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The genius documentary filmmakers to watch out for in 2016
Winners of the MacArthur Foundation Documentary Film Grant — The Chicago-based foundation has funded 19 documentary films, with a particular focus on creative approaches to social and environmental issues. Huck looks at the sharp and energetic films that made this year's cut.
Written by: Josh Gabert-Doyon
Unplanned America explores the States’ most far-out subcultures
Aussies on the edge — DIY documentary series Unplanned America follows three Australian best mates on a riotously funny, make-it-up-as-you-go-along journey through the cultural fringes of the US.
Written by: Alex King
Moody short Maximize shows LA like you’ve never seen before
Alienation and obsolescence on Super 8 — Gardens & Villa announce their new LP Music For Dogs with an arresting mini-doc that asks if we’ve lost our soul to the machines.
Written by: Alex King
California's best alternative artists come together at Slow Culture
Milk and Honey — Justin Van Hoy's pivotal book Milk & Honey collected the best of contemporary Californian art. Three years later, Slow Culture are celebrating his work, exhibiting all 45 artists featured in Highland Park, LA.
Written by: Alex Taylor
Surf prodigy Noah Beschen shows off in Hawaii
Sharks and idyllic streams — Filmmaker Aaron Lieber's THE WILD displays Noah Beschen's immense skill and wins the top prize at the the REDirect Surf Film Festival.
Written by: Alex Taylor
The Horrors' Tom Furse on his compilation of exotica and obscurities
Sun-bleached sounds — Crate-digger Tom Furse delves into the Southern Library of Recorded Music's archive to put together a celebration of exotica, jazz and surf music from the late ‘50s and ‘60s.
Written by: Alex Taylor
Wanderlusty novels to inspire adventures
Books for the open road — Blloon editors Tara Jane Seton and Sarah Moriarty pull together a literary world tour, taking in Nigeria, Japan, outer space and beyond.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A merry fortress of alternative music at Citadel Festival
Field Notes — The first ever Citadel Festival announced its presence with a glittering lineup and good vibes in East London’s Victoria Park.
Written by: Ricardo Miguel Vieira
Five best photography zines
Happy zine month — Photocopy Club's Matt Martin selects his five favourite photography zines.
Written by: Alex King
Is South Africa experiencing a new creative revolution?
Art and expression post-Apartheid — Documentary Shield and Spear reveals the limits to freedom of expression in South Africa today and introduces the "Rainbow Generation" driving an exciting new wave of creativity.
Written by: Alex King
How much can you learn about a skater in 90 seconds?
KR3W’s CASE // STUDY series — KR3W launch a new video series CASE // STUDY that examines the style each of their pro riders in just a minute and half.
Written by: HUCK HQ
4 documentaries that prove the Tories shouldn't destroy the human rights act
Human Rights Watch and Sundance Film Festival — Human Rights Watch and Sundance Film Festival team up to show stunning documentaries that highlight contemporary injustices in the world and the struggle against them.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross