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Gays Against Guns @ Diff
24:44|Gays Against Guns - AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER + SPECIAL JURY MENTION - DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALGays Against Guns takes us to the front lines of the American gun violence epidemic, seen through the eyes of an Irish immigrant, who left Ireland when it was illegal to be gay in search of the ‘Gay American Dream’. But political sands shifted and this dream quickly unraveled. The Pulse nightclub massacre changed everything. With 49 people murdered, it was the worst mass shooting in the U.S. at that time. It was also the catalyst for the formation of an extraordinary new activist group - Gays Against Guns - who have been fighting for gun reform ever since. We follow our narrator, the filmmaker, from neon splashed street protests into the corridors of power, as he documents GAG’s actions over a ten year period, from that fateful night in Orlando, through the chaos of today’s unhinged, divided America. The film blends the narrator’s personal reflections with fearless, outrageous, often hilarious political theatrics. GAG adopts the tactics of civil disobedience and direct action, forged during the AIDS crisis and fight for Marriage Equality, to give gun toters and puppet politicians a serious run for their money. Between all the action - wildly colourful protests and glittering drag - we hear survivors’ stories. Kit, who lost her beloved daughter Bailey, a Black transgender teen, to gun violence. Antonius, an Asian American artist who channels the trauma of his shooting into fierce activism. The film takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, combining deeply moving scenes with moments of levity. Legendary filmmaker John Waters even chimes in with his notoriously sharp wit.An inspiring David and Goliath story for our turbulent times, the film is a testament to resilience, community, and the power of caring for a perfect stranger.Produced with support from Screen Ireland.Paul Rowley Paul Rowley is an Irish filmmaker and visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. For over twenty years he has been making work that combines elements of documentary, video art, and fiction into immersive and often politically engaged films. His work has screened at the Centre Pompidou, Berlin Film Festival, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Irish Film Institute, SXSW and many film festivals internationally. Past feature documentaries include SEAVIEW, a film made in collaboration with asylum seekers in the former Butlin’s holiday camp in Mosney, Ireland, and THE RED TREE which tells the little known story of Mussolini’s prison island for gay men. He has twice been nominated for Irish Films and Television Awards and was recipient of the Irish Museum of Modern Art’s Glen Dimplex Award. His 2022 film GAYS AGAINST GUNS follows a radical direct action group of LGBTQ+ activists as they work to end the American gun violence epidemic.
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Manhood @ SXSW
28:31|Manhood From Director Daniel Lombroso (“White Noise”), MANHOOD follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore as he attempts to make penis enlargement as commonplace as Botox. Along the way, an OnlyFans star and a father of five put their bodies—and their insecurities—on the line. Blending dark humor with unexpected empathy, MANHOOD examines shame, addiction, and the fragile myths of American masculinity.Daniel Lombroso Director Daniel Lombroso spent eight years building the Oscar-nominated video departments at The New Yorker and The Atlantic before launching his own premium documentary studio in 2025. His debut feature, WHITE NOISE, based on his four years reporting inside the white power movement, premiered in 2020 to critical acclaim. It was named one of the year's top documentaries by Vox and The Boston Globe, and one of the 25 films that explain America by The Guardian. His short, NINA & IRENA, Executive Produced by Errol Morris, was one of the most decorated shorts of 2023. Lombroso’s work has premiered at Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, and has been recognized with eight Vimeo Staff Picks, two National Magazine Award nominations, two Livingston Award nominations, an IDA nomination, a Critics Choice nomination, an Emmy nomination, and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. MANHOOD is his second feature-length film.
Lomu @ Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF)
27:48|Photo Credit - Andrew CornagaFrom acclaimed Irish filmmaker Gavin Fitzgerald (Conor McGregor: Notorious), witness an intimate portrait of a once in-a-generation athlete, “The Big Fella”, Jonah Lomu. An explosive, formidable athlete, Jonah quickly became a sporting legend, holding the record for the most tries scored in Rugby World Cup history. But despite his gentle giant persona, his life was marred by tragedy, often forcing him to battle adversity and confront his inner demons as the public watched on.Gavin FitzgeraldBorn and bred in Dublin City, Gavin FitzGerald is an award winning director whose documentaries have featured on Netflix, BBC studios and international film festivals such as HotDocs. Early in his career, he gained a reputation for making high profile celebrity biographies, including the Netflix titles, CONOR MCGREGOR: NOTORIOUS (2017, Universal Pictures) and LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS (2019, Warner Music). Since then, he has directed an IFTA nominated film, MILLION DOLLAR PIGEONS (2022, Dogwoof), a four part docu-series for the BBC, STABLE: THE BOXING GAME (2024, Lorton Entertainment), and multi-award winning short films. Upcoming projects include LOMU (Dogwoof, NZ Film Comission, UK Global Screen Fund) and SOUL OF THE SEA (Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán & TG4)
“Podcast Festival Docs x Nonfiction Hotlist: A New Partnership”
