ROOTS in Motion #5

Supporting local filmmakers is at the heart of what we do. In addition to the annual ROOTS Film Festival, we're expanding our efforts with ROOTS in Motion—a year-round platform dedicated to film screenings, dynamic discussions, Q&A sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.

We warmly invite you to be part of the inaugural ROOTS in Motion by sharing your creative work with us. Whether it's a short fiction film, documentary, or music video, we’re eager to see your submissions.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of local filmmaking. We can't wait to welcome you to ROOTS in Motion!

The following films have been selected for ROOTS in Motion #5:

Noise: Unwanted Sound (Hyejin Jung) - She started hearing a strange noise in her right ear. The doctor said it was because her ear was becoming a machine. At the hospital she meets Somchai, who has similar symptoms. They start talking about the noise they hear inside their bodies.

De Schimmen van Rotterdam (Felat Erkozan) - "The Specters of Rotterdam" is a short film focusing on urban reconstruction, memory, and alienation. The film explores Rotterdam city, which was devastated during the Nazi bombardment of World War II. Weaving together archival materials with contemporary footage gives the film a perspective on the city's evolution and paints a portrait of a city whose heart has been ripped out.

5000 MILES: In Tall Buildings (Bob Demper) - In a grimy Manhattan apartment, 30-year-old Donny is recovering from a burnout he got working at a large asset management firm. What seems to be a swift reintegration, soon turns into a very intimate relation with his employer.