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Sandcastle
by Roman Willi


Join a courageous potter wasp on an enthralling journey! Witness this fascinating insect’s tenacity and perseverance as it navigates its dangerous realm teeming with challenges and predators. The secrets of its hidden world are revealed in this short documentary.

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Reindalen
by Morgan Heim


In the fastest-warming place on Earth, two friends and their canine sidekick uncover how the world's smallest and fattest reindeer are thriving because of rising temperatures. But are they seeing a positive side-effect of climate change in the Arctic? Or are they witnessing the e...

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Out of Darkness into the Light
by Al Bello


Anastasia Pagonis has autoimmune retinopathy which led her sight to decrease at the age of 11, and she lost her vision by the age of 14. She competed in the swimming competition at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games where she won a gold and bronze medal respectively in the 400m Fre...

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Estrellas Ancestrales
by Sergio Emilio Montúfar Codoñer


Password: EstrellasA2024* "Estrellas Ancestrales" is a poetic exploration of the Maya civilization’s profound connection to the cosmos, blending breathtaking astrofotography, immersive timelapses, and narratives inspired by Maya traditions. This documentary captures the Maya's...

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The Kibera Oasis
by Gonzalo Pérez Mata


Kingsley, a six-year-old boy from Kibera, faces a daily challenge: walking several kilometers to fetch clean water for his mother and younger sister. His journey takes him to the Kibera Oasis, a project created by the NGO Water is Life. On the way back, the full water jugs become...

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Timbure
by Michelle Mcconville


There is a major conflict in the Pantanal between the local farmers/cowboys and the jaguars that run free. This short documents how one group's efforts to tag, follow and collect data from jaguars is also used to educate farmers about the beauty and necessity for jaguars. One mai...

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Crisis on the Line: Texas
by Lokman Elibol


This documentary examines the January crisis between the Texas Governor and the federal government, exploring the human cost of a sealed border. Based on two months of on-the-ground reporting and footage captured entirely by the filmmaker, it unveils the struggles of those naviga...

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For all We are losing
by Francesco Dall'olmo


"For all We are losing" è un film timelapse girato nel deserto di Atacama in Cile nell'aprile 2023. L'intero video è un tributo visivo al cielo notturno come ormai non lo conosciamo più a causa dell'inquinamento luminoso. Il video si concentra sulla via lattea e sui colori del ci...

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Journey Through Morocco
by Avisekh Mukherjee


A journey through Morocco was really a special experience. Specially as it was planned and cancelled twice in last 5 years; it became even more fruitful.

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The Yard - Woottens Boatbuilde
by Jack Margerison


“The connection with the river and us, it’s unbreakable. I couldn’t think of moving away from here.” - Lee Wootten - 5th Generation Boatwright The Thames has been the lifeblood of London for millennia. Thousands of vessels a day would traverse the tides on various forms of bu...

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The Puffling Walk
by Valentin Blüml


'THE PUFFLING WALK' takes you on an inspiring journey, showcasing the dedicated conservation efforts on Scotland’s Isle of May. This heartwarming story follows NatureScot as they rescue young puffins—affectionately known as pufflings—and help them safely reach the ocean, overcomi...

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Stomping Spirits
by Jon A. Juárez


When was the last time something really impressed you? It doesn’t happen very often anymore, but it recently happened to us in a small village in the Kédougou region, in Senegal. The area is officially muslim, but there are still small villages that have kept their ancestra...

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The Ocean is not ours
by Xaime Beiro


A video about the sea, about its importance as a backbone of life and culture. About how it impacts people's lives, but knowing that it does not belong to us, that we are just guests.

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Pehlivan
by Alican Ocak


Yusuf Can Zeybek, the historical Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling champion of the last two years, makes his final preparations before the competition against his opponent at the 663rd Historic Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling on July 06, 2024. Yusuf Can Zeybek, drawing attention as the closest nam...

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