Omni: An Act against Gravity (2018)
When a YouTube video of Alexandru Duru's hoverboard flight goes viral, the young engineer sets a Guinness World Record and achieves the recognition he desires. But fame and fortune don't come easily. Often mocked and ostracized (until they achieve their goal), inventors see the world in a distinct way. Duru is no different. The son of Romanian immigrants, he's driven by a desire to achieve the impossible—and to cash in. Exploring the banality of Duru's trial-and-error efforts, director Bogdan Stoica is an artistic risk-taker worthy of his subject. He allows contemplative scenes to develop in real-time with immaculate framing; a natural tension builds as we witness Duru strapping the equivalent of high-speed lawn mower blades to his feet. Avoiding the temptation to sensationalize and thus trivialize his subject, Stoica reveals a rich story about immigration, settlement and the human desire to transcend our physical confines. -Alexander Rogalski (Hot Docs Film Festival)
Director: Bogdan Stoica
| Directing | Bogdan Stoica | Director |
| Production | Catherine Bergeron | Producer |
| Writing | Bogdan Stoica | Writer |
| Crew | Bogdan Stoica | Cinematography |
| Editing | Bogdan Stoica | Editor |
| Editing | Catherine Bergeron | Editor |
| Production | Catherine Bergeron | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Artashes Avetian | Music |
| Sound | Ciwan Haco | Music |
| Sound | Peter Hostak | Sound |
