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FILM OF THE MONTH

October 2020 Winner

Shots Fired

A police chase gone wrong leads to the killing of an African-American teenager. Rookie cop Ryan finds himself in the balance between his partner and the thin line separating right and wrong….

Forgive Us Our Debts

A terrified 14-year-old African American boy in a first-generation household hides foreclosure notices from his family only to have his worse fears realized when the police arrive to remove them from their home….

It’s a Work of Fiction

A group of young Indian Filmmakers trying to make an ironic film to protest against Boycotters who keep boycotting their films for showing harsh truth and corruption….

In Search of Silver Linings

Just when the pandemic started, a Chinese student from China arrived in Malaysia to continue his studies. He was bullied by the international students from his class. A Malaysian student stood up for him and introduced him to her other Malaysian friends. They came up with an idea to…

Zaara (Trailer)

Zaara Aslam has lived a sheltered life. Having retreated into her fantasy life has helped her become a talented young filmmaker, but has left her real world skills somewhat underdeveloped. This inadequacy leaves Zaara in many tight spots in life and things are only further complicated by the tricky…
REVIEW
5/5

Lifeblood

Bourke is a place that exists on the edge of civilisation, and at the edge of Australia’s collective memory. When you visit this part of Australia, and really see it, it will speak to you. In a modern context, Bourke represents one of those places that sees ‘Boom and…

The Elephant Gown

A lively black boy, who exists in a realm of innocence all on his own, comes face to face with the nightmares of reality….

Black Gay America

African Americans are and have dependably been a dynamic piece of the LGBTQ community. From trailblazing pioneers, for example, author James Baldwin and trans-gender rights activist Marsha P. Johnson, to present-day legends, like, on-screen actress Laverne Cox and ball star Jason Collins, LGBTQ African Americans have made gigantic commitments…

Abeo

A hard-hitting mixed media animated short that depicts the journey of Nadia and Lupe, two immigrants who risked their lives to cross the Arizona desert in search of a better life….

Survive

Three unlikely travellers band together to survive the harsh realities of a post-war world….

The Defendant

A story of injustice, prejudice, racism, departure, being uprooted, the fear of the unknown and the looking for a new beginning. How a small difference given by nature can put the whole world against you, being judged then for something that is under no one’s control….

Video

A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls….

Flux

Information from the World Health Organization. Quote by Winston Churchill. Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….

The Word

Eric made a deal with his best friend Ryan. But is now second guess if it’s the right decision….

Walls

A story about accepting others and the impact of harmful narratives and stereotypes on children’s lives and mindsets….

Terra Beach

A college freshman on summer break in 2069 returns to his racist home space colony and kindles a romance with a Hispanic girl only to realize they have gained the town’s attention….

Disobedience

“Obedience” Where did this word come from? Invented as a word for the masses. Obedience to whom, what?! It seems like it was invented for someone’s ambitions, prohibitions and absolute necessities. To help some people, to instrumentalise everything that is external to them. There is also another word… Standing…

Red Necks

A humble Asian man shows up in redneck country and is greeted with outright racism, but by putting aside differences and choosing common ground, he makes a new friend and ally….

Sound Off

A poetic visualization of empowerment, capturing the raw authenticity of the Black male perspective – on a range of timely subjects. The impact is examined while exploring the Black male experience, in order to bring awareness to the realities of what survival looks and sounds like….

I’m a Recovering Racist

Nigel Branken is a midde-class, white South African, who moved his family out of the affluent, predominantly ‘white’ suburbs and into the black inner city area known as Hillbrow. Hillbrow is infamous for its high levels of poverty, crime and violence. As a white South African, Nigel recognises the…

Cassidy Blues

A Bonnie & Clyde criminal couple rob a movie theatre on Christmas Eve, and have time to kill before their train, and escape plan, leaves the station; what’s the worst that could happen? Enter the detective pair, Brooks and Candy; one of which is struggling with his recent nicotine…

Airbnboom

Find out what happens when Simone, an African American female, arrives at her booked Airbnb room which is in a house owned by Samir, a Middle Eastern male, who lives there. Would their different backgrounds make it hard for them to get along? watch and find out….

