Documentary Shorts: Interests & Pastimes

Life outside the traditional work place.

The Wilhelm Scream

Directed by Anna Quinlan

11:50 • United States

The Wilhelm Scream has made an appearance in hundreds of films, TV shows, video games, and commercials over the past 70 years. Now discover the story behind the most infamous joke in cinema history.

 

A Drastic Tale

Directed by Chantel Simpson

18:00 • United States

Explore the deep, unwavering brotherhood formed between a group of East Coast lowrider enthusiasts.

 

SHELL YEAH

Directed by Sam Graff

5:27 • United States

A musician, his shells, and the surprising sounds they create.

 

BREAKS

Directed by Christina Yianni

9:30 • United States

Follow Team England parasurfer and Paralympian, Hannah Dines, who lives with cerebral palsy and PSC as she competes in the World Championships.

 

Once Upon a Wetland

Directed by Elizabeth Miller-Derstine

16:00 • United States

As restrictions tighten across the country, Durham, North Carolina preps for the annual Beaver Queen Pageant a campy, un-beaver-lievable celebration of LGBTQIA activism, environmental conservation, and outrageous critter cosplay.

 

Get Your Line in and Pray

Directed by Jackson Adams

4:52 • United States

Every January, 10,000 people compete in the world’s largest charitable ice fishing competition. With her extensive knowledge of the event and area, local bait shop owner Sheree Wictor offers her personal opinion on how to win.

 

Call to Serve

Directed by Cole Sax, Phil Hessler

18:00 • United States

Haunted by two tours in Iraq, a former Army combat engineer finds himself unraveling. But when Hurricane Helene devastates the Southeast, he volunteers with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response team.