There were 23 young women, aged 18 to 20, doing their mandatory military service in a very special unit responsible for video surveillance of the Gaza Strip. In Israel, these young women are nicknamed the eyes of the state. Before October 7, they saw everything, understood everything. They sounded the alarm, but no one listened. They were both the Cassandras of the Hamas assault and its first victims. Today, the surviving watchwomen from the Gaza border and the parents of those who were killed have given themselves a mission. Together, they are demanding justice and truth and shedding light on the flaws in a security system that Israeli society believed to be guaranteed.
Wilma, a defender of the Mayan territory, and Carlos, a Greenpeace activist, set off on a small plane flight over the majestic Mayan Jungle, discovering from above a heartbreaking contrast: amazing natural beauty facing the devastation caused by deforestation, mega farms and tourist developments. Throughout the journey, his reflections are intertwined with powerful testimonies from affected communities and environmental experts, revealing the alarming fragility of this green lung in Mexico. With shocking images and urgent questions, the documentary seeks to answer: How can we protect the jungle before it is too late?
A diverse group of women over 55 talk about the past, its decisions and consequences, unfinished dreams, reasons for motherhood, and how they deal with old age individualism. Socio-economic and cultural gaps converge, while we know how their changing and growing bodies live and inhabit.
"Quicho" is a documentary that uncovers the hidden beauty within the grueling labor of sugarcane harvesting in Mexico. Through the experience of Quicho, a sugarcane producer, the film explores how, despite being an exhausting task, this agricultural process becomes a symbol of resilience, community, and the discovery of something positive amid the struggle. The burning of cane turns into a ritual that, far from being just hard work, ignites a spirit of renewal and hope in those who practice it.
Abstract painter James Howell has created over 400 works composed entirely of varying shades of gray. For Howell, gray embodies the 'in-between' space of both color and existence. His paintings reflect not only his technical skill but also a deep, meditative spirit that permeates this documentary, exploring ideas of Taoism, meditation, and Howell’s relationship with public perception.
Kozak marks his one-year anniversary of marriage with advice from three experienced fishermen in this dreamlike exploration of love and sport, shot on expired 16mm film off the coast of Cape Cod. Featuring a soundtrack by Otto Benson and LUCY (Cooper B. Handy)
Filipino Canadian filmmaker Kent Donguines travels back to the Philippines to reconnect with his roots. In a nation with over 134,000 years of history and centuries of colonization — under Spanish, American, and Japanese rule — Donguines notes a shared feeling of weakened traditional identity among many Filipinos he knows and meets. A vital part of their heritage, the centuries-old practice of tattooing, was banned by colonizers and even shunned by Filipinos. Donguines travels to Buscalan, a secluded mountain community, to discover more about the revival of Indigenous Kalinga tattoos. Guided by 107-year-old master artist Apo Whang-od, Donguines learns the deep history and symbolism behind the tattoos. The revival of this Indigenous body art tradition offers a powerful way to preserve culture, spark pride, and strengthen identity, and Treasure of the Rice Terraces shows how traditions can survive, evolve, and inspire both local communities and cultural identity worldwide.
Features new interviews with the cast and crew, along with expert opinions and unearthed behind-the-scenes footage, to explore the enduring legacy and creepy realism of the mockumentary.
Witness the rise and fall of The Warehouse, a rave venue from Plymouth and times gone by now reduced to a derelict shell. We explore its history, its people and the future. An amateur filmmaker-explorer finds the building in an empty derelict state, long after the prosperous life and energy it endured through the 90s. Through a combination of archives and stories of people who lived there, the film explores through the medium of analogue what once was and how even a now silent derelict shell can become the centre of the universe.
In January 2025, a crew set out to shoot a new film. During it's production, an hours worth of behind the scenes footage was captured. This is what was filmed, uncut in its entirety.
LESBIANS IN BOYSTOWN reveals the forgotten history of lesbians and queer women in West Hollywood, the first “gay city” in the US. The documentary honors lesbians and queer women through the history of Dyke Marches, the AIDS crisis, lesbian bars and cafes, and lesbian activism from the 1980s to the present day. However, since the late 1990s, lesbian businesses and social gathering places like cafes, bars, and bookstores have been disappearing across the US. Despite our culture’s predilection towards lesbian and queer women’s invisibility, the documentary proves that our world-building continues. The documentary ensures that lesbians and queer women will be visible for future generations while also showing that they are still making a difference today.
This film is a humble attempt at capturing the essence of the Narmada Parikrama, a pilgrimage walk along the length of river Narmada. I hope the film speaks to you, and takes you on a journey of reflection.
People experiencing homelessness, social work professionals, and film artists join forces to transform fragments of real life into fictional short films.