Ticking That Box

Ticking That Box is a short film following Prity’s job application journey, whilst introducing a diverse range of characters who make her question whether she is just filling a company’s tick box….

Invisible Borders

Two brothers, Ebou and Nelson are hoping to reunite in Berlin after being separated crossing the Mediterranean Sea. …

The Spirit of Jazz

The Spirit of Jazz looks at Sarathy Korwar’s journey as he establishes himself as an artist in Britain and how he uses his music and story to convey truths about diversity, representation and racism….

Restricted Diet

A black coed takes offense when an ancient vampire rejects her in favor of her blonde roommate….

Poor Justice

A black college student fails to find his niche on campus, as he is constantly crushed by the rising social conflicts and racial tensions among his classmates….

Moments

Ola and Elijah navigate the emotional trauma inflicted by racial injustice during the 2020 pandemics….

The Suns Glory

The journey to success story of Young Tope Williams, an aspiring African writer as he Overcomes the world of discrimination being born as an albino. How he triumphs over all Odds and achieves his dream in his never-ending world of pain….

Focus

After years of working as a reporter for Channel 8 News, Denise Douglass is determined to become the newest face of the station. As she attempts to impress her boss and get a jump on the competition, Denise is confronted with the reality of how racism and sexism often…
FILM OF THE MONTH

October 2020 Winner

Shots Fired

A police chase gone wrong leads to the killing of an African-American teenager. Rookie cop Ryan finds himself in the balance between his partner and the thin line separating right and wrong….

Forgive Us Our Debts

A terrified 14-year-old African American boy in a first-generation household hides foreclosure notices from his family only to have his worse fears realized when the police arrive to remove them from their home….

It’s a Work of Fiction

A group of young Indian Filmmakers trying to make an ironic film to protest against Boycotters who keep boycotting their films for showing harsh truth and corruption….

In Search of Silver Linings

Just when the pandemic started, a Chinese student from China arrived in Malaysia to continue his studies. He was bullied by the international students from his class. A Malaysian student stood up for him and introduced him to her other Malaysian friends. They came up with an idea to…

Zaara (Trailer)

Zaara Aslam has lived a sheltered life. Having retreated into her fantasy life has helped her become a talented young filmmaker, but has left her real world skills somewhat underdeveloped. This inadequacy leaves Zaara in many tight spots in life and things are only further complicated by the tricky…
REVIEW
5/5

Lifeblood

Bourke is a place that exists on the edge of civilisation, and at the edge of Australia’s collective memory. When you visit this part of Australia, and really see it, it will speak to you. In a modern context, Bourke represents one of those places that sees ‘Boom and…

The Elephant Gown

A lively black boy, who exists in a realm of innocence all on his own, comes face to face with the nightmares of reality….

Black Gay America

African Americans are and have dependably been a dynamic piece of the LGBTQ community. From trailblazing pioneers, for example, author James Baldwin and trans-gender rights activist Marsha P. Johnson, to present-day legends, like, on-screen actress Laverne Cox and ball star Jason Collins, LGBTQ African Americans have made gigantic commitments…

Abeo

A hard-hitting mixed media animated short that depicts the journey of Nadia and Lupe, two immigrants who risked their lives to cross the Arizona desert in search of a better life….

Survive

Three unlikely travellers band together to survive the harsh realities of a post-war world….

The Defendant

A story of injustice, prejudice, racism, departure, being uprooted, the fear of the unknown and the looking for a new beginning. How a small difference given by nature can put the whole world against you, being judged then for something that is under no one’s control….

Video

A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls….

Flux

Information from the World Health Organization. Quote by Winston Churchill. Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….

The Word

Eric made a deal with his best friend Ryan. But is now second guess if it’s the right decision….

Walls

A story about accepting others and the impact of harmful narratives and stereotypes on children’s lives and mindsets….

Terra Beach

A college freshman on summer break in 2069 returns to his racist home space colony and kindles a romance with a Hispanic girl only to realize they have gained the town’s attention….

