Boron Lockout
In 2010, the isolated town of Boron, California, in the high Mojave Desert became the center of a global labor action after transnational mining company Rio Tinto suddenly suspended its contract negotiations and locked out the workers of its borax mine there. In this “off-the-grid” town, ILWU miners protested at the mine gates but also […]
We Were There
“We Were There” delves into memory, identity, and the bond with the homeland. With short videos from Aleppo, Syria, the director struggles to recall her city after one decade of leaving home. By unravelling personal and collective narratives, she explores the city’s buildings, seeking familiarity and delving into Aleppo’s history and structures. The film explores […]
Borderless Art
Art has the power to transcend boundaries and connect people from all walks of life. Art should know no borders.
Sınırlar
Are the borders in our minds the most difficult ones to break down? Adana, Turkey. A group of Turkish students are making a documentary about daily life in the Kocavecir district, also known as Little Aleppo for being home to the largest number of Syrians displaced by war. The first challenge is to confront their […]
Hudut
Hatay, Turkey. A young Syrian woman searches for her brother, who disappeared after the deadly earthquake in February 2023. But her brother, like many other Syrians displaced by the war, was not registered. The young woman goes to the cemetery of the homeless to keep vigil for her brother.
Loophole Keepers
A glimpse into people’s relationships to waste in Turkey and the dependencies that arise from the global waste trade.