tagged w/ A Chance at Slamdance (2009)
-
The story of a Solider and the choices he makes.
-
-
From sapling to violin. How wood is crafted into emotion generating music. A film with no language barrier.From sapling to violin. How wood is crafted into emotion generating music. A film... more
-
-
Mary "creates art no matter what's going on". She shares some of her most despairing times and the art that accompanied it, though never without a sense of humor.Mary "creates art no matter what's going on". She shares some of her most despairing... more
-
-
Filmmaker Joel H. Hinojosa takes you on a personal journey with Little White Lines, a snapshot into the life of Travis Bilenski. A singer-songwriter from northern California with passionate beliefs and a strong personal philosophy. A brutally honest look at life, love and what happens when you cross those Little White Lines.Filmmaker Joel H. Hinojosa takes you on a personal journey with Little White Lines, a... more
-
-
When kweisi's brother was murdered, he fell into a deep depression -- and pulled himself out through poetry. When kweisi's brother was murdered, he fell into a deep depression -- and pulled... more
-
-
What's the best marijuana in the world? "Top Pot" explores this question through the eyes of the real-life Cannabis Cup awards. These awards, run by High Times magazine, seek out and celebrate the world's best pot. "Top Pot" takes you behind the scenes, exposing the inner workings of the marijuana awards, and provides unique insights into judging the world's best Sinsemilla and hashish. You'll feel like a judge yourself as you watch hundreds of real marijuana judges, mostly from the U.S., "tasting" and debating the fine points of each type of pot. Filmed in Amsterdam at the world-famous Milkweg center, and other local "coffee shops."What's the best marijuana in the world? "Top Pot" explores this question through the... more
-
-
Jack Ewing was once a cattle farmer and hunter and is now a successful author and conservationist. Over the last thirty years, Jack has worked to reforest a once barren area called Hacienda Barú in Dominical, Costa Rica. This is a story about one mans dedication to the rainforest and his profoundly positive impact on the environment, locally and globally.
A film by Bryan Otey and Suzy WoldsJack Ewing was once a cattle farmer and hunter and is now a successful author and... more
-
-
My 11-year-old stars in this pod about his charter school, which we all love. Step inside this amazing environment of only 100 kids to see and understand how a charter school works, and how Three Rivers has done such a fantastic job in just eight short years.My 11-year-old stars in this pod about his charter school, which we all love. Step... more
-
-
The mountain pine beetle has been making a tinderbox out of the Rockies in the past decade. The epidemic can be attributed to global warming. All it takes in the winter is one night of -40F temperatures to exterminate the menace. However, Colorado has been experiencing mild winters for the last decade and the once natural balance that existed amidst the pines has been knocked awry. Truthfully, there isn’t much we as Coloradoans can do about it.The mountain pine beetle has been making a tinderbox out of the Rockies in the past... more
-
-
Find out what many American adults couldn't (as demonstrated in this past election) but, a 14 year old could when it comes to understanding same-sex marriage as a civil rights issue. Nicole expresses her views on gays and gay marriage after she writes an essay which creates controversy in her middle school class.Find out what many American adults couldn't (as demonstrated in this past election)... more
-
-
Join Julia, Henry and Cody as they travel to the National Parks of the West....despite gas being as expensive as ever! They get in some precarious situations during their journey to such parks as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Glacier. The little film incorporates timelapse footage, hdr stills and....sillyness!
Note: Please excuse the typos in the beginning (will be fixed soon!) All music is cleared as well! :)Join Julia, Henry and Cody as they travel to the National Parks of the West....despite... more
-
-
Power, individuality, connectedness, boundaries; that which sustains us. This Oakland based Mexican-Jewish artist talks about his work and the lasting struggle with these fundamental but increasingly troubling issues.
**shown in the Chicago Film makers "Art Docs" series as well as the Sebastapol, California doc film fest**Power, individuality, connectedness, boundaries; that which sustains us. This... more
-
-
A doc on a group of guys in rural South Carolina who use professional wrestling to try make sense of their lives and convert people to their religion. I was intrigued by this strange way of trying to get people to believe until I went and met the guys. I learned that like all of us, they are just trying to figure out how to make life work. Sure it's not what I would choose (and I think it's a bit strange) but somehow it helps many of them in the midst of tough circumstances.A doc on a group of guys in rural South Carolina who use professional wrestling to try... more
-
-
Reforestation programs are forcing Tibetans in Zanta's remote village to leave their tiny farms to make a living. Zanta, a 35-year-old widow who barely speaks Mandarin Chinese, goes to Beijing to illegally peddle Tibetan trinkets. Once there, she learns her father-in-law won't let the young son she left behind go to first grade. She makes the seven-day trip home and tells her family she will give her boy to an American journalist in Beijing, who several years before told her to call if she needs help. The story follows Zanta's struggle to educate her son while evading ever-more-stringent regulations banning street vendors. What happens after she offers to give her boy to the foreigner?Reforestation programs are forcing Tibetans in Zanta's remote village to leave their... more
-
-
After having almost died on 9/11 when the second tower collapsed, photojournalist Thomas Monaster suffered from post-traumatic stress syndrome. This video portrays how he eventually discovered a way to recovery.After having almost died on 9/11 when the second tower collapsed, photojournalist... more
-
-
How are American kids (and adults) supporting orphans in Mexico, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Africa, and Nicaragua?
Rebecca Neuenswander, Founder of the HALO Foundation (Helping Art Liberate Orphans), gives you a first hand look at what Americas youth are doing to help orphans around the world. No dogma, just food, water, shelter, clothing, education, and art therapy.
HALO Foundation
www.haloworldwide.org
Production Stills
www.flickr.com/photos/fryflux/sets/72157602080873494/
Credits
www.ambitiouspixels.com
How are American kids (and adults) supporting orphans in Mexico, India, Cambodia,... more
-
-
Parkour is a discipline that has many theories and ideas behind it. It is used to learn about your own body, how to escape potential situations as well as help others. It is an addictive discipline and has an increasing community of traceurs (practitioners of Parkour). There appears to be no immediate end in sight to the increasing popularity of Parkour and the curiosity surrounding it. Parkour is a discipline that has many theories and ideas behind it. It is used to... more
-
-
Nate Hill takes us on an intimate tour through his world of art and the places he goes to find it. As a "rogue taxidermist," Nate re-assembles dead animal parts found as trash and roadkill into works that resemble new animals and, yes, humans. The ADAM (A Dead Animal Man) project, his largest work, is a life-size male human being fashioned out of everything from cow skull to crab claws. Part performer, Nate is also well know as leader of the Chinatown Garbage Tour where he guides fellow artists and first timers through New York City's finest garbage spots in search of material for their art. Nate Hill takes us on an intimate tour through his world of art and the places he goes... more
-
-
A documentary about the Canstruction® competition in Vancouver.
From canstruction.org: "Canstruction® combines the competitive spirit of a design/build competition with a unique way to help feed hungry people. Competing teams, lead by architects and engineers, showcase their talents by designing giant sculptures made entirely out of canned foods. At the close of the exhibitions all of the food used in the structures is donated to local food banks for distribution to pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, elderly and day care centers." A documentary about the Canstruction® competition in Vancouver.
From... more
-
-
Joe Weil is a professor of English at Binghamton University in New York. He has worked there for 5 years. I recently attended Binghamton University Film School, and in my time there I was honored to meet Joe. He has more energy and positive attitude than anyone I've ever met. He had worked in a factory for 20 years, while reading "a book a week" he claims, and writing constantly. In 2003 His writings were eventually published, and he became a recognized poet. Despite his previous lifestyle as a blue collared citizen, and constant belittlement from fellow workers and peers, he rose up to accomplish what he believed in. Binghamton University eventually took him in as a Professor of Creative Writing. Today Joe is trying to teach even more classes outside of school to promote writing among young people.Joe Weil is a professor of English at Binghamton University in New York. He has... more
-