Disobedience

“Obedience” Where did this word come from? Invented as a word for the masses. Obedience to whom, what?! It seems like it was invented for someone’s ambitions, prohibitions and absolute necessities. To help some people, to instrumentalise everything that is external to them. There is also another word… Standing…

Red Necks

A humble Asian man shows up in redneck country and is greeted with outright racism, but by putting aside differences and choosing common ground, he makes a new friend and ally….

Sound Off

A poetic visualization of empowerment, capturing the raw authenticity of the Black male perspective – on a range of timely subjects. The impact is examined while exploring the Black male experience, in order to bring awareness to the realities of what survival looks and sounds like….

I’m a Recovering Racist

Nigel Branken is a midde-class, white South African, who moved his family out of the affluent, predominantly ‘white’ suburbs and into the black inner city area known as Hillbrow. Hillbrow is infamous for its high levels of poverty, crime and violence. As a white South African, Nigel recognises the…

Cassidy Blues

A Bonnie & Clyde criminal couple rob a movie theatre on Christmas Eve, and have time to kill before their train, and escape plan, leaves the station; what’s the worst that could happen? Enter the detective pair, Brooks and Candy; one of which is struggling with his recent nicotine…

Airbnboom

Find out what happens when Simone, an African American female, arrives at her booked Airbnb room which is in a house owned by Samir, a Middle Eastern male, who lives there. Would their different backgrounds make it hard for them to get along? watch and find out….

Ticking That Box

Ticking That Box is a short film following Prity’s job application journey, whilst introducing a diverse range of characters who make her question whether she is just filling a company’s tick box….

Invisible Borders

Two brothers, Ebou and Nelson are hoping to reunite in Berlin after being separated crossing the Mediterranean Sea. …

The Spirit of Jazz

The Spirit of Jazz looks at Sarathy Korwar’s journey as he establishes himself as an artist in Britain and how he uses his music and story to convey truths about diversity, representation and racism….

Restricted Diet

A black coed takes offense when an ancient vampire rejects her in favor of her blonde roommate….

Poor Justice

A black college student fails to find his niche on campus, as he is constantly crushed by the rising social conflicts and racial tensions among his classmates….

Moments

Ola and Elijah navigate the emotional trauma inflicted by racial injustice during the 2020 pandemics….

The Suns Glory

The journey to success story of Young Tope Williams, an aspiring African writer as he Overcomes the world of discrimination being born as an albino. How he triumphs over all Odds and achieves his dream in his never-ending world of pain….

Focus

After years of working as a reporter for Channel 8 News, Denise Douglass is determined to become the newest face of the station. As she attempts to impress her boss and get a jump on the competition, Denise is confronted with the reality of how racism and sexism often…
FILM OF THE MONTH

Shots Fired

A police chase gone wrong leads to the killing of an African-American teenager. Rookie cop Ryan finds himself in the balance between his partner…

Forgive Us Our Debts

A terrified 14-year-old African American boy in a first-generation household hides foreclosure notices from his family only to have his worse fears realized when…

It’s a Work of Fiction

A group of young Indian Filmmakers trying to make an ironic film to protest against Boycotters who keep boycotting their films for showing harsh…

In Search of Silver Linings

Just when the pandemic started, a Chinese student from China arrived in Malaysia to continue his studies. He was bullied by the international students…

Zaara (Trailer)

Zaara Aslam has lived a sheltered life. Having retreated into her fantasy life has helped her become a talented young filmmaker, but has left…
5/5
REVIEW

Lifeblood

Bourke is a place that exists on the edge of civilisation, and at the edge of Australia’s collective memory. When you visit this part…

The Elephant Gown

A lively black boy, who exists in a realm of innocence all on his own, comes face to face with the nightmares of reality….

Black Gay America

African Americans are and have dependably been a dynamic piece of the LGBTQ community. From trailblazing pioneers, for example, author James Baldwin and trans-gender…

Abeo

A hard-hitting mixed media animated short that depicts the journey of Nadia and Lupe, two immigrants who risked their lives to cross the Arizona…

Survive

Three unlikely travellers band together to survive the harsh realities of a post-war world….

The Defendant

A story of injustice, prejudice, racism, departure, being uprooted, the fear of the unknown and the looking for a new beginning. How a small…

Video

A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls….

