Celebrating paddy. The vertical documentary captures the Gawai festival by the Salako Community 
in Pueh, Sarawak, Malaysia. 

Following the disruption of the global pandemic, the Salako Community could celebrate their harvest festival again in June 2024. Gawe ka padi documents the Salako traditions in the longhouse communities on Borneo Island. The end of the padi (rice) harvesting season is celebrated by the community coming together to share food and drinks as well as traditional music and dance. Those who no longer live in the remote parts of Sarawak travel back to the village to celebrate bringing the community together across all generations. Smartphone filmmaker Max Schleser was invited by co-producer Gus to join the Gawai festival in Pueh. As a Salako community member, Gus shares some insights and explains the ritual for us. The decision to produce a vertical video emerged during the filming when Max portrayed the traditional costume. The co-producers hope to support safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage and, through the vertical video format, inspire the next generation to use storytelling and technology in meaningful ways. Smartphone filmmaking operates in a non-intrusive manner, providing an opportunity to capture the experience of being part of the Gawai festival.

Gawe ka padi

Women all over the world are choosing to ditch the dye and embrace their grey hair. This documentary explores the reasons behind the trend through personal stories and expert opinions.

Ever since the pandemic (and even a bit before) there has been a growing trend of women choosing not to dye their hair. This documentary looks at women from all over the world and examines why they have decided to stop dyeing and why women feel compelled to dye in the first place.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Your Roots Are Showing 

This hand made animated music video, begins with a father and son looking at a city of mobile phones.  A boat ride across a blue tissue sea, an escape on a motorbike with a side car, and even an air balloon ride are all recreated in this poignant and funny short film about good intentions and doomed promises. The song is also written and performed by Paperface. 

This hand made animation is a music video for a song’ called ‘Tomorrow’. It begins with a father and son looking down a road at a big city. The idea of the city looming over the imagination of anxious parents is given a twist: this city is made of phones. What if the danger is not future adult life, but the fact that our attention has gone off to the bright lights of our very own phone?&nbsp;

A boat ride across a blue tissue sea, an escape on a motorbike, and even an air balloon ride are all recreated in this poignant and funny short film about good intentions and doomed promises. The song is written and performed by Paperface, who is also the creator of this hand made animation.

Tomorrow

A boy receives a weekend project from his teacher to go out into the community and find a way to create positivity. He reluctantly takes on the project to avoid any trouble from his parents. The project takes him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery as well as finding out the true meaning of creating positivity.

The Positivity Project

This project is about a young girl, Sadie who has a passion for art and likes to vlog the process of her artwork. while doing her vlogs her peers are school make fun of her artwork and put her down. due to this she slowly loses her passion for art.

Sunny Blues 

In 2017 Edinburgh artist Andrew Crummy was diagnosed with throat cancer. He vowed, if he survived, to tell the story of cancer by bringing people together to create something bigger and more globally significant than his other great work, The Great Tapestry of Scotland.

In 2017 Edinburgh artist Andrew Crummy was diagnosed with throat cancer. He vowed, if he survived, to tell the story of cancer by bringing people together to create something bigger and more globally significant than his other great work, The Great Tapestry of Scotland.

Supported by Macmillan Cancer Support, this film chronicles the inception of the idea and what it means to those who have taken part so far... most of whom live with cancer or have someone very close to them who has.

A Good Thing To Do: Andrew Crummy's Cancer Tapestry


Halima is nursing her elderly father who is spending the last days of his life and taking care of their cow that is about to giving birth…

Halima is nursing her elderly father who is spending the last days of his life and taking care of their cow that is about to giving birth…

Time to Live

<blockquote style="text-align:start;">Filmed on Lutriwita (Tasmania) this documentary explores waste as a resource. Filmed at Leander Oakley's Earthship, he shares how he is living in a sustainable building made from tyres, cans, bottles. "This building is designed to go with nature, not against it".</blockquote>

Re-Tyre in an Earthship

A border separates what is allowed from what is forbidden. Scarleth is a 29-year-old
Brazilian, and mother of three. With her mother Margarete, Scarleth crosses the border
between Brazil and Argentina in search of a safe and legal abortion. The two women
encountered the courage of generations of Argentinian women defending democracy and
life.

"a common woman" is a documentary about a story of abortion, but also about the courage of generations of anonymous women who have defied authoritarian political regimes. The motivation with this documentary was to offer a biography of this unknown familiarity that is abortion in Brazil. It's a film about a common event of a common Brazilian woman fleeing the punishment and stigma of abortion in her own country, interwoven with the past democratic struggle of Argentine women for rights, truth, and citizenship.

Women traveling across borders is a recent phenomenon in the history of abortion in Brazil. Abortion was legalized in Argentina in 2020, and little is known about this transit between countries. At a time of intense political transformations in Brazil and Argentina, the film locates Scarleth's story in a longer-lasting chapter of the democratic struggles for women's rights: the white scarves of the mothers and grandmothers of Plaza Mayo in the 1970s; and the green scarves of the girls, women and all the people of Maré Verde in the 2020s.

