SpiderMable: A Real Life Superhero Story
Feature Documentary, 2021
SpiderMable - a real life superhero story is a feature documentary following cancer-fighter Mable Tooke who lives out her dream of fighting crime with her hero Spider-Man and is then thrust into the realm of celebrity after her wish day becomes a viral sensation. Mable must learn to manage her newfound popularity and harness her power in an attempt to give back to the community that is helping her survive.
Written & Directed by Kelly Wolfert
North West Fest - Official Selection (2020)
Lunenburg Doc Fest - Official Selection (2020)
Guelph Film Festival - Official Selection (2020)
Hamilton Film Festival - World Premiere - Nominee Best Editing (2020)
They Call Me Superman
Short Documentary, 2022
For some amateur boxers in Los Angeles, the sport represents more than just a workout. It's a lifeline. Meet 'Superman', the coach at Wild Card Boxing Gym who draws from his own life experiences overcoming homelessness and poverty to guide students like Shay through turbulent times.
This inspiring California-based story was created for and distributed by PBS SoCal in the run up to the release of their documentary series Muhammed Ali.
Written & Directed by Jen Araki-Playfair.
Day of Change
Short Documentary, 2016
Day of Change is a look at the events that took place in Alberta’s historic provincial election of May 5th, 2015. Following candidates new to politics, veteran politicians, supporters, volunteers and members of various political parties, “Day of Change” takes a personal, behind-the-scenes look at the NDP Victory that changed the landscape of Alberta and Canadian politics like no election in recent history.
Written & Directed by Kelly Wolfert
Unclaimed
Feature Documentary, 2014
While working in Southeast Asia, a war torn veteran of the Vietnam War discovers a mysterious man claiming to be an American MIA and so begins his struggle to prove the lost soldier's identity and reunite him with his family.
Written & Directed by Michael Jorgensen
Canadian Cinema Editors Awards - Nominee Best Editing in Documentary (2014)
Houston International Film Festival - Official Selection - Remi Winner(2014)
Sarasota Film Festival - Official Selection (2014)
HotDocs - Official Selection (2013)
Bel-Air Film Festival - World Premiere (2013)