Projects in categories: Documentary

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A tattoo artist in Lagos has found his niche tattooing mens' lips pink, because many believe it makes them more acceptable to society.

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Neculai, Aurel and Raj all left their homes in Romania to seek a better life for their family. Now, with their loved ones depending on them, they survive by creating sand sculptures on London’s streets, while thoughts of their children's futures keep them going.

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An exploration into the material agency of images and of forms. Shot on the volcanic island of Lanzarote, the film’s images are eruptions willed into existence by the creative act of the molten rock, the amorphous landscape dissolving subjectivity into itself.

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Sergei Polunin, a young Ukrainian boy, joined the UK's prestigious Royal Ballet at the age of 13 and became a principal at 19. Polunin was the youngest-ever star of the Royal Ballet, but in January 2012 he took the dramatic decision to walk away from his classical ballet career. An immersive personal portrait of the controversial ballet superstar directed by Oscar-nominated Steven Cantor, with stunning clips from visionary director and photographer David LaChapelle and Emmy-award winner Ross MacGibbon. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016 - Thrill Strand

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When volcanoes exploded in the past, they helped shape us as a species. From our earliest ancestors to travellers battling with the effects of ash clouds on airline flights, our evolutionary destiny has been played out in the shadow of volcanoes. One day in the future there will be another super-eruption like the one that triggered the last ice age. In this global odyssey Werner Herzog explores why, where and how our lives are inextricably linked with the most destructive and creative force on Earth. Teaming up with the world’s leading volcanologist, Clive Oppenheimer, to bring the story of the relationship between volcanoes, our planet and human society. Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2016 - TIFF Docs

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Following The Rolling Stones’ tour of early 2016 through 10 Latin American cities as the band attempt to pull off a once in a lifetime open air concert in Havana, Cuba. A road movie that celebrates the revolutionary power of Rock n Roll - exhilarating and exploratory, the film chronicles the tour, local culture and unique bond that exists between the Latin American people and The Rolling Stones. The film combines electrifying live performance footage with intimate insight into the world of The Rolling Stones. A portrait of a band still at the very top of their game, a gang that have seen it all but remain as hungry as ever to break new ground. Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2016 - Gala Presentations - World premiere

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Everyone thinks Brian Epstein walked into The Cavern Club on Mathew Street one afternoon and discovered The Beatles — a raw, unpolished, amateur band in a dingy basement club in Liverpool England. While Epstein did make The Beatles famous worldwide, he didn’t 'discover' them. Beatlemania was born long before Epstein came on the scene. The Beatles were already the number one standout group in Liverpool’s massive Merseybeat scene drawing thousands of screaming fans to their shows. The Merseybeat movement started with the help of the ingenuity of a number of local promoters, lead by the infamous Sixth Beatle, Sam Leach. This is his story, for without him, there may have never been a Beatles. Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2016 - TIFF Docs - World premiere

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A small group of volunteer heroes, the White Helmets defy death, dodging bombs and sniper fire, to rescue Syrians from the bombs that fall incessantly on their towns and cities. However, after three years and with no end in sight, even the heroes may need to be saved. Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2016 - Short Cuts

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A reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Othello; an exploration of Shakespeare's intentions when writing Othello, exploring the play's racial themes in a historical and contemporary setting and drawing wider parallels between immigration and blackness in the UK today. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Create Strand

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Spending over a year in Lebanon on the borders of Syria, documentary directors Sophia Scott and Georgia Scott tell the story behind the news reports. The film is a reflection of the strange chaotic lives of the people living in the shadow of the Syrian war, giving an intimate look at how four Syrians, whose collective struggles constitute the new frontline of the refugee crisis, are trying to find ways to overcome the torment of their shattered lives. Interwoven through the film are the contributions of a German professor who works with the local Syrian and Lebanese communities in the north trying to build a new model for peace through interfaith dialogue and access to education for the displaced Syrian children. These are the Syrian people who we see in the news drowning in the Mediterranean. These five protagonists are the people who will bring forward the global debate on the conflicts at hand from a human, rather than figures-based point of view.

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Documenting the life of Michael Pike, a veteran of the British army who struggled with post traumatic stress disorder as a result of his experiences in Northern Ireland.

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The captivating story of Entity, the UK’s most successful and controversial under sixteen street dance crew and their epic journey to the Hip Hop world championship. Filmed in a direct cinema 'fly on the wall' style over nine months, this compelling and exciting story follows the trainers, the kids and their families as they lay everything on the line and battle to overcome the many challenges that face them, hoping to achieve their dream of world championship glory. From their training room in Barking to national and international competitions, 'the documentary gives us a unique and heartfelt insight into the lives of the kids and the adults supporting them, as they give everything in their bid for recognition on the world stage.