Films
Bagong Silang
Zena Merton | 2012
Philippines, United Kingdom | 10 min | 8+ years | 
In Manila 2000 families have made their home in the Navatas cemetery, but now they need to fight for their future
In Manila 2000 families have made their home in the Navatas cemetery, but now they need to fight for their future
Screened as part of TOAFF17
An unlikely group of activists hunt for billions of dollars made from the destruction of the oldest forest in the world: the Borneo Rainforest.
Two years since her arrest made her an accidental superhero of the Umbrella Movement, the infamous ‘Chalk Girl’, now 16, must decide whether to rejoin the battle for Hong Kong’s democracy.
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Children who live on the Mekong River in Vietnam share their hopes for the future
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What does modern-day slavery look like, and are we complicit in perpetuating it?
Patima Tungpuchayakul is a Bangkok-based activist who has committed her life to rescuing fishermen who have been trafficked into slavery on Thai fishing boats. Fighting death threats, corruption and complacency, Patima and her small team have vowed to free these men and help them obtain justice.
Screening as part of TOAFF19
Dian was six when she heard a rumbling as an earthquake, set off by natural gas drilling in the area, led to a tsunami of mud hurtling towards her village. Ten years later, thousands of people in her community still seek reparation from the powerful mining company responsible for the damage. As a teenager finding her political voice, Dian has high hopes for Indonesia’s new administration – but she faces many obstacles on the road to justice.
Lan works long hours in a factory in Vietnam producing shoes 1200 pairs a day, but doesn’t earn enough to buy one pair for her son.
Screened as part of TOAFF16
A story of a battle for human rights through the story of a remarkable activist, championing women’s rights armed herself with the power of social media.
A celebration of Indonesia’s cultural diversity through language and song
A unique portrayal of the rise & fall of peace in the Middle East through a powerful series of news photographs
Screening as part of TOAFF19
Communities across the world are bearing the brunt of climate chaos and environmental degradation. Change is desperately needed, but how do such communities adapt to existing problems? In Inventing Tomorrow, hope takes the form of a group of young students, from Indonesia, India, Mexico and Hawaii, as they prepare for ISEF, the world’s largest high-school science competition.
A moving and powerful exploration of the Indonesian genocide
Plastic polluted neighbourhoods in Manila are taking things into their own hands by creating systemic zero waste programs.
The story of refugee families from Burma relocated to the UK
A personal tribute to the unsung contributions of migrant workers across the globe.
A warm-hearted and playful musical tribute to the people of Pudu market, Kuala Lumpur, and their national dish, Nasi Lemak.
An exploration of Indonesian society viewed through the daily lives of a family from the slums of Jakarta