A Common Woman

A young man, in a remote part of the Solomon Islands, needs to feed his growing family.  

Real-life in the Solomon Islands, capturing the soul of these resourceful people.
Location: Kagata Village, Kia District, Ysabel Province, Solomon Islands.
Language: Solomon Pijin (English subtitles)

Hungere Nao

A young woman fulfils a lifelong ambition to learn to surf...and learns a few things about life along the way.

'In the beginning, we were them and they were us, free spirits who chased and rode nature's energy in the oceans and the mountains of the world'

'The Ride' was filmed entirely in the Sutherland Shire and at Cronulla beaches. Narelle is also a Shire resident.

The Ride

Every office has a secret. 
There is something wrong with the office where Georgia, Piper and Violet work. Strange things are happening. But why? This horror lite film follows a possessed girl who worked at the office 15 years ago, who still haunts it to this day. With nothing to protect the new employees, will lives be taken? Will they escape the lurking girl who seems to find them everywhere? Is something wrong with her? Is something wrong with them? Or is something wrong with us…? 

Every office has a secret. There is something wrong with the office where Georgia, Piper and Violet work. Strange things are happening. But why? For what reason? This horror lite film follows a possessed girl who worked at the office 15 years ago, who still haunts it to this day. With nothing to protect the new employees, will lives be taken? Will they escape the lurking girl who seems to find them everywhere? Is something wrong with her? Is something wrong with them? Or is something wrong with us…? Something's Wrong With Us was written, directed and acted by Isobel Sellers, Georgia Harris, Lee Sellers, Violet Beresford and Piper Elston

Something's Wrong With Us

A Chilean man on walkabout in the Canadian wilderness has his principles put to the test after he punctures the fabric of reality.

Bullseye Butterfly

In a tragic twist, a sister's quest to save her brother from an organization's clutches ultimately leads to her own downfall. She seeks help from a former member, but together, they cannot escape the organization's deadly grip.

FEAR NOIR is about one woman’s journey through fear to reclaim her family and a sense of self-definition. Desperate to find out what happened to her brother after an organization indoctrinates him, she overcomes seemingly insurmountable obstacles only to pay the ultimate price.
Fear Noir, a neo-giallo noir feature film, was shot on an iPhone 10 using the Moment lens and Filmic Pro software, pushing the boundaries of low-budget filmmaking. With a shoestring budget of just $6,000 CAD ($4,324.79 US), Caleb Dante Olivieri, who wrote, directed, shot, and edited the film himself, achieved a stunning visual aesthetic by blending professional and non-actors and working with a crew of just two to three people on any given day.
The film's bold approach continues with a deconstructed giallo narrative, featuring a proactive protagonist, survivors escaping a cult-like organization, brainwashed masked members, and a troubled vigilante seeking retribution. Shot half in color and half in black and white, the film reflects the transformation from a familiar world to an unfamiliar one, adding to its unique charm.
By embracing guerrilla filmmaking and using props only when serving the story, Caleb created an immersive and authentic experience. This unconventional approach has resulted in a truly innovative film that defies genre conventions.

FEAR NOIR

Two friendly middle-aged couples are experiencing twin problems - boredom, burnout, an increasing number of mutual grievances, daily "reminiscences" and accusations. They have endless discussions about the crisis and ideas for overcoming the problems.  

Two friendly middle-aged couples are experiencing twin problems - boredom, burnout, an increasing number of mutual grievances, daily "reminiscences" and accusations. They have endless discussions about the crisis and ideas for overcoming the problems. Mikołaj and the lost Jacek - are tossed around in emotional dependencies, in each subsequent scene and conversation revealing their weaknesses, complexes and a very unique view of their love life. Four independent characters - the perfect Monika, an independent artist Anka, a self-confident and successful man. Each of them has been thinking about leaving their current partner for a long time, but no one is able to take such a radical step. Their emotional activity comes down to subsequent 'decisive, final conversations, which, however, do not lead to any specific solutions. One day, inspired by Jacek's monologue, Mikołaj comes up with a great idea. The carousel of events begins to run.&nbsp;

Salted Caramel

Ho Man Ho grew up with his father telling tales of their ancestor Ho Man and his great treasures, and has always believed that the land Ho Man Tin was acquired by Ho Man who resides there.  Since young, Ho Man Ho has explored the area, looking for the legendary treasures.  After his father passed, Ho Man Ho moved away to pursue his career.  Having all grown up, he happened to pass by Ho Man Tin again, revisiting his childhood memories…

Director Statement:
“HoManHo in HoManTin” was shot in Ho Man Tin, an ordinary Hong Kong residential area with deep personal significance as my birthplace and childhood home.
This short film was shot entirely with a mobile phone, taking the audience along for treasure hunt in a candid, spontaneous way; the stripping down of techniques remind us of our humble beginnings. The coming of age leads us all into a maze where we feel lost, and this film aims to recall that limitless imagination for possibilities from our childhood.  Born and bred into this city’s heartbeat, let us find the direction of our hearts.
I filmed this film to express my gratitude to my hometown, and to record it during this time of change in Hong Kong. I wanted to capture Ho Man Tin from both a child’s imaginative perspective, as well as through the nostalgic lens of an adult. This place will always hold dreams and passion for me despite transformations.

