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shareFrom an artist with over 700 paintings under his belt to a neonatal nurse doubling as a military anesthetist, this collection of documentary short films strips away any and all pretenses to explore its subjects on a intimate level.
In this program
A Man Who Takes Pictures of Flowers
Directed by Yoo Lee
Jung Myung Kim, a photographer who has dedicated over 40 years to capturing wildflowers in Korea, shares his story of pursuing his passion for capturing flowers. Kim finds meaning and happiness in reflecting on his body of work, and his desire to take more pictures keeps him going as he battles an illness.
Silence
Directed by Melissa Dominique
In March 2026, A woman takes a 31-day vow of silence and documents the experience. Unable to speak for an entire month, she navigates daily life while examining their personal relationship with silence.
How You See Me
Directed by Dave Monahan, Raemond Monahan
Raemond, a high school senior, creates wearable art to express how it feels to be transgender.
VITA 2.0
Directed by Vita Stoikova
Once saving newborns, now saving soldiers — a woman puts a dream of motherhood on hold as war becomes her new life.
Art21: Tuan Andrew Nguyen
Directed by Bryan Chang, Jeffrey Sterrenberg
Working alongside the Vietnamese diaspora, artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen makes films that unearth the untold stories of war, colonization, and migration.
Accused Number 41
Directed by Maryam Haddadi
Maryam’s self-portrait documentary captures her turbulent journey through memories and a pivotal arrest, challenging her beliefs and identity within the Islamic Republic’s hijab regulations.
Body Of Work
Directed by Cassidy Rast, Odin Wadleigh
Follow the powerful journey of artist, Eric Anfinson, whose life-altering high school football accident redirected him to achieve success as a painter, creating a body of work encompassing over 700 pieces throughout his career.
