Category: Films in Competition

Saul Turteltaub has been writing comedy and producing shows for television for 50 years. He worked with Shari Lewis, wrote for That Was the Week That Was ( a show which pioneered news satire), as well as for Candid Camera, He produced (and wrote for) the television shows That Girl, The Carol Burnett Show, and Sanford and Son. In this documentary, Saul talks about his inspirations, how he broke into the world of television comedy, and offers his opinions on comedy writing.
Directed by Daniel W Smith (USA)

At Tempelhof Field in Berlin, Germany the Cabuwazi Children’s Circuse brings refugee and German children together to train for a performance for their parents. It the families learn about each other.
Directed by Gertrud Schulte Westenberg and Daniel Smith (Germany)

An office worker with little to live for discovers another dimension in the alley outside his office. Directed by Marlin

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After attending the Global Water Summit as an academic participant, I was inspired to make a documentary without having any experience in filmmaking.

This film was created to ask:

Is it possible to make a film for the average person, from an average person’s viewpoint and be able to reach others?

“We have the knowledge and the resources today to choose the future we want”

The effects of water shortages are being seen all over the world in our lifetime. Adapting to a changed reality takes precedent in a world of over 7 billion people. Hear what others have to say about water conservation, technological trends and sharing ideas with the next generation. Is it possible to ensure a future with clean water for everyone?
Directed by Zachary Thomson (USA)

A portrait of modern day relationships fractured by technology, miscommunication, and overwrought emotion.
Directed by Lindsay Roche (USA)

Music Video – (English) – “O Beneficent” – A cry to the Lord of the worlds and a question as to why so many divisions (religious) and sects have formed over time. This song is also a plea to humanity to unify themselves under one banner. The song’s purpose is to enlighten the realization of our current state.
Directed by Mohammed Paika (USA)

Original Sketch Comedy talent show that was written, directed and stars Jesse Ray Sheps (USA) playing multiple characters.

Sorority Sisters Jordan and Grace are running a low-stakes Texas Hold’em poker ring in Los Angeles. The sisters feel increasing pressures because their fast success has attracted unwanted attention.
Directed by Marquette Jefferson (USA)

Gil is a 20-year-old college student, who has been identifying himself as a gay male his whole life. Gil and Room have been dating for about two years. In the middle of their relationship, Gil realizes he is also attracted to women. However, the couple avoids this question: What does Gil really want? Their relationship is shaken when Gil meets Yuma whom he cannot help being drawn to.
Directed by Joyce Lim (USA)

Mrs Foster, a middle-aged, retired Daily Mail reader, whose cup is half empty, is starting chemotherapy and is understandably anxious. The last thing she needs, is to have to share the treatment room with a ‘know it all child’ because of NHS budget cuts! Cue Maisy Jones, 7 days and an unexpected friendship that gives Mrs Foster much more than just a glimmer of hope.
Written by Mark Oxtoby (UK)