HoManHo in HoManTin

	A ride-hailing driver, facing a series of misfortunes, buys a fish to release in hopes of changing his luck. However, he discovers that he can understand the fish's speech. At the fish's request, he postpones his release plans. Meanwhile, memories of a childhood chemical factory persistently resurface in his mind.


I aim to tell a lighthearted and amusing story that brings warmth while subtly revealing the inescapable loneliness present in contemporary society.
The film alternates between three types of visual materials: the flickering light and shadows of diary films, the narrative told through black-and-white images, and the raw, unedited footage. These elements interact in unique ways, creating a special dynamic.
I also want to capture fragments of the times within the narrative. In this era, the smartphone has become the most widely used tool for capturing images, serving as a testament to the time itself. Thus, I chose to use it as my filming tool.

The Vanished River and the Thing

It's a cool, funny story about a normal guy who turns into a hero.

Super Normie

Fly is a simple look at how we become less enchanted as we grow

An AI film on how something as simple as a bird can represent that as we grow we fly away from what is naturally beautiful

A random act of kindness has unintended consequences 

Pay It Forward briefly explores the idea of unintended consequence, in this case a woman pays forward a random act of kindness and despite good intentions things go horribly wrong.

Pay It Forward

In NYC, five strangers' lives intersect in unexpected ways, revealing the subtle interconnectedness between them as they navigate personal struggles. 

One day in NYC the lives of five people cross paths with each other in unexpected ways, revealing the subtle yet important interconnectedness of their lives as they grapple with their own issues and try to make sense of the chaos that surrounds them. Love is a complicated and messy thing, and sometimes it takes being broken to find the pieces that fit.&nbsp;

Broken Pieces

A futile attempt to help an injured stray cat where the laws in place are  not in favour of street cats.

Kiri is a stray cat with an injury known as degloved tail. The movie is made with candid images I took while trying to help him to recover, the journey to recovery is far from easy due to the stray cat laws in Melbourne Australia. But determined to make my cat friends life better I adopt him but all my efforts become futile.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tail of the twilight cat

A young artist contemplates the value of holding onto the past, or whether it’s time to start afresh no matter how difficult it may be.

A young artist contemplates the value of holding onto the past, or whether it's time to start afresh no matter how difficult it may be.
We love happy endings, but that's not always how things turn out. This naturalist-inspired short film conveys the air of desolation that accompanies big changes and decisions. That's not to say that change is just a daunting prospect, not at all! But rather the outcome may not be what you expect…

a new page

Five friends decide to have a casual get-together that quickly takes a sinister turn when they play a game of Truth or Dare. Their dirty secrets are quickly uncovered.

Friends Kayleigh, Chris, Jeri, and Naomi hang out like any other day. Things take an intresting turn when Kayleigh invites her friend Rose to join them. Little does she know this very action will cause the seams of all her friendships to fall apart as a sinister game of truth or dare begins.&nbsp;

Truth or Dare

All things began with the accursed discovery of those infernal mountains. Some secrets are too dreadful to unearth... The movie is based on H.P. Lovecraft's cult novella At the Mountains of Madness.

All things began with the accursed discovery of those infernal mountains. Some secrets are too dreadful to unearth... The movie is based on H.P. Lovecraft's cult novella At the Mountains of Madness.

AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS

‘DURANGEN’ means ‘grow’ or ‘growing’ in a number of dialects of the traditional Bundjalung language, and this documentary features six matriarchs speaking about their insider perspectives on plant art.

‘DURANGEN’ means ‘grow’ or ‘growing’ in a number of dialects of the traditional Bundjalung language, and this documentary features six matriarchs speaking about their insider perspectives on plant art.
Discussing our artworks in the film highlights the contribution of women’s work in growing culture, alongside some of the many native plant companions revered in daily living for us as Aboriginal people since time immemorial, but are now under threat from recent floods, fires, drought and pests. It is essential for us to have an archival record and be able to reshare this, especially as it involves the irreplaceable biological heritage of the plant queendom.
As senior artists and cultural practitioners of the matriarchy, we each represent different clan groups that make up some of the Bundjalung Nation and are featured in collaboration with cyberTribe: Euphemia Bostock (Munanjali), Faith Baisden (Kombumerri), Tania Marlowe (Nyanbul), Deidre Currie (Minjungbal), Jasmin Stanford (Githabul), and myself as Artist Curator Filmmaker, Jenny Fraser (Migunburri).
The artists interviewed for the DURANGEN documentary were also part of a world first Bundjalung plant art showcase in Japan, representing Australia at the 2023 JAALA Biennial held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. The self-funded group collection featured a range of weaving, textiles, ceramics, photography, film and text, all with a focus on a bio-regional approach to native plant uses.&nbsp;

