DTLA FILM FESTIVAL SHORTS:
WHAT THE DOC ORDERED
Documentary shorts -- illuminating, mind-expanding, harrowing. Portraits from around the world.
Total Running Time 107 minutes / 7 films
GREETINGS FROM ALEPPO
Netherlands | Documentary | 2017 | 17 min.
Directors: Issa Touma, Floor van der Meulen and Thomas Vroege
Additional Credits: Writers: Issa Touma, Floor van der Meulen and Thomas Vroege, Producers: Jos de Putter, Bas Vroege, Cinematographer: Issa Touma
Greetings From Aleppo reveals how little the news about Syria corresponds with the experiences of everyday life. Photographer Issa Touma keeps away from bold declarations; he films life, the inconsistencies and perseverance as they reveal themselves in front of his camera. War is tragic and absurd. Surviving is often highly surreal and touching in this warn-torn city.
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Wouter Jansen
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SLEEPING WITH THE DEVIL
USA | Documentary | 2016 | 23 min.
Director: Alisa Yang
A documentary short of based on a recorded Skype exorcism
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Alisa Yang
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PERFECTLY NORMAL
USA | Documentary | 2016 | 12 min.
Director: Joris Debeij
Additional Credits: Writer: Joris Debeij, Producer: Marieke Oudejans, Cinematographer: Nate Hurtsellers
A man who often seems lost in an imaginary world, but works hard to keep his feet on the ground, proving that one can make deliberate choices to maintain stability.
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Joris Debeij
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GOODS
Brazil | Documentary | 2017 | 15 min.
Director: Carla Villa-Lobos
Additional Credits: Writer: Mila Teixeira, Producer: Julia Araújo, Cinematography: Paloma Palacio
Upon the arrival of a newcomer, six women share their experiences, desires and fears as sex workers.
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Julia Araújo
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PEHELWANI
USA, India | Documentary | 2017 | 10 min.
Director: Joao Canziani
Additional Credits: Cinematographer: Joao Canziani
The fascinating story of a group of young men that practice the ancient art of 'pehelwan,' or mud wrestling, at the Bhuteshwar Akhara in the town of Mathura, India. We get to witness the strict yet ultimately joyous way these men live, the tight bond they have with each other, and the reverence for the soil they wrestle upon.
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Joao Canziani
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"THE TALK" TRUE STORIES ABOUT THE BIRDS AND THE BEES
Canada | Documentary | 2016 | 9 min.
Director: Alain Delannoy
Additional Credits: Writer: Alain Delannoy, Producer: Alain Delannoy
There are things in life you never forget. One of them, like it or not, is "The Talk".
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Alain Delannoy
alaindelannoyfilm@gmail.com
IN THE WAKE OF GHOST SHIP
USA | Documentary | 2017 | 21 min.
Director: Jason Blalock
Additional Credits: Producer: Laura Poitras
Last December, Oakland’s Ghost Ship warehouse fire claimed 36 lives, the nation’s deadliest fire in over a decade. It also set off a wave of scrutiny of live/work spaces across the country. Seven miles from Ghost Ship, a legendary punk collective called Burnt Ramen is fighting back against sudden eviction.
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Jason Blalock
jcblalock@gmail.com