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Unique talents and ideas for various short films were submitted to be selected for Sundance Movie Festival 2021. However, with such remarkable submissions it was difficult for the Institute to select top notch projects. To qualify for this International Narrative Short Films category, finances should be outside of the U.S. while it shall be a […]

As narrated by matriarch Azalu Mekonnen and her granddaughter Samira Hooks, this feature shot on Super 8 film in – Los Angeles, Gondar, Ethiopia – covers the Ethiopian coffee ceremony. It explores memory, migration and rebirth. CATEGORY Shorts Programs COUNTRY U.S.A/Ethiopia RUN TIME 7 min LANGUAGE English and Amharic SUBTITLES Yes with English subtitles COMPANY Azla WEBSITE http://www.nesanetabegaze.com EMAIL [email protected] PHONE (310) 902-1436 Credits […]

Virtual reality is a useful tool which can help to bring back lost memories. In the process, however, it can also create some false ones. Some prisoners in an Italian prison are given VR headsets. They can participate in some activities virtually and make new memories. This spatial respite that goes beyond their prison walls […]

This Cuban oriented documentary featuring their traditions will engulf you in emotions. Passing through normal island life, and swiftly moving into a religious celebration of Bembe, this documentary shows family and friends taking part in the rituals that will last for seven days. With both Christian and the African Yoruba portions in the celebrations, Bembe […]

Environmental catastrophes and the changes that they will bring to a human body are the subjects of this documentary. One of the direst challenges that humanity faces in this century are to build the ability in a human body to survive the environmental changes and impacts. Our breath is our primary source of survival, and […]