All Films

Phobia

2016 • 3 min • United States of America

After indulging in a petty phobia, a woman learns the real meaning of fear.

Fog Hill of Five Elements

2016 • 5 min • China

Short prequel to Fog Hill of Five Elements from 2016

Goldilocks

2016 • 19 min • United States of America

Ray Ashford, an astronaut on the Goldilocks Missions, searches the stars for a new home, when a circuit failure in his ship threatens to jeopardize the mission and put in danger the lives of those he loves.

Weaving Shibusa

2016 • 60 min • Japan, United States of America

Weaving Shibusa is the story of Japanese craftsmanship and dedication, shown through their love and fascination of denim. The film gives unprecedented access to the mysterious and storied industry of Japanese denim, told by the only people who can; world-renowned vintage denim experts, the highly regarded "Osaka 5", responsible for Japan's denim revival, as well as passionate innovators who's unparalleled work has made "Japanese Denim" synonymous with the highest quality possible. What makes Japanese denim special is not only the materials, machinery, and techniques, but also the people and ideas behind the process. This film reveals the intense passion and insight behind Japanese denim, but also poses the question; what is the future of these garments that are so deeply rooted in the past?

Compressions/Expansions

2016 • 15 min

Each one in their apartment, Mitsuko and Daisuke remember.

Umbilical Cord

2016 • 27 min • Germany

Todor is in his early thirties and lives with his mother, reliant on her cooking, ironing, washing, and company. The comfort of this co-dependent lifestyle is suddenly altered one night when Todor arrives home late after an office party.

Blackout

2016 • 3 min

A vision of darkness in eighteen films.

Chaplin/Keaton: Duel of Legends

2016 • 53 min • France

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were two incredibly talented artists who enjoyed enormous worldwide success at a very young age. The two giants of the golden age of silent cinema were perceived to be constantly competing with each other for the crown of the king of laughter.

Mata Atlântica

2016 • 33 min • Brazil, France

A young girl disappears in a forest in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil.

Merci Monsieur Imada

2016 • 11 min • France

On a film set, four young actors anxiously wait for director Mirko Imada. Two crew members come and put the body of unconscious man on a large bed in the middle of the room. Roll. Action!

Don Ron

2016 • 4 min • Croatia

A snitch is presented to a dangerous mob boss who appears less intimidating the more he speaks.

Birth of a Leader

2016 • 15 min • France

Vincent, a 20-year-old successful actor, is being offered the leading role in the film of the year: a biopic on Charles de Gaulle in his youth. At the same time, his parents move to Orléans, thus pushing him to live alone. The film follows his first steps towards independence.

H.h.l.

2016 • 16 min • Mexico

In a not so far dystopian, disillusioned future, two brothers Miro and Lucio with their friend May are dealing a new and highly addictive drug called Nuke. But to get it you must harvest it from the brain of a newly deceased person.

Come and See

2016 • 15 min • United Kingdom

A short post-apocalyptic film about a young woman named Blake. The narrative focuses on a snippet of her life as she wanders through an abandoned town, like so many before. She encounters traces of the people that used to live here and the lives they have led and left behind. Initially amused by her discoveries, these feelings quickly dissipate as loneliness consumes her and she finds herself aching for any kind of human interaction. The unfolding story and elements in the scenery let us know that Blake has been alone for quite some time and can't cope with the isolation anymore. She is reaching her breaking point. In a last struggle to carry on she ends up finding a most unlikely companion and together they continue the journey.

Panthéon Discount

2016 • 15 min • France

The year is 2050. Doctors have been replaced by a machine called Sherlock, a kind of super-scanner that not only diagnoses but also heals depending on the patients' means. Doctors have now become financial advisers who sell health insurance and solutions that are more or less drastic.

Ayny

2016 • 11 min • Jordan, Palestinian Territory, Germany

Two young boys run away from their mother’s protection and slack line on the danger of war to play music with the instrument they always dreamt to have.

Standing Tall

2016 • 49 min • France

From Asia, Africa and Latin America, five women share extraordinary stories of strength and determination in the face of violence and inequality.

Dead Bait

2016 • 13 min • Norway

Lisa is fried in the heat of the sun. She is sick, miserable and out of water, but finds a lake to cool down in. A local sports-fisherman spies on her, but when Lisa drowns, he is stuck with a blond, naked "dead bait". What to do then?

Inside Porton Down: Britain's Secret Weapons Research Facility

2016 • 59 min • United Kingdom

Dr Michael Mosley investigates Britain's most secretive and controversial military research base, Porton Down, on its 100th anniversary. He comes face to face with chemical and biological weapons old and new, reveals the truth about shocking animal and human testing, and discovers how the latest science and technology are helping to defend us against terrorist attacks and rogue nations.

Whats Underneath Matters

2016 • 5 min • Malaysia

Jane is unsure of her relationship with James, so with a little bit of advice and help from her mom will Jane be confidence enough to continue the relationship and find true love?

Rd20

2016 • 35 min

The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc is broken up into segments named for the album's tracks ("Brooklyn's Finest," "Can't Knock The Hustle," "Politics As Usual" "Friend or Foe," "Dead Presidents II"). The film features interviews from members of the Reasonable Doubt production team (DJ Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Ski) as well as album cover photographer Jonathan Mannion, Reasonable Doubt guest artist Memphis Bleek, and Roc-a-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Lest you think the doc will be exclusively talking heads, the film also features footage of Jay Z performing tracks off the album in a studio and at Barclays Center.

Xavier

2016 • 13 min • Brazil

Nicolas notices that his eleven year old son Xavier spends his time not only playing drums, but also paying attention to a certain type of boys.

FHM: The Last of the Lads' Mags

2016 • 46 min • United Kingdom

For Him Magazine hit the shelves in 1985 and soon grew to become the biggest selling magazine in Britain. Written by some of the funniest contributors in the world, FHM spoke to the man on the street and embraced the 'girl next door' image of its cover stars. This documentary follows FHM's UK staff as they produce the final issue of the magazine in late 2015, and celebrates its heyday while hearing from the stars whose careers were changed by it.

Året var 1966

2016 • 59 min • Sweden

1966 - when Bob Dylan visits Sweden and Prime Minister Erlander has a difficult time with questions about housing. A special evening at the opera is arranged with Harry Belafonte and Martin Luther King. Esrange is inaugurated and in China the cultural revolution is underway.