10 YEARS OF FILMMAKING
THOUSANDS OF FILMMAKERS
BEFORE & AFTER GENERATIVE AI
TRACKING CREATIVE CHANGE
10 YEARS OF FILMMAKING THOUSANDS OF FILMMAKERS BEFORE & AFTER GENERATIVE AI TRACKING CREATIVE CHANGE
Since 2016, We Are Moving Stories has documented the work and experiences of thousands of independent filmmakers around the world. Through more than 3,500 films and first-person interviews, filmmakers have told us why they make their work, how they make it, the challenges they face, how they reach audiences and what happens next. The result is a unique longitudinal record of independent filmmaking across a decade of profound technological and cultural change. Now we're returning to that community to understand the next transformation: how generative AI is changing filmmaking.
A GLOBAL FILMMAKING COMMUNITY
For ten years, WAMS has gone looking for filmmakers and stories worth discovering. More than half of our contributors are women, and our 3,500+ films span countries, cultures, identities and every kind of filmmaking - from documentary and drama to horror, animation, comedy and sci-fi.
EXPLORE WAMS
Support POWGirls Media Education Program and young women in film! When you donate US15 to POWGirls Media Education Program you will be able to stream female filmmaker Darcy Miller’s ONE BIRD AT A TIME, a comedy webseries that is funny, absorbing and thought-provoking. WATCH NOW!
Support p:ear and Portland's Homeless Youth! When you donate US15 to p:ear you will be able to stream female filmmaker Darcy Miller’s ONE BIRD AT A TIME, a comedy webseries that is funny, absorbing and thought-provoking. WATCH NOW!
We’re excited to host a livestream with POWGirls Executive Director Tara Johnson-Medinger on 'How to support the next generation of leading women filmmakers'. We Are Moving Stories is currently streaming ONE BIRD AT A TIME and fundraising for POWGirls Media Education Program for Young Women. MORE INFO
We’re proud to be exclusively launching female director Darcy Miller's impressive ONE BIRD AT A TIME as part of our new We Are Moving Stories streaming service! Only for a limited 3 week period, beginning October 10. Here’s some recent press from Broadway World and Screen Anarchy.
What is We Are Moving Stories? How do you support new voices in film? Who is the founder and product architect? Are you a streaming platform? How does that work? How are you different from crowdfunding and other streaming sites? Are you asking me to stream my film on your site? I’m still on the festival circuit. How can I keep in touch?
Founder and Platform Architect Dr Carmela Baranowska describes how We Are Moving Stories became the world’s largest online platform for new voices in film - with over 50% women’s participation - and why we are beginning a new conversation about change, women and film.
Our case study explains our funding for change model. When you donate AUD30 towards the Welcome BBQ for Iraqi and Syrian refugees you will receive the gift of watching Spaghetti, a short, fun Australian award-winning family film which promotes social harmony.
A Global Festival of Film and Filmmakers
WAMS is built around filmmakers telling the stories behind their films. Since 2016, more than 3,500 films and filmmakers have been part of We Are Moving Stories: sharing why they made their work, how they made it, what they learned and how they found their audience. We're still discovering new films and new voices. And we're going back to filmmakers we've met over the past ten years to find out what's changed. If you've made a film and have a story to tell, we want to hear from you.
After finding herself inexplicably alone in a post-apocalyptic world, a young woman working through some anger issues must learn to survive the most terrifying thing of all: herself.
As Diondre Howell re-adjusts to civilian life and struggles to cope with the scars of the Iraq war, he increasingly becomes a threat to those he cares about the most - his family.
A series of events during Ruby’s freshman year of college send her on a downward spiral, culminated by the arrival of a glamorous alter ego who begins to live a life of her own.
The Solace of Sisterhood is a journey alongside the Caramel Curves. Through the two co-founders' heartfelt stories, we witness sisterhood and the lessons learned passed to the next generation.
Raised by Sand & Salty Water explores Wafa's inspiring life story and how skateboarding has shaped her journey, highlighting the broader influence of skateboarding and surfing in Arabic culture. Through Wafa's personal narrative, the documentary showcases the impact of skateboarding on social and economic development in rural areas like Taghazout, challenging traditional gender roles and empowering young girls to pursue their dreams fearlessly. Raised by Sand & Salty Water offers a captivating glimpse into the transformative power of skateboarding, shedding light on its profound effects on Arabic culture, feminism, and the progress of marginalized communities.
The journey of a young man's transition from coming out to the present day, medically and socially transitioned. It is a documentary-style narrative surrounding the struggles of being trans and the sheer happiness of coming out and living by your true self.
Margarita seeks liberation in a judgmental society when her path intersects with Liana, a deaf traveler, amidst the rhythms of congas and bongos.
In the heart of the Malaysian rainforest, tour guides and conservationists strive to rekindle our lost connection to nature by planting seeds of sustainable practices and a love for nature from an early age.
A teenage girl grapples with feelings of shame and guilt after having sex for the first time, leading to a thoughtful exploration of generational shame, societal expectations, and self-worth.
Bright White Light explores near-death experiences through real audio recordings, unveiling the boundaries of life and the mysteries of the afterlife.
A short portrait documentary on the ascend and battle of Marc Rochat into the elite level of World Cup Slalom skiing.
When a nine-year-old boy is captured by the Nazis in 1940s Hungary, his older sister risks her life to save him.
Determined to have her first kiss, a young teenage girl defies her tumultuous world in search of normalcy.
Gidja Walker is a Mornington Peninsula-based ecologist and ethnobotanist who has worked for years protecting its Earthscapes. Gidja overcame discrimination in a male-dominated profession. She is a mentor to young women entering the world of nature-based learning and an advocate for traditional owner custodianship.
A heartbroken Mexico City rapper seeks solace in freestyle sessions, finding support in her community. Embracing unconventional healing, she rediscovers her lyrical prowess, achieving liberation through transformation.
In this animated short film the narrative unfolds as a stream of consciousness, as the protagonist bravely confronts insecurities around anxiety, self-worth, success standards and love.
On her way to the most important meeting of her career, severe weather forces a New York executive to share a rental car with her former nemesis (her ex-fiancé’s mother) only to discover that the mother is hiding a major secret and to the executive’s dismay, she’s the only one who knows.
Embark on an inspiring journey with Craig Hamilton, a best-selling author who overcame suicidal battles. This story of hope shares a poignant exploration of resilience and transformation in the realm of mental health.
A visual and oral story of how graffiti writing in Atlanta began, how it grew up, where it is today, and its place in the larger global graffiti community. Through rare photos and interviews with primary actors such as Antar Fierce, the documentary explores the intersection of graffiti writing and Hip-Hop in Atlanta. Featuring interviews with Atlanta writers Sparky Z, Save, Hense and Vayne.
A man questions his notion of a safe place, then confronts disturbing beings that appear in his home.
In another dimension, the Creators are working on a project. Gradually, they come closer to a result. But creating a world that mirrors their imagination is no easy task, even for the Creators.
A woman realizes she’s the same age with the same ailment that her father had when he passed away and she finds herself trying to balance the ebb and flow of this bittersweet feeling and phase of her life.
Australia's highest peak is a snowy volcano that rears out of the southern ocean like a great white whale. Five times it tried to kill the first team that attempted it. But back they sailed to try again.
A story of a man with very dense eyes who sees all the surrounding reality only after seven years because that's how long the light travels through his eyeballs.
Against a pastoral backdrop, Ivanko and Galya navigate miscommunications and pride. Amidst whispering fields, their hearts yearn to connect yet hesitate to trust. They must unravel their emotions, questioning if their love can truly blossom.
A lonely widow finds comfort in the company of a hungry stray cat, which soon takes over her life in unimaginable ways.