DURANGEN

This film platforms seven young West Australians in recovery or recovered from chronic anorexia. It takes a deep dive into common misconceptions surrounding what is - in reality - a deadly and isolating illness. It explores body image, fat-phobia, medical instability, physical health complications, relationships, identity, personality, diet culture and more. It hopes to shift the way eating disorders are viewed and leave its audiences with a better understanding of what is a devastating illness.

Forget What You Think You Know

Come on a quirky, colourful and fun adventure with Doctor Time and his gang, as they fight to stay in control, realise the power of their minds and save the day amidst a whirlwind of uncertainty and chaos! This is a wacky story of friendship, changing realities and the rise of teen misfits finally having their turn to be heroes.

15 year old Robin has a big imagination and dreams of being a hero. At school all he wants is to be liked and have his turn in the limelight. When will he have a chance to prove himself and show he is capable? After he is humiliated in front of his class, a chain of events unfold and Robin realises his true power, as the super hero Doctor Time.&nbsp;
Robin then steps into a parallel world and with the help of his super hero friends, Black Wolf and Sun Light, he stands up against his nemesis Evil Time who is determined to steal everyones mind and take over the world.
Come on a quirky, colourful and fun adventure with Doctor Time and his gang, as they fight to stay in control, realise the power of their minds and save the day amidst a whirlwind of uncertainty and chaos! This is a wacky story of friendship, changing realities and the rise of teen misfits finally having their turn to be heroes.
Half the main cast of Doctor Time are youth with disabilities, including the protagonist played by a teen with Down syndrome. This truly is an opportunity for the unexpected heroes to shine.

DOCTOR TIME

Six-year-old Alexis recounts the story of her Shanghai trip, where she hops on a bumper car for some fun. But things do not go as expected.

Six-year-old Alexis recounts the story of her Shanghai trip, where she hops on a bumper car for some fun. But things do not go as expected.

The Bumper Car in Shanghai

When Emilio engages with an unknown caller, his dull existence suddenly becomes a life or death rush, and driving may be his only shot at survival. 


ADFD SYNOPSIS
Emilio works for a big studio as a sound engineer after giving up on his dream of becoming a successful musician and has settled for a paycheck. On any given morning he wakes up to his dull daily routine, when an unknown number starts texting him provocative female photos out of the blue. Emilio eventually engages with the stranger thinking it’s a sexy woman chatting him up. He soon finds out the man behind the unknown number has also kidnapped his wife and the only way to ensure her safety is to follow his disturbing instructions to a T. The demands are bizarre but harmless at first, until they quickly become more and more twisted, involving the destruction of his own family and close relationships, and eventually placing Emilio in dangerous and life threatening situations.
Emilio is reluctant to comply with the unknown caller at first and attempts to involve the police, making the situation worse and putting his wife Sonia in imminent danger. After several failed attempts to rebel against extortion, he finally succumbs to his new reality and obeys the unknown caller on every single outrageous instruction in order to save his wife. Emilio drives his truck all over Los Angeles meeting absurd deadlines and making distressing phone calls to his loved ones. Amongst these is one to his brother Felipe where he has to tell him he’s having sex with his wife. A call to his wife’s best friend asking her to be sodomized by him. He is also instructed to ditch a very important sound session while insulting his boss, resulting in him getting fired. After several upsetting situations that seem self destructive, his life and reputation fade swiftly. And yet, it is the only way he can save his wife. When Emilio completes the last task on the list, which involves him driving around with a powerful explosive on the passenger seat, the unknown caller decides he’s bored playing this game and shoots Sonia in the head while Emilio is on the line. He then hangs up and disconnects the number leaving a demolished Emilio on a side road unable to reach his wife or her captor and with no valuable information to provide to the authorities.
Emilio has lost everything and everyone, his life has been completely destroyed for no clear reason and there’s nothing he can do about it. Powerless to even seek revenge, he then decides to go home to kill himself by swallowing pills mixed with alcohol. As he fades away, his wife walks into the house and it’s clear she’s not injured or upset. She has no idea of what is happening to her husband. When Emilio tries to speak, his lights go out. Six months later we find out Emilio has survived the suicide attempt and is now in therapy. He's on the phone with his brother and seems to be on good terms with everyone. Just as he hangs up the call, a news alert pops up on his cell phone screen that reads:
"A Day For Driving" under FBI investigation. The virtual game played by the elite living in Mars allegedly responsible for dramatic suicide rate increase on planet earth. Emilio freaks out and begins searching online to read more about it but, not only does the article disappear, but he can’t find anything on the topic whatsoever. He breathes deeply and takes medication pills in order to regain control. This leads to the assumption that it’s all in his mind. Emilio keeps on and on the morning of his niece’s birthday, while he awaits calmly in the car for his mother, after taking his medication and doing his breathing therapy, he receives one more disturbing text. What now?

