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The Accidental Spy
Days after 9/11, Blerim Skoro was recruited from a Manhattan prison by the CIA. For over a decade, he was America’s infidel mole, roaming the Middle East as a spy deep inside al-Qaeda. Blerim lived in constant danger amongst terrorists, leaking intelligence to the US government in the desperate hope of getting a Green Card […]
Myself Two Seconds to Cry
The digital presence left by people I knew who died young has vanished. Songs they uploaded, photo albums, public diary entries, all deleted and all that’s left is generic obituaries. When I think of these people, I think of a place. With two cameras, I’m capturing the outline of a memory we shared there in […]
Power Lines
Redistricting isn’t about lines. Redistricting is about power. Who controls that power? That’s up to you. “Power Lines,” created with the support of The Carter Center, is a non-partisan blueprint for a more perfect democracy. In 2018, Michiganders voted to amend the state constitution, ending a system where redistricting was controlled behind closed doors. The […]
Reincarnate
A short documentary about a woman who loses her mother to cancer weeks before giving birth to her first child.
Revolutionary Chic
A Fashion Student finds new direction, in the aftermath of the Murder of George Floyd
Geezers
The “Geezer Happy Hour” is Ann Arbor’s hottest event – especially for the over 70 crowd. Every Friday, from 6p to 9p, a graying generation pull on their dance shoes and rock out to a live band like its 1968. At the center of it all is Randy Tessier. Not only does he organize the […]
In Exile
A short film exploring the US nuclear legacy in the Pacific through the lens of members of the Marshallese community in Arkansas. Moved from their islands by the US for a series of nuclear tests in Bikini Atoll commencing in 1946, these Pacific Islanders remain in exile 78 years later.
Kalamazoo Gals
When music journalist John Thomas discovers a mysterious archival photo, the ensuing odyssey reveals a shameful chapter in the history of the iconic Gibson guitar company. During World War II, with instrument production supposedly suspended, an extraordinary group of women toiled secretly behind the scenes, creating the “Banner Gibsons” that are cherished to this day […]
Moments of Stillness
Through stunning visuals and evocative soundscapes, “Moments of Stillness” transports you to a place of serenity, inviting you to embrace stillness and find solace in the present moment. It is a cinematic exploration of self-care, reminding us of the importance of nurturing our inner selves and cultivating a deeper connection with nature.
Breasts Not Included
An autobiographical short film about a mastectomy journey. And the questions that follow about how to define beauty, femininity, and strength.