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SAPPHIRE GIRLS, 20min., China Directed by Zhuoheng Liu The left-behind girls in the mountains of Hunan province rely on basketball to get out of the mountains and change their fate.
THE LIGHT OF TRUTH: RICHARD HUNT’S MONUMENT TO IDA B. WELLS, 70min., USA Directed by Rana Segal This feature documentary weaves together sculptor Richard Hunt’s process and life story, with that of civil rights crusader, suffragist and antilynching activist, Ida B. Wells. Hunt creates the Light of Truth monument for the Bronzeville community at the former site of the Ida B. Wells Homes. Wells’ history and the sculptor’s history intersect in their mutual reaction and actions as they confront the injustices of racism with their work.
PIERRE PINONCELLI, THE ARTIST WHO CUT OFF HIS FINGER, 85min., France Directed by Virgile Novarina Since his two hammer attacks on Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain urinal in 1993 and 2006, artist Pierre Pinoncelli has been known the world over for this iconoclastic and subversive act. This resounding artistic attack obscured the rest of his career in the eyes of the public. Stopping painting in 1966 to devote himself to happenings, Pinoncelli has never ceased to denounce the contradictions of our society. Pinoncelli is the man who sprayed André Malraux with red paint in 1969, who robbed a bank to protest against apartheid in 1975, who publicly mutilated himself in Colombia to free Ingrid Bétancourt and denounce the violence of the FARCS in 2002. Portrait of an extraordinary artist by Virgile Novarina.
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AFTER ORANGE, 81min., USA Directed by Jennifer Ducker AFTER ORANGE explores the stigma of being an ex-con. The day to day struggle, both external, in trying to do the essentials of everyday life: find a job, care for their family, pay the bills, and the internal: Increasing their self-worth, the guilt of betraying their loyalties and finding the confidence to strive for a better future. Following the lives of ex-gang leader Jeffrey Padilla and fellow cell mate and gang member Jeremiah Otero, we follow the first five years after their release. Can they beat the recidivism statistics and remain free?
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TEN (10), 4min., UAE Directed by Iliya Hristov Atanasov In the depths of the Cordilia Trench, a seasoned submarine pilot named Sam embarks on a seemingly routine mission to collect biochemical samples, guided by the voice of Linda from the base station, only to face a deadly encounter with a monstrous sea creature that threatens to devour them and their discoveries.
TENDU, 2min., USA Directed by Sophie Power, Michelene Mallard Billy What happens when you grow up in a world where there was only one projected image of what a ballerina “should look like” – down to the pink nude pointe shoes?
WHEN I’M WITH YOU, 4min., Canada Directed by Kanja Chen An emotional tale of how the enduring love between a young boy and his grandfather bridges the gap between generations.
MY TURN!, 5min., USA Directed by Isabelle Maria Tumboimbela, Daisha Lin Sherman One sunny morning in Jakarta, Indonesia, Beth and her younger sister Liz become fierce rivals in their race to the bathroom. Beth regrets unintentionally hurting her little sister during the scuffle, and they both realize how much they care about each other.
CHAIN, 5min., USA Directed by Ling Han “Chain,” directed by Ling Han, is a 3D animated short film featuring charming characters and a sophisticated environment. It uniquely tells the story of the mantis catching the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
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DAS BILDERHAUS, 15min., Germany Directed by Tom Sielemann An ensemble short about people going to a movie theater. Three storylines: A boy falling in love, a couple in a very strange relationship and two film nerds having a discussion with an unexpected outcome …
ONE FRANK….., 38min., Serbia Directed by Alena Jaworowska (Suranova) The war, the disaster, the shock… In the period ahead historians will describe these events in details, give an appraisal of them, determine the causes and the consequences… But how does a common person survive? He’s lost his home, he has nowhere to go back, there is no one waiting for him in this big world. The barrel-organ, the road and the loneliness… Here’s the first-person account.
A FLEETING ENCOUNTER, 85min., Switzerland Directed by Romed Wyder Grappling with a mid-life crisis, Sacha leaves his girlfriend and escapes to his grandparents’ Airbnb. He is surprised by the presence of Marjan, an Iranian woman who is facing her own marital crisis.
