All Films

American Baghdad

2016 • 17 min • United States of America

A short documentary profiling Iraqi refugees trying to assimilate to American culture after being displaced from Iraq due to the war. El Cajon, a county in San Diego, has one of the highest concentrations of Iraqi refugees in America. A majority of these refugees are known as Chaldean and are of Christian decent. Many of them fled Iraq after the war broke out in 2003. This is their story.

Cut

2016 • 10 min

A student filmmaker tries writing a script for a short film, but his depression tortures him to the point where he can’t even think.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 Revealed

2016 • 60 min

Sports Illustrated, IMG and TNT are teaming up for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 Revealed, a first-of-its-kind broadcast event which includes the highly-anticipated unveiling of the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover. Actor, comedian and recording artist Nick Cannon and The Librarians star and Skin Wars host Rebecca Romijn will host the festivities, and help us celebrate the amazing women in this year’s edition.

The Lives of Thérèse

2016 • 55 min • France

Thérèse Clerc is one of the great figures of militantism. From the struggle to legalize abortion to the fight for equal rights of men and women and the battle for gay rights, she’s been on the front lines of all of them. She has just learned that she has an incurable disease and has decided to take a last look back over her life, a tender and lucid look at the battles and the love that went with them.

Disobedience

2016 • 41 min • United States of America

Disobedience tells the David vs. Goliath tale of front line leaders battling for a livable world. Filmed in the Philippines, Turkey, Germany, Canada, Cambodia and the United States, it weaves together these riveting stories with insights from the most renowned voices on social justice and climate. Disobedience is personal, passionate and powerful - the stakes could not be higher, nor the mission more critical.

Freedom : La Story de George Michael

2016 • 60 min • France

In 1982, the British singer had a dazzling success with the group Wham! alongside his friend Andrew Ridgeley. From "Club Tropicana" to "Careless Whisper", including "Wake Me up Before You Go-Go", the musicians had one hit after another until their separation in 1986. George Michael then began a solo career, with songs that have become cult favorites such as "I Want Your Sex", "Freedom" and "Fastlove". He collaborated with the greatest such as Freddy Mercury, Elton John, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. The documentary looks back at the life and career of the artist, who passed away on December 25, 2016 at the age of 53.

Passing the Torch

2016 • 43 min

Passing the Torch documents a ninety year old Jazz master, Jimmy Heath, mentoring teenage musicians with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of America's homegrown art form, Jazz. Director Bret Primack captures Heath's gentle, humorous sharing of life lessons and the non-threatening way he guides aspiring artists to musical excellence. An esteemed mentor, Mr. Heath reaches a much younger generation by understanding his role, to be dependable, engaged, authentic, and finely tuned to their needs.

Denis Urubko - My Own Way

2016 • 13 min • Italy

Denis Urubko is one of the strongest Himalayan climbers of all time: he has climbed all 8000 meter peaks without supplemental oxygen, establishing new alpine style routes on Broad Peak, Manaslu, Cho Oyu and Lhotse. He also made the first winter ascents of Makalu and Gasherbrum II. Add to his legend, the incredible rescue of Elisabeth Revol in distress on the Nanga Parbat in January 2018, and that of about eight other climbers. Urubko's story is simply unique, tells us about him and his journey to becoming the best in very high mountains. Denis Urubko is not just an exceptional climber, he is a true legend whose feats of arms will remain etched in the history of mountaineering.

Born Like Stars

2016 • 6 min • United States of America

A short film by Encyclopedia Pictura.

We've Been Around

2016 • 36 min • United States of America

In this documentary, director Rhys Ernst tells the previously untold histories of transgender pioneers. Trans people have always been here, throughout time, often hidden in plain sight.

The Fog Bowl

2016 • 43 min

Exploring the Fog Bowl, the 1988 NFC Divisional Round Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears, , including the rivalry between Bears head coach Mike Ditka, and Eagles head coach and former Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan.

