East Lansing Film Festival

SHORT DOCUMENTARIES

ADAS FALASTEEN
Directed by Samar Taher Lulu, Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini/Palestine

“Palestine Lentils” tells the story of a Palestinian chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war on Gaza, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.

CALL TO SERVE
Directed by Cole Sax, Phil Hessler/18 minutes

Haunted by years of war and two tours in Iraq, a former Army combat engineer finds himself unraveling. By volunteering for Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response team, he begins to rebuild his sense of purpose, his voice, and his way home.

SPACE CHASERS
Directed by Steven Swancoat/52 minutes

After receiving a telescope as a gift, Dr. Steven Swancoat, an Ob/Gyn, quickly became captivated by astronomy. His passion deepened into an obsession when he discovered an online community of astrophotographers, many capturing NASA-quality photos from their own backyards. Must be seen on the big screen.