Documentaries

Documentaries Exploring Human Unity and Empowerment Win Top Honors at Auroville Film Festival

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AUROVILLE, India – The 8th edition of the Auroville Film Festival recently concluded, celebrating cinema that explores the theme of human unity. Two documentaries, “Aware: Glimpses of Consciousness” by Frauke Sandig and Eric Black and “All That Breathes” by Shaunak Sen, received the prestigious “Wisdom Awards” in the international category. Judges acknowledged these films from Germany and India for their exploration of the interconnectedness between all life forms and the ways in which humans are connected to their environment. Other notable films recognized at the festival include Elizabeth D Costa’s “Bangla Surf Girls” and Anam … Read more

DOC NYC Announces Award-Winning Documentaries of 2023 in a Celebration of Filmmaking Excellence

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New York City, New York – The winners of the Juried Awards for the 14th edition of the DOC NYC festival have been announced. The festival, which features a hybrid format this year, will reveal the Audience Award winner in the coming days. As the festival’s online screenings continue until November 26, audiences across the United States have the opportunity to stream a selection of 90 features and over 100 short films, including the award-winning films. In the U.S. Competition category, the Grand Jury Prize was awarded to “Mediha,” directed by Hasan Oswald and produced … Read more