Flux

Information from the World Health Organization. Quote by Winston Churchill. Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….

The Word

Eric made a deal with his best friend Ryan. But is now second guess if it’s the right decision….

Walls

A story about accepting others and the impact of harmful narratives and stereotypes on children’s lives and mindsets….

Terra Beach

A college freshman on summer break in 2069 returns to his racist home space colony and kindles a romance with a Hispanic girl only…

Disobedience

“Obedience” Where did this word come from? Invented as a word for the masses. Obedience to whom, what?! It seems like it was invented…

Red Necks

A humble Asian man shows up in redneck country and is greeted with outright racism, but by putting aside differences and choosing common ground,…

Sound Off

A poetic visualization of empowerment, capturing the raw authenticity of the Black male perspective – on a range of timely subjects. The impact is…

I’m a Recovering Racist

Nigel Branken is a midde-class, white South African, who moved his family out of the affluent, predominantly ‘white’ suburbs and into the black inner…

Cassidy Blues

A Bonnie & Clyde criminal couple rob a movie theatre on Christmas Eve, and have time to kill before their train, and escape plan,…

Airbnboom

Find out what happens when Simone, an African American female, arrives at her booked Airbnb room which is in a house owned by Samir,…

Ticking That Box

Ticking That Box is a short film following Prity’s job application journey, whilst introducing a diverse range of characters who make her question whether…

Invisible Borders

Two brothers, Ebou and Nelson are hoping to reunite in Berlin after being separated crossing the Mediterranean Sea. …

The Spirit of Jazz

The Spirit of Jazz looks at Sarathy Korwar’s journey as he establishes himself as an artist in Britain and how he uses his music…

Restricted Diet

A black coed takes offense when an ancient vampire rejects her in favor of her blonde roommate….

Poor Justice

A black college student fails to find his niche on campus, as he is constantly crushed by the rising social conflicts and racial tensions…

Moments

Ola and Elijah navigate the emotional trauma inflicted by racial injustice during the 2020 pandemics….

The Suns Glory

The journey to success story of Young Tope Williams, an aspiring African writer as he Overcomes the world of discrimination being born as an…

Focus

After years of working as a reporter for Channel 8 News, Denise Douglass is determined to become the newest face of the station. As…
REVIEW
5/5

Lifeblood

Bourke is a place that exists on the edge of civilisation, and at the edge of Australia’s collective memory. When you visit this part of Australia, and really see it, it will speak to you. In a modern context, Bourke represents one of those places that sees ‘Boom and…

Invisible Borders

Two brothers, Ebou and Nelson are hoping to reunite in Berlin after being separated crossing the Mediterranean Sea. …

The Spirit of Jazz

The Spirit of Jazz looks at Sarathy Korwar’s journey as he establishes himself as an artist in Britain and how he uses his music and story to convey truths about diversity, representation and racism….

Alejandro El Grande

Interrogation between Detective J. Ford and Leader Alejandro Lopez….

It’s a Work of Fiction

A group of young Indian Filmmakers trying to make an ironic film to protest against Boycotters who keep boycotting their films for showing harsh truth and corruption….

Zaara (Trailer)

Zaara Aslam has lived a sheltered life. Having retreated into her fantasy life has helped her become a talented young filmmaker, but has left her real world skills somewhat underdeveloped. This inadequacy leaves Zaara in many tight spots in life and things are only further complicated by the tricky…

Airbnboom

Find out what happens when Simone, an African American female, arrives at her booked Airbnb room which is in a house owned by Samir, a Middle Eastern male, who lives there. Would their different backgrounds make it hard for them to get along? watch and find out….

Cassidy Blues

A Bonnie & Clyde criminal couple rob a movie theatre on Christmas Eve, and have time to kill before their train, and escape plan, leaves the station; what’s the worst that could happen? Enter the detective pair, Brooks and Candy; one of which is struggling with his recent nicotine…

A Little Racist

When Sean, an entitled white man, discovers he is the only one in the office Zara, his East Indian coworker, doesn’t speak to, he makes it his mission to catch her speaking English and discovers she thinks he is an asshole, which he is….

