Beneath the turquoise skin of the Pacific, the world slows down. Light bends. Giants drift silently. Directed by Ignacio Walker and Denis Arqueros, “Her Shark Story” captures that sense of oceanic reverence with breathtaking artistry and emotional resonance, telling the […]
What does it sound like when defiance becomes music? In “NAFADA: An Audio Uprising,” director Reginald Tiessen explores the urgency, frustration, and fierce creativity of female artists confronting silence, censorship, and cultural barriers through a unique multi-genre musical collaboration. Filmed […]
Now celebrating its 10th year, the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) has grown into one of the most dynamic and essential platforms for non-fiction storytelling in the Southern Hemisphere. What began as a grassroots showcase for bold, independent voices has, […]
“Without Arrows,” co-directed by Jonathan Olshefski and Elizabeth Day, is a beautifully crafted documentary that spans over thirteen years in the lives of a Lakȟóta family. The film delves into the complex experience of Delwin Fiddler Jr., a champion grass […]
“Diving Into The Darkness” directed by Nays Baghai is an exhilarating plunge beneath the surface of cave diving into the experiences of renowned diver Jill Heinerth as she examines a series of breathtaking expeditions and events that have impacted and […]
Some adventures take you to the ends of the earth. Other adventures take you to the middle of the ocean. Sometimes where you think the earth ends, it doesn’t end at all but rises magnificently with life on a snowy […]
What’s it like to be a street cat in Chicago? A little bureaucratic, occasionally feisty, sometimes cold, but with kind friends, not too shabby! Chicago is home to 200,000 feral cats. They are protected by county law and roam the […]
Short documentaries are abundant at this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. With a whopping 7 Shorts Sessions to choose from and numerous shorts screening alongside features, deciding which shorts to see may be one of the most difficult decisions festivalgoers […]
The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival online program kicks off July 1st – 31st. Audiences are spoiled for choice this year with a tremendous selection of documentaries that will challenge your thinking, stir your emotions, and broaden your world to new […]
The 2024 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival is ready to pack your July with unmissable stories of hope, perseverance, and culture with its bold lineup of films that invite viewers to experience the nuances of life together in this wild and […]
