
16 Nov 2023

PRESENCE
Presence narrates the journey of Thati, a woman determined to overcome her anxiety attacks through surfing. She finds refuge in the waves, where the surfboard becomes her ally and personal therapy.
Sir Ian McKellen and Richard Loncraine talking about making the film.
16 Nov 2023
Presence narrates the journey of Thati, a woman determined to overcome her anxiety attacks through surfing. She finds refuge in the waves, where the surfboard becomes her ally and personal therapy.
At Ella Hill Hutch Community Center in the Fillmore, magic is happening. Throughout the 2024 school year, Magic Zone students in Citizen Film's filmmaking and media production class collaborated in painting murals that represent their community, cultivating a beautiful garden, learning how to cook nutritious meals and documenting community stories through still photography, video and graphic design.
30 May 2023
Through the memories of three Scarborough residents, unhome explores the cultural identity of home and the impact of gentrification
27 Mar 2018
The Crowds of Chernobyl explores the reasons behind people's fascination with the (arguably) most famous exclusion zone in the world, the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The film attempts to explain the drive behind the 'dark tourism' industry that has blossomed in the nuclear wasteland since 2011, when the site was opened up for tourists. As the interviews from a wide of people unravel why some (including the interviewees) might even make the zone a permanent part of their life; the haunting and provoking visuals invite the viewer to make up their own mind.
27 Mar 2018
A satirical archive-based portrait spanning 30 years that follows the rise of Christian cinema’s most visible presence, David A.R. White, and how he came to found the largest Christian production company, Pure Flix. Made up entirely of over 50 interviews, movies, and TV shows, Pure Flix and Chill is a critical analysis of a failed culture war and its prophet.
24 Sep 2002
Behind the scenes of Unforgiven (1992)
23 May 2018
In 1984 a tiny anonymous Tipperary village was thrust in to the world's spotlight when US President Ronald Reagan arrived to visit his ancestral home. It was said that Ballyporeen would never be the same again.
18 Nov 2013
The Invisible Subtitler is an independent documentary about the use of subtitles in cinema and the life of subtitlers themselves, focusing on the economic issues faced by the subtitlers and how they are currently invisible in the globalized business of the film industry.
09 Sep 2022
Debris is a 25 minute film made in collaboration with the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. This documentary tells the story of September 11th, 2001 using bystander footage, source audio and newly composed music. Some of what you'll see may seem familiar - but certain events in Debris have rarely been viewed by the public.
18 Oct 1963
A photoshoot on the roofs and in the streets of Paris, under the astonished eyes of the inhabitants.
25 Sep 1991
A discovery of the pictorial art that Ndebele women traditionally practice in South Africa: painting the walls of their houses.
15 Feb 2020
Few Americans realize that the Battle of Midway - just six months after Pearl Harbor - doomed the Japanese to defeat. Discover how Admiral Nimitz and Admiral Yamamoto, two leaders from vastly different cultures, designed and executed their battle plans. See the spectacular naval and aerial battles as they played out.
28 Dec 2012
If you think you know everything there is to know about John Lennon, think again. Genius will open your eyes.
06 Dec 2024
Two unemployed friends have a fresh idea: they want to stage Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' in Grand Theft Auto. But even in a virtual world, reality intrudes in a wild and trippy film shot entirely inside the ultra-violent video game.
01 Jan 1896
A short film of boats sailing in the New York Harbor
09 Jan 2024
In this immersive documentary, Winston Stairs invites the audience on a soul-soothing expedition into the world of hiking. Winston’s adventurous spirit guides the viewer through the forests of Ontario, sharing in the enchanting beauty of nature. Through breathtaking landscapes and personal reflections, the film captures Winston's profound love for hiking as more than a mere pastime—it becomes a transformative experience that welcomes self-discovery and a strong relationship with our environment. Join Winston on this inspirational trek, where every step reflects the joys of exploring and the tranquil side of our planet.
01 Jan 1957
Documentary about the Watts Towers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
16 Jan 2024
Greek-Nigerian NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to Nigeria for the first time.
26 Jun 2018
Abel Ferrara directed this thirty-minute documentary that interviews the cast of his film THE ADDICTION.
01 Jan 1997
Set against a backdrop of spectacular neon footage of Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, the film is an illuminating exploration into the vibrant history and contemporary use of neon. The movement, power, and raw exuberance of neon is revealed through a fascinating demonstration of how neon is made, a montage of notable neon installations and commentary from a colorful array of neon experts.