Charro & Steed (A Story of Mexican Rodeo)

2022 • USA • 25 min • Brett Marty & Josh Izenberg

Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere

For Shawn Hayes, the ancient practice of falconry is more than a deep connection with raptors. It’s his life’s work. As an American falconry ambassador, he’s carved a space for himself where people of color haven’t always been welcome.

2024 • USA • 6 min • Mike Schwartz

Family Friendly, First Time Filmmaker, Staff Pick

“Elladj" follows the remarkable journey of Elladj Balde, a Canadian figure skater whom found his voice and fan base through wild ice skating. The film centers on the transformative power of embracing one’s passion over measurable results.

2023 • United States • 30 min • Adam Johnson

Family Friendly, Filmmaker in Attendance, First Time Filmmaker

A year in the making - a story of the beauty of a peninsula, the power of its community, and how they overlap in an annual dogsled race.