September 25, 2020
Live & Online streaming held at HEFFI
Of Family and City 12-12:53
Based on "Memories of a port, Le Havre" by French geographer Armand Frémont (1933-2019), the film tells the story of the author’s working-class family as its’ members struggle to progress socially in the bustling Normandy coastal city of Le Havre, gateway to America for generations. The city literally disappeared under the bombs of the English Royal Air Force in 1944. Its powstwar rebuilding ushered in concrete-based construction techniques the world over, but left its' inhabitants orphans of their beloved city and lifestyle. A doubly personal, innovative investigation into the interaction between city, family history and History.
Run time 53 minutes Roy Lekus |
Match 13-13:10
Full Gas 13:15-15:08
Tomer, 17, moves with his mother to a small village at the edge of the desert. Everyone is preparing for the under-18 Motocross National championship due to take place a month later, with arrogant Nimrod,17, – the village’s alpha male –
the clear favorite to win. Tomer’s arrival changes the rules of the game. At first Tomer is harassed by Nimrod and his gang while battling over the heart of beautiful Amalia,17, but soon enough the story hits high octane when Tomer meets Albert, 50, – an aging, lonely Motorcross ex-champion, who hasn’t stepped out of his house for the past 20 years. Meeting by chance, the two become true friends: Tomer peels off Albert’s dark secrets, while Albert becomes Tomer’s bike master – preparing him for the race of his life against Nimrod. Will the ugly duckling shock everyone, including himself, by winning the championship? Full Gas – a teenage drama, packed with love, humor and relentless action, wrapped up in an exciting, speedy soundtrack. Run time 1 hour and 53 minutes.Kobi Machat - Israel |
Devil in the Street
Anna Frank didn't go to stadium 15:35-15:41
22nd october 2017, Olimpic Stadium, Rome: on the field, Lazio and Cagliari are playing for the italian Serie A, a match that the Lazio will win 3-0. In North stand of the stadium, appear a photo, showing Anna Frank dressed with Roma'soccer jersey, the rival team in the city. Through the look of young childrens, acting the different moments of the short film, we'll travel since the italian racial laws of Mussolini, till the actual situation in the stadiums, with an intense cinematographie that gives back, from the photos of deported athletes to the faces of young girls and boys, the meaning that everything could happen again.
Run time 6 minutes 33 seconds Cristiano Esposito - Itally |
Dissociate 15:45-15:48
Dissociate is an experimental narrative about an Indigenous soul trying to survive in the capitalistic western society.
dissociate is a poem (gáidat/máhccat in North Sámi language) written by director Sunna Nousuniemi during ‘Project CREATeS’ - digital storytelling workshop by Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) of the Arctic Council to prevent suicides in the circumpolar Arctic. dissociate is the director's commentary about the on-going colonialism in Sápmi; how the by-passing of Sámi communities consent in order to develop colonial projects, such as the Arctic railway, is slow violence towards the Sámi communities and their lands. Run Time 3 minutes and 28 Seconds Sunna Nousuniemi - Finland |
The Winter 15:50-15:55
My Home is Your Home 19:15-19:34
A short film about Finns, who began to come to Karelia after the collapse of the USSR. They visit houses abandoned in 1944, get acquainted with local residents, сооk sausages and remember events of the Winter War and Сontinuation War. This film is a reflection on the topic of what a house is, and сan the state tear a person away from his native land.
Run Time 19 minutes and 11 seconds Perminova Mariia - Russian Federation |
September 26, 2020
Chappel, Iso Omena Espoo
When School Broke Out Of Prison 14-15
When the first elementary schools were started in Finland over 100 years ago, no pupil was supposed to have more than a 5-kilometer walk to the nearest school. Now children living in rural areas can expect to spend up to 2,5 hours a day at school taxis and buses. Finland has been closing its village schools since the 60s and there are no signs for the end of this process. In the same time the Finnish educational system is glorified globally.
