DOCUMENTARY Shorts Festival (FREE). Thur. Jan 30th. Carlton Cinemas Toronto

WILDsound is proud to showcase the best DOCUMENTARY Films from the last year from around the world today.

Thursday January 30th. 7pm SHARP.
Event ends at 9pm.
90 minute program of films. Followed by Q&A with filmmakers in attendance.

Carlton Cinemas in downtown Toronto.
20 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 2H5
(College Street Subway)

SEE THE LINEUP OF FILMS:

Data – The New Oil, 15min., Canada
Directed by Spencer Maurice
A young filmmaker-turned-law student takes us on a dark tour, revealing a clandestine ecosystem hidden from public view – a digital underworld that threatens democracy and civil society by ‘hacking’ our brains.

WHAT MAKES AN ARTIST?, 10min., Lebanon
DIrected by Raafat Abou Daka
“What Makes an Artist” is an introspective documentary that delves into the lives of the internationally renowned sculptor brothers Assaf, exploring the unexpected paths that led them to their craft. The film peels back the layers of their fame to reveal the human side of their journey, offering a rare glimpse into their early struggles and the alternate careers they nearly pursued.

THE LAST LION, 14min., UK
Directed by Matt Campion
‘The Last Lion’ is a thought-provoking short film that explores the heart-breaking possibility that lions could go extinct. This emotional story is told with the help of Kevin Richardson and Bobcat the lion’s unique bond, the breath-taking beauty of South Africa’s landscapes and the incredible talent of spoken word artist Sophia Thakur.

PLASTIC TOURISM, 18min., Indonesia
Directed by Ira Setiawati
“Plastic Tourism” is more than a documentary; it challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. It is a call to action and testament of the delicate balance between human leisure and environmental responsibility.

YOUR EVERYDAY HEROES OF COSTA RICA, 25min., USA
Directed by Hernán Salcedo
Your Everyday Heroes traveled to Costa Rica and searched for inspirational everyday people who are changing the world. Jeremy, Tracey, Vernon and Che are clearly all examples of what it takes to be a Hero, and we’re proud to share their stories with you.

Mad For It: Tim Emmett’s insane life, so far…, 16min., USA
Directed by Jon Glassberg
One of the most influential adventurers of our time that you’ve probably never heard of, Tim Emmett has been everywhere. He’s on the BBC, he’s flying through the sky in a wingsuit, he’s mingling with royalty, and dangling off a cliff with only air and water below. This Brit has been innovating adventure for almost three decades and shows no signs of slowing down. He’s totally mad for it, and as he approaches his fiftieth year (having retired from B.A.S.E. jumping, thank god) we look back on what he’s done so far, cheeky antics included.

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