30:32|📣 Attention documentary filmmakers & storytellers!There’s an amazing opportunity you don’t want to miss: the partnership between Nonfiction Hotlist and Yahoo Media Group is currently accepting short documentary submissions — but the deadline closes Friday, March 6! 🎬💥 This initiative will hand-pick 20 short docs for global distribution and fair compensation, giving your work exposure across major Yahoo platforms and reaching audiences that other outlets just can’t match. 👉 Films must be 10–40 minutes, completed between Jan 2023 and March 2026, and fit one of six vibrant categories ranging from Sports to Culture & Arts. ⏳ Time’s running out — get your submission in before Friday!And while you’re here, be sure to check out our special Podcast Festival Docs episode with the founders of Nonfiction Hotlist, Adam and Isis — where we dive deep on the future of nonfiction storytelling and what this opportunity means for creators like you.🎧 Listen before the episode expires Friday as well!#Documentary #NonfictionHotlist #Yahoo #Docs #PodcastFestivalDocs #SubmitNow
Leiden International Film Festival: The Golden Spurtle
32:00|The Golden Spurtle The Golden Spurtle is a 2025 English-language documentary about the annual World Porridge Making Championships in Carrbridge, Scotland. Directed by Constantine Costi, it follows a cast of eccentric competitors and locals as they prepare for the contest, which also serves as the farewell for beloved organizer Charlie Miller. The film is described as a heartwarming and humorous look at a beloved tradition, community, and passion for the simple dish of porridge. Constantine Costi Constantine Costi is a Greek-Cypriot / Australian director and writer whose work spans opera, film, and theatre. He grew up in Sydney, immersed in his family’s seafood business, but his real passion developed early when, as a teenager, he discovered opera — a vinyl recording of Pelléas et Mélisande changed his life.He trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and earned a Bachelor in Communications (Media Arts and Production) from the University of Technology Sydney. Over the years he has directed many major opera productions, including La Traviata on Sydney Harbour, Pierrot Lunaire, and Il Tabarro, as well as avant-garde and immersive works. In film, his most notable work is the documentary The Golden Spurtle, which follows the World Porridge Making Championship in a small Scottish village.For this film, he spent time building real relationships in the village, aiming to portray not just the competition but the warmth, humor, and quirks of rural life.
Leiden International Film Festival: Secret Mall Apartment
25:22|Secret Mall ApartmentThe year is 2003. Eight Americans daringly challenge the newly built Providence Place shopping mall. In the documentary Secret Mall Apartment, produced by Jesse Eisenberg, a group of headstrong artists find a secret space in a bustling shopping mall. They decide to turn it into an apartment, and live there, undiscovered, for four years. What could possibly go wrong, right? Come find out…Jeremy Workman Jeremy Workman is an American documentary filmmaker and editor based in New York City, known for his intimate and character-driven portraits of artists, eccentrics, and outsiders. A graduate of Columbia University with a degree in English Literature, Workman has directed several acclaimed documentaries, including Magical Universe (2014), which explores the world of outsider artist Al Carbee; The World Before Your Feet (2018), following Matt Green’s mission to walk every street in New York City; and Lily Topples the World (2021), which won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the SXSW Film Festival. In addition to his directing work, he serves as the Creative Director of Wheelhouse Creative, a boutique agency specializing in marketing and trailer editing for independent and documentary films. Workman is also an active lecturer and speaker on documentary storytelling and film editing.Instagram (@secretmallapartment) or our website (www.secretmallapartment.com)
Sheffield Doc Fest - CUBA & ALASKA
18:00|CUBA & ALASKATwo female medics in Ukraine's army, whose lives are captured via phone and body cam footage, navigate the chaos of war with bravery, humour and friendship.Codenamed Cuba and Alaska, two field medics serving on the frontlines of the Ukrainian conflict regard the absurdity of war with a combination of grit, humour and hope. Mostly comprising footage from phones and GoPro cameras attached to their helmets and chests, the film offers rare access to the medics’ daily lives, their reliance on each other a testament to the camaraderie required to survive in this world. But when one of them is injured and they are separated, the realisation of how despairing the conflict can become gradually sinks in. A raw and powerful film, Cuba & Alaska is an essential reminder of the importance of human connection, especially at a time when hope in the direst of circumstances feels increasingly elusive.Content Guidance: Film contains scenes of war, bereavement and death.To further support the film and its protagonists, please click here.Yegor Troyanovsky Yegor Troyanovsky is a Ukrainian director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. He has professional experience in the audiovisual sector, working in film production, television programs, advertising, and music videos on Ukrainian and American TV.Since 2019, Troyanovsky has worked for American public broadcaster PBS and its flagship nightly newscast, NewsHour.He is the author and director of his first short documentary films, Rear(participated in the VI Odessa International Film Festival) and Aerodrome. His first full-length documentary film, Demon, participated in the XI Odessa International Film Festival in 2020 and received the FIPRESCI award for Best Film.Troyanovsky is also one of the creators of the critically-acclaimed historical documentary series Collapse: How Ukrainians Destroyed the Evil Empire (2021), award-winning short movie Anna (2019, premiered at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival), In Search of Skovoroda (2022), a documentary that presents the key theses of world-renowned philosopher Hryhoriy Skovoroda, among others.CUBA & ALASKA