HOLY B3, 10min., Germany Directed by Claudio D´Attis, Roberto Basile A lonely nurse (Comasia Castellana) from Wetzlar spreads her faith in a bizarre clinic in Guagnano, while Pastor Haase (Alexander Hoymann) is worry about the artificial intelligence (robot Roberto Basile). Four modern evangelists (Franco D’Attis, Karin Herbort, Daniela D’Attis, Michele Nappo) are the answer!
THE STORY OF MARJAN THE BUNNY, 3min., Slovenia Directed by Mitja Manček Marjan the bunny was the first pet of little Mitja, which was named after his dad. One day boy found an empty cage and he didn’t know where the bunny had disappeared.
DISCONNECT, 6min., UK Directed by Simeon Lumgair, Elena Zacharaki Shay Levy’s mesmerizing music video for her debut single, “DISCONNECT,” explores the profound theme of disconnection within relationships. Taking viewers on an emotional voyage, Shay encounters an array of captivating characters, the Lover, The Mother, The Chauffeur and the Friend, each embodying a distinct form of love. Yet, she finds herself trapped in an unrelenting state of disconnection. Shay delves into the intricate layers of love through this film, showcasing its diverse expressions encompassing friendship, affection, eros, and charity.
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GOLD AND HONOR, 5min., USA Directed by Nathan Jinsoo Lim Greed and retribution. Are these two young men fighting for something worthwhile?
A ROOM DIVIDED, 9min,. USA Directed by Rusian Khromin Mark, a student at a secluded boarding school, notices a hundred-dollar bill missing from his lock box. As his paranoia escalates, Mark begins to question the loyalty of his roommates Ed and Ron, who are also his closest friends. By the end of this fateful evening, none of them will be the same person anymore.
TIME, 5min., USA Directed by Rusian Khromin A young international student in a secluded American boarding school goes back to his home country, Russia, for the winter break. In his personal diary, he reflects on how he and his country have changed over such a seemingly short period of time.
QIPAO, 7min., China Directed by Ariel Tsao The story is set in Paramount, a nightclub in the 1990s Shanghai where wealthy men go to find beautiful women. These nightclubs are the pinnacle of class and sophistication. The story follows Yueyang, a typical young lady who dreams about marrying a wealthy man to raise her status. However, very soon, we see her desire change because of one mysterious man, who knows her secret story.
CONFUSION, 12min., Iran Directed by Iman Kiarsi Police arrest someone ( sina ) All the evidence is against him For heroin trafficking But then the other defendants entering in the police file.
COFFEE AND CIGARETTES AND OTHER STUFF, 18min., Egypt Directed by Omar El Kadi This documentary movie ( coffee , cigarettes and other stuff ) is trying to understand the complex relationship between coffee and cigarettes as well as knowing it’s relationship with the heros’ philosophies . Inspired By The Famous film (Coffee and Cigarettes 2003 ) By Jim Jarmusch.
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THE PURPOSE OF LIFE, 2min., China Directed by 帆 杨 The purpose of life is different for everyone, some people are unable to achieve their “own” vision in their lives, and some people are swept by the tide surging in all directions, and there is no flow of self. Money, wealth, status, these glamorous appearances are what we pursue, freedom and unrestricted are also what we pursue, and the right to go up is what everyone has, but when we seem to get all this and seem to have completed our life goals, will there be a vague feeling – these purposes are arranged by others and society? Not actually ours? When we realize all this and want to break it, does our sense of rebellion really come from ourselves, and do we enter a new cage?
IN BOCCA AL LUPO, 6min., Spain Directed by Ezequiel Casamada An opera singer is forced to work at something other than singing and when he gets home, he builds his own audience…
CIRCOLOGY, 15min., Finland Directed by Tero Peltoniemi Atlas lives next to a wind turbine in his remote and safe town. Although a master of arm-spinning, he finds himself breaking away from the tradition of his town. Until an explosion of his turbine burns his life’s meaning to the ground.
IT’S NOT DARK YET, 10min., Italy Directed by Rossano B. Maniscalchi IT’S NOT DARK YET is a film that deals with the theme of violence against women, presenting a story of female solidarity. The protagonists are women who, from generation to generation, speak to other women through example and storytelling.
BEYOND, 15min., Italy Directed by Rossano B. Maniscalchi This film takes inspiration from the director’s own life. The film’s protagonist is an art and fashion photographer and award-winning filmmaker. The film is not only very personal, it also reflects a common human experience and represents basic truths.
