Name: Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 54 min

A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.

A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural...

This situation compels them to collaborate in order to navigate a challenging adventure.

A small woodland creature and a large bird unexpectedly exchange bodies.

Swapped

Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.

Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's...

They must defend Earth from Galactus, a powerful space god, and his mysterious Herald, the Silver Surfer.

Set in a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family navigates their dual responsibilities as heroes and family members.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is...

Convinced by the charismatic yet ruthless producer of 'The Running Man,' Ben enters a deadly competition as a last resort. His resilience and determination make him an unexpected favorite among viewers, posing a challenge to the established system. As the show's ratings soar, so does the peril he faces, forcing Ben to navigate not only the Hunters but also a captivated nation eager to witness his downfall.

Ben Richards, a working-class father, seeks to save his ailing daughter.

The Running Man

When out-of-work accountant Brian joins stay-at-home dad Jeff for a playdate with their sons, he expects a laid-back afternoon. Instead, they're chased by mercenaries, and Brian—totally unprepared—must survive one absurd obstacle after another.

When out-of-work accountant Brian joins stay-at-home dad Jeff for a...

What begins as a simple afternoon quickly escalates when they are pursued by mercenaries, forcing Brian, who is unprepared for such a situation, to navigate a series of unexpected challenges.

An out-of-work accountant named Brian partners with stay-at-home dad Jeff for a playdate with their sons.

Playdate

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams...

Miguel, despite his family's longstanding ban on music, aspires to become a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. In a series of unexpected events, Miguel ends up in the vibrant Land of the Dead, where he encounters Hector, a charming trickster. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the true history of Miguel's family.

The film explores the theme of family legacy and the passion for music.

Coco

Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter explores the significance of materials in design and their impact on various industries.

Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter

Meet Usher: a Black, Deaf queer writer writing a musical about a black, Deaf queer writer. This blisteringly funny masterwork exposes the heart and soul of a young artist grappling with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes. Hell-bent on breaking free of his own self-perception, Usher wrestles with the thoughts in his head, brought to life on stage by a hilarious, straight-shooting ensemble. Bold and heartfelt in its truth-telling, A Strange Loop is the big, Black, Deaf and queer-ass Great American Musical for all!

Meet Usher: a Black, Deaf queer writer writing a musical...

The narrative centers on Usher, a Black, Deaf queer writer creating a musical about a Black, Deaf queer writer. The production explores the complexities of a young artist as he navigates his desires, identity, and conflicting instincts. Striving to transcend his self-perception, Usher confronts his inner thoughts, which are vividly portrayed on stage by a dynamic ensemble. A Strange Loop aims to provide an authentic and bold representation, positioning itself as a significant work in the landscape of American musical theater.

A Strange Loop

Walenty, under the influence of severe stress related to problems at university, has a mysterious seizure which transports him to a magical world of hallucinations. During his journey, he meets an eccentric hallucination hunter, Hapi, who knows a way out from this strange land.

Walenty, under the influence of severe stress related to problems...

Walenty undergoes a mysterious seizure that transports him to a fantastical realm filled with hallucinations. In this unusual world, he encounters an eccentric hallucination hunter named Hapi, who possesses knowledge of how to escape this bizarre environment.

A student named Walenty experiences severe stress related to difficulties at university.

Aurolepsy

A married couple, stagnant and childless after 10 years, decide to spend time at the mountains.

A married couple, stagnant and childless after 10 years, decide...

A married couple, stagnant and childless after 10 years, decide to spend time in the mountains.

Cucú

In the wake of a failed exorcism, a grieving father does "whatever it takes" to destroy the entity that took his daughter, even if that means committing an unforgivable sin of his own.

In the wake of a failed exorcism, a grieving father...

Determined to reclaim his daughter, he is prepared to take extreme measures, even if it leads him to commit an act he would consider unforgivable.

In the wake of a failed exorcism, a grieving father confronts a malevolent entity.

The Binding

After the Japanese Occupation of Malaya ended, Meor worked as a policeman in the Special Branch unit in Singapore. This time he is facing the Chinese triads, the majority of whom operate in the opium business under the protection of corrupt officials.

After the Japanese Occupation of Malaya ended, Meor worked as...

Meor served in the Special Branch unit in Singapore, where he confronted Chinese triads predominantly involved in the opium trade, which operated with the support of corrupt officials.

After the Japanese Occupation of Malaya ended, Meor worked as a policeman.