Run Time 59 minutes Päivi Kapiainen-Heiskanen - Finland |
A Year In The Field
A Year in the Field shows, through the experiences of Joonas Plaan, a young Estonian anthropologist, how cultural anthropologists conduct fieldwork. More than any other methodology, ethnographic field research gives cultural anthropology its unique identity. By immersing themselves in the life of another culture for an extended period, anthropologists acquire an insiders’ understanding of a culture.
Set in a fishery-dependent village in Newfoundland, A Year in the Field illustrates all the main elements of ethnographic fieldwork, from arrival, learning the language, finding a role in the community, and developing rapport to conducting participant observation, interviewing, and recording data in daily field notes. While Joonas at first struggles to gain acceptance—some people think he is a Russian spy—he soon earns the community’s respect and trust by working alongside local fishers as a crew member on crab and lobster boats. As Joonas discovers, fieldwork not only respects and prioritizes local knowledge, it is also a transformative experience for the individual who engages in it. Run time 33 minutes and 26 seconds Dennis Lanson - United States |
Modern Makers 16-16:25
In the past 15 years, the emergence of new Internet technologies such as social media, blogs and specialized online marketplaces have had a dramatic impact on creative entrepreneurship. Public interest in handmade goods and more widespread Internet access in conjunction with these burgeoning technologies have created an environment in which many arts-and-crafts-based businesses have thrived. The objective of the Modern Makers documentary is to highlight stories that illustrate the impact of this phenomenon.
This film focuses on three subjects from different parts of “fly over” country whose experiences best illustrate the power of new Internet technologies on arts-and-crafts-based business. While their paths to entrepreneurship are varied, each subject has built thriving small businesses that have had a positive impact on their communities and their lives. They are living proof that grass roots creative entrepreneurship is alive and well. Run Time 25 minutes and 15 seconds Julia Griffey - United States |
September 27, 2020
Live & Online streaming held at HEFFI
You bet I dance! - Und ob ich tanze! 15-16:24
In 2019, a dance workshop for children with cerebral palsy takes place for the first time in Germany, more precisely at the Staatsballett Berlin.
Leonie and Hannah, two girls with very different manifestations of this early childhood brain injury, embark on their first big dance adventure together with eight other children. But what is possible for children with physical and sometimes also cognitive restrictions? And then at one of the best dance theaters in the world - the Staatsballett Berlin? The children give an impressive answer. They dance. In their own special way. Dancing means being happy. And that happiness makes the documentary "You bet I dance!" through the irrepressible zest for life of the children and the noticeable love of the parents formally tangible. Run Time 1 hour 24 minutes Lars Pape - Germany |
Conversation with the director 16:25-16:55
Draw a Line 17-18:25
he documentary Draw a Line accompanies Richard Siegal and Ballet of Difference during the rehearsals for On Body up to the celebrated world premieres in Cologne and Munich. It shows how the diverse troupe blossoms into one of the best modern dance companies of today. Mirow also shot in Lagos, Nigeria to trace the African roots of Siegal’s style with which he transformed the German dance scene. A film about artistic freedom, the rousing power of electronic music and the brutal passion, painful discipline and touching sensuality of dance.
A NIGHTFROG/BR/arte/Unitel production with the support of Goethe Institute © 2019 Run Time 1 hour and 22 minutes Benedict Mirow - Germany |
Conversation with the director 18:25-18:55
Sirens Tango 19-19:11
A series of men are lured to their destruction when they engage in a steamy tango with a seductive dance partner. With a lush musical score, Jazz Age costumes, and visually striking cinematography, this evocative short film uses the tango as a metaphor for life’s tempting interruptions.
Run time 11 minutes and 36 seconds. Lisa Le Lievre - United States |
Conversation with the director 19:12- 19:42
September 28, 2020
Live & Online streaming held at HEFFI
Lessons for the New School 14-15:25
The new school follows - over a period of three years - two visionaries with a single dream: to transform the Catalan education system, to adapt it to the change in paradigm caused by the technological revolution. What began as an experiment in 30 schools, after three years has extended to all of the 4500 schools in Catalonia. A unique case, in the world which allows us to experience this epic journey while reflecting about what schools are and what they are for.
