EFF25: Ugra Tales

"Columbia River Canoe Project" Synopsis: The film follows cousins Robert Lester and Braxton Mitchell as they attempt a 1,300-mile canoe expedition from the Continental Divide near Butte, Montana, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. While following their downstream journey, the film highlights the ecological issues facing the Columbia River Watershed and promotes the importance of environmental stewardship. The Columbia River Canoe Project takes viewers on an adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes, unpredictable challenges, and a wealth of inspiration.

"Madulu" Synopsis: MADULU, The Seaman is a lyrical documentary that attempts to preserve the rich history of a dying tradition in the wake of the economic struggle at the hand of the tourism industry. Interweaving documentary footage with animated sequences of young Amari's drawings, the film uses a touch of magical realism to explore the divide between past and present and new interpretations of old traditions.

Death is a part of all life, whether the death of a loved one, a pet, or a relationship. The only way to reach the other side is to move through..grief and pain, yes, but also joy and celebration. This short block contains the following short films:

“Hello Goodbye”
“Still Here / Immerdar”
“THE ISLE IS FULL OF NOISES”
“Last Year’s Tomorrow”
“Corona”
“Traces of Grief”
“Ponytail”
“The Happy Place”

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“Liminal Forest”
“NORTH PORT 1999”
“Bestie”
“Left Out!”
“Doppelganger II”
“The Wraith”
“Julienne of Light Bulbs”,
“Haunt That Like Button”
“From The Story of Elin”
“Altruist/Masochist”