Explore in these documentaries themes of identity, growing up, and the doubt that accompanies it. With films taking us from Argentina to running clubs to skateparks, they raise questions about some of life’s biggest transitions.
All films are made by Audiovisual Design graduates of WdKA and will be followed by a Q&A with the makers.
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Speelruimte by Charlotte Maria. Short film. Charlotte searches for the lost joy in creative exploration that they used to possess in childhood.
Kleine Broertjes Gaan Niet Dood by Renée van Hout. Short film. Mijn ouders zeiden dat ik erdoorheen fietste. Nu, bijna 20 jaar later, onderzoek in de impact van het overlijden van mijn broertje. Advisory age: 12+.
On A Path by Jeremy Mahadew. Short film. A young student crosses paths with various dominant figures and struggles to choose his own path.
Run Clubs as a Third Place by Annabel Rawding. Brand film about run clubs as emerging contemporary third places.
Red Soil by Kasia Pluskota. Short film. In the Argentinian town of Apóstoles, where Polish traditions have been passed down for generations, this documentary explores how national identity is preserved and questioned across continents. Through intimate encounters and contrasting perspectives, it reveals the tensions between inherited beliefs and contemporary values, and reflects on how stories about culture are shaped by those who tell them.
Dromen van Beton by Gayle van der Burgh. Short film. We follow a young man on his journey through adolescence, finding confidence, identity and meaning through the Rotterdam skating scene. Trigger warning: alcoholism. Advisory age: 12+.