Homeless Karaoke

(Documentary / United States / Beta SP / 8 minutes)

The political initiatives to gentrify Los Angeles are forcing the homeless from their community downtown. Where are the homeless suppose to go? This is the story of one man who offers a place of refuge on Skid Row. You will find that joy is as essential to human existence as are the basic needs of shelter, food, and clothing.

Director/Writer: Iris Ichishita

Producers: Iris Ichishita and Beate Antaris

Contact: iromania@hotmail.com

Smitten

(Documentary / United States / Beta SP / 27 minutes)

Rene di Rosa is smitten by art. He is unusual, because his goal is neither about interior decorating nor increasing social status, but about the pure joy of discovery. He has the world’s largest collection of Northern California contemporary art.

Director / Producer / Writer: Nancy Kelly

Contact: nkmomlode@earthlink.net

Meet Moby

(Music Video / United States / Beta SP / 3 minutes)

We know Moby for the harmony he brings to his music; now find out how he brings harmony to his lifestyle by choosing to live humanely. Moby welcomes us into his home to deliver a simple message: see how animals are raised on today’s factory farms before deciding what to eat.

Director / Writer: Frank Loftus

Producer: Kathy Milani

Contact: kmilani@hsus.org

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The Devil’s Diva

(Documentary / United States / Digital Beta / 5 minutes)

This documentary explores the life and career of Leni Reifenstahl, a film director and actress in Nazi Germany.

Director / Writer: Alexandra Adams

Producer: Ronald Chase

Contact: rchase@chaseartfilm.com

Louder than Words

(Documentary / United States / Digital Beta / 28 minutes)

“Louder Than Words” is a look at the representation of the Deaf community in film, from the advent of cinema to present day.

Director / Producer / Writer: Brian Samuels

Contact: brianwsamuels@gmail.com

South Central Farmers

(Documentary / United States / Beta SP / 7 minutes)

Since 1992, the 14 acres of property located at 41st and Alameda Streets in South Central Los Angeles have been used as a community garden or farm. 350 low-income families farm the land, feed their families and stay off of welfare. They put to rest the notion that the poor are poor because they are lazy.

Director / Producer / Writer: Ross Guidici

Contact: houseofrossg@hotmail.com

Cuba: Beyond the Cars and Cigars

(Documentary / United States / Digital Beta / 20 minutes)

Documentary about the dedication of artists in Cuba.

Director / Writer: Carlos Alvarado

Producers: Carlos Alvarado and Leonard Shields

Contact: c82@sbcglobal.net