The theme of the WILDsound 2024 DOCUMENTARY Festival was “THE SOUL OF HUMANITY”.
Every film presented Female Directed films with a THE SOUL OF HUMANITY theme.
Here are the audience award winners:
Best Film: HOW FINLAND SOLVED HOMELESSNESS: IT’S MORE THAN HOUSING FIRST
Best Direction: THE FUTURE OF FASHION FOR ALL: CREATING SAFE SPACES
Best Story: TOLLERMANIA
Best Cinematography: “CHERUBIM” NOVEL ONE
Best Human Nature Film: IN THE GREY WILD
SEE THE LINEUP OF FILMS:
THE FUTURE OF FASHION FOR ALL: CREATING SAFE SPACES, 23min., USA
Directed by Mei Ling Marzonie
The fashion industry is one of the most mainstream industries today that still perpetuates harmful discriminatory practices within their field. From fatphobia, to racism, to ageism, the mainstream fashion industry is medieval in terms of its strides towards inclusivity. This lack of progress has been the backbone to many prominent issues facing young people today. Its effects have had far reaching and long lasting consequences for today’s young people; from eating disorders to openly discriminating against and outcasting folks with differing bodies. What can be done to stop these harmful practices and show young people a new way to live and ultimately love themselves?
https://www.instagram.com/future.of.fashion_/
Watch NOW – the audience feedback video.
HOW FINLAND SOLVED HOMELESSNESS: IT’S MORE THAN HOUSING FIRST, 27min., Finland
Directed by Mark Horvath
How Finland Solved Homelessness: It’s More Than Housing First” is a profound documentary set in Helsinki that delves into Finland’s successful battle against homelessness, highlighting the revolutionary Housing First program. Through the personal stories of individuals like Pekka, transitioning from the streets to a home, and Tujia, overcoming addiction, the film reveals the program’s impact beyond providing shelter. It explores the intricate blend of political advocacy, societal change, and dedication to human dignity that underpinned the program’s success. The documentary doesn’t shy away from the challenges involved, particularly in integrating those with mental health and substance abuse issues into the community. It paints a broader picture of societal transformation, showing how eradicating homelessness can lead to safer, more empowered communities. This powerful narrative serves as a global call to action, showcasing the possibility of solving homelessness through compassion, policy, and collective effort.
https://invisiblepeople.tv/
https://www.facebook.com/invisiblepeopletv
https://twitter.com/invisiblepeople
https://www.instagram.com/invisiblepeople/
Watch NOW – the audience feedback video.
“CHERUBIM” NOVEL ONE, 17min., UK
Directed by Evgeniy Brooks
«VARTA» is a series of documentary novellas about the Ukrainian military, created by the authorial team of filmmakers called NEUTRINO. Since the full-scale invasion of russia of Ukraine, the team has been documenting the military events and telling the stories of our soldiers.
https://instagram.com/varta.project?igshid=OGIzYTJhMTRmYQ==
Watch NOW – the audience feedback video.
IN THE GREY WILD, 16min,. USA
Directed by Nili Yosha
Youth experiencing homelessness write a song with Gabriel Kahane, Creative Chair of the Oregon Symphony and perform it with the entire 75 person Oregon Symphony Orchestra. The performance was at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on April 15, 2023.
Watch NOW – the audience feedback video.
TOLLERMANIA, 27min., Canada
Directed by Karen Lang
In this film, Ukrainian-Canadian ceramic artist, Natalia Laluq, interprets the life and work of Canadian world champion figure skater and artist, Toller Cranston, through a stop-motion installation of individually crafted ceramic plates. The art project itself was almost 2 years in the making. The show took place at Toller Cranston’s studio in Mexico in 2014, the year before Toller died. This documentary shows the work from initial concept through process and completion. It is one artist interpretation of another artist’s work and life.
Watch NOW – the audience feedback video.
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