The Elephant Gown

A lively black boy, who exists in a realm of innocence all on his own, comes face to face with the nightmares of reality….

Shades

Based on the poem by Vee The Vision. The film offers a moral breakdown of media manipulation and the division it has slowly caused towards humanity over the years….

Ticking That Box

Ticking That Box is a short film following Prity’s job application journey, whilst introducing a diverse range of characters who make her question whether she is just filling a company’s tick box….

The Hardest Harvest

Covid-19 has been devastating for many industries: for Nature Fresh Farms, it led to the temporary removal of their workforce from the farms, as well as 7.8 million pounds of produce going to waste within a matter of days. This documentary not only reiterates the value of Guest Worker…

The Word

Eric made a deal with his best friend Ryan. But is now second guess if it’s the right decision….

In Search of Silver Linings

Just when the pandemic started, a Chinese student from China arrived in Malaysia to continue his studies. He was bullied by the international students from his class. A Malaysian student stood up for him and introduced him to her other Malaysian friends. They came up with an idea to…

The Suns Glory

The journey to success story of Young Tope Williams, an aspiring African writer as he Overcomes the world of discrimination being born as an albino. How he triumphs over all Odds and achieves his dream in his never-ending world of pain….

BLM – The Impacts on Young Lives

Five young black lives speak out on the BLM movement. Hear their thoughts and see the evolving world from their innocent eyes….

Harrow

This film explores African-American culture through the years in an emotive performance, outlining the history leading up to the BLM movement of 2020. Vocals by Ani Bytol….

I’m a Recovering Racist

Nigel Branken is a midde-class, white South African, who moved his family out of the affluent, predominantly ‘white’ suburbs and into the black inner city area known as Hillbrow. Hillbrow is infamous for its high levels of poverty, crime and violence. As a white South African, Nigel recognises the…

Restricted Diet

A black coed takes offense when an ancient vampire rejects her in favor of her blonde roommate….

White vs Black

A mixed-race man has trouble deciding which side he wants to be. On one hand he has a straight and narrow side and on the other there’s his gangster person “SDWADE” that bosses him around….

Disobedience

“Obedience” Where did this word come from? Invented as a word for the masses. Obedience to whom, what?! It seems like it was invented for someone’s ambitions, prohibitions and absolute necessities. To help some people, to instrumentalise everything that is external to them. There is also another word… Standing…

Abeo

A hard-hitting mixed media animated short that depicts the journey of Nadia and Lupe, two immigrants who risked their lives to cross the Arizona desert in search of a better life….

Terra Beach

A college freshman on summer break in 2069 returns to his racist home space colony and kindles a romance with a Hispanic girl only to realize they have gained the town’s attention….

Slocum: A Texas Massacre

In 1910, A race war begins in the small town of Slocum, Texas….

Video

A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls….

Day Sixty

An Asian Canadian woman prepares herself to go out during the Coronavirus pandemic amidst the rise of racist attacks…

We Need A Resolution

A 15 year old boy remembers his friend after he was killed because of the colour of his skin. A 1980s short film set in the UK….

Survive

Three unlikely travellers band together to survive the harsh realities of a post-war world….

The Long Way

Inspired by the lesson in Aesop’s Fable “The Hare and The Tortoise”, Two friends embark on different paths to uplifting their neighborhood after a fatal encounter between a black woman and a police officer….
REVIEW
5/5

Lifeblood

Bourke is a place that exists on the edge of civilisation, and at the edge of Australia’s collective memory. When you visit this part of Australia, and really see it, it will speak to you. In a modern context, Bourke represents one of those places that sees ‘Boom and…

Invisible Borders

Two brothers, Ebou and Nelson are hoping to reunite in Berlin after being separated crossing the Mediterranean Sea. …

The Spirit of Jazz

The Spirit of Jazz looks at Sarathy Korwar’s journey as he establishes himself as an artist in Britain and how he uses his music and story to convey truths about diversity, representation and racism….

Alejandro El Grande

Interrogation between Detective J. Ford and Leader Alejandro Lopez….

It’s a Work of Fiction

A group of young Indian Filmmakers trying to make an ironic film to protest against Boycotters who keep boycotting their films for showing harsh truth and corruption….

