Last Days at Paradise High

After the most destructive fire in California history destroys the town of Paradise, the end of the school year takes on added meaning for two seniors and their beloved teacher.

Article March 8th, 2016

Women Filmmakers Guide: Resources for Funding, Mentorships, Festivals, and More

The top services available to aid female filmmakers in the creative process, including mentorships, funding options, and film festivals.

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Fantasy Bradley Tangonan 7 minutes

High Rider

Embark on strange and beautiful journey in this fairytale adventure about a girl who skateboards to work high

Filmmaker Update May 18th, 2020

Build your own mini City - Florian Grolig releases 'High Rise' game

Florian Grolig ('In the Distance') joins us to discuss his new mobile puzzle game 'High Rise'

Article August 1st, 2018

Do Short Film and Social Media Belong Together? A Look at the TIFF x Instagram Shorts Festival

As the borders between digital and real life blur, film festivals seek to leverage the latter to gain prominence in the former. TIFF’s mini festival with Instagram is an insightful look at influential platforms seeking to leverage each others strengths and envision the future of content

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Drama Peter Sollett 28 minutes

Five Feet High and Rising

Driven by the prospects of love, young Victor walks his neighborhood in Manhattan's lower east side struggling to find his place in a world of dominance and empty promises

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Documentary David Freid 9 minutes

High Chaparral

Sweden's Wild West response to the Syrian refugee crisis.

Interview February 13th, 2013

The Future of New Media | SOTW Awards 2013

Winners of the SOTW Awards 2013 New Media category sit down to discuss the importance of story and the need for funding in this roundtable discussion about the future of the industry.

Filmmaker Update March 15th, 2019

S/W Alum Mickey Duzyj on his new Netflix Show "LOSERS" and the Short that Inspired It

An editorial-illustrator turned award-winning documentary filmmaker, Mickey Duzyj parlayed his breakthrough short film into a Netflix series—one that poignantly tells the surprising, and noble stories of some of sports' most infamous figures.

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Documentary David Freid 10 minutes

Return to High Chaparral

Last year, MEL Films visited a theme park celebrating America’s mythic Wild West in wintery Sweden that became a welcoming home for refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war. But, the Wild West response to a refugee crisis only lasts so long.