LONG LIVE LA 2015 Special viewing and short panel discussion   Freewaves has commissioned a group of discerning artists to create short videos addressing mental health issues, addictions and fitness. Using a variety of styles, narratives, images and sound, the artists have produced a total of 30 original short videos…

http://vimeo.com/79919445 Words by Ezequiel Contreras; Images by  The Here & Now at echoparkfilmcenter.org; Growing Healthy is a series of short films cataloging the medicinal benefits of traditional plants and herbs in different cultures ranging from Dit Da Jow, a Chinese herbal preparation to Stinging Nettle, a Russian remedy. Each segment focuses…

A ping pong travels through a stream of water until its journey comes to a sudden halt. A video by Miguel Arzabe part of Out the Window 2013.

A little girl stares into the lens of a camera. A video piece by Lisa Dianne Wedgeworth. Part of Out the Window 2013.

Native Americans used to wander the streets of Downtown LA. Check out this beautiful poetic look at the unknown side of Downtown Los Angeles.

In a war game, four rockets try to destroy the world. But children who live in the game find a way to stop them.

http://vimeo.com/68732206 This video is about Hyatt worker Morena who is tired of changing beds that don’t have fitted sheets.

What is Ciclavia? What would you do if for one day the streets were cleared of all cars… Check this out.