THE TEARS OF VALOR (produced by nextPix)

The story of German POWs inside of an American WWII POW camp and their daring and tragic attempt to escape. As their values are affected by their captors, the Germans seek a shared desire for freedom. Based on true events.

MESSAGE TO SHIGATSE (produced by nextPix)

Based on a true story, a journalist investigates the probable murder of a respected Buddhist Lama and the subsequent coverup by local officials.

TIBET IN SONG (produced by Guge Productions with support from nextPix)

Directed by Ngawang Choephel, a former Tibetan political prisoner inside Chinese occupied Tibet, this documentary depicts the ongoing struggle of Tibetans to maintain their cultural identity through music. The film features footage miraculously saved prior to 1995 when Ngawang was arrested, as well as new material shot recently in Tibet, the US and India. TIBET IN SONG was also a firstPix selection.

Status: Completed

Tibet In Song was selected for the 2009 Sundance
Film Festival - Winner, Sundance Special Jury Prize, World Cinema Documentary - Winner, International Human Rights Film Award, Cinema for Peace
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Rob Nilsson's taut character piece about two lovers who drift tragically into each other's lives.

Status:
Completed. The U.S. festival premiere occurred at the Mill Valley Film Festival, Oct 4-14, 2001.
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SINGING THE BONES (produced by Fat Salmon Cinema in association with nextPix)

Based on the acclaimed play by Gordon Halloran and Caitlin Hicks, SINGING THE BONES is the first nextPix "firstPix" project. Hicks plays 3 different characters in this gripping drama about the wonder of birth -- both physical and spiritual.

Status: Completed. The Festival Premiere for SINGING THE BONES occurred at the Montreal World Film Festival, August 23-September 3, 2001.
The U.S. festival premiere occurred at the Mill Valley Film Festival, Oct 4-14, 2001.
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CLOUDS (produced by Pacific Grove Productions in association with nextPix)

Don Thompson's award-winning feature film debut about a physics professor and his quest for love and reconciliation.

Status: Completed. CLOUDS opened theatrically in September 2000 (limited)
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