A DAY FOR DRIVING

On the same day that Olivia discovers her best friend has a terrible secret, she discovers a small wild animal. Uncertain of what species it is, the carnivorous creature she names Ferrouille, has more than doubled in size. With a newly found courage, Olivia decides to face her best friend's mom's partner.

Olivia is a kid like many, and even though she is detached from her family situation, she isn't immune to her friend's sudden bruises. On the way back from school, Olivia finds a small creature and decides to bring it home as a pet, secretely. The creature keeps growing at an unnatural speed. Olivia realizes that, she isn't alone anymore, and she as more power than she previously thought. So with that new found courage, she decides to confront her best friend's father-in-law, in order for him to stop hurting her. The film is a simple, amusing tale of courage, and friendship. Olivia had to grow a beast in order to face a monster.

Ferrouille

Something I Do Not Want is a day dream trip around the figure of Vasco Diogo, using only a mobile phone and several artificial intelligence apps.

Something I Do Not Want

A man is going through his late father's belongings when he stumbles upon an Aztec death whistle.

After Henry's father passes away, he travels into town to sort through his estate. His sister, Annie, is being as supportive as she can over the phone. While searching for their father's old pocket watch, Henry stumbles upon an Aztec Death whistle and is unprepared for what happens when he blows into it.&nbsp;

Death Whistle

A plea for the lives of Australia's iconic wild horses told from the perspective of their ghosts.

A plea for the lives of Australia's iconic wild horses told from the perspective of their ghosts.

Ghost Horse Plea

On a frozen tundra, a coat gives more than heat to a grief stricken girl.

The Coat

In the comedic short film "The Thirst," a man living in a remote area discovers he's out of water on a scorching day. Guided by a magic stick, he embarks on an unexpected journey to find relief.

Visual comedy has always been within me, shaping my approach to storytelling and filmmaking. My passion for humorous character creation, nature and world of imagination deeply influences my work, and these elements are central to my new film, "The Thirst." This short film combines humor with a journey through a harsh, desolate landscape, reflecting my enduring love for blending comedic elements with the beauty and challenge of nature. Through "The Thirst," I aim to bring visual comedy to life, engaging audiences with both laughter and a sense of adventure.

The Thirst

Tomash receives strange messages about the disappearance of her ex-boyfriend

 Not Completely Lost

A man has fun with an AI and realizes that it is more than he thinks.

I think, therefore I am

A girl deals with the emotional aftermath of a bad night out

“Tonight” was spontaneously created in one evening. Jasmine and Mel were hanging out and decided to just “make a short film!"
 They grabbed their camera and starting shooting, they watched a story unfold with the shots, added a voice over on top, quickly composed some music and voila!
 Jasmine and Mel have studied acting and film making together at Sydney Actors School and since graduating have been working on their own web series and short film, they are so grateful to be a part of this years festival.

Tonight

Laura Duncan needs to find an exorcist for her dog.

Laura's dogs, Samson and Delilah, are acting unusual. They both like to stare off into the distance for no reason at all. Samson, the Pomeranian, also likes to bark at nothing. But now Laura is suspecting that demonic work is at play, as Delilah is contorting herself into unnatural positions. Can Laura get help from an exorcist for her dog?

Demon Dog

a suspenseful story about a curious girl who doesn't listen to her aunt, finding trouble along the way

a Kids friendly horror comedy inspired by an original 60 year old classic about Plants.&nbsp;
Bad bushka sets about telling a suspenseful story about a curious girl who doesn't listen to her aunt, finding trouble along the way.&nbsp;

Bad Bushka (the day of the)

A woman overcomes personal barriers in her quest to raise funds and awareness for those living with homelessness.

Craig was inspired to make The Girl Who Sang for Their Supper after his friend, client and star of this film, Nina Salece, expressed concern for the plight of people living on the streets. Nina and Craig called a meeting with the fundraising team at The Wayside Chapel with the idea of raising money and awareness for people experiencing homelessness. A decision was made to obtain a busking licence and take Nina’s love of singing and dancing to the streets of Sydney. This film documents that journey and explores the everyday realities of a woman living with disability, as she endeavours to contribute solutions to societal failings whilst reminding the audience, that wherever possible one should embrace the concept of paying it forward.

