Radical Creatives

Finding Creativity(en)

Finding Creativity is a captivating exploration of the creative process through the eyes of established glass artist Holly Grace, celebrated chef and restaurant owner Coskun Uysal, talented singer/songwriter Henry Brett and accomplished social entrepreneur Jan Owen. The subjects’ personal stories allow for an enlightening and informative look into how they came to work in creative fields and how they actively seek out inspiration. We hear firsthand accounts of their successes and struggles as they share their respective approaches to creativity. From this, we more deeply understand what it means to be creative and how all of us have the capacity to embrace it.

My Dad and the Volcano(en)

Gavin built a giant volcano sculpture that's now in his dad's shed. Gavin seeks his dad's understanding but he's uninterested in modern art and refuses to participate in the documentary.

Image of 21st Century Promised Land(en)

Scottish alt-rock band The Joy Hotel travels to La Frette Studios on the outskirts of Paris, France to record their sophomore album. Confined to the house for three weeks, the delicate dynamic begins to fracture, forcing the band to confront their individual aspirations and insecurities. Time will illuminate the worth of their ambition and the extent of their abilities - or, worse, won't.

La face cachée de l'homme en noir(fr)

In The Hive(en)

At the heart of London, Ontario, lies Xuux Artist Venue—a creative hive buzzing with music, poetry, performance, and collaboration. In The Hive is a documentary that immerses viewers in the world of this community-driven studio, where artists of all disciplines find refuge, inspiration, and belonging.

big kids(en)

Daniel Mulholland, a master-builder uses LEGO to reshape his life after being diagnosed with PTSD. The film highlights the relationship between mental health and a simple act of kindness, showing how something as small as a plastic brick can be life-changing for oneself and others.

The Book of Solutions(fr)

Marc, a bipolar and paranoid filmmaker, cannot tolerate seeing his current project picked apart by his producers. The clips he’s been able to sneak a look at lead him to fear the worst. With his editor as an accomplice, he manages to spirit away the rushes to his aunt’s place in the Cévennes, to finish the film as he envisions it. Instead, its completion is constantly postponed, as he creates endless diversions and impasses, which alternate between the comic and the downright disturbing.

The Hamburger Sandwich(en)

"The Hamburger Sandwich" explores the art and craft of creating the perfect hamburger, emphasizing the importance of quality ingredients, sanitation, and imaginative garnishments. It highlights the competitive nature of the burger market, where the average consumer is discerning and expects gourmet flavors. The film provides tips on cooking techniques, innovative toppings, and presentation to enhance the dining experience, encouraging chefs to experiment and cater to diverse tastes.

Voi Stessi(en)

The art of experiencing an individuals creativity and the way their minds form the movement to express themeselves;the best people will always help bring out your individual creativity and your way of expressing your mind.

Confluence(xx)

A mesmerizing showcase of artistic excellence, where intricate choreography and cinematography tell a story of pure, unbridled joy and creativity. Its about honoring the past, recognizing the present and looking into the future.

Last Minute(en)

An aspiring director wants to submit his own short film to his school's media festival. With less than a month left to participate, he has yet to begin production on the film. His procrastination leads him to decide between making the project he's most excited for, or coming up with something else for the meantime.

Gifted(en)

Catching the Big Fish(en)

Set during the turbulent shift from silent to sound, this film intertwines the lives of a struggling filmmaker and a solitary fisherman. A meditation on creativity and change, this film explores the enduring value of artistic integrity in an ever-shifting world.

The Street Photographer(nl)

Matthijs is a street photographer in Amsterdam, aiming to succeed and grow within his profession. A new client gives him a unique photography assignment: create a photo that captures the spirit of art in Amsterdam. Matthijs travels the city in search of the best photo, ultimately learning not only what he considers the essence of true art, but also how he can become a better artist himself.

SHEUT(es)

A young college artist tries to sketch his next piece, vainly. Frustrated, decides to get out from his house and get some fresh air. But then, a shadow springs forth from one of his rejected ideas, determined to reach him. Short silent film inspired by Nosferatu (1922) and The Gabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920).

From Sudan to Argentina(ca)

When the construction of the Aswan High Dam threatened to destroy the Ancient Egyptian monuments of Nubia in the 1960s, archaeologists from around the world came together to save these precious pieces of history. One of those heroic researchers was Dr. Abraham Rossenvasser, a self-taught Egyptologist from a small, poverty-stricken Jewish colony in Argentina. While Rossenvasser’s expedition rescued thousands of historical treasures from imminent destruction, his story is not often told. In From Sudan to Argentina, Charlottesville-based filmmaker Ricardo Preve rescues the legacy of this forgotten figure, and ensures his deeply impactful work can be celebrated. Told largely through the eyes of Rossenvasser’s daughter, Dr. Elsa Rosenvasser Feher, this documentary shines a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable efforts of a man who committed himself to preserving crucial parts of history for generations to come.

Supervolcan Yellowstone : Menace sur la planète ?(fr)

Approaching Zero, 000 - De lyckliga ingenjörerna(sv)

Documentary film that follows a group of Swedish engineers who build Sweden's first spacecraft.

Celebrate Cinema 101(ja)

This film project was made in 1996 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the cinema.

The Hit: An Investigative Documentary(en)

Award-winning investigative journalists and forensic engineers analyze never-before-seen evidence that indicates NASCAR legend Tony Stewart killed a competitor after accelerating his car and fishtailing it toward the defenseless man.