All Films

Homes of Hope

2017 • 6 min

In 2036 the world is a mess of war and chaos. A simulated virtual world seems to be the only way out. An ex-scientist Chris and his family get lost between the real and virtual world.

Unicorn Dance Party 2

2017 • 60 min

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My Friend Raymond

2017 • 55 min

Documentary filmmaker, Frank Panico had often seen a mysterious 57-year-old handicapped man limping into church using his walker. Without knowing anyone was watching, the downtrodden man would quietly take a seat in the back of the Church. This man's demeanor touched Frank's heart, since it appeared as if he had hit rock bottom. After church, Frank offered the man a ride home. The disheveled stranger gave Mr. Panico a slight smile, and with gratitude, accepted the ride. The stranger introduced himself, "My name is Raymond Matthew Battey, but people sometimes call me Ray".

A Lack of Dating in Brooklyn

2017 • 16 min

An unromantic comedy. Languishing in an unfulfilling quasi-relationship, Sam begins to have a horrifying realization: her romantic discontent is due to her own laziness and not, as she had previously assumed, the fault of every other human being.

Flecha Dourada

2017 • 15 min • Brazil

Between punches and jumps, the fighters of the team "Flecha Dourada" return to the ring after 50 years to relive the glorious era of wrestling in Santa Catarina, South of Brazil.

SLAY: The Axell Hodges Story

2017 • 47 min • United States of America

TransWorld Motocross' newest film feature delves into the world of social media moto superstar Axell Hodges. With over 250,000 followers on Instagram alone, the 20-year-old from Encinitas, California, has successfully figured out how to make a living on his dirt bike, without lining up behind a starting gate! True, as a former Amateur National Champion, Axell does have a racer’s background, but the skill and style he’s developed through the years while at play on his dirt bike are what make him truly amazing. This documentary style film gives viewers a glimpse into the “24/7 fun” world of Axell Hodges. Who is he? Why do fans love him? Why do sponsors need him? And most importantly…how did he get so skilled at riding his motocross bike?

The Welfare of Tomás Ó Hallissy

2017 • 31 min • Ireland, United Kingdom

Campbell’s fictional narrative, concerning a pair of American anthropologists en route to the Irish village of Dún Chaoin, expands into a reflective investigation of filmmaking ethics and a portrait of a small community forced to confront the changing tides of traditions.

Skarr

2017 • 1 min • United Kingdom

Short film promoting anti-bullying

Weeën

2017 • 15 min

A father-to-be is overcome with with anxiety and doubt as his girlfriend is going into labour.

Welcome

2017 • 30 min

The film tells the story of Dávid, an eighteen-year-old negligent teen. After eight years of being apart, Dávid and his mother move back from Vojvodina to Hungary to live with Dávid’s father. We slowly discover Dávid’s secret operation: he illegally transports refugees across the border for money, in order to fund his move abroad.

Chanel Nr. 2

2017 • 3 min

It is unclear what is up and what is down. Gravity is suspended. Only the moment enables orientation. We remain clueless.

A Delicate Love

2017 • 18 min

Peter, a maths student, works part-time in a delicatessen. When a handsome and sophisticated older man purchases exquisite delicacies, Peter cannot help but be drawn to him and his fantasy life gets way out of hand.

Special Bulletin

2017 • 5 min

Special Bulletin explores the way lines shape our lives.

Deeply Rooted

2017 • 23 min

Filmmaker Cazhhmere is a 7th-generation black Canadian. Despite this deep history, she’s constantly asked to explain where she’s from—even though the answer is always “Canada.” Cazhhmere is a proud Canadian. Her ancestors were among the first black settlers to come to Canada — her family has spent hundreds of years weaving itself into the fabric of our nation. Despite this deep history, Cazhhmere is constantly questioned about where she is originally from.

Chinanteco. Jujmi La niña del Río

2017 • 2 min • Mexico

Fate

2017 • 16 min

Gabriel is gay and his family doesn't accept him. Johannes suffers from ADHD and also feels lonely. Their desire to be accepted and the search for inner freedom and security leads them to different paths and places. The thoughts of Gabriel fly high over the city with questions about loneliness and fate.

7%

2017 • 41 min • China

The Starry Night

2017 • 10 min • South Korea

The starry night' tells about the love that becomes clearer as time goes by, through the process of organizing his own life, loving an old lover.

Mother Behold Your Sons

2017 • 13 min

A palace holds young people for eternity. Among them, Simon, Katia and Tony remember their last vacation.

Stop the Horror

2017 • 7 min

Produced as part of a campaign by Go Gentle Australia to pass right-to-die legislation, "Stop the Horror" is a dramatic re-enactment of the agonising final moments of 56-year-old Greg Sims' life, as witnessed by his family and doctors.

Lillies in the Forest

2017 • 5 min

Two lost souls in search of a deeper connection form an unlikely bond during a brief encounter in-transit over their mutual appreciation for Myrna Loy.

A Jolly Good Fellow

2017 • 12 min

When Teddy fears his homosexuality may be revealed by visiting reporters, he takes comfort from the family's black butler, Gerald - leading the two down a path that is either romance - or a gross abuse of power.

Sisters

2017 • 1 min • United Kingdom

Short film directed for a project on the theme "Love"

Force Majeure

2017 • 5 min

This almost went in the trash because it’s a poor image. It’s self-conscious and struggling to not be so poor, kind of angry about it. It’s also a shadow companion to MERCURIAL MATTER made at a time I held a job upstairs ingesting filmmaker (and former AFA projectionist) Stom Sogo’s mind-bending Super-8mm films.