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Frontera Invisible is the true story of communities trapped in the middle of the world's longest war, in which big business' rush for palm oil to produce 'green' fuel has displaced peasant farmers and indigenous people, destroyed natural habitats and concentrated land in the hand of 'the rich'. Colombia is on the cusp of a peace deal that will end 60 years of armed conflict. A war that has displaced more people than the entire population of Denmark. Meanwhile, the government plans to keep planting palm to supply Colombia and Europe with 'biodiesel'. Will peace return the land to its true owners or hand it over to big agribusiness? A fine blend of environmental documentary and social research through victims' testimonials, Frontera Invisible gives a voice to the local communities that fight hard to recuperate their land while exposing the major pitfalls of the biofuels policy.

A Marine named P.J. Kellogg runs 50 miles in 11 hours to raise money for a college fund for the one-year-old son of a fallen brother-in-arms.

Fragile men cautiously return to the beaches on which they lost so much in the name of freedom, 65 years ago. Today, the serene Normandy landscapes belie the shattering memories that bring these men together. Those of 6th June 1944. D Day. Set against a backdrop of the 2009 anniversary ceremonies, JUNE 6th is a touchingly intimate piece, capturing the return of some of the few surviving veterans. Each has his reason. Each has his story. Choosing snatched reminiscences over traditional documentary techniques; JUNE 6th was filmed by a one man crew using a handheld stills camera and microphone. No official access or permission was granted, other than an invitation from the men to commit their pilgrimage to film. Because when these men go, they will take the memories of that day with them.

The Dividing Line is a documentary film that explores, the current status of the Palestinian people in the West Bank, set against the backdrop of recent historical flash points of the Israel-Palestine Conflict. The film features world renowned Palestinian Political leader,and activist Mustafa Barghouti, who provides a three part foundation for the beginning middle and end of the film, and who poignantly describes the situation in Palestine, and offers key points of consideration to the elusive resolution of the conflict. The Dividing Line sensitively presents the separate, yet intertwined reality of courageous Palestinian citizens who have who have suffered under Israeli military control of Palestine.

Four documentaries that come from a series of 10 when finished (3 Year schedule), films are filmed for internet or small screen screen movie theater, as a documentaries. They deal with contemporary issue's at hand in such as a war against terrorism and other important International issues and localities. So far I have done it my self, and from here on I would like to include Production assistants and an editor to work with me. Best regards, ILKKA UIMONEN

A documentary that follows undercover activists trying to stave off a man-made mass extinction.