The making of "The Kaptain: The story of Francesco Silvestre"

The story behind the production of "Il Kapitano: Una dedica a Francesco Silvestre" (2025)

Lune et l'Empereur

Ontari E-Kaki

A lonely, unemployed young man seeks comfort online, only to find himself trapped in the very culture he once laughed at.

Gold Life

A mother with a doctorate, a middle-aged unemployed worker, an unqualified wife, a daughter trapped under constant interference. Zhang Xin struggles to juggle these conflicting identities. In the end, she has no choice but to lower her guard and turn to her mother for help—yet an even greater upheaval awaits her in life…

Voicemail

The central protagonist of Voicemail is the phone. A conversation happens between voicemail audio from the artist’s late mother and a transcription of his silent responses in the subtitles. The dialogue centers around missed calls, unanswered texts, busy schedules and the concerns of a loving parent.

My Strange Shark Addiction

Four shark fanatics reveal their obsessions, including an intimate relationship, a massive collection, and a body covered in sharks.

Agua, ¿dónde vas?

The video draws inspiration from the evocative imagery of Federico García Lorca’s *Agua, ¿dónde vas?*, in which water becomes a metaphor for existence. From the spring to the sea, it is a circular journey in which the beginning and the end merge. The sea flows back towards its source, symbolising the eternal cycle of life. It is a journey of transformation and discovery, reminding us that nothing truly disappears: everything changes form and continues to live on in the world.

The Messenger

In 1800s Fiji, Kaliti must battle both man & nature to save her village from impending doom.

A Way Out

One call for help ignites a nationwide fight to end human trafficking. A Way Out follows Safe House Project as they confront the reality of human trafficking in the United States and build a clear path to safety for survivors. The documentary centers on a simple turning point: a survivor makes a call for help. From there, the film tracks what happens behind the scenes as Safe House Project coordinates a rapid response, connects with survivor advocates, and works alongside law enforcement and trusted partners to move someone from immediate danger toward safety and justice. As the story unfolds, viewers see how a single call can set a nationwide network in motion, and how clarity, coordination, and courage can change the outcome for someone who feels trapped. The film balances the gravity of the issue with a strong sense of hope, showing ordinary people stepping into an extraordinary mission to make a way out. —Clay Vaughan

Living Rooms: An Experimental FIlm

A strange walk through a living room.