
Torture in Russian captivity is systematic. In a new documentary, The Kyiv Independent’s War Crimes Investigations Unit uncovers the torture of Ukrainian civilians held by Russian forces and traces the roots of these practices through Russian history. The documentary features civilians from different regions and backgrounds who were detained in occupied Ukrainian territories and in Russia itself. Despite being held at different times and in different locations, their testimonies describe strikingly similar patterns of abuse. By combining firsthand accounts with historical research, the investigation shows how torture has persisted across generations and continues to shape Russia’s war against Ukraine.
2026-02-13 00.0

Dreaming of Carhartt is a playful and introspective short film that follows Soren, a wide-eyed dreamer whose obsession with a Carhartt jacket pulls him into a dream world where memory, imagination, and reality intertwine. As Soren loses himself in musical sequences and personal identity, the film becomes both a critique and a celebration of brand culture.
2026-02-21 00.0

The Role of a Lifetime is 10 minute dramatic, narrative, short film directed by Austin Nunes and starring Corey Rae, about acting, Hollywood fame, and the pressure of career-defining roles. Blending cinematic storytelling with cultural analysis, the film explores how modern celebrity culture shapes actors and what it costs when the industry decides your fate.
2026-01-22 110.0

Many would tell you that Magenta House is the pinnacle of progression: wonder drug medications, humane living conditions and frequent, compassionate therapy sessions... but something darker exists beneath the surface. When five patients escape from the experimental health facility, all will take wildly different approaches to their brief reintroduction to society. But one thing is for certain - The cats out the bag now, and nothing will ever be the same...
2026-01-25 00.0

Set in the aftermath of a large-scale disaster, a small group of people remain behind in search of lost sons and new worlds. Two lovers, River and Lill, fend for the future of their bond whilst mysterious entities stalk the countryside, hungry for humanity’s lifeforce.
2026-01-24 00.0