DOCUMENTARIES

 
 

NEVADO

Nevado is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of climate change through the lens of filmmaker Brian Torres. Over the past 16 years, Brian has documented the dramatic disappearance of Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz glacier, connecting his personal journey with the rise of global youth climate activism.

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END OF THE LINE

Director: Emmett Adler

Executive Producer: Ian Mayer
Associate Producer and Cinematographer: Brian Torres

Synopsis: a feature-length documentary - is a character-driven political drama about the New York City subway crisis and a long overdue reckoning on infrastructure. Filmed from 2016 to 2021, this story is emblematic of tumultuous times felt across urban America, as the struggle to overcome decay gives way to existential peril in the 11th hour with the advent of a global pandemic.

About Us: Gravitas Ventures is a worldwide film distributor & collaborator with thousands of independent artists. Past films include: The King's Daughter, The Secret: Dare to Dream, Our Friend, Queen Bees, Vanguard, Shortcut, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, Finding Kendrick Johnson, Looks That Kill, Sound City, Armstrong, Above The Shadows, The River and the Wall, and many more.


A crew of Venezuelan breakdancers have started a new life in Colombia. This is the story of them jeopardizing all they have built to go back over the border to retrieve their old friend from a hopeless situation in Venezuela.

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UNDER THE FLOOD

Director: Brian Torres

Editor: Daniel Cadena

Cinematographer: Travis Dover

Synopsis: On September 1st, 2021, a powerful storm rapidly flooded Queens, New York, as clogged sewer systems overflowed, turning basement apartments into deadly traps. This short documentary shares firsthand stories from survivors who experienced the sudden devastation caused by extreme weather and urban infrastructure failure. Through their voices, the film raises awareness about the increasing risk of rapid flooding in New York City and highlights the urgent need for preparedness and community action as hurricane seasons grow more intense.

FOR HUMANITY AND MAROONAGE

The Maroons are groups of Africans who escaped from enslavement and established villages hidden away where they could practice their indigenous African culture and be free. This documentary explores the world's first Maroon group in relation to what solutions they may have to offer for some of humanities most difficult problems.

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WINTER WAVES

Director: Brian Torres

Cinematographer: Travis Dover

Producer: Gabriel Mendez

Synopsis: This is the story of Johnny Caceres who comes to New York in 2003 chasing the promise of a better life after he leaves his home in Peru. But his plans unravel quickly when his uncle—who had vowed to help him—abandons him without support. Alone in a foreign land, Johnny must navigate the harsh realities of survival as an immigrant. In the midst of struggle, he discovers surfing—not just as a sport, but as a sanctuary. The waves become his therapy, his resilience, and the one thread that ties him back to his roots and family. A story of solitude, strength, and the unexpected paths that heal us.