Once You Understand It

2016 • 60 min • Japan

Sometimes, while living their normal lives, people accidentally capture something extra on camera. When you first see the footage it seems completely normal, but once you understand it, you cannot shake it from your mind.

The Surf Report

2016 • 15 min • United States of America

A ghostly love story unfolds as two men look for answers where ocean meets sky and city meets wild in Rockaway Beach, NY.

Rated

2016 • 19 min

Maggie must find the courage to own up to her behavior when she wakes to find every adult has received a YELP-like star rating floating over their head. While most every adult has a shining 4 and 5 stars, Maggie's got just 2.5.

The Hero & Now

2016 • 8 min

It's easy to be someone else. It's hard to be yourself.

Mariachi Nights

2016 • 17 min

Four young athletes escape to tour the streets of Guadalajara by night.

Watani: My Homeland

2016 • 40 min • Germany, United Kingdom, Syrian Arab Republic

The story of one family's fight and struggle to survive the Syrian Civil War. Having lost her husband, the mother makes the heart achingly painful decision to leave her homeland, in search of safety and a brighter future for her children. Filmed over three years, the film chronicles the family's journey from the front-line in Aleppo, to a little town in Germany. Escaping the chaos and terror of their war torn homeland becomes a catalyst for a different kind of struggle; the struggle to understand your past and accept your present, to adapt to a new life, to hold on to hope, and the idea of belonging to a homeland.

Kiss the Devil in the Dark

2016 • 30 min • United States of America

Marcus, a powerful sorcerer who is desperate to save his dying wife, makes a deal with the demon Dagon to save her soul. Dagon, however, has more in mind for Marcus than just a simple exchanging of souls. With seemingly no other choice, Marcus accepts, thus catapulting him into a series of events that will reveal to all involved the very meaning of betrayal. (Screamfest)

Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend

2016 • 49 min • Japan

Ninjas are enduring, iconic figures of Japan. They were active about 500 years ago during the country's Warring States period. And these days, they're thought to be long gone. But centuries later, one ninja is still with us. 84-year-old Masaaki Hatsumi is a successor of the Togakure school. He teaches a supreme form of self-defense to more than 100,000 students around the world, including FBI agents and army personnel. Hatsumi can easily fend off attacks from these tough disciples and make them unmovable using just one finger. What is the essence of his astonishing art? This program investigates the hidden power of this ninja master.

June

2016 • 7 min • United States of America

Animated short film. A lonely widow in historic South Chicago is inspired to start sharing the ride — and sharing her life, too.

Venanzio Revolt: I miei primi 80 anni di cinema

2016 • 52 min

The producer and writer from Turin, Lorenzo Ventavoli, talks to his friend, the critic Steve Della Casa, in a brilliant conversation that touches on the most diverse subjects, from Yiddish cinema and his encounters with Bunuel, Bergman, and Woody Allen.

Perfect Timing Villain

2016 • 5 min

Villainous mastermind Professor Yuri Larsen has impeccable timing. ALWAYS.

Road Rage

2016 • 25 min

A suspicious dump truck appeared in front of Dong-geun (Park Jung-min) and Su-jin (Kyung Su-jin) while they were driving on an unpopulated highway in the middle of the night. Angry at the dump truck blocking the road by continuously cutting in front, Dong-geun drives more violently and attempts to overtake. However, the dump truck persistently pursues and threatens Dong-geun and Su-jin... On a dark night, on a road full of anger, the race of fear without brakes begins!

Listen

2016 • 58 min

Documentary without audio produced by deaf people. Music is depicted visually with the complete absence of musical instruments or voices. Directed by Makihara Eri and choreographer Dakei. With a diverse lineup including ordinary deaf people with zero acting experience and a choreographer who performs in Japan and abroad, this film pulls out all the tops to give visual expression to music through the physical body. An aging man uses multiple sign language poems to convey the four seasons, and a girl expresses the wind amidst the rustling trees.