DCEFF 2024 Virtual Encores

International Spotlight Shorts

Expired August 22, 2022 3:45 AM
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6 films in package
The Bat Man and Woman of India
Bhargavi and Chelmala Srinivasulu have been called the bat woman and bat man of India. Join them on a strange journey to find a bat that had not been seen in nearly three decades.
Closed captions available
The Land of Griffons
On the Northwestern coast of Sardinia lives the last native Italian colony of griffon vultures.
Yoshino Ringyo: The Lumberjacks of Japan
The Yoshino region of Japan has over 500 years of forestry history. Global trade and declining rural population could bring an end to this, but those living in Yoshino are fighting to hold on.
Rdza (Rust)
Artist Mariola Wawrzusiak-Borcz roams post-industrial areas in search of the scrap metal she uses to create sculptures of endangered animals and children affected by war.
Closed captions available
Tracks
Two snowboarders living in the very north of Sweden are guided through the local impacts of climate change.
International Spotlight Shorts: Filmmaker Q&A
Featuring filmmakers Riccardo Soriano, Emily Driscoll, and Rafal Malecki.
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Screening includes a pre-recorded filmmaker Q&A.


This program will transport you across the globe for five unique perspectives on pressing environmental issues. From bat experts in India, to lumberjacks in Japan, to snowboarders in Sweden, these five films exemplify the interconnectedness of our experiences and challenges in the face of climate change and biodiversity collapse.

Riccardo Soriano (Director, The Land of Griffons) is a filmmaker and photographer based between Rome and London. His film projects focus on environmental and conservation issues. Full bio here.


Emily Driscoll (Director, The Bat Man and Woman of India) is a two-time Emmy Award winning documentary director and editor, and the founder of BonSci Films, a production company specializing in science and art documentaries. Full bio here.


Rafal Malecki (Director, Rust) is a screenwriter, director and editor of feature films and documentaries. He is interested in politically and socially engaging cinema and arthouse cinema. Full bio here.


Mara Webster (Moderator) is a programmer, producer, content curator, moderator and interviewer.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    31 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    DCEFF
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