Vika!
Vika repeats that age is just a number and inspires others to live life to the fullest. 84-year-old DJ Vika is a star of Warsaw night clubs. Charismatic and colourful she refuses to grow old, repeating that age is not just a number. But when her health suddenly begins to deteriorate, Vika can no longer deny the passing […]
Every Little Thing
A big celebration of tiny things. The film follows Terry Masear, who, amidst the glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles, finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds. Unravelling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, and healing, award-winning Doc Edge alumna director Aitken has found the perfect film subject in Masear, who is not […]
SHORTS 4
A Two Hearted Tale Rory K McHarg, Bret Miller | 2023 | 39 min | New Zealand, USA International Premiere Dave Chappelle asked for a Bell’s Beer during a comedy set in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Taking a sip, he casually called out, “The Two-Hearted Ale? Why the hell did you put a fish on the label?” This is the story of that label, and its eccentric artist, Ladislav Hanka. Diary of a Head Injury Jonny Kofoed | 2024 | 7 min | New Zealand World Premiere A bleed on the brain and […]
Invisible Nation
Taiwan’s troubled past and uncertain future come into focus. With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s sitting head of state, director Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan. Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, the film is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. […]
War and Justice
Is the biggest war crime of all war itself? On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. A short time later, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes. On 7 October 2023, Hamas committed a cruel massacre of Israeli civilians. Israel responded with the largest offensive on Gaza ever. […]
Wouldn’t Make it Any Other Way
Having built a colorful queer life in Iowa, an aspiring costume designer visits their island homeland of Guam to make costumes for a children’s theatre while reconnecting with distanced parents. ** This short film will be screened as part of Shorts 2 collection **Click here to purchase the ticket
The Ground Under Our Feet
In a country facing the devastating effects of climate change, the Solomon Islands Futsal Team battle against the odds to reach the FIFA Futsal World Cup, with the goal of securing a future for their sport and their nation. ** This short film will be screened as part of Shorts 2 collection **Click here to […]
Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool
Surf lessons become life lessons for homeless youth on Maui, and a true example of resilience after the devastating Lahaina wildfires. ** This short film will be screened as part of Shorts 2 collection **Click here to purchase the ticket
SHORTS 2
Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool Leah Warshawski | 2023 | 39 min | United States International Premiere Surf lessons become life lessons for homeless youth on Maui, and a true example of resilience after the devastating Lahaina wildfires. The Ground Under Our Feet Jim Williams | 2023 | 39 min | Solomon Islands Australasia Premiere In a country facing the devastating effects of climate change, the Solomon Islands Futsal Team battle against the odds to reach the FIFA Futsal World Cup, with the goal of securing a […]
Searching for Amani
His father's job was to protect the animals. Whose job was it to protect him? 13-year-old Simon Ali is an aspiring investigative journalist living in Laikipia, Kenya, a lush area where elephants roam, and part of the savannah still thrives. It’s also one of the most unstable regions, making headlines for its violent clashes and record-breaking droughts. […]
And So It Begins
The cost of speaking truth to power. In a decades-long nation saga of the Philippines, director Diaz presents the latest chapter on her homeland as the despotic reign of President Rodrigo Duterte is coming to an end. The film proffers unbridled access to all the key players in the months leading up to the country’s 2022 […]
We Will Dance Again
7 October, the day the music stopped, and the world changed. Friendship, love, peace, and freedom — these ideals drew young hearts from around the globe to Nova’s EDM music festival in south Israel. But as the sun rose on 7 October, rockets sliced through the sky, and the music stopped. Confusion morphed into fear […]