Zaara (Trailer)

Zaara Aslam has lived a sheltered life. Having retreated into her fantasy life has helped her become a talented young filmmaker, but has left her real world skills somewhat underdeveloped. This inadequacy leaves Zaara in many tight spots in life and things are only further complicated by the tricky…

Airbnboom

Find out what happens when Simone, an African American female, arrives at her booked Airbnb room which is in a house owned by Samir, a Middle Eastern male, who lives there. Would their different backgrounds make it hard for them to get along? watch and find out….

Cassidy Blues

A Bonnie & Clyde criminal couple rob a movie theatre on Christmas Eve, and have time to kill before their train, and escape plan, leaves the station; what’s the worst that could happen? Enter the detective pair, Brooks and Candy; one of which is struggling with his recent nicotine…

A Little Racist

When Sean, an entitled white man, discovers he is the only one in the office Zara, his East Indian coworker, doesn’t speak to, he makes it his mission to catch her speaking English and discovers she thinks he is an asshole, which he is….

The Elephant Gown

A lively black boy, who exists in a realm of innocence all on his own, comes face to face with the nightmares of reality….

Shades

Based on the poem by Vee The Vision. The film offers a moral breakdown of media manipulation and the division it has slowly caused towards humanity over the years….

Ticking That Box

Ticking That Box is a short film following Prity’s job application journey, whilst introducing a diverse range of characters who make her question whether she is just filling a company’s tick box….

The Hardest Harvest

Covid-19 has been devastating for many industries: for Nature Fresh Farms, it led to the temporary removal of their workforce from the farms, as well as 7.8 million pounds of produce going to waste within a matter of days. This documentary not only reiterates the value of Guest Worker…

The Word

Eric made a deal with his best friend Ryan. But is now second guess if it’s the right decision….

In Search of Silver Linings

Just when the pandemic started, a Chinese student from China arrived in Malaysia to continue his studies. He was bullied by the international students from his class. A Malaysian student stood up for him and introduced him to her other Malaysian friends. They came up with an idea to…

The Suns Glory

The journey to success story of Young Tope Williams, an aspiring African writer as he Overcomes the world of discrimination being born as an albino. How he triumphs over all Odds and achieves his dream in his never-ending world of pain….

BLM – The Impacts on Young Lives

Five young black lives speak out on the BLM movement. Hear their thoughts and see the evolving world from their innocent eyes….

Harrow

This film explores African-American culture through the years in an emotive performance, outlining the history leading up to the BLM movement of 2020. Vocals by Ani Bytol….

I’m a Recovering Racist

Nigel Branken is a midde-class, white South African, who moved his family out of the affluent, predominantly ‘white’ suburbs and into the black inner city area known as Hillbrow. Hillbrow is infamous for its high levels of poverty, crime and violence. As a white South African, Nigel recognises the…

Restricted Diet

A black coed takes offense when an ancient vampire rejects her in favor of her blonde roommate….

White vs Black

A mixed-race man has trouble deciding which side he wants to be. On one hand he has a straight and narrow side and on the other there’s his gangster person “SDWADE” that bosses him around….

Disobedience

“Obedience” Where did this word come from? Invented as a word for the masses. Obedience to whom, what?! It seems like it was invented for someone’s ambitions, prohibitions and absolute necessities. To help some people, to instrumentalise everything that is external to them. There is also another word… Standing…

Abeo

A hard-hitting mixed media animated short that depicts the journey of Nadia and Lupe, two immigrants who risked their lives to cross the Arizona desert in search of a better life….

Terra Beach

A college freshman on summer break in 2069 returns to his racist home space colony and kindles a romance with a Hispanic girl only to realize they have gained the town’s attention….

Slocum: A Texas Massacre

In 1910, A race war begins in the small town of Slocum, Texas….

Video

A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls….

Day Sixty

An Asian Canadian woman prepares herself to go out during the Coronavirus pandemic amidst the rise of racist attacks…

We Need A Resolution

A 15 year old boy remembers his friend after he was killed because of the colour of his skin. A 1980s short film set in the UK….