The Friend Constant Beyond Death
Grief work, initially defined by Freud, is redescribed by Derrida as a ‘work of mourning’ that requires an internal idealization of the voice and the body of the lost other, “ideally and quasi-literally devouring them”. A film by Fatma Belkis.
Victor Bikini
With an inspiring visit to Miami, Victor “Bikini” Rodriguez, a former state-employed engineer, works to grow his fledgling bathing suit business in Havana, Cuba. A Film by Alex Mallis.
The Curve of the Earth
Lorenzo Benitez ventures to South America to meet a friend he had come to know only in writing. A film by Lorenzo Benitez.
Jaiveer Has a Day Job
Jaiveer writes code by day and produces electronic music by night. A film by Lorenzo Benitez.
Before He Starts
After encountering a number of political incidents in China since 1950s, Chinese artist Zhang Hongtu reveals his life experience that inspired his art. A film by Xin Fang.
Portrait of a Village
An exploration of Catherine Losing’s feelings about being British with a Grandfather who fought for the nazis and a recent revelation that I have Jewish ancestors. A film by Catherine Losing.
Vanishing Louisiana
What's it like to live in a place that cannot be saved? In the southern parishes of Louisiana, the state has deemed certain populated lands to be already "lost", leaving residents to the fate of rising seas and rapidly subsiding coasts. A film by Adam Chitayat.
The Man is the Music
Prolific artist, musician and lover of Mother Earth, Lonnie Holley treasures the discarded. Nurturing the neglected, he finds healing in the transformative power of art. A film by Maris Curran.
Fathers and Sons
A filmmaker's love of cinema is traced back through the life experiences of his father and grandfather. A film by Ben Garchar.
Swan Song of the Skunk Ape
The story of South Florida's strangest bipedal resident, as told by the rare few who claim they've encountered the creature. A man-hunter, cryptozoologist, indigenous conservationist, and erotic photographer, paint a portrait of a people and place as endangered as the beast itself. A film by Brad Abrahams.
The Bullet
A portrait of David "The Bullet" Smith Jr., the world's greatest working human cannonball. Set against the backdrop of classic nostalgia and Americana, the film provides a glimpse into the life and mindset of one of the world's great roadshow thrill acts on his last day of residency at the county fair. A film by Jordan Bahat.
Not So Soft
A lyrical journey into the subconscious, Not So Soft explores a woman’s dark and twisted history with men. A Film by Leah Meyerhoff.