'The Last Surviving Cheetahs' chronicles a director's 20-year quest through remote Iran. Initially believed extinct, the film reveals the elusive Asiatic Cheetah. It features unprecedented footage, retracing a journey to document this critically endangered species and its fight for survival.

After the 2015 Charleston massacre, a conflict ignites in Orangeburg. An ice cream shop owner, forced to fly the Confederate flag on his property, battles the Sons of Confederate Veterans. This documentary delves into the modern war over Confederate symbols, exposing them not as benign history, b...

Shattered by the news of his younger brother's murder, a grieving barber must navigate the crushing tides of sorrow. Summoning a courage he never knew he possessed, he prepares to do the impossible: to honor his brother with one, final, perfect haircut. A profound act of love in the face of unbea...

Two Delhi slum natives are breaking poverty's cycle. They've witnessed firsthand the devastating grip of drugs and societal limitations. Now, they are dedicated to empowering their community's children. Their mission is to provide new wings of opportunity, education, and hope. They fight to free ...

10-year-old Charlie has Asperger's. He's proud but sometimes wishes he was like the other boys, feeling different and left out. Team sports are a struggle, but he's found his passions: surfing and dancing. This is the story of his journey through a year of surf camp, with all its ups and downs.

In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Aisha, an Indigenous girl, resists the pressures of a colonial education system. She seeks alternative forms of learning, reconnecting with her culture to find strength and identity. This journey empowers her to navigate the world on her own terms.

A U.S. Marine, radicalized, plots a terrorist attack on a small-town American mosque. But when he enters to plant a bomb, he comes face-to-face with the congregation. He sees not faceless enemies, but people—praying, talking, living. His hatred is challenged by their shared humanity in a tense, u...

Drag queen Nomi’s glamorous, sassy stage presence contrasts her serious work with CENESEX, Cuba's LGBTQ justice organization led by Mariela Castro. Through her life and advocacy, we see how attitudes toward LGBTQ people across Cuba are beginning to evolve.

"Some Dogs Go To Heaven" documentary exposes the animal homelessness crisis and its impact on communities. It follows nonprofit Chiquita's Friends as they conduct animal welfare operations across the US and in impoverished regions of Mexico.

By day, a city street sweeper; by night, legendary drag pioneer Lola Flores. Now in her mid-sixties, she began in the harsh 90s recession. With no resources, she found heels in the garbage, put flowers in her hair, and the stage became her home, a legacy born from resilience.

British women Cat & Hannah drive Central Asia's 2nd highest road. Their documentary, filmed by and about women, captures unprecedented testimonies from over 50 locals. It reveals an ignored women's movement, celebrating female emancipation and cross-cultural solidarity.

During the HIV crisis, Cuba isolated those who tested positive indefinitely. Crespo was held for 15 years in a sanitorium near Santa Clara. Now, for the first time since his release, he returns to the abandoned facility to tell his story of confinement and survival.

“Hungry Hill,” filmed on Ireland’s Beara Peninsula, chronicles a community of sheep farmers negotiating a rugged landscape, globalization, and societal change. Central is three generations of co-director Vanmechelen’s family, who left their Belgian polder farm due to pollution from a nuclear plan...

"Lawyers (f)or Justice" follows Yavar Hameed exploring the viability of socially conscious law in Ontario. Amid a deepening access-to-justice crisis, the film questions if new lawyers, burdened by soaring tuition and debt, can afford to practice law aligned with their principles. Can they break t...

Juana Candela, trans woman, Santa Clara, Cuba, Queen Mother, prison, discrimination, persecution, rebellious, tenacious, LGBTQ oppression, Cuba, elder, trans community, fighting spirit, social change.

Artist/activist Javier dreams of professional artistic recognition in Cuba. As his drag persona Sinthya, he travels to rural towns near Santa Clara. Through performance, Sinthya acts as activism, working to change societal attitudes toward the LGBTQ community across the country.

Cuban drag's pioneers faced scarce resources, using DIY makeup and shared wigs. They endured brutal consequences for self-expression. Joel’s stories are both joyous and horrifying. Yet, despite everything, he remains in Cuba, fighting for LGBTQ rights and inspiring a new generation to join the qu...

Raised on Raiatea, French Polynesia, Mathilde was taught to windsurf by her father in the island's lagoons. Her prodigious talent quickly attracted major sponsors like Air Tahiti Nui. This film journeys to her island home to showcase the life of the world's youngest professional windsurfer.

Elliott Erwitt, Silence Sounds Good, photographer, photography, portrait, artist, work, companionship, silence, conversation, power of the image, iconic, world culture, presidents, popes, movie stars, regular people, pets, life unknown, documentary.

The film uncovers the hidden Nazi death camp SOBIBOR in Poland. Following a dedicated archaeologist, it reconstructs the camp's workings. His sensitive mission also unearths objects belonging to the murdered victims. These artifacts are carefully preserved in a museum, serving as a crucial duty o...

Great casting = great actors, not just famous faces. Why? Authenticity, depth, and chemistry win audiences. Yet most filmmakers limit themselves locally. This episode reveals how to cast globally using smart tech tools—no travel budget required. Find incredible talent anywhere, audition remotely,...

Watch every scene with audio on set. This episode explains how to patch audio directly into your camera, creating a synced video file for immediate playback. This is crucial for your actors to see their performance and for the crew to verify technical details like framing and continuity on the spot.

Experiment with lighting—don’t always follow the rules. Simple setups and small kits often work best, even for feature films. Master a few fundamentals: motivated light, contrast, shape. Golden hour’s soft, directional glow works anytime because it feels natural and flattering. You don’t need mas...

Marketing your film is crucial. A key first step is crafting a strong mission statement. This isn't just a slogan; it's your film's strategic compass. It defines your core message, target audience, and why your story matters. This clarity guides all marketing, from social media to press kits, ens...