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It is often said that we must tolerate wildlife, but what happens if we learn to thrive with them instead?What can this mean for the wildlife? What can it mean for the people of Florida? And what can it mean for the endangered Florida panther?Wildlife in Our Backyard shows us some of the problems facing… Continue reading Short Film: WILDLIFE IN OUR BACKYARD, 6min., USA, Documentary

With 30 plus years experience in the media, mostly working in the environmental field, Stuart Cohen, is the founder of Bottlebrush Media which was established in 2015 to make short documentary style films about environmental subjects of community concern. Stuart’s clients are predominantly Government however he has also worked extensively with NGOs in India undertaking… Continue reading Director BIO:  Stuart Cohen (Fat ducks mean fat cattle – water for the environment)

After the devastating drought of 2017-2020, the internationally significant Macquarie Marshes in Central Northern NSW was in need of help. Government agencies working with community provided a much needed allocation of water which was sent down the Macquarie River to replenish the marshes and its spectacular wetland habitat. Project Links  Website

Denéa Buckingham is an Australian-American filmmaker, explorer, and current student of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Southern Queensland. Denéa’s career goal is to use the storytelling power of filmmaking, together with scientific principles and exploration, to build global empathy that celebrates our cultural differences. Experienced in fieldwork, exploration filmmaking, and fascinated by language,… Continue reading Director BIO: Denea Buckingham (WALKING EACH OTHER HOME)

This documentary shows in vivid detail the lives of captive elephants in Laos and the plight of those in the wild, educating the viewer on how these magnificent animals should be cared for and how people can advocate for this endangered species protection and conservation. Several wildlife nonprofits are represented with speakers and local Lao… Continue reading Short Film: WALKING EACH OTHER HOME, 22min., USA, Documentary

Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: NEW STORY OF THE EARTH Best Documentary Short: WORLD OF VIRUSUS Best Direction: STILL RIVER, SILENT JUNGLE Best Cinematography: DARK GREEN Best Sound & Music: TIMELESS DRIFT Theme of night: Life Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: NEW STORY OF THE… Continue reading November 2021 New York Feedback Festival – Highlights and Videos

Wildlife Biologist turned cinematographer, I own Umingmak Productions, dedicated to document the Arctic environment and its people. I live in an outpost near Kugluktuk, Nunavut (Canada). I contributed cinematography to documentaries and nature series and produced some local video projects. Director Statement This short film came about with the idea to showcase some of the… Continue reading Director BIO: Mathieu Dumond (TIMELESS DRIFT)

Short poetic documentary showcasing the Coppermine River in the Canadian Arctic through the long journey of a driftwood log witnessing some of the life and history tied to the river all the way to the Arctic Ocean. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

Hayley is a Washington-based filmmaker driven by her passion for river conservation and outdoor adventure, particularly whitewater kayaking. She was first inspired to tell stories through the lens during her junior year of college while studying abroad in Bolivia and Chile, where she realized the power that film has to reach audiences where written work… Continue reading Director BIO: Hayley Stuart (STILL RIVER, SILENT JUNGLE)

If built, the Chepete-Bala mega hydroelectric dams would flood over 770 square kilometers of Bolivian Amazon and would force the relocation of 48 indigenous communities within two protected areas. One brave woman, Ruth Alipaz Cuqui, steps forward to voice her peoples’ concerns before the United Nations. Consequently, she becomes a target for backlash by the… Continue reading Short Film: STILL RIVER, SILENT JUNGLE, 10min., USA