
Student Short Documentaries
75 minutesSURF CHURCH: Além Da Costa
Directed by Naomi Yoder Taylor University 13 minutes
Além Da Costa (Beyond The Shore) follows the story of the Portuguese surfer and pastor of Surf Church, Samuel Cianelli, as he finds the Lord through the love of surfing.
ROUTE OF THE ROMANESQUE
Directed by Emily Crosier Taylor University 9 minutes
A historic organization in Northern Portugal dedicates itself to preserving unique history and rich culture by preserving a group of monuments known as the Route of the Romanesque.
WALKING ON THE MOON
Directed by Frank Parkinson University of MIchigan 8 minutes
A young man diagnosed with a rare form of cancer rages on until he is faced with his destiny or what seems to be left of it.
THE FALSE FINISH OF THEE SPYDER
Directed by Jacob J Wilkins Washtenaw Community College 12 minutes
A 43-year-old man from Detroit finds new meaning in life by pursuing his dream of becoming a professional wrestler.
WAVELENGTHS
Directed by Ian Gilbert Calvin College 14 minutes
This documentary centers around three synth creators and musicians and their love and struggles with the synthesizer community in Grand Rapids.
THE CANARY
Directed by Camilo Silva University of Windsor 19 minutes
A Michigan librarian and mother of a transgender child navigates the imminent closure of her community library amidst fervent book-banning efforts. She embodies the fight to preserve the freedom to read in modern-day America.
**Director Camilo Silva & Producer Sonetta Duncan attending.