Run Time 1 hour and 25 minutes Ventura Durall - Spain |
Discussion with the filmmaker 15:30-1600
Salman Bin Hamad - A VISION OF PROMISE 16-16:29
One of the first acts by His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa after being sworn in as Crown Prince in March 1999 was the establishment of the Crown Prince International Scholarship Program. A project very close to his heart, the Scholarship Program is the embodiment of Prince Salman’s dedication to empowering Bahrain’s young people and providing them with the opportunity to study at the world’s leading institutions of higher education, regardless of their religious, ethnic or socioeconomic backgrounds. It is also an important pillar of Prince Salman’s larger vision for the future of Bahrain.
In line with the vision of HRH, scholarship recipients choose their own desired field of study and universities to apply to. The fact that scholarship recipients have gained acceptance to the world’s leading educational institutions bears testament to the strength of the Program in supporting its candidates, but more importantly, it validates HRHʼs belief in the outstanding potential of Bahrain’s most dedicated students and their ability to successfully interact, assimilate and compete with the finest students in the world. |
Discussion with the filmmaker 16:30-17
The Vengeance of the Animals 17-17:20
In a short period of approximately five months starting at the end of December 2019, the Covid-19 coronavirus has infected over 4.5 million people and killed over 300,000 worldwide.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we will examine the continuing human interactions with the environment and wildlife in order to understand the possible channels that facilitate the transmission of deadly diseases to humans. From destroying animals’ habitats to engaging in bushmeat trade, we have crossed the line and entered into dangerously close interactions with wild animals that put humans at risk. Run Time 19 minutes and 56 seconds Martin Thaw - Canada |
Discussion with the filmmaker 17:30-18
Meet Ramón 18-18:04
Ramón, a fur seal pup, was rescued from an oil spill when he was just a few days old. He lives now in a marine wildlife rescue center, with many animals that also carry plastic issues.
Ramon’s story is about hope and survival. Which ocean do we leave to him? Run Time 3 minutes and 26 seconds Pilar Aldirico - Argentina |
Discussion with the filmmaker 18:05-18:25
Deaf Reach: Hope for Pakistan 18:25-18:36
In Pakistan, an American ex-patriot and his Filipino wife have led the development of education opportunities for deaf children and young adults for over 20 years. They began with nothing more than a dream and now have educated more than 5,000 deaf students; established Deaf Reach schools in 8 different cities; and have current enrollment over 1,200. “Deaf Reach: Hope for Pakistan,” a documentary short film, tells their story and highlights some of their students, parents, graduates, and staff. The film also spotlights recent achievements in international collaboration and higher education.
Run time 11 minutes John Quatroche - United States |
Discussion with the filmmaker 18:37-19
Learning From The Hill 19-19:09
In the midst of the chaos of a smog-ridden city like Lima, there are the fog oases; a unique urban ecosystem fighting the consequences of climate change and other social threats. Through the introduction of an environmental guide in some schools located in nearby areas, young people have the opportunity to recognize these spaces, take advantage of them and create awareness for their conservation.
Run Time 9 minutes and 7 seconds María Paz Gonzales - Peru |
Discussion with the filmmaker 19:10-19:30
Talking about Music 19:30-20:02
Talking About Music shines a light on musicians’ inner experience and how they verbally articulate those experiences with bandmates. A duo, trio, and seven-piece band were each brought into Atomic K Studios to perform. After each performance, the musicians explained what was going through their heads as they performed together. It was a revelatory experience as each musician discovered new insights into their bandmates and became more conscious of the role talk plays in their rehearsals and public performances.
Run time 32 minutes and 52 seconds Mark Pedelty - United States |
Discussion with the filmmaker 20:05-20:30
September 29, 2020
Haaga-Helia Provoo Campus
Modern Makers 10-11:30
In the past 15 years, the emergence of new Internet technologies such as social media, blogs and specialized online marketplaces have had a dramatic impact on creative entrepreneurship. Public interest in handmade goods and more widespread Internet access in conjunction with these burgeoning technologies have created an environment in which many arts-and-crafts-based businesses have thrived. The objective of the Modern Makers documentary is to highlight stories that illustrate the impact of this phenomenon.
