In Hu Li Jing: The Fox Spirit , filmmaker and visual artist Alena Saveleva enters the realm of myth, animism, and transformation. Set in a distant, timeless forest, the film follows Hu Li Jing, a fox spirit who, weary of her own immortality, undertakes a ritual of abstinence—refusing to hunt for men’s hearts for one thousand days—in an attempt to rediscover her femininity and her place between worlds. But when she steps peacefully into the human world, she is met not with un

There are not many films where blood is not a metaphor but a material. Insania Mundi , the 13-minute documentary short by UK filmmaker Brendan Void, is not comfortable viewing, nor is it meant to be. The film is an observation of two Berlin-based performance artists whose work operates on the edge of endurance, ritual, and self-inflicted transformation. What emerges is not a traditional documentary, but a document of artistic extremity. Void collaborates not only as a filmmak

Doc.London is an annual documentary film festival that features work from around the world by up and coming artists, showcasing innovative independent cinema that invites viewers to learn and ponder. Thursday marked the closing night of the in-person part of the 2026 edition, which took place at BFI Stephen Street. The Streaming Selection, the festival's online program, remains available for streaming until 23 April.   The official selection included 24 documentary films hail

Produced by Kuo Li and directed by Guoju, A Winter Mirage explores individual lives against the backdrop of China’s economic transformation through a documentary-inflected visual language. Set in Yiwu—one of the world’s most significant hubs for small commodity trade—the film follows a single mother over the course of a winter solstice day, capturing the emotional and existential conditions of individuals navigating social change. Anchored by the father’s death anniversary, t

Alejandro Di Meglio’s 20:15 Mexico DF is a film that understands something essential about cinema: that the most meaningful moments are often the quietest ones. Set against the vibrant yet strangely intimate backdrop of Mexico City, the film brings two women together for what seems, at first, like a simple encounter. What unfolds, however, is something far more delicate—a meditation on memory, love, and the invisible weight of time. The acting is remarkably natural, carried

Ghent, Belgium — The 2026 edition of the Ghent International Short Film Festival concluded on March 22 at the Velvet Room after a week-long celebration of independent and daring short cinema. From March 16 to 22, the festival presented a curated selection of 46 short films spanning narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and underground cinema. The festival welcomed a number of special guests, including Maximilian Nita, Hiroyuki Nishiyama, Klara Schmickler, Catarina C

Dreams.com , launched at SXSW and live today , aspires to capture a million voices across the United States to share what the American Dream means to people today - and what they hope it will mean for future generations. Unveiled by TV production company, McCourt Entertainment, in partnership with South Florida PBS, Austin PBS, WVIA (the PBS and NPR affiliate serving over 22 counties in northeastern and central Pennsylvania), and American Public Television (APT), America-Dre

In an era when documentary storytelling often gravitates toward clear arcs of downfall and redemption, Glen Fulthorpe’s No Two Ways deliberately chooses a more patient and reflective path. The film follows Biggy, a British-Iraqi man attempting to rebuild his life while confronting the lingering effects of racial profiling, past mistakes, and the responsibilities of faith and fatherhood. Rather than constructing a dramatic narrative of transformation, the film lingers in the

In the noisy basements and small venues of Portland’s underground music scene, a band called Ogre has built a reputation for turning every show into something closer to a communal ritual than a concert. When the band performs, audiences aren’t just spectators—they become part of the experience. Filmmaker Justin Boswick wanted to capture that energy on film. His short documentary The Ogre follows the three-member band—Ace, Grace, and Nils—as they prepare for their biggest s