wreck beach

Le Mont de la Lune

Aftermath

Established in 1949 to support Palestinian refugees, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has produced numerous films over the years. Aftermath documents UNRWA’s response to the Six Day War in 1967, where Palestinian people were displaced and dispossessed yet again nearly 20 years after the Nakba in 1948. Aftermath reflects on the exodus as seen from Jordan, where refugees fled to. Though directed by Palestinian filmmaker Samir Hissen, it is notable that the film was written and produced by Myrtle Winter, a UN diplomat who worked in the Department of Public Information at UNRWA. Aftermath documents an emergency camp set up by the government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which, with the scale of displaced people, was continually short of tents. A recurring feature of relief agency films is that we do not hear Palestinian voices.

Skate Manzanar

A meditation on skateboarding, civil liberties and memory. Inspired by the essay by Martin Wong, "Return to Manzanar", based on a trip he took with "Giant Robot" publisher Eric Nakamura.

No One Is an Island

Through an animated conversation, scientists explore if everyone can live well without harming the environment and reveal how hope and creativity can inspire change.

Self Portrait

A contemplation of life.

Bonazza

A collection of moments from the life of a bohemian artist and his spirited partner, as they follow the rhythms of their cove-tucked home.

Una vez iniciado el fuego

Documentary on the recording of the Album Una vez iniciado el fuego by Sakatumba

VECTOR

The Grey Line

This is the story of Helen’s struggle to find her place in the world. Taken from her parents during a time when Aboriginal children were removed from their families through Government mandated policy, Helen was raised by a middle-class family in the suburbs of Perth and believed she was their biological daughter until the age of 14. Despite being raised by a very loving foster family, Helen has never felt like she truly belonged. Not white, not black, she walks a very lonely grey line. This is her story of hurt, a longing to find her true self and to finally be accepted for who she is.

Little Sahara

Those who do not know the Sahara think there is only sand in the desert. But in the desert there are children who play and draw and make movies, and who would like to not have to think about the war. In the desert there's a European colony, an occupied country called Western Sahara, where there are thousands of Sahrawi refugees living a hard life in exile. "Little Sahara" tells their story, the story of a supportive, resilient people who try to thrive and grow in the Hamada, where everything has a hard time growing.

Sensible Soccers: Manoel

"Manoel" captures Sensible Soccers' journey as they celebrate a decade together as a band by reimagining soundtracks for Manoel de Oliveira's classic films. The documentary delves into the poetic intersection of cinema and music, revealing the delicate harmony between these two timeless art forms.

Au coeur de Nikita

A documentary that captures some moments on set of filming of Luc Besson's "Nikita".

Viktor & Victoria

The Sea, The Sea

The coastline of East England is vanishing before our eyes. As cliffs crumble and roads disappear, the land carries stories of the past and the uncertainty of the future. The sea is always present

You'll Never Guess What Happened Next

Shot during King Krule's Shhh Tour, this concert film includes a series of stripped-back intimate shows.

Nights Like These

A boy skating through the night filming whatever catches the human eye in an urban neighborhood.

Born Like Stars

A short film by Encyclopedia Pictura.