a poet, bound by a strange countdown clock, struggles to finish a poem as her sister tries to free her. https://holepunchedearfilm.wixsite.com/homehttps://instagram.com/hole_punched_ear/ Get to know:Directors Ben Tull (BT) and Alan Yammin (AY), Post Production Head Blake Huang (BH) 1. What motivated you to… Continue reading Get to know the filmmaking team of HOLE PUNCHED EAR

Filmmaker Andy Carruthers (TARARUA S-K)

TARARUA S-K, 22min., New ZealandDirected by Andy CarruthersHave you ever wondered what it feels like to push your limits in the wild, facing the ultimate physical challenge? The Tararua SK Traverse is waiting for you. https://tararuask.com/https://www.facebook.com/TararuaSKhttps://www.instagram.com/tararuask_film/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I want to inspire people to… Continue reading Filmmaker Andy Carruthers (TARARUA S-K)

Filmmaker Burton Rocks (BURTON ROCKS CALLING)

BURTON ROCKS CALLING, 30min., USADirected by Burton RocksBurton Rocks’ health left him isolated. So, he started calling some of America’s biggest stars.They answered.Forty years later, Burton shares his fascinating collection of interviews for the first time. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?Burton Rocks: I wanted to thank my… Continue reading Filmmaker Burton Rocks (BURTON ROCKS CALLING)

Filmmaker Christian Wehrle (WORLD WAR II: THE SHIPWRECKS OF TRUK LAGOON)

WORLD WAR II: THE SHIPWRECKS OF TRUK LAGOON, 45min., GermanyDirected by Christian Wehrle“World War II: The Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon” is a 45-minute documentary that dives into the haunting underwater world of Chuuk Lagoon, a site of immense historical and ecological significance. Once a formidable fortress for the Japanese Imperial Navy during World War II,… Continue reading Filmmaker Christian Wehrle (WORLD WAR II: THE SHIPWRECKS OF TRUK LAGOON)

Filmmaker Emeline Castaneda (TOTEM)

TOTEM, 3min., FranceDirected by Emeline CastanedaThe day had started badly for Alice. But that was without taking into account the old saying “in the jungle you must wait, 13 helps yourself liberate” Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?It was originally for a contest. We had tell a story… Continue reading Filmmaker Emeline Castaneda (TOTEM)