This film focuses on three subjects from different parts of “fly over” country whose experiences best illustrate the power of new Internet technologies on arts-and-crafts-based business. While their paths to entrepreneurship are varied, each subject has built thriving small businesses that have had a positive impact on their communities and their lives. They are living proof that grass roots creative entrepreneurship is alive and well. Run Time 25 minutes and 15 seconds Julia Griffey - United States |
A Year In The Feild 14-15
A Year in the Field shows, through the experiences of Joonas Plaan, a young Estonian anthropologist, how cultural anthropologists conduct fieldwork. More than any other methodology, ethnographic field research gives cultural anthropology its unique identity. By immersing themselves in the life of another culture for an extended period, anthropologists acquire an insiders’ understanding of a culture.
Set in a fishery-dependent village in Newfoundland, A Year in the Field illustrates all the main elements of ethnographic fieldwork, from arrival, learning the language, finding a role in the community, and developing rapport to conducting participant observation, interviewing, and recording data in daily field notes. While Joonas at first struggles to gain acceptance—some people think he is a Russian spy—he soon earns the community’s respect and trust by working alongside local fishers as a crew member on crab and lobster boats. As Joonas discovers, fieldwork not only respects and prioritizes local knowledge, it is also a transformative experience for the individual who engages in it. Run time 33 minutes and 26 seconds Dennis Lanson - United States |
Xes - Haaga-Helia Pasila Campus
Modern Makers 16-16:25
In the past 15 years, the emergence of new Internet technologies such as social media, blogs and specialized online marketplaces have had a dramatic impact on creative entrepreneurship. Public interest in handmade goods and more widespread Internet access in conjunction with these burgeoning technologies have created an environment in which many arts-and-crafts-based businesses have thrived. The objective of the Modern Makers documentary is to highlight stories that illustrate the impact of this phenomenon.
This film focuses on three subjects from different parts of “fly over” country whose experiences best illustrate the power of new Internet technologies on arts-and-crafts-based business. While their paths to entrepreneurship are varied, each subject has built thriving small businesses that have had a positive impact on their communities and their lives. They are living proof that grass roots creative entrepreneurship is alive and well. Run Time 25 minutes and 15 seconds Julia Griffey - United States |
Open Discussion about Modern Makers 16:25-17
Cyber Security and IP Theft 17-17:11
Open Discussion about Cyber Security and IP Theft Starting from 17:11
September 30, 2020
Live & Online Screening held at SDI
Richard Wilbur - PART ONE Keeping the Difficult Balance 14-16:22
Richard Wilbur - PART TWO Keeping the Difficult Balance 16:25-18:02
Discussion with the filmmaker 18:02-18:30
The Indians 18:30-19
Discussion with the filmmaker 19-:19:30
October 1, 2020
Live & Online streaming held at HEFFI
ANGST - My Dad and I 12:30-13:45
This film is about the German disease ANGST. We all know the 'armored man', the choleric father, the right-wing grandfather, a strange uncle. Some of us know of their sudden violence, others of their beatings. The film "ANGST" shows the origin and the effects of this disease and could enable a better understanding of the traumas of the past—not only to us, but also to all future generations.
Run time 1 hour 15 minutes and 12 seconds Michael Krause - Germany |
Mamakrom 14-15:23
Mamakrom focuses on the topics of education and significant change, exploring the link between the two while offering a realistic glimpse into the lives of children and adults in Ghana, West Africa, with themes that are relevant on a global scale. Mamakrom itself is a village in Ghana that has undergone a massive transformation over the past ten years. We explore the story behind it by following the people involved in bringing about this change.
Too often we view positive change in countries like Ghana as a far away ideal, nearly impossible to reach. This film speaks to the fact that no matter who you are, if you are willing to take small steps into action, great things can come about. Run time 1 hour 23 minutes and 12 seconds Joseph Pelegreen - United States |
Talk For Life: English as an Additional Language 15:25-16:27
This heart-warming documentary film takes us on a journey into the world of language and communication and the crucial role it plays for newly arrived refugees in Australia. This inspiring film tells the stories of refugees and the trauma they endured before fleeing their war torn country in search for safety and better opportunities in life. On arrival in Australia they are welcomed at Dandenong North Primary School, a multi-cultural primary school situated in a Melbournian suburb. The film features the schools highly successful English Additional Language Support Program and highlights the life changing role it plays for children new to Australia.