CLOSET, 9min., South Korea Directed by Yeseul Choi Each person expresses their perspective on clothes and the episodes related to the clothes through movement. Find your true self, get out of the frame, and add more colors.
A festival designed to showcase the best of new environmentally themed films (shorts, features) and screenplays (shorts, features, TV pilots) from around the world. We accept any genre (animation, comedy, experimental, horror etc.) as long as it has an underlying environmental thematic. We seek to advance public understanding of the environment through the power of film and storytelling; which is why this festival has been created.
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Awards & Prizes
We will perform a winning Environmental screenplay(s) at our festival every single month using professional actors. Then we send the writer a video of the performance reading.
We will showcase a festival every month using our flagship FEEDBACK Film Festival format. All festival dates are private screenings with the same Audience FEEDBACK videos made for the short & feature films, and recorded script readings performed by professional actors for the screenplays. This is our way of showing community over distance so everyone around the world can experience our Audience Feedback videos.
Recent Testimonial:
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable experience I had at the Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival.
The entire event was impeccably organized, and the selection of films and screenplays presented was not only enlightening but also inspiring. It was evident that each piece was chosen for its powerful message and its potential to provoke thought and stimulate discussion regarding our environment and sustainability.
What truly stood out to me was the audience engagement. The feedback and reactions during the screenings were profound, reflecting a diverse audience deeply invested in environmental issues. This interactive aspect of the festival enriched the experience, providing invaluable insights and fostering a community spirit that was truly special.
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IN THE GREY WILD, 16min,. USA
Directed by Nili Yosha
Youth experiencing homelessness write a song with Gabriel Kahane, Creative Chair of the Oregon Symphony and perform it with the entire 75 person Oregon Symphony Orchestra. The performance was at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on April 15, 2023.
CANADA’S UNCHECKED RACISM, 6min., Canada
Directed by Zoe Davidson
Growing up as a non-white Canadian, you experience racism every day. What makes Toronto’s racism so unique, is that you almost don’t notice it.
REMEMBERING CHINESE BACHELORS, 13min,. Canada
Directed by Daniel Chen
Canada’s 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act was a dark period in Canadian history. It lasted almost a quarter century and had a devastating impact on one community: the Chinese. Even after the law was repealed in 1947, the impact continued for years. This documentary explores the story of a group of Chinese for whom.
SOMETHING CHANGED IN THE ROOM, 15min,. USA
Directed by David Stubbs
Something Changed in the Room is the story of how music therapy helps patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia transcend their condition, improving their daily lives.
MAKE A MOVE, 20min., USA
Directed by Dalia Caudle
Make A Move is a docuseries about a national and international speed chess tournament with players from all walks of life and different levels of experience.
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HEART WORN OUT & AGAINST THE WALL, 6min., Romania
Directed by Izabella Sandra Alda, Ovidiu Claudiu Moldovan
This short “Heart Worn Out & Against The Wall” is a short movie about loneliness and fear. Fear of losing a loved one, of being superficial, of being unlovable. About the struggles of filling a void that can never be filled and mannerisms used to cope with these feelings. About wanting affection but not being able to deal with human interactions. About feeling disconnected, but never allowing this to be seen, and thus, constantly having to deal with the inauthenticity.
THE SEED, 3min., Spain
Directed by Màriam Zelaia
The artist Sandra Sangiao is gestated in an earthen incubator to end up being born brighter than ever and captivate us with her sweet and powerful voice
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso – BAÑO MARÍA, 10min., USA
Directed by Brian Kazez
A full day of touring and lows through Buenos Aires. There’s weed, pills, alcohol, and various moods. Euphoria, dancing, public bathrooms, afters, another after, fights, kisses, another after, more touring, more lows, hallucinations, bodies damaged by the course of the night. In just over 10 minutes, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso navigate through the underworld of Buenos Aires’s nightlife in this short film.
EARTHLOVE, 6min., Sweden
Directed by Felicia Konrad, Johan Haugen
EarthLove is a poetic music/dance film with 6 dancers, filmed in the city of Malmö, south of Sweden. “There’s a revolution that needs to happen and it starts from inside each one of us. We need to wake up and fall in love with Earth. We’ve been homo sapiens for a long time. Now it’s time to become homo conscious.” Thich Nhat Hanh
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