Shorts – 10 to Catch at the 2019 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
There are 62 short documentaries set to screen at MDFF 2019 and with that comes the very difficult question: What to see? Shorts often pack an …
Interview: Ivan Gaal on ‘A Man From the Other Side’
A curious inquiry to a friend about why he walks so funny leads to the unfolding of the man’s life story on a lawn bowling green in “A Man From the Other Side” directed by …
Interview: Janos Zoltan Inside the Heart of ‘Secret Matters’
One of the most beautiful aspects of documentaries is the chance to learn about the worlds of other people. In the words of author C.S. Lewis, “My own eyes are not enough for me, I …
Interview: Johanna B. Kelly and Cameron Marshad on the Making of ‘The Gateway Bug’
One of the most intriguing documentaries set to make its Australian premiere at the 2017 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival is Johanna B. Kelly and Cameron Marshad’s “The Gateway Bug.” Entomophagy (aka: the practice of eating …
Interview: ‘Tunnel Vision’ Producer Bessie Byrne
Directed by Ivan Hexter and produced by Bessie Byrne, “Tunnel Vision” highlights the power of civil disobedience to effect change when a government campaign to build an $18 billion dollar toll road in Melbourne is …
Interview: Isabel Darling on ‘Corey the Warrior’
From director and cinematographer Isabel Darling, “Corey the Warrior” is an inspiring 3-minute look into the life of artist Corey Stewart, a young Aboriginal man who finds his passion through painting after defying the odds …
Review: ‘Warehoused’
To coincide with World Refugee Day, we look at “Warehoused” directed by Asher Emmanuel and Vincent Vittorio premiering globally with free screenings around the world today (June 20th). “Warehoused” takes audiences to Dadaab, Kenya–home to …
Interview: Costa Botes on the Making of ‘Act of Kindness’
No stranger to challenging projects, New Zealand-based filmmaker Costa Botes’ career spans more than 30 years and the spectrum of passions. Perhaps most widely known for his work documenting the making of Peter Jackson’s “The …
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Trailer: ‘Chosen Men’ directed by Aaron Sayers
Coming 2017, “Chosen Men” directed by Aaron Sayers offers viewers a revealing look at the bond of veterans and life after service.
Director Asher Emmanuel on the Humanity Behind ‘Warehoused’
Ahead of its global release on June 20th – World Refugee Day, filmmaker Asher Emmanuel takes us inside his first feature-length documentary “Warehoused” about the lives and experiences of protracted refugees in Dadaab, Kenya, the …
‘FIXED!’ Review and Interview with Director Cat Mills
Making its Australian premiere July 10th at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, “FIXED!” directed by Cat Mills and produced by Joella Cabalu is a 14 minute window into the activities of Repair Café Toronto, a …