Two brothers, disinherited and desperate for cash, journey into the Canadian wilds to find themselves, their people and their fortune.
Where does inspiration strike and when? How can the arts help us move through grief and how can grief inspire creativity? Is there a “right way”? How much power does art have to alter our reality? These questions are impossible to answer concretely, but the creatives featured in this shorts block are willing to share with you what works for them. Filmmakers in attendance, including Producer & Artist Sarah Bamford Seidelmann who's hosting a class at Ely Folk School during the festival on Saturday 3/15 at 12 PM.
Sometimes the most terrifying situations teach the most important lessons in life. Warning: Some of these films present disturbing images. Viewer discretion advised. Filmmakers in attendance, including "Boundary Waters" star Allison Miller in the director's chair!
30ish siblings Michael, Ellie, and James drive to their family cabin to visit their parents Jonathan and Maddie. But when their mom and dad unexpectedly announce their divorce, chaos ensues.
The film is about Yugra residents – Khanty, Mansi and Russians, who chose to live on their land. Five heroes – five stories.
Director Bio: Born in 1972 in Leningrad, USSR. Graduated from the St. Petersburg State University of Film and Television in 1997. Since 1993 worked as a cameraman and director assistant at the Leningrad Documentary Film Studio. He took a special course on co-production and journalism at the Baltic Media Center in Denmark in 1999. Since 1998 he has been working as a director on Russian federal TV channels. Author of more than one hundred documentaries and TV programs.
Director Bio: Born in 1972 in Leningrad, USSR. Graduated from the St. Petersburg State University of Film and Television in 1997. Since 1993 worked as a cameraman and director assistant at the Leningrad Documentary Film Studio. He took a special course on co-production and journalism at the Baltic Media Center in Denmark in 1999. Since 1998 he has been working as a director on Russian federal TV channels. Author of more than one hundred documentaries and TV programs.
They say that all’s fair in love and war - I don’t know if all that’s true, but you’re sure to find a little humor throughout both love and war. Sometimes, laughter really does give us the best therapy.
The best laughter comes when we’re with friends, doing something we love. These filmmakers uplift and celebrate that experience! This block showcases the joys for a shared passion amidst pals.
Storytelling is the way knowledge, lessons, and teachings are passed on in Indigenous cultures. These stories take us back to our roots and share the values of our communities, local and abroad, using a variety of techniques. Filmmakers in attendance!
