Documentary
2016 Online New England Film Festival | Maine Short Film Festival | Documentary | Maine | |
Maine Heritage Orchard
Maine Heritage Orchard documents the transformation of a reclaimed gravel pit into the Maine Heritage Orchard, a living museum of apples traditionally grown in Maine. Organic farmer and nationally recognized apple expert, John Bunker, and others pass on their knowledge of working the land to the young farmers settling in Maine, preserving Maine’s orcharding traditions.
2016 Online New England Film Festival | Salem Film Fest | Documentary | Maine | Vermont | | Audience Award Winner
Dunk Tank Clowns
Three men work as dunk tank clowns in carnivals across the north-east. The job requires quick wit, a thick skin and physical stamina. It was once easy money – but times have changed.
We learn the tricks of the trade – how to lure the suckers, how to work the crowd.
Tom has a “Sunday school” game – good-natured and witty. Terry pushes the boundaries of taste – and the crowd gets ugly in response. Kenny, the veteran, just seems a bit tired. They blame dwindling interest on “political correctness.”
2016 Online New England Film Festival | Rhode Island International Film Festival | Documentary | Rhode Island | | Jury Award Winner
Hustler of Providence
A short documentary film retelling the tragic life events of HIV activist and former sex worker Richard Holcomb, and how he uses those events to inspire others today.
2016 Online New England Film Festival | Salem Film Fest | Documentary | Massachusetts | Watch Online Now |
Portle
Matt Portle and I started off as strangers. This narrative documentary is about how we became friends.
2016 Online New England Film Festival | Maine Short Film Festival | Documentary | Maine | |
Bonaire
This natural history conservation short on the nature of the Island of Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean was created to bring about local Island awareness of the richness and fragility of its local wildlife.
Cinematography – Mauricio Handler
Original Music & Editing – Merell M. M. Notten
2016 Online New England Film Festival | Camden International Film Festival | Documentary | Massachusetts | Watch Online Now |
First Light
First Light independently documents the work of the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the first such task force in US history to investigate issues important to Native Americans. The TRC was dedicated to uncovering and acknowledging the truth about what happened to Wabanaki children and families involved with the state’s child welfare system. First Light is the first film in a series, anchored by the feature film Dawnland slated for release in 2018.
2016 Online New England Film Festival | New Hampshire Film Festival | Documentary | Maine | New Hamsphire | Watch Online Now |
Go Jackson Doll
Jennifer Doll just wants her son, Jackson, to have a typical childhood, but his autism causes him to experience the world too intensely. Because of his freak outs and outbursts, he’s never been on a play-date or attended a birthday party. One day, Jennifer enrolls Jackson in an ice skating program for kids with disabilities. Even though the first weeks are rough, Jennifer sees major
improvements in Jackson’s attitude and outbursts. As the final ice skating show comes up, Jennifer hopes that Jackson will go on, believing a successful performance will be the first step toward a typical childhood.
2016 Online New England Film Festival | Maine Short Film Festival | Documentary | Maine | Watch Online Now |
Heart & Hand
Heart & Hand, is a short narrated, poetic tale about a farmer, his farm, the animals and the cycles of life. It gently carries you through seasons of continuity, death and rebirth.
2015 Online New England Film Festival | 2021 Online New England Film Festival Retrospective | Rhode Island International Film Festival | Documentary | Rhode Island | Watch Online Now | Jury Award Winner
Anna
This short documentary film is the soul of Anna, a beautiful Native American mother, grandmother and wife who has fell victim to Alzheimer’s. Throughout her lifetime Anna has watched many family members lose their battles with this disease. This film is only through her eyes.