All Films

Autism: A Curious Case of the Human Mind

2017 • 59 min

Thomas wants to learn about the neurological condition that his little brother, Owen, was diagnosed with as a child - autism. Through the piecing together of home videos and interviews with people both on and off the autistic spectrum, Thomas attempts to learn more about the condition whilst telling the story of him and his brother, in an effort to raise awareness and society's understanding of the condition.

Strong The Wind Blows

2017 • 30 min • Canada

For ten years Canadian Paraglider pilot Benjamin Jordan had dreamt of flying like an eagle, across the entire span of South Western Canada's mountain ranges. He imagined soaring over glaciers, landing high in the alpine, bathing in turquoise waters, then flying on as he made his way from Vancouver to Calgary. But there was a catch. Nobody had ever done it before, and for one, very good, reason. Join this unprecedented, Aerial and Mountain Adventure as you soar across British Columbia & Alberta's most incredible landscapes. And brace yourself for the darkness, as Jordan reveals the inner struggle, mindset and motivation, required to push forward in the face of such risk.

Morbus Opus

2017 • 7 min

Father Henry, a young priest, is visited by a mysterious man one night. His arrival brings unexpected consequences and dark truths are soon unveiled.

Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile

2017 • 13 min

Champion truck-racing dog Buddy and his best friend, ferret mechanic Darnell, paw through the "maybe pile" and test out a bunch of crazy stunts.

Akalingwan Nang Rosa

2017 • 10 min • Philippines

A 50-year-old trans woman forgets she had gender reassignment surgery upon emerging from coma. Her 7-year-old daughter helps her recollect her memories.

The Sack Man

2017 • 23 min • Brazil

Inspired by the legend of The Sack Man, the story takes place in a small and isolated town, where a boy needs to pick up his younger brother while his mom is out at work. With the sack man lurking and a missing child, keep his brother safe will not be easy.

Meet the Hedgehogs

2017 • 45 min • United Kingdom

Steve Backshall visits a hedgehog rescue centre in Surrey founded by Brian May. He meets the dedicated staff and discovering the stories behind some of the animals being treated, helps to release a successfully treated hedgehog back into the wild, and offers advice on how to make a garden into a welcoming environment for the creatures.

49: A Tribute to Pulse Night Club

2017 • 10 min • United States of America

Based on the events of the Pulse Night Club tragedy in June 2016, four strangers reeling from a large scale attack must come together and help one another heal through love, acceptance and understanding.

Bartleby

2017 • 11 min • United States of America

An unassuming Wall Street lawyer finds himself beset by a new employee, Bartleby, who refuses to work--in an ongoing act of passive refusal, he simply 'prefers not to.' A quiet, dogged battle of the wills ensues in this stop-motion reimagining of a Melville classic.

The Forever Tree

2017 • 18 min

In 1920, a young African-American woman sets off to Africa to find a tree that promises eternal life.

The Mountain of SGaana

2017 • 10 min • Canada

As a young fisherman cruises along a rugged shoreline, a tiny mouse in Haida regalia appears and starts to knit a blanket. A story unfolds on the blanket as it grows longer, illustrating the ancient tale of Haida master sea hunter Naa-Naa-Simgat and his beloved, Kuuga Kuns. When a SGaana (the Haida word for “killer whale”) captures the hunter and drags him down into a supernatural world, the courageous Kuuga Kuns sets off to save him. Will the lovers manage to escape the undersea Mountain of SGaana, or will they, too, become part of the Haida spirit world forever?

To the Orcas with Love

2017 • 56 min • Canada

Stories of personal connections with orcas, beautiful cinematography featuring B.C’s resident orcas, and an evocative soundscape composed by Jeff Rona and Ben MacDougall provide an uplifting contrast to the environmental challenges we face. Inspired by elders including environmentalist and CBC Broadcaster, David Suzuki, whale researchers Alexandra Morton and Paul Spong, totem carver Wayne Alfred, and lifelong resident of the Broughton archipelago Billy Proctor, this film is anchored by Rob Stewart’s invitation to rise up and create the world we dream for ourselves. Viewers will come to understand the importance of the personal choices we make; it becomes clear that what we do to nature, we do to ourselves.

Kembalinya si Murai Batu

2017 • 5 min

Risa is getting older and her father want to rekindle their relationship.

Camp Nichols

2017 • 18 min

Camp Nichols is the story of two outsiders, one looking for a friend and the other looking to be left alone. Jessie is a young woman who is court-ordered to community service as a summer camp counselor after being arrested. During her time there, she develops an unlikely friendship with Zack, a young camper who has trouble fitting in with the rest of the camp.

Rain Project

2017 • 24 min • Ukraine

Armed with his brushes, the mural painter Gamlet Zinkivsky roams the streets of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, 20 km from the front line. The artist's initiative does not go unnoticed.

O Cravo

2017 • 8 min • Macao

O Cravo (The Carnation) revisits the old streets of Macau, from the point of view of film noir: a passionate Portuguese man, a broken heart, an intrigue, a dark alley, memories of a lost territory.

Link

2017 • 8 min • Germany

The ties that bind can also be those protect. You don’t know what you’ve lost til it’s gone.

Elixir of Youth

2017 • 4 min • Russia

A woman admits that she is 300 years old, and yet, she looks incredibly young and attractive. Inspired by Karel Čapek’s play “The Makropulos Affair” for Faberlic.

Maurice's Symphony

2017 • 29 min • Australia

A brilliant and young flute player discovers a life filled with love, joy and independence when he overcomes his disability after suffering an industrial accident.

The Wolf and the Seven Kids

2017 • 52 min • Russia

A father and son live alone in a cottage in the woods. They hardly ever go out. Each new day resembles the one before and is shaped by the son’s rituals, which the father tries to observe.

On the Record: Sam Smith - The Thrill of It All

2017 • 46 min

With insightful interviews and fly-on-the-wall footage, this exclusive film looks at the making of Sam Smith's second album.

Valentin(e)

2017 • 6 min • France

Valentin, a 19-year-old boy, entered his dorm room for the first time. In a box he finds old pictures that remind him of his childhood.

The Metamorphosis

2017 • 3 min

Translated from German, Die Verwandlung means, 'The Metamorphosis', a title that aligns with King Kong Magazine's 'Metamorphosis Issue' (September 2017), in which Jacobsen's imagery also appears. This notion encompasses a variety of the elements that were studied during Jacobsen’s residency at SHOWstudio in London. Jacobsen cites human shapes found in everyday objects, the intervention of the body through digital techniques, his experiences living abroad, and a focus on raw-looking materials and the unfinished in this work. Working with materials including plastic, dough, and inflated latex condoms, Jacobsen collaborated with mistress of make-up Alex Box to create a shape-shifting character played by dancer Jonathan Luke Baker. The final film and imagery reflect states of discord and harmony in the natural world, manipulated by Jacobsen's digital skill.

Selva

2017 • 17 min • Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica

The land expels and the ocean drowns, departures repeat themselves in every generation. Selva dances within voices and memories; in a game that prepares her for the inevitable separation.