Hanzhang Shen, Why Am I Still Alive?

Hanzhang Shen, Why Am I Still Alive, short documentary, is a heartbreaking, yet beautiful and poetic work of art, about an elderly woman in rural China who endured neglect and abuse by her son and daughter-in-law. The director, Hanzhang Shen, grew up in Hang Zhou, China, graduated from School of Visual Arts, New York, with a MFA in Social Documentary Film, spent six years making the film. The film was honored with a nomination in the 39th Annual Student Academy Awards.

Denise Plumb, Past Due

Denise Plumb, Past Due, short film, is a dark comedy in which the protagonist’s mundane life is turned upside down by the relentless pursuits of a collection agent. With nothing to lose, the debtor resorts to a collection payment plan she can comfortably afford. The film was written and developed as part of American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women. Writer/Director Denise Plumb’s film features an original score by Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls) and cinematography by award winner Nancy Schreiber, ASC.
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Enfuego Entertainment, Run, African American
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Maud Ferrari, The Chauffeur, short film
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PCCW Now TV (China), Construction Slavery, documentary series
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Sean Tyler, The Devil Girl of Devonshire, short film
Se-ma-for Film Production (Poland), Danny Boy, animation
Shinehouse Productions, Any Thoughts?, filmmaker 17 and younger
Tian Guan, Servant, experimental
Weston Woods Studios, Bink & Gollie, animation
Adventist Media Network (Australia), Beyond the Search, Christian, cinematography, direction and editing
Allan Groves, Hellespont, short film
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Andrew Wilson, Breaking Shy, short film
Arthur Taylor, Hide and Seek the Child, short film
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BFG International (Bahrain), The Water Genie, women filmmakers
Bill Carr, Mele’s Kapu, short film
Bipolar Pictures, Bu Qtair, short documentary
Bob Pondillo, The Miracles on Honey Bee Hill, gay/lesbian/transsexual
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Brian Gonzalez, It Can’t Be True, experimental
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Chia-Chi Lee, 25, women filmmakers
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Craig Nogosek, A Cure to War, short documentary
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David Joyce, Waiting on a Train, short film
David Reiter Productions, American Bill, pilot program/series
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Enspire Studio (Indonesia), The Escape, animation
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Ethan Downing, Adjudication, gay/lesbian/transsexual
Gold Films (United Kingdom), Taken, short film
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Joey Perotti, Back Home, short documentary
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Mark Nickelsburg, Harry Grows Up, short film
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Rick Carmona, Motive, short film
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Yana Alliata di Montereale, Requiem for Emily, short film and direction (Yana Alliata)
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