Run Time 1 hour 2 minutes and 9 seconds Amel Tresnjic - Australia |
October 2, 2020
Live & Online streaming held at HEFFI
Amazing Kids - In Their Own Words 13-13:05
Home Time 13:05-13:08
Made during the Covid-19 lockdown and commissioned by Multistory as part of their project, Stories in Isolation, Home Time tells a child’s simple point of view during a congested and manic period. In the midst of a nationwide lockdown, a school-boy is just a boy. Now that school is been taken from him, his realisation of how much he loved his teachers, classmates and the routine arises and he poetically awaits the day he can return.
Run time 3 minutes and 32 seconds Bhulla Beghal - United Kingdom |
Jenna The Great 13:10-13:48
GURUCOOL (shifting mindsets) 14-14:32
Teaching is a profession that creates all other professions and a teacher truly has the power to nourish the soul of each child.
GURUCOOL is a conversation among Indian educators to recognize significant gaps in the 21st century education system. It is about delving into the past and looking at the present to highlight the missing link in education that is a must have for the future. It is about coming together to address the gap! We hope to answer questions like: What is the true purpose of education? What is the future of education in this age of digital revolution that is moving technology ahead of people? How do we make education a flourishing experience for each child? Run Time 32 minutes and 43 seconds Sangita Iyer - India |
School of Rock 14:40-15:44
South Korea is notoriously famous for pressure to university entrance.
Then, what happened to the students who are not able to go to enter the university and give up entering it by themselves. Documentary <School of Rock> is the story about an entertaining principal and the students at a very peculiar high school. Seung-ho, calls himself a singer/entertainer, is the principal of a very specialized high school in Seoul, South Korea. This school has only 1- year students who come from Tuesday to Friday. On Mondays, they go to their original high schools. Students who do not want to go to university and don’t know what to do for their future, they come to this high school and try to learn a new thing for 1 year before they embark to the real world as an adult. Run time 1 hour 4 minutes and 40 seconds Hojun Kang - Republic of Korea |
And They Were Roommates: Navigating Inclusive Mentorship in Higher Education 15:50-16:28
"And They Were Roommates: Navigating Inclusive Mentorship in Higher Education" is a catalyst to transform the narrative around inclusive peer mentorship on college campuses. In the field of education, “inclusive” involves real, equitable and individualized opportunities for students with and without disabilities. The Inclusive U program at Syracuse University creates such educational and social opportunities in a higher education setting. Inclusive peer mentorship comes with a unique set of challenges, successes and emotions. The film follows the evolving relationship of Kylie (a junior studying Education) and her roommate Olivia (a non-matriculated freshman studying Studio Arts). Throughout the academic year, their vlogs expose the realities of inclusive mentorship from a student perspective. Interviews with eleven of their peers, fulfilling roles as both inclusive mentees and mentors, adds multiple perspectives.
As a participatory and reflexive documentary, “And They Were Roommates” provides insight and counsel to the questions, thoughts, strategies and triumphs that are uncovered when students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities work to foster mutually beneficial and sustainable mentor/mentee relationships. Run Time 38 minutes and 40 seconds Kylie Walter - United States |
Circus Sam 16:30-17:01
Alice Featherston is having a hard time asking her crush, Dave, to be her high school prom date. That changes, however, when she meets a traveling circus clown, Sam. The two strike up a unique rapport.
Alice discovers that Sam is mute and can only communicate through writing poetry. He also possesses the unique ability to create illustrations that come to life. With his help and guidance, Alice gains the courage to speak to Dave at school. Even when things don’t go quite according to plan, Sam helps navigate Alice through her disappointments. Run time 31 minutes Rayner Wang - Japan |
Raising Faith - Stories About Dyslexia 17:05-17:34
Raising Faith: Stories About Dyslexia shares real talk with nine families with children who are dyslexic. The film, set in people’s homes, shares the poignant stories, advice, and struggles of dyslexia, and provides hope for families of unique learners. The film also discussing the genetic component of this learning difference through the experiences of Faith, a young dyslexic, her father, and others.
