Can we be blunt? “Finite: The Climate of Change” is easily one of the must-see environmental documentaries of the year. There are many amazing films out there with different perspectives on the climate crisis, but few are as enthralling as […]
What are the mental health impacts on those who play professional sports? “Ten Count” directed by Nathanael Wiseman takes a deep dive into the intense pressures athletes face and how the extreme highs and lows of being in the public […]
In Mihaal Danziger’s “A Certain Mother” four Australian moms share their personal takes on motherhood and some of the unique, often relatable, issues they’ve had to confront in their role as mom. The film is shot over the course of […]
Every year, the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival puts on a wonderful selection of short documentaries that illuminate the human experience through thought-provoking, powerful, and often spellbinding stories. The 2022 short documentary lineup includes films that are deeply personal for many […]
Sorious Samura has seen humanity at its worst. The award-winning investigative journalist from Sierra Leone has covered the brutalities of war, the devastation of disease, and the cruelty of corruption in his home country. He also knows the people of […]
Fandoms can be intense. Many a thesis has been written on subcultures where passion meets community and births a joyous zealous universe united by love and common interest. Sometimes that interest is a band. Sometimes it’s a genre like science […]
“Freedom Street” directed by Alfred Pek gives viewers a heart-rending look at the lives of three refugees affected by Australia’s callous border protection policy that leaves them trapped in limbo for years in Indonesia waiting for the chance to resettle […]
Louis De Jaeger is on a mission. The landscape architect and founder of Commensalist, wants to revolutionize how you see sustainability and interact with nature through future proof landscape design. One such way is by the planting of food forests. […]
When a creative farmer in rural England bought a video camera and started documenting his life, he might not have predicted that some years later his recordings would be seen by hundreds, if not thousands, of people around the world. […]
The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival is back! Australasia’s largest and most popular competitive documentary film festival returns this July for its 7th edition with a lineup so swoon-worthy you’d be wise to prepare your viewing plan now as you’re going […]
