Student Film - Texas Premiere! Unique, mysterious, but misunderstood; a species that does so much for us, and their real value is now coming out of the dark. Echoes in the Dark uncovers the impact of an unsuspecting, yet wildly rejected creature: bats. The documentary is a fully student-produced project from the University of Florida, led by a team in their early 20s. The film shines a light on the immense value these flying mammals hold not just to the people in the small town of Gainesville, Florida, where the film takes place, but across the world. The human relationship with bats is fully realized throughout the piece and shows how this connection has evolved and shifted over decades. It highlights the relationships experts and admirers alike hold with the species while also challenging what it means to coexist with the natural world, accepting all the wildlife that plays a role in it, by settling the misconceptions commonly tacked onto the animal. Furthermore, the film explores how climate change is hurting bat populations across the sea and back at home, which is lessening their relevance and benefits for both people and the environment. Director Victor San Martin-Diaz became a filmmaker in high school, when I created documentaries on survivors of the Holocaust. I realized that I wanted to continue spreading messages of truth, even if the reality isn't easy to digest. This catapulted me to the University of Florida for my undergraduate degree to pursue filmmaking. In college, I started my own video production company, Video Vic Productions, LLC, to pay for rent and tuition. I worked with small businesses across Florida to spread their messages in an engaging and fun way.
Director Statement
I have a passion for documentary filmmaking, and through my work I aim to reveal fairly well known topics in a new way. Building a relationship is the driver behind why I love filmmaking, and the ability to craft a story out of ideas both big and small. Ultimately, my curiosity is what decides the films I wish to create.
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 A solitary old man’s routine is disrupted when an unexpected visitor is dropped off at his home. At first, the change is unwelcome, but over time, it leads him on a journey to better his mental and physical health. Director Mason Horacek has been capturing stories through a lens since middle school, starting with short films and skateboarding videos. His deep passion for storytelling and documenting the human experience drives his work and gives creative excellence to every project.  Texas Premiere!The family, just moved to their new city apartment, now have to figure out what to do with the goat that was suddenly gifted as part of a charitable program.  Director Teresa Juksaar is a young film director from Tallinn, Estonia. In 2017, she enrolled at the Sarajevo Film Academy and later continued her studies at the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School (BFM), graduating in 2022 with a degree in film directing. Her student film, The King, won the national competition at PÖFF Shorts (2021) and the Oslo Film Festival (2021). Teresa draws creative inspiration from the absurdities of everyday life. Her biggest inspiration is her grandmother, who believed that the ability to find humor in all kind of moments is key to surviving life’s challenges.
Student Film - Texas Premiere With Director Maddy Pull in Attendance!This puppet animation, made by students of the University of Bristol supported by Aardman Studios, is a charming adaptation of the medieval beast epic The History of Reynard the Fox (1481). Reynard the Fox has been up to his usual mischief and has stolen the golden egg of King Noble the Lion. He is summoned to trial by combat: his fiercesome opponent is Bruin, a brute of a bear. But Reynard is not without weapons of his own: his is the power of words. Who will win?  Maddy Pull's journey as a storyteller began in Singapore, where she grew up surrounded by a blend of culture and creative energy. As a young teen, she entered a competition to win free concert tickets by filming, editing, and submitting her own recreation of a famous music video. This sparked a butterfly effect that pulled her away from studying computer science and into the world of visual media. In 2018 she directed her first film, “Elements of Yunnan”, a non-linear visual documentary exploring the culture and nature of China’s Yunnan province. Her creative career continued at the University of Bristol where she studied Film and Television. There, she worked on a variety of projects in roles such as screenwriter, motion graphics editor, camera assistant, and set designer, before eventually stepping into the role of Director for “Reynard the Fox”.
Director Statement
The film is a whimsical fusion of creativity and craftsmanship; it leads viewers into an intricately constructed world that breathes life into handmade sets and inanimate puppets. Inspired by Caxton's Reynard the Fox (1481), the film introduces new audiences to the fairytale world of Reynard the Fox and reimagines a timeless story with an exciting, captivating interpretation. |
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