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Against the Stream: Oppositional Film in the Neoliberal World Order

Against the Stream: Oppositional Film in the Neoliberal World Order

76m 13s

Oppositional film is becoming more critical in resisting the pervasive influence of neoliberal values across the globe.
Join filmmakers Jean Marie Teno, Pratibha Parmar, and curator Inney Prakash as they reflect on their oppositional film practices and the challenge to sustain them in an increasingly market-driven world.

India Spotlight - Part 2

India Spotlight - Part 2

42m 34s

Join us for a conversation with producer Apoorva Bakshi, director Selvamani Selvaraj and social impact pioneer Srishti Bakshi, who delve deep into two compelling and groundbreaking Indian stories.

Hear Part 2 of the episode with Srishti and Apoorva Bakshi on WOMB: Women of My Billion.

India Spotlight - Part 1

India Spotlight - Part 1

40m 3s

Join us for a conversation with producer Apoorva Bakshi, director Selvamani Selvaraj and social impact pioneer Srishti Bakshi, who delve deep into two compelling and groundbreaking Indian stories.

Hear Part 1 of the episode with Selvamani Selvaraj and Apoorva Bakshi on The Hunt for Veerappan today. Part 2 with Srishti and Apoorva Bakshi will be coming soon.

The Power of the Pipeline

The Power of the Pipeline

52m 6s

This conversation is a celebration. It’s a dive into creative liberation and the possibilities with the right resources and validation delivered with care. Join Lanaa Dantzler, Contessa Gayles, and Shakira Refos for an investigation of pipeline programs and different types of mentorship methods.

Burning Bridges, Building Constellations

Burning Bridges, Building Constellations

86m 9s

How can we create a discursive way of thinking to achieve disruptive practices and creations in the face of the dominant Western aesthetic, to finally achieve a Plural World Cinema in the image of our Humanity? Indeed, by placing the question of Aesthetics at the centre, we raise the question of Imaginaries: is there one and the same type of Imaginary, one canvas of symbolism, language and values?

Creativity Through the Lens of AI

Creativity Through the Lens of AI

46m 23s

Step into the captivating realm of AI-driven storytelling creations. In conversation with Mads Dambso, the producer and creative technologist behind the groundbreaking film “About a Hero”, we explore the essence of AI-human creative exchange and learn how we can go beyond the limits of our imagination with new generative tools.

Animated Docs: True, False & Floating!

Animated Docs: True, False & Floating!

76m 59s

Filmmakers Carlos Hagerman & Jorge Villalobos and Camrus Johnson & Pedro Piccinini share their thoughts on creativity, truth, intentionality, chance and the magic that happens when making a film as a gift takes on a life of its own.

What’s Up with Docs feat. Jennifer Crystal Chien

What’s Up with Docs feat. Jennifer Crystal Chien

83m 30s

In this episode, Toni Bell speaks with filmmaker, mentor, activist, and co-founder of Re-Present Media, Jennifer Crystal Chien. They chatted about how Jennifer got into docs, her commitment to advocacy, and the field-building and changing work at Re-Present Media.

On an Adventure to Cross the Mountain

On an Adventure to Cross the Mountain

53m 27s

The usual documentary filmmaking is no longer applicable in Hong Kong since the new national security law. Filmmakers who still believe in the power of documentary need to be creative to overcome all newly added obstacles — funding, subjects’ consent and distribution. Three experienced documentary filmmakers share with us their insights into the journey of overcoming this huge mountain.

The Ghost of Time: A Conversation about Making Films about Museums

The Ghost of Time: A Conversation about Making Films about Museums

46m 29s

The politics of museums is very much in the contemporary global zeitgeist. In this episode, documentary filmmakers Sameer Farooq and Marley McDonald together in conversation with Aisha Jamal contemplate what their films bring to the conversation of objects, collections and the encyclopedic museum. How can documentary uniquely contribute to this burning issue?