-
Benji P. Gonzalez
Cov-Ed Stories
'Cov-Ed Stories' delves into the unseen struggles and triumphs of educators and students navigating the challenges of distance and hybrid learning during COVID-19 era. Through candid interviews and intimate storytelling, this documentary illuminates the resilience, innovation, and human spirit that have defined education in unprecedented times.
-
Naomi Ko
Which Came First
'Which Came First' is a comedic documentary short about Naomi Ko's decision to undergo egg vitrification in Spain, prompting discussion around motherhood, familial norms, and capitalism as well as the politics of reproduction, art, and race.
-
Nia Navarro
Movimiento Pa Mi Gente
'Movimiento Pa Mi Gente'- This intimate, upbeat documentary centers on the tenacious Rapper Maria Isa as she establishes a name for herself in politics as the first hip hop artists elected to state office in MN. She carves her own space in local government, street politics, and music while battling white supremacy she is determined to win; one stage at a time.
-
Sara Osman
bearing witness
'bearing witness' is a short documentary film that weaves together the narratives of community members in Minneapolis who are deeply engaged in the fight for justice. By blending historical footage from community uprising dating back to the 1960s and interviews of Twin Cities residents, this film accurately records the 2020 uprising by centering Black Minnesotans.
-
Mohammed Sheikh
Pay to Play
"Pay to Play" follows young immigrant soccer players from East Africa. Despite their passion for the sport, they struggle to afford playing due to financial barriers. This challenge stands in the way of their dreams of becoming professional players.
-
Ryan Stopera
Why We Dance
'Why We Dance II' examines the cultural history of dance style and stories of Indigenous communities in Oahu, Hawaii and mainland US, and the shared struggles of community leaders passing on ancestral traditions in the face of neocolonialism.