The Girl Who Sang for Their Supper

This film was inspired by the harrowing journalistic work that exposed the poisoning of the world with PFAS. PFAS is a forever chemical now found in all water and our blood, hence 'INSIDE US.' The film follows this discovery from the character's perspective as she feels that something is deeply wrong with the world, finds her tears are black, and explores further cutting herself. The Isle of the Dead is the main score tying in metaphors of inevitable death. This horror is insidious in tone.

This film was inspired by the harrowing journalistic work that exposed the poisoning of the world with PFAS. PFAS is a forever chemical now found in all water and our blood, hence 'INSIDE US.' The film follows this discovery from the character's perspective as she feels that something is deeply wrong with the world, finds her tears are black, and explores further cutting herself. The Isle of the Dead is the main score tying in metaphors of inevitable death. This horror is insidious in tone.

INSIDE US

A well-meaning man discovers that love can change in five minutes.

My good friend and filmmaking partner, Mik Gojic, came to me with an idea to make a one-continuous-shot short film. We started in my shower and began tossing around ideas. As we finished in the middle of the street, 500m from my house, we were exhausted... but satisfied.
I then recruited a band of 14 misfits and began rehearsals. On the day, we only shot two usable takes, as we couldn't lockdown the location and school children began to arrive home. It was a ridiculous endeavour, but we learned one important lesson... you can pop three bottles of champagne in a hire-car and they won't notice.

The Meaning Of No

A look at how secondary progressive affects one of the 90 percent of people afflicted with MS who will get it. Part of a potential full-length documentary, this short gives viewers a raw and quick look into the life of a woman who has battled Multiple Sclerosis for over 40 years and was forced to face the reality that most of those afflicted will face—a reality where the disease wins.

In 2019, I created a personal film called "The Deepest Cut," which focused on my brother's life with Multiple Sclerosis, told from his perspective and those of his mother, father, and son.
Four years later, I completed another side of living with Multiple Sclerosis, but this time from the perspective of my mother. This look at the disease does not spare the viewer of its ruthlessness. The narration is honest and matter-of-fact, if not a bit stoic. But through this, we glimpse the underlying core of a drained and fragile spirit.

This is a story all viewers can empathize with, even if they aren't familiar with Mulitiple Sclerosis. We all must deal with the affects of declining physical and mental health on our family. We can all relate to the heartbreak of seeing our loved ones become a shadow of what they used to be, as they plod through each day as normally as they can.
This short documentary is a potential tease to a full-length piece about a family maneuvering through life's obstacles as best as they can, in the spirit of the everyman.

The Other 90%

Four young girls follow a mysterious whispering microphone to a box of treasure.

Four friends stumble upon a hidden microphone. Curious and filled with imagination, they embark on a thrilling adventure, following the mysterious voices they hear through the microphone, leading them to unexpected places and unraveling a secret treasure.

Whispers of Friendship

Charlie’s Crusade is a classic 'Unsung Hero' story that highlights the often overlooked role of the janitor in the school. The film is reminiscent of Buster Keaton's comedic brilliance, with a this narrative that unfolds through the lens of the 1920s silent film era, celebrating the quiet achievers of our communities. With classic chase scenes and melodramatic characters, we follow the journey of our hero Charlie who tries to save the school from the evil villain, Principal Scott.

This year, our Support Unit students of Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus embarked on a remarkable journey into the origins of cinema, immersing themselves in the illustrious golden era of silent film. Drawing inspiration from cinematic icons such as Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, our young filmmakers dedicated themselves to the creation of the quintessential underdog narrative.

Through rigorous research and the incorporation of traditional melodramatic characters and plot devices, combined with the film techniques characteristic of the silent film era, our students cultivated a profound appreciation for contemporary blockbusters by tracing their cinematic lineage.

Our film introduces Charlie, the dauntless hero, on a mission to rescue the school from the malevolent designs of the ultimate antagonist—school principal Miss Scott. With his loyal sidekick and a cadre of legendary students by his side, Charlie embarks on a comedic and adventurous odyssey to defeat evil and champion the cause of good. Huzzah!&nbsp;

We invite you to join us in celebrating the ingenuity and dedication of our students with disabilities in this tribute to the silent film era. Witness their newfound understanding and passion for the art of filmmaking as they pay homage to the pioneers who paved the way for modern cinema.

Charlie's Crusade- A Tale of Courage and Cleanliness

Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the heart of the Bermuda Triangle with "Monster Island"! 🌟 Join Dr. Frankenstein, Nickolas, Fran, Flok and their team as they race against time and malevolence to save children's dreams from the clutches of the evil wizard Ojus Zoryki. 🚗✨ This animated adventure blends fantasy, time travel, and an epic car race, promising an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

**Animation 3D produced with AI tools.

"Journey to the heart of the Bermuda Triangle in 'Monster Island,' where the dark reign of the malevolent wizard OjusZoryki shrouds the land in despair. Once a sanctuary known as the 'Land of Riusas,' it has been transformed into a nightmare realm where Zoryki preys on innocent children's dreams, trapping them in eternal slumber.
Every four years, Zoryki orchestrates the nerve-wracking Monster Race, drawing the bravest drivers and fiercest monsters from across dimensions. Through this epic spectacle, he seeks to expand his dominion, summon disciples, and tighten his grip on power.
Dr. Frank unveils the supercar R.O.X, a technological marvel, with world racing champion Nickolas leading the charge alongside the ingenious Flok and the resourceful Fran.
Their goal: to uncover the secrets of the time portal room hidden within a cave on Monster Island. With the fate of countless children hanging in the balance, they race against time to thwart Zoryki's sinister plans and restore peace to the land."

