Sandra Bertalanffy

film: “KYNNSTLAH - A Series of Artist Portraits.”

Sandra Bertalanffy

Film: “KYNNSTLAH - A Series of Artist Portraits.”

ABOUT

KYNNSTLAH [ˈkʏnstlɐ], created by Sandra Bertalanffy, is a short documentary series discovering visual and performing artists and their art. Set in each artist’s workspace, the interview based narrative is enriched by a visual exploration of creation and output.

Serendipitous in the making and a piece of artwork in itself, these carefully crafted portraits lend a sense of visual and emotional approachability, which leave an appetite to explore the diverse portrayed artists on the rise.

The first five episodes feature Asheville based acrylic painter Joyce Thornburg, classical singer Nigel Smith out of Connecticut, New Jersey based poet Sam LaRoche, watercolor painter Sinclair Korte and singer/ songwriter Jess Best, both out of Harlem, New York City.

Snap a glimpse of the magic of art as a means of expression, communication and connection and get ready to be inspired!

KYNNSTLAH by Sandra Bertalanffy Season 1 Poster

TITLE

KYNNSTLAH - A Series of Artist Portraits.

GENRE & FORMAT

Episodic Documentary, 5 x 4 minutes

AWARDS

“Best Documentary”

“Best Web Series” (runner up)

CREATOR

DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY

DISTRIBUTION & COLLABS

Please send inquiries for distribution or collaboration to kynnstlah (at) gmail (dot) com.

Audience watching a presentation in a theater with red seats.

HOST A SCREENING

Bring the short documentary series to your organization, educational institution, or community by hosting a screening with public performance rights. Screenings can be combined with an in-person or virtual Q&A with the creator.

The films invite audiences to slow down, reflect, and engage with what it means to create.

These screenings transform passive viewing into an active, shared experience. They spark conversation, encourage engagement, and foster deeper connections within teams and communities. The format is especially well suited for spaces that value learning, creativity, and meaningful exchange—and can serve as an effective team-building measure.

BENEFITS

Inspire Reflection and Creativity

Open Meaningful Conversations

Bring Culture into the Workplace

Make Diverse Voices Visible

SCREENING OPTIONS

virtual or live + filmmaker attendance optional

RUNTIME

21:25 minutes

AWARDS

wins

“Best Web Series” (Runner Up) - Bushwick Film Festival 2018

“Best Documentary” - Vancouver Web Fest 2018

“Best Documentary” - Minnesota Web Fest 2018

“Silver Award - Web Series” - DC Web Fest 2018

Film Festival winner laurels for Bushwick Web Fest, Vancouver Web Fest, Minnesota Web Fest and DC Web Fest.
NOMINATIONS

“Best Web Series” - Valencia International Film Festival 2019

“Best Series” - Bilbao Seriesland 2018

“Best Documentary” -  Stareable Fest NYC 2018

“Best Documentary” - Miami Web Fest 2019

“Best Documentary” -  Bilbao Seriesland 2018

“Best Director” - Minnesota Web Fest 2018

“Best Cinematography” - Minnesota Web Fest 2018

“Best Editing” - Buenos Aires Web Fest 2018

Film Festival win and nomination laurels.
FINALIST

New Zealand Web Fest 2018

Roma Web Fest 2018

WEB SERIES WORLD CUP

#21 in the world wide final web series ranking 2018

FURTHER OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Sidewalk Film Festival 2019, Cinemajove 2019, Miami Web Fest 2019, Awesome Con 2019

Web Fest Berlin 2018, Seoul Web Fest 2018, Sicily Web Fest 2018, Asia Web Awards 2018

OUT OF COMPETITION

die Seriale 2018