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An examination of Venice, Italy, its rise as a tourist attraction and its linked decline as a functioning city.

We the Parents, a feature documentary film, follows the people and events surrounding the first ever school transformation under California's 'Parent Trigger' law. Parents, with the help of the non-profit group Parent Revolution, gather signatures from over 51% of the families at McKinley Elementary School in Compton, CA. When their petitions are turned in to the district, demanding that a charter school take over McKinley, the controversy begins. Everyday people, who simply want a better life for their children, suddenly find themselves doing extraordinary things: appearing on television, speaking at press conferences, lobbying in the state capital, and becoming community leaders. On their journey they inspire a national movement and discover that education is a political beast.

'OXI, Resistance', a very important cinematographic answer to the actual economic crisis which hit many European countries and more specifically Greece behind the name of Austerity imposed by the financial markets blind power. 'OXI' paints a picture of Power and Beauty through the great dramas of Sophocles and Aristophanes mirror.

Sum of Us intertwines 10 connected stories across generations that deconstruct the myths surrounding the creative journey and what it truly means to be a storyteller. Part La La Land (without the music) meets Lars von Trier's Dogville, Sum of Us is a self-reflective experience that demonstrates that our beliefs about art, acting, ourselves and the cosmos are not always what we think they are.

The New Black is an award-winning documentary that tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights.

An intimate look into the rewriting of the Icelandic constitution by its citizens. Chronicling a nation-redefining event, Blueberry Soup is inescapably political, social, and creative. This feature-length film documents the 5-year aftermath that lead to the re-writing of the Icelandic constitution. Wilma's Wish Productions has directed and produced Blueberry Soup in order to contribute a vital example of civic engagement to include in global discussions on national reform.