Uma – Make It Last: Keeping Tradition Alive
By: Alex Silverman Uma – Make It Last is directed and produced by Savannah Harvey, Jeremy Bates, and Nadja Bangoura, who also serve as editors and cinematographers. The film was produced as part of the Actuality Abroad film study program which aims to spotlight nonprofits and NGOs making positive social impacts. The young filmmakers partnered with Tri Hita Karana, a foundation running bio-sustainability programs based in...
Tackling the Basics of Machine Learning: Explain Machine Learning to a Kid
By Rhea Mursalin The short film, Explain Machine Learning to a Kid, created by Veronique Manfredini, proves both informative and essential in elucidating the foundational elements of machine learning. Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, empowers computers to perform tasks and make decisions. This project aims to disseminate knowledge and insight into how machine learning functions, utilizing engaging graphics...
Tackling Ocean Threats: What Do You Know About the Global Ocean Treaty?
By Jack DeWitt The short film, What Do You Know About the Global Ocean Treaty?, addresses the precarious state of the world’s oceans and questions the potential efficacy of a Global Ocean Treaty. Producer Esmeralda Hernandez De La Torre emphasizes the treaty’s importance in promoting ocean health. De La Torre lays the groundwork with ocean facts, detailing the objectives of the latest Global Ocean Treaty version. Exploring...
Harmony in Education: Goode’s Master Class at Bard
By Jack DeWitt Master pianist Richard Goode demonstrates techniques with students and shares his thoughts on music education. In this short video, Richard Goode Master Class at Bard College Conservatory, curated by the Bard College Conservatory, master pianist Richard Goode listens to and critiques the playing of two students. He also shares his thoughts about music education through commentary. Goode, celebrated for profound...
Waterfall Rite: A Cinematic Journey into a Teen’s Spiritual Passage
By Jack DeWitt Watch as a 13-year-old boy experiences a Buddhist ritual beneath a stunning Japanese waterfall in Kazuya Ashizawa’s short film, Waterfall. The video captures the family’s preparation, the scenic journey, and the powerful ceremony. The cinematography skillfully immerses viewers into the experience, especially with underwater footage, evoking a sense of participation. The ritual’s significance is...
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