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Desert Reforestation: Rivals and the Dropped Camera, 5min., Czechia
Directed by Stanislav Skricka
The film captures real, unplanned moments in which divided communities — rivals in politics, work, and sport — come together in a desert reforestation project. In a place where conflict might be expected, tension unexpectedly transforms into strong bonds of friendship.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-desert-reforestation-chicago
Take It Or Leave It, 3min., USA
Directed by Alex Chacon
This music video speaks to the all-too-common matter of people dealing with rejection simply because they have decided to be true to themselves, to be authentic and be who they are. It is a project designed to bring hope, energy and resilience to those who are marginalized and minimized by others who choose to, nor cannot accept them or make any attempt to understand and love them. Our target audience it turns out to be the emerging generations.
https://instagram.com/sarahjames_music
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-take-it-or-leave-it-chicago
BURNOUTS, 28min., USA
Directed by Jeff Poindexter
2 directionless losers in their late 20’s that have never mentally left 2005, decide to take control of their lives for the first time, resulting in one disaster after another.
https://www.instagram.com/midnightboardwalkproductions
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-burnouts
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