Stacey Irwin - United States |
Arvitarniit ᐊᕐᕕᑕᕐᓃᑦ - Meet Louisa Papigatuk 17:40-17:47
Arvitarniit ᐊᕐᕕᑕᕐᓃᑦ - Meet Louisa Papigatuk is a short documentary on the stunning journey of a young Inuk from Northern Canada who has distinguished herself through perseverance and determination. In order to realize her dream of becoming a nurse, she had to leave her Inuit remote village to travel 1,800 km down south to join a post-secondary institution. She delivers a message of hope so that young people can dare to surpass themselves and achieve their potential.
Run Time 7 minutes and 14 seconds Annie-Claude Roberge - Canada |
The Watts 17:50-17:57
The world of work is changing, fast. Most corporations have outdated systems that are ill-equipped both to serve their workforce and to tap into the new world of human-machine collaboration. BoxMedia created The Watts short series to help visualise what the future may look like in both workplaces and homes.
Run Time 7 minutes Clare Munn - United Kingdom |
The Man Who Planted a Forest 18-18:05
In 1979 a young boy saw dead animals and snakes around a barren river bank. He went out to investigate the reason behind those deaths, he found out it was due to dwindling forest resources. To help the animals, he started planting saplings in the middle of a barren wasteland in Assam. Every day, he planted one new sapling. We went in search of him and to see the world he created...40 years later...
Run time 5 minutes and 38 seconds Sajeed A - India |
The Seven Doors 18:09-19
10:11 - 10:25
In the political context of Turkey’s education system that has become deteriorated by the war and morphed into the object of vain experiments, leaving curious youth disillusioned. The Seven Doors is an ethnographic film about seven students, who alongside their teacher, attempt to develop an alternative education model where reading, thinking, discussion and attempts of understanding are upheld in a setting where of conflictual ideologies are thought of as generative rather than dangerous. The Seven Doors is principally a story about the love of learning and human encounters during times of conflict and war. Run time 50 minutes and 14 seconds. Mehmet Kurt - Turkey |
October 3, 2020
Live & Online streaming held at HEFFI
The Meaning of 'Gently' 13:17-13:50
“What day is it today?” Great-grandma Kiyo asks the same question over and over again. 9-year-old Miyu is irritated and throws harsh words at Kiyo. Her grandmother Mieko, who works as home helper, says to Miyu gently, “When you tell something to Grandma Kiyo, tell her a hundred times.” “People get forgetful when they get older, but they never forget about those who were kind to them.”
Through Mieko's advice and dementia learning programs at school, Miyu begins to understand dementia and changes her way of treating Kiyo. As Grandma Kiyo's illness progresses, she shows changes in emotion and behavior, including losing her way and getting suspicious. Miyu helps her family cope with Kiyo’s problems and tries to make her happy. Run time 33 minutes and 16 seconds Hiromi Takagi - Japan |
The Invisible Line - America's Nazi Experiment 13:57-14:50
The documentary tells the story of The Third Wave, an experimental social movement created by history teacher Ron Jones in 1967 to explore how the German population could accept the actions of the Nazis. His daring social investigation succeeded beyond his wildest expectations, creating a fascist state on campus spiralling out of control. The documentary features exclusive interviews with teacher Ron Jones, his wife Deanna, and seven of the original Third Wave students. The events were adapted by TV movies, theatre plays and turned into a bestselling novel.
Run Time 53 minutes Emanuel Rotstein - Germany |
Mount Davis 15-15:51
From an abandoned military site in Hong Kong with its turbulent history emerges a university’s beautiful reimagining as a new learning center. Now, detainees from the 1967 riots recount the tumultuous times leading to their imprisonment there. Historians and architects together capture the essence of Mount Davis’s past. They have preserved the buildings for future generations to journey back and always remember the perseverance and courage of those who struggled within their walls ...
Run time 51 minutes and 36 seconds Candy Chan - United States |