Connecticut Documentary Shorts

Director: John Spinnato

The Championship Rounds is a short documentary highlighting the boxing/workout program for people with Parkinsons and movement disorders that takes place at the Whaling City Athletic Club in New London, CT.

Director: Robert Menefee

This film shows ordinary people acting locally by taking to the streets of New Haven to demand that TD Bank stop funding fossil fuels. The climate crisis is an ongoing existential threat; the people’s efforts to fight climate catastrophe deserve recognition. I hope this film will inspire more people to join protests and express outrage.

Director: Alix Speyer Bacher

Don’t Be Dainty..It's Derby, shines a light on the transgressive and alternative culture of the women who play this roller derby.. The sport is a highly athletic, full contact, take no prisoners sport, played on quad skates.

Director: Rick Gomez

How to Paint a Peace Sign is a short documentary about an artist who teaches viewers a technique to paint prominent peace symbols and, in the process, gives his audience the tools necessary to cope with grief.

Director: Christopher Thomas Orrico

Throughout his life, family has been something Tom Orrico stands for. This short documentary takes a look back into his history and his perspective on his family. Multiple events lead him to being the man he is today, passing life lessons onto his own children, one being the filmmaker of this project, Christopher Orrico.

Director: Agustina Aranda

Constantly working to have a chance in the spotlight, the Bridgeport fashion scene is far from underground. A documentary about the hand-made designs, art, expression, hopes and dreams of an inner city’s fashion community.

Director: Agustina Aranda

Say Something is a short experimental documentary where Katie Agustina Aranda explores her relationship with her father, Panfilo Aranda—a Paraguayan immigrant, workaholic, and amateur videographer.

Director: JD Freda

A new generation of female athletes is taking shape in Norwalk Public Schools - this time on the wrestling mats. National Champion Callie Gilchrist and High School All-American Rylee Donohue are looking to lead that next charge out of Norwalk.