Atlanta Docufest Shorts #3

The Vanishing Strings of the Andes

Director Sam Watkins- Spain - 13 min. 

High in the Andes mountains, an age-old generational craft is on the verge of extinction; this is the story of Ecuador’s forgotten guitar road.

Space for Art

Director Maclovia G Martel - USA - 15 min. 

Space for Art is an extraordinary documentary film on the power of hope, courage, and healing. Featuring astronaut, and artist, Nicole Stott the film follows her on perhaps her most important mission of uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art. Meet some of the young children who are wise beyond their years.

ScrapFest

Director Karen Stefl - USA - 23 min. 

Artists race against the clock to transform 500 pounds of scrap metal into breathtaking pieces of art for ScrapFest, Michigan’s annual repurpose-focused art festival and sculpture competition.

Sack Race With Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer

Director Jordan Barclay - USA - 25 min. 

Tasked with creating a monumental art installation at the University of Southern Indiana’s Pace McCutchan Gallery, sculpture artist Kevin Titzer faces a daunting challenge with only two weeks on the clock. Witness the entire process as Titzer scours the local area for materials, then meticulously assembles the art installation, all while the countdown to completion ticks away.