Breakwater Studios is fast becoming a notable player in the creation of Documentary Short Film. Halifax-born, LA-residing, and Academy Award® winning Ben Proudfoot is at the helm of this studio that uncovers some of the most amazing stories hidden deep in the cracks of history. CIFF screened Academy Award®-nominated film A CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION (co-directed by Kris Bowers) in 2021 as part of the Oscar® Shorts series, Academy Award®-winning film THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL at CIFF 2021, and the Emmy-nominated MINK! at CIFF 2022. Ben, and Breakwater Studios, return with three new short documentary films highlighting undiscovered stories of food, music, and social justice.
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21m
THE BEST CHEF IN THE WORLD
The French Laundry has often been recognized as the best restaurant in the world, yet few know the moving and inspiring story of its original founder, Sally...
20m
FORGIVING JOHNNY
Young lawyer Noah Cox grapples with his own past as he attempts to use a progressive new law and digital system to win grace for his developmentally disabled...
39m
THE LAST REPAIR SHOP
In the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments - the largest remaining
workshop in...