Gayong 2

When an ambitious experiment between a textile activist and a celebrity clothier meets inevitable challenges, one woman is propelled into an initiation that makes British fashion history. With a community of volunteers, they envisioned homegrown jeans sold through a social enterprise, but their work exposed uncomfortable truths about the systems controlling industry. Despite its sophistication, the U.K. can no longer produce clothing without importing materials or causing harm.

When an ambitious experiment between a textile activist and a...

Together with a community of volunteers, they sought to create homegrown jeans to be sold through a social enterprise. However, their efforts revealed uncomfortable realities about the systems governing the industry. Despite its advanced capabilities, the U.K. faces limitations in clothing production, relying on imported materials and often contributing to harmful practices.

An ambitious experiment involving a textile activist and a celebrity clothier encounters significant challenges, leading one woman to play a pivotal role in British fashion history.

Woman Grows Jeans

Following the Los Angeles wildfires and the death of David Lynch a young man takes a journey inward through the implosion of a past relationship.

Following the Los Angeles wildfires and the death of David...

The narrative explores the protagonist's introspection and emotional struggles in the aftermath of these significant events.

Following the Los Angeles wildfires and the death of David Lynch, a young man embarks on a personal journey reflecting on the collapse of a past relationship.

A Watched Pot Never Boils

The second entry in an interlude series within the multiple potential interstitial states of string harmonics. Hand processing and 16mm-to-digital scanning are treated as points of intervention and compositional instruments.

The second entry in an interlude series within the multiple...

Hand processing and 16mm-to-digital scanning are utilized as points of intervention and compositional tools.

The second entry in an interlude series exploring various potential interstitial states of string harmonics.

Discrete Kinesis No. 2

After watching a top secret videotape, a small town law clerk must track down the tape's origin and its connection to a deeper conspiracy.

After watching a top secret videotape, a small town law...

The law clerk must investigate the tape's origin and its link to a larger conspiracy.

A small town law clerk discovers a top secret videotape.

Waking State

Sara and Adam, and their two-year-old daughter, arrive in Belgium illegally, hoping to finally make their way on to England. Crammed together with other hopefuls in the back of a van, fear begins to prevail. Redouane has been a policeman for 20 years. Every night, he and his team hunt down smugglers throughout the busy motorway network. That night, when he and his partner try to force a van suspected of transporting migrants to stop, everything changes.

Sara and Adam, and their two-year-old daughter, arrive in Belgium...

Sara, Adam, and their two-year-old daughter enter Belgium without legal permission, aiming to reach England. They find themselves cramped with other migrants in the back of a van, where anxiety begins to rise. Redouane, a police officer with 20 years of experience, and his team conduct nightly operations to apprehend smugglers on the busy motorway network. That evening, an attempt to stop a van suspected of carrying migrants leads to a significant turn of events.

Sara, Adam, and their two-year-old daughter arrive in Belgium.

The Silent Run

Kamila has everything under control: studies, social life, her image... Everything except the unexpected return of her neighbors, the Di Bianco brothers, after seven years of absence. Thiago stole her first kiss, and Taylor was her best friend, but now their return will turn Kami's world upside down. Can the three overcome the past that binds them? Or will everything explode into pieces once again?

Kamila has everything under control: studies, social life, her image......

Kamila's life is disrupted by the unexpected return of her former neighbors, the Di Bianco brothers, after a seven-year absence. Thiago, who stole her first kiss, and Taylor, her best friend, re-enter her life, challenging her to confront the past that connects them. The situation raises questions about whether they can reconcile their history or if it will lead to further complications.

Kamila has everything under control: studies, social life, her image.

Tell Me Softly

Belle Carter, dedicated but exhausted head of beloved local nonprofit, Bedford House, has devoted her whole life to making Christmas bright for those in need. But with the holidays just days away, donations are down, time is running out, and Belle feels her efforts are slipping away. When the town’s Mayor announces a new nonprofit consultant, Clara James will be joining Belle to help, Belle fears she’s being replaced in the role that has defined her for years.

Belle Carter, dedicated but exhausted head of beloved local nonprofit,...

With the holidays just days away, Belle Carter is feeling the pressure as the head of Bedford House. Donations have decreased, and she is concerned about meeting the needs of the community. The arrival of Clara James, a new consultant appointed by the Mayor, raises questions about Belle's future in the organization she has dedicated her life to.

Belle Carter is the head of the local nonprofit, Bedford House, dedicated to supporting those in need during the Christmas season. As the holiday approaches, she faces challenges with declining donations and time constraints, leading to concerns about her ability to fulfill her mission. The situation intensifies when the town's Mayor announces that a new nonprofit consultant, Clara James, will be assisting Belle, prompting fears of potential displacement in her long-held role.

Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter (2025)