MONSTER ISLAND

A woman confronts her cheating husband in an abandoned train tunnel.

An abandoned railway tunnel connects the towns of Port Smithton and Crawley’s Crossing. When Jason loses his licence to a DUI, he must walk the tunnel to visit Natasha. They have been having an affair for two years and now she is pregnant. Natasha texts Jason’s wife, begging her to let Jason go so they can be together. The next time Jason leaves home to walk to Natasha’s, his wife drives to the other end of the tunnel and walks in to meet him in the middle. There, she confronts him about the affair.

Tunnel

The film is part of the Journalistic Category of the Community Digital Story Festival.

Zinzara are suffering from heavy sound pollution

Paramount Group

Brick kilns are increasing, agricultural land and people's lives are under threat.

Living in a plastic world

Slum, environment and life

Natural Gas used as fuel in urban areas

Khulna dwells in health hazard due to garbage

Reduce Reuse recycle

Capturing sustainability in action

Bus without Business 

Sucker fish plight: habitat loss

Water or Poison?

Bangladesh's Battle Against Air Pollution

Life of a Cleaner's

Local fish are losing due to water

The film is part of the One Minute Category of the Community Digital Story Festival.

Mobile Addiction

Still Alive

Dobeforedie

Poster

The film is part of the Independent Category of the Community Digital Story Festival.

CoolConsolationKcSaranga

Aarshii

Green tabletales

The Promiseland

Acrimony

Palabar rasta nei

Clenching of relation

NALUBALE

The Pen

Eco curse

The film is part of the DIU Best Story Category of the Community Digital Story Festival.

Save the river, save the country

Urban

River erosion, faridpur

Bangladesh Air pollution

The film is part of the DIU Best Story Category of the Community Digital Story Festival

Towns with greenery 

It starts from you. Waste management

The Tale Of Garbage

City-Life with Nature

The film is part of DIU Best Story Category of Community Digital Story Festival

Rising temperature falling hope

The film is part of DIU Best Story Category at the Community Digital Storytelling Festival. 

Life of a Bottle

"El Hombre y La Cinta" / "The Man and The Tape"
A man against his walkman.
The man, the tape from his Walkman. An absurd situation. 

<h2>Credits</h2>
Director
<ul>
<li>Marcelo I. Lagreze C.</li>
</ul>
Screenplay
<ul>
<li>Mauro Belmonte</li>
<li>German Torrens</li>
<li>Marcelo Lagreze</li>
</ul>
Idea
<ul>
<li>German Torrens</li>
</ul>
Production
<ul>
<li>Adriel Zanetti</li>
</ul>
Director of Photography
<ul>
<li>German Torrens</li>
</ul>
Editing
<ul>
<li>Marcelo Lagreze</li>
<li>Mauro Belmonte</li>
</ul>
Sound Postproduction
<ul>
<li>Mauro Belmonte</li>
<li>Marcelo Lagreze</li>
</ul>
Art Direction
<ul>
<li>Pamela Krupnik - Verónica Martinez</li>
</ul>
Titles
<ul>
<li>Adriel Zanetti</li>
</ul>
Actors
<ul>
<li>Juan Ignacio Manzi</li>
<li>Verónica Martinez</li>
</ul>

The Man and The Tape

On December 31st, New Year's Eve of 2020, the Plaza de la Dignidad was the place of celebration.

Despite authorities prohibiting mass gatherings, thousands of people from Santiago and their families gathered in the newly renamed Plaza de la Dignidad to celebrate the arrival of the year 2020, symbolizing the awakening of Chile. The festive atmosphere was filled with food, songs, and fireworks.

On December 31st, New Year's Eve of 2020, the Plaza de la Dignidad was the place of celebration.
Despite authorities prohibiting mass gatherings, thousands of people from Santiago and their families gathered in the newly renamed Plaza de la Dignidad to celebrate the arrival of the year 2020, symbolizing the awakening of Chile. The festive atmosphere was filled with food, songs, and fireworks.

Esto no Prendio

"Ruta o Rumbo. Un viaje mental"  / "Route or Course. A Mindtrip"
The road in front of me... Is it a route or course that I follow?

 A Mindtrip

"El Mundo se Camina" - "Have to Walks The World"
An invitation to walk the world. To walk through it, to enjoy its smells, colors, and sounds.

