When the 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck, tattoo apprentice Bonnie Singh was inside Southern Ink, the studio where she had finally begun chasing her dream. The tattoo studio collapsed and Bonnie, trapped in the rubble, suffered a broken back, a shattered neck, and a brain injury that would affect her for life. With the help of fellow tattooist Jak Law, Bonnie is determined to push through physical and neurological limitations to master the craft of tattooing that once seemed out of reach. A story of resilience, reinvention, and the invisible scars we carry, this is not just a film about tattoos but instead is about what it means to rebuild a life and the importance of having a dream when everything has fallen away.
A group of friends start a very long stream, for a long period of time. What could go wrong... oh boy. The long adaptation of the StreamYard out of context series.
An audiovisual essay constructed from Super 8 footage filmed during camera tests for the short film ‘La Trampa’. Through gestures, light, and silences, it reflects on what the image reveals and what it leaves unsaid.
Kingsley, Kevin, and Hailey are three ambitious eighth graders preparing for a single exam that could determine their futures. They’re competing for admission to New York City’s Specialized High Schools, elite public institutions that have produced Nobel Prize laureates, astronauts, judges, artists, and national leaders. But as the kids await their test results, a citywide battle is raging over who should attend these schools—the kids who score highest on the entrance exam or the kids who improve diversity. Featuring interviews with kids, parents, and education leaders, If You Can Make It Here places young students at the center of a high-stakes cultural conflict over the future of equity and excellence in public education.
Humiliated by feeling rejected yet again, 14-year-old Solal gets into a fight with Thomas, a counselor at his home. Joris, his 10-year-old roommate, fascinated by Solal, has no intention of letting him go.
Three friends plan a vacation to Orchard Beach Road, an idyllic getaway surrounded by quiet and slow-living. When Jamie informs Rowan that their friend Iris has died, tensions arise between the two and cracks form in the foundation in their relationship. When reality slowly distorts into a waking nightmare they must decide who can be trusted. Or does something more sinister lurk beneath the surface of their friendship?
Through the eyes of William Maves, the personal driver of Nico Marchesi, we follow a deadly clash between two rival families in South Africa, where blackmail, betrayal, and revenge turn love, loyalty, and blood into weapons—and one misstep can be fatal.
Twists and turns through Giorgia Meloni's Rome, a two-voiced letter addressed to the Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha fifty years after his Roman film Claro; political voices and gestures from the Rome of 2023-2025. "The bird of eternity does not exist — only the real is eternal."
Two young people navigate their first experience of love, dealing with its powerful emotions and obstacles while discovering the delicate nature of newfound romance.
A private detective investigating a missing person case becomes trapped in a hypnotic noir labyrinth, where he discovers that every exit leads back inside.
Soyeong, a woman with a disability, harbors a nightly dream: performing on stage. In her imagination, she dances effortlessly in a "normal" body, yet remains wary of praise. Her dance teacher, Heejeong, guides her through movements, encouraging her to chase her aspirations. Their shared performance is a cherished moment, but the following day brings a return to Soyeong's ordinary life. As she begins documenting her experiences, we embark on a journey alongside her, through changing seasons and flowing waters, towards an unknown destination.
Duda is a young lesbian who collects breakups. She is determined to make her next relationship work and decides to invite all her ex-girlfriends and her best friend to dinner. As soon as the guests arrive, secrets and surprises are brought to the table.
Paloma struggles to connect with her Mum after her parents separate. After she plans a secret meet-up with her Dad, tensions between Paloma and her mother grow, and Paloma is forced to make a realisation.
Fouad Elkoury is a photographer, Etel Adnan was a writer and painter — both Lebanese, and friends. After Etel’s death, Fouad writes letters to her. Then comes the genocide in Gaza. Her Arab Apocalypse and his photographs resonate together in an attempt to confront the tragedy.
Artist. Innovator. Teacher. Inspiration. From his humble beginnings as a modeling assistant in 1958 to his acclaimed directorial debut, Brush of the God in 2024, the legendary Keizo Murase spent his career dedicated to the art of monster making, bringing life to many of Japan’s most iconic and beloved kaiju characters. But behind every rampaging monster and transforming superhero were the hands of a dedicated artist, whose contributions to the Japanese film industry might have been forgotten, if not for a dedicated group of close friends, longtime admirers, and fans from every corner of the globe. For the first time in the English-speaking world, the life and career of this singular creative visionary is revealed and celebrated in a feature-length tribute that sheds detailed light on the accomplishments of Japan’s last great monster maker, and preserves the stories of those who knew and loved him best.