All Films

Green Lantern: First Flight - I Am the Ring

2009 • 23 min • United States of America

Short documentary discussing the mythological and thematic roots of Green Lantern's ring and lantern as talismans of power.

Dane Cook, 30 Premeditated Acts

2009 • 59 min • United States of America

A documentary chronicling the real life events that contributed to the evolution of Dane "Isolated Incident" CD and television special.

Noroshundor

2009 • 15 min • Bangladesh

Set against the backdrop of the Pakistan Army crackdown during Bangladesh’s 1971 war, this political thriller follows a student activist who takes refuge from the Pakistan army in a local barbershop.

Die kluge Bauerntochter

2009 • 58 min

The Farmer's Daughter is given a riddle to solve by the king: "Come to me, neither naked nor clothed, neither walking nor riding, nor driving, neither by day nor by night, neither with gift nor without gift." If she solves it, she had proved her cleverness, the king promises not only to release her father from prison, but also to marry her...

How Do Dinosaurs Eat their Food?

2009 • 8 min • United States of America

With methods of eating and manners that are probably all too familiar to children and adults, these mischievous dinosaurs show in a big way that burping, spilling, playing with one's food and outright refusing to eat are not the best ways to enjoy a meal. An entertaining guide to table manners and a good reminder that positive and pleasant mealtime behavior gets the best results.

En film om Olle Ljungström

2009 • 57 min

Three years in the life of Swedish singer Olle Ljungström.

The SK8MAFIA AM Video

2009 • 45 min • United States of America

Sk8mafia's Am Video from 2009 featured Jamie Palmore, Tyler Surrey, Larelle Gray, Wes Kremer, Marshall Heath, Nick Tucker, Dorian Gray, Kellen James, Brandon Turner and Peter Smolik.

Cupid

2009 • 14 min

Throughout time Cupid has ignited the spark of desire in countless men and women. One evening, in an attempt to help the hapless Roman, Cupid is struck by his own weapon and unwittingly finds himself in pursuit of the same woman – the beautiful singer Lauren.

That Pair of Arms!

2009 • 45 min • Brazil

A subtle adaptation of a classical story of the most greatest Brazilian writer: Machado de Assis. The history is passed in the Rio de Janeiro in full century XIX. The adolescent Inácio lives in Borges house and works like an apprentice. His routine of boredom and alone loneliness is broken in moments that sees the naked arms of the wife's boss. Upon perceiving that is desired by him, passes treat-him with affection. A silent romance and prohibited is told with romance and poetry.

Elder Sign

2009 • 3 min • Canada

If you suffer from an overwhelming sense of dread brought on by the realization of your own insignificance in the universe, then you need Elder Sign.

The Sheep and the Ranch Hand

2009 • 12 min • United States of America

A woman dreams of being transformed into a sheep. In love and in lust with her handsome, butch ranch hand, she delights in being her bestial self, and finds a freedom both unexpected and profoundly empowering.

Rebai Shojo: Medium Girl

2009 • 50 min • Japan

Self Defense

2009 • 13 min • France

Arthur, an out of work legal practitioner, accepts a job as a kung-fu teacher in order to keep his unemployment benefits.

City in the Sky

2009 • 26 min • United Kingdom

Italy, at the end of the 21st century. Quinto, a gentle, naive man on his quest to find the fabled 'City in the Sky' arrives at a dilapidated family-owned hotel run by transsexual Dora and her drug addict son. Locked in one of the rooms is Ai, a malfunctioning android prostitute, waiting to be deactivated. By error at check-in, Quinto meets her.

Gibbons: The Forgotten Apes In Peril

2009 • 48 min • United States of America

Gibbons are highly intelligent, agile and acrobatic tree-dwelling apes, found in the tropical forests of Asia. Most of the gibbon species are highly endangered and are on the verge of extinction as a result of the destruction of their tropical rain forest habitat as well as being hunted for food.

Among Friends

2009 • 15 min • Canada

A dinner party of three couples careens into uncharted territory when the hosts make a shocking proposal. Tensions mount as this evening among friends puts each marriage to the test.

Remember Who's Emma

2009 • 28 min • Canada

A documentary about Who's Emma, a collective of punks and anarchists that existed in Toronto's Kensington Market from 1996 to 2000.

William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet

2009 • 51 min

On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.

Alex and the Ghosts

2009 • 7 min • Canada

Alex is a 7-year-old boy and dreams of going to see a Canadiens game with his father. Alex and the Ghosts is a story of magic and wonder about a legendary hockey team, uniting past and present, reaching the hearts of children of fans of all ages.

A Staircase

2009 • 5 min • United States of America

Single frames vectorized and stitched before processing through an analog EAB.

One

2009 • 20 min • Macedonia

The fear and shutting off the reality, a state of a dream, although beautiful as it seems, can not exist forever. Because the man knows that one day, he will have to awake from the dream and confront the fear.

The Scent of Flowers Does Not Blow Against the Wind

2009 • 19 min • Poland

Andrzej (Bartosz Opania), a popular film stunt is a happy husband and father. It appears that the specific work of Andrzej does not disturb his calm family life. So how should be explained the anxiety, which appears in the moment of Andrzej's another risky venture? The film was based on a story by Joanna Kocemba "Rainbow" and refers to the Decalogue First Commandment “You shall have no other gods before me” - as a part of film cycle produced within the project „Dekalog89+”. Leszek Korusiewiecz is one of the ten young directors which has taken the challenge of making new film on the Decalogue Commandment's impact for young generations, due to the project made on 20th anniversary of launching the famous "Decalogue" by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun

2009 • 37 min

Live performance from Capitol Studio A, May 2008.

Peter Eisenman: Building Germany's Holocaust Memorial

2009 • 60 min • Germany, United States of America

This documentary explores the creation of the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin as designed by architect Peter Eisenman. Reaction of the German public to the completed memorial is also shown.