El Mundo Se Camina

Chile woke up on October 18th, 2019. The streets were flooded with people claiming "Until 
dignity becomes a habit". "The right of delirium" by Eduardo Galeano transports us through 
the atmosphere of the struggle for what we would call an Utopia.

Award-wining film by Marcelo Lagreze

Chile woke up on October 18th, 2019.
The streets are flooded with people demanding to be heard, united by the slogan "until dignity becomes customary.” While some people peacefully demonstrate, others, known as the "front line", confront the police to ensure the safety of the demonstrators. This entire situation is metaphorically and poetically depicted through the voice of Eduardo Galeano as he reads his poem "El derecho al delirio" (The Right to Delirium).

<h2>Credits:</h2>
Direction - Camera - Editing
<ul>
<li>Marcelo Lagreze</li>
</ul>
Text and Voice
<ul>
<li>Eduardo Galeano</li>
</ul>
Free Adaptation
<ul>
<li>Poetry excerpt "EL DER DERIRIO AL DERIRIO" by Eduardo Galeano</li>
</ul>
Sound Postproduction
<ul>
<li>Alejandra Oyarce</li>
</ul>
Music / Voiceover
<ul>
<li>Interview with Eduardo Galeano</li>
<li>Program: "SINGULARS" - TV3 - CCMA</li>
</ul>
Subtitles
<ul>
<li>Leticia Esparza</li>
</ul>
Technical support
<ul>
<li>Jorge Diaz / Solucionesmac</li>
</ul>
Images recorded during the social outburst
Recorded with iPhone 7
Santiago de Chile, July 2020

Utopia of the outraged

The city was quiet and hauntingly beautiful. Peace flooded the places that, before, had 
noisy crowds. We were experiencing the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the 
environment on the subway was not different. A place that used to be flooded with 
people became an empty place that invited us to a parenthesis, a PAUSE to think and 
reflect...

<h3>Director's Statement:</h3>
It was a special moment for all. Almost without realizing it, our life changed. “A new way of living,” they said. Forced to leave confinement to receive medical treatment due to an accident. I traveled by subway to different stations in the city. Being there, I couldn't help the strange feeling of being almost by myself in a place that used to be synonymous with crowding.
At that moment, I decided to capture images of the lonely people in the subway. These images and the voices in the film invite us to rethink and reflect on important aspects of living. Which, unfortunately, under normal circumstances, we forget or overlook.
<h3>Credits:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Direction: Marcelo Ignacio Lagreze</li>
<li>Producer: Marcelo Ignacio Lagreze</li>
<li>Camera: Marcelo Ignacio Lagreze</li>
<li>Editing: Marcelo Ignacio Lagreze</li>
<li>Sound Postproduction: Alejandra Oyarce</li>
<li>Music: Maxence Cyrin - Where is My Mind - The Pixies Piano cover</li>
<li>Voices: Alejandra Oyarce, Marcelo Lagrez</li>
<li>Writer: Marcelo Lagreze</li>
<li>Graphic Design: Oannes Federico Lagreze</li>
<li>Technical Support Jorge Diaz</li>
</ul>
Shot with iPhone Xr
Santiago de Chile, July 2021

Pause

Focusing on the movement and rhythms of other organisms, NarroWing recreates the sensations and symptoms of dysautonomia.

Focusing on the movement and rhythms of other organisms, NarroWing recreates the sensations and symptoms of dysautonomia. Bees represent the movement of the heart in the landscape of the body, how it is poised to go haywire at the slightest interference. But amidst the chaos and grief of watching a life you took for granted wash away under the deluge of a diagnosis, NarroWing also translates how you can come to redefine yourself and your future. How even as your world narrows, and your body becomes alien, chronic illness can expand your appreciation of life held in an eternity of small moments.

NarroWing

A collection of smartphone films presented under the MINA #EcoSmartPhoneFilms, curated by Max Schleser and Gerda Cammaer.

Films in the collection:
1. Beneath the Lonesome Sky by Rob Layton (4:11)
2. Sophia’s Dream by Namo Safideen (2:28)
3. Green by Holger Mohaupt (1:00)
4. Afternoon with Ants by Ian McDonald (5:00)
5. Cockroach by Claire Ford (2:16)
6. Back of my Shed by David Egarr (2:49)
7. Spin Cycle by Clancy Tate (2:19)
8. Round and Round by Cael MacLeod-Smith (3:11)
9. Neighborhood by Jack Cochran &amp; Pamela Falkenberg (4:11)
10. NarroWing by Poppy Adams (3:43)
11. Reductio by Matthew Foster (3:40)
12. Forks by Alexandra Guillossou (1:03)
13. Corona Diaries: Flowers by Susan Detroy (1:50)
14. Fragrance by Pannatee Chitwises (1:21)
15. Syron (9:58)

Image credit: "Sophia’s Dream” - Namo Safideen

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