Documentary Short Block
Baila! - Lauren Huff, Director (Short) 14 min.
Marlene Pena-Marin narrates the story of her family and its three- generation-long involvement with the Mexican folk dance group, Relampago del Cielo. Marlene devotes her life to upholding tradition and maintaining heritage in her family and members of the dance troupe. All her hard work, and that of the dancers, teachers, and volunteers, culminates in the long-awaited end of the year performance.
Not Anymore: A Story of Revolution - Matthew VanDyke, Director (Short) 14 min.
The story of the Syrian revolution as told through the experiences of two young Syrians, a male rebel fighter and a female journalist, as they fight an oppressive regime for the freedom of their people.
The Maintenance Man - Roxanne Fischer, Director (Short) 3 min.
A behind scenes look into the life of a hard working, rarely seen and easily missed hospital employee.
57 Degrees North - NIcholas Francis Jones, Director (Short) 14 min.
The Surreal and the Self - Jon Sams, Director (Short) 8 min.
Kyle Thompson is a 21 year old surrealist photographer, with no formal education in photography. He is now known around the world for his self portraits. This documentary observes his style, method and motivations behind the creation of his captivating images.
The Birdman of St. Pete - Cheryl Allison, Director (Short) 5 min.
A mini-documentary about one man's desire to make a difference...one fish at a time. Stephen Cox aka The Birdman can be found in St. Petersburg, FL along Bayshore Drive every single day with one goal in mind - to catch fish. He catches an average of 30 fish a day to feed the pelicans who are the unintended victims of the Pier closing.
Lapses in Time - Alan Aranha, Director (Short) No Runtime
Is change always for the better? By advancing forward what are we leaving behind?
A photographer employing a dated photography process in the midst of modernisation and a heritage city struggling to come to terms with change. Their worlds meet in Lapses in Time.