Through a creative blend of mixed-media and charismatic narration balancing humor, sass and historical gravity, discover the queer history of the carabiner in this latest WaterBear Original, directed by Gianna Mazzeo and made in partnership with Nikon. Follow the carabiner’s story, from its humble 1911 climbing roots (thanks, Otto "Rambo" Herzog), to empowering butch mechanics and postal workers in the 60s, becoming a potent signal of identity and attraction in the 80’s (think Tinder, but with hardware) and as a TikTok fashion sensation today.
The availability of housing is a big topic today. It has the strongest impact on those who participate least in the public debate – low-income households, minorities or single women. The film follows a group of activists around Martin Freund, a representative and member of the Live Brno movement, as they try to persuade politicians in the second largest Czech city about their vision of affordable housing.
A young filmmaker films the last moments spent with his best friend before his passing. Through simple and sincere images, he pays tribute to him, recounts how much he meant to him, and celebrates their friendship. An intimate short film, a blend of gratitude and farewell.
In Slovakia, Andrej Dúbravský prepares for his Olomouc exhibition GOOD BOY. While creating intimate work in the midst of tranquil rural surroundings, he is facing homophobic criticism from government officials, highlighting tensions between personal expression, societal backlash, and the fight for LGBTQ+ visibility.
Euthanasia entered Florencia’s life with her late father's diagnosis. Today, she is an advocate for euthanasia to honor his memory. She now seeks to prevent other families from enduring the same pain. This documentary portrays her personal story with euthanasia and the urgent need for a bill that allows people to choose how to die.
The Frankopan lineage remain some of the most fascinating figures of Habsburg era Croatia. They were politicians, conspirators, aristocrats and true Croatian patriots, with their impact on Croatian politics and culture still having a strong stamp on the country and its people to this day. In honour of this, the Primorje-Gorski Kotar county had started Tracing the Frankopan Lineage, an interconnected tourist route meant to preserve and celebrate the family's historical and cultural impact in an everchanging world.
At Home is an intergenerational documentary exploring queer friendship as a way of life. Through the voices of a 29-year-old trans musician and a 79-year-old lesbian archivist, the film weaves together stories of self-discovery, chosen family, and community building - from jam sessions and shared gatherings to the legacy of the Brick Hut Café and the Bay Area Lesbian Archives.
A new coaching staff takes the reins of the legendary Keene State College basketball program as it hunts for its fourth straight conference championship.
Two-years in the making, SynaMax takes viewers on a journey into the extensive cyber-archaeology research involved with restoring the source code and documenting the development history to the 1983 arcade game, Sinistar. Featuring exclusive interviews with project lead and software engineer Noah Falstein, sound engineer Mike Metz, and video game designer John Newcomer, this video offers a very comprehensive glimpse into one of the most innovative video games from the early '80s.
Mary & I - A Late Bloomer’s Quest for Love is a heartfelt documentary and the directorial debut of stand-up comedian and filmmaker, Wally Zamwa. It follows Wally, a young man from Sweden, grappling with mental health and feeling adrift in life. At 29, he discovers "Mary" (cannabis), a turning point that sparks a journey of self-discovery, healing, and purpose.
Five young women who survived unimaginable abuse and rape tell their stories of a gang grooming spanning 20 years. Failures of police and social services continue to this day.