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Mayday, 7min., Portugal
Directed by Miguel Gaspar
From a report by a Portuguese volunteer who carried out maritime rescue missions on a ship of a German NGO during the current refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, “Mayday” builds a visual narrative, giving space to a reflection on the drama of this humanitarian issue.

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COLD ISOLATION, 4min., Portugal
Directed by José Augusto Carvalho
We travel in the empty interior of ourselves,
meaningless passengers.

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Salem Aftermath Sizzle, 2min., USA
The dialogue in this film clip is derived from the latest research and historical analysis of Ann Putnam. By incorporating newly discovered documents, human behavioral science, and AI, we have reconstructed what Ann likely would have said if given the chance.

SPADE, 1min.,
A prospect champion boxer gets caught up in the street life, and now he has to fight for his survival outside of the ring.

BLACK MAGIK, 2min., Italy
What happens when a group of kids find themselves sharing a passion, that of music that awakens the dark side of our consciences? What happens when you find yourself in your hands with the possibility of transforming into a demon?

Agents of Project Blue Book/Wrestling with Survival, 3min.,
A group of ragtag soldiers try to stop a Reptilian Alien Invasion that could alter history, featuring the music stylings of Bill Mumy of “Lost in Space” featuring Bill Mumy & Tom Sizemore.

FALLING INTO FRAME, 2min.,
This capstone project is a trailer to a hypothetical film:
After a magical painting sends June and Robert to a mysterious forest, they must learn that the best path is the one taken together. As they race against time to return home, will their love rekindle once again?

PURA SANGRE, 1min.
Frankie and Lucky, two young artists navigating love and identity in New York City, cross paths again after years of separation. Their reunion in a bookstore triggers a flood of memories, reopening wounds from their past relationship. As Frankie revisits the apartment they once shared, the film delves into their tumultuous past—Lucky’s struggle with trust, Frankie’s desire for autonomy, and the emotional weight of unspoken truths.

NONA DAY, 1min.
Black female vampire series.

SNOW Proof-of-Concept, 2min.
When an aspiring young American painter discovers that she’s pregnant with a child that her husband may not want, she’s forced to confront her troubled marriage, finding the strength to change her life when she falls in love with a Danish poet.

OUR KEYS, 22sec.,
As Chris and Lizzie are getting ready for their work days they realize that the keys to the house are missing leading to a bigger fight about their relationship.

FIRE IN MY BELLY, 40sec.
Richard was in his recording studio working on a new song when he suddenly fell unconscious to the floor… he was told his heart stopped for 19 seconds…

THE WISH FOR LOVE, 1min.
The story of a young man who is learning about life and is in search of his destiny.

TALK, 30sec.
“TALK” starring Detroit’s Tony J Black ( Sting; Apples Never Fall) is a drama delving into the nuances of love, communication, and the mysterious impact of silence. The narrative unfolds through the complex dynamics between characters, exploring emotional connections and the unspoken aspects of relationships. As the story meanders through intimate scenes, it gradually reveals the main character’s struggles with communication and the consequences of having unresolved conflicts in his relationships. The evolving plot touches on isolation, education, and transformation, leaving the audience to contemplate the intricate dance of human connections.

RED BIRD, 2min.
Maximilien Abadie learns of his father Alex’s death under mysterious circumstances. Officially, it was ruled a car accident—one seemingly caused by Alex himself. But Alex was more than just a father, he was a relentless police officer, known for his discipline and ruthless efficiency. Working in the shadows under the alias “Red Bird”, he was a secret vigilante who took on the city’s most complex cases.

Living 1 new day, 2min.
Nothing lasts in this cruel world, not even our suffering.

SWIFT CURRENT SWIMMER, 30sec.
Swift Current Swimmer is a sweeping, emotive piece that mirrors the epic life cycle of salmon from their birth in gentle mountain streams to their return as full-grown adults. It’s crafted for a full symphony orchestra, yet uniquely integrates beginner string players in a way that parallels the salmon’s growth.

TROPOS, 1min.,

The Final Mission, A Star Trek Fan Production, 1min.
Amid the chaos of war, the crew of the USS Pioneer faces a mystery that will push their ship, their values, and their bonds to the brink.

BORN, 17sec
This 2D experimental animation depicts a planet with reproductive functions, exploring the transformations associated with pregnancy and childbirth. By portraying these changes on both a psychological and physical level, the animation aims to highlight the impact of reproductive trauma and advocate for greater societal awareness and compassionate care.

SHOE DOWN, 43sec.

THE APOLOGY (ACT 1), 2min.
The Apology is the first of 2 short documentaries, by Métis filmmaker Matt LeMay and Inuk filmmaker Crystal Martin of Indigenous Geographic deliver an unprecedented, emotionally charged portrait of a pivotal moment in Canada’s journey toward truth and reconciliation. As the only film crew in the world granted exclusive access to the Indigenous delegation’s visit to the Vatican, they take viewers deep inside the historic week that led to Pope Francis’s apology for the Catholic Church’s role in operating the Canadian residential school system.

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What If?, 2min.
Directed by Bradley Bothwell
While working up the nerve to ask her crush out, an anxious high school girl is sucked into her imagination of what could go wrong.

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Turduck-In, 2min., USA
Directed by Sydney Christensen
The animated origin story of how the turducken- a Thanksgiving delicacy- first came to be.

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Things I Never Said, 2min
Directed by Eden Quan
A young girl reminisces on her memories with her brother. Searching for him, she finds that she is unable to catch up.

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The Red Heel, 2min. USA
Directed by Elena Serenko
A midcentury misogynist gets what he deserves when he’s forced to spend a day in heels.

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The Mooning, 3min.,
Directed by, Mason Klesch, Vivian Osness
The Mooning is an animated mocumentary that reveals the truth behind the 1969 moon landing.

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The Bad Crow, 2min.,
Directed by Busra Sena Gazioglu
In an evil crow fairytale book, a bad omened adventurer crow tries to prove the narrator that he is good.

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Starlight Cantina, 2min
Directed by Monica Lagrange
An 80’s fast food safety training video that gets aliens ready for their first day on the job, where each deadly task prepares the worker for the mortal dangers of the workplace, with the final task being to defeat the monster in the fridge.

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Soarin’ Heights, 2min.,
Directed by Jack Haris
After the ruthless mob boss of the city, Mr. Giant, steals the deed to Lucky Jack’s magic bean farm, the farmer must use his wits to sneak into the mob boss’s skyscraper in the clouds to do whatever he can to take it back.

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Snow Dog, 3min.,
Directed by Christina Park, Marisol Salazar Montoya
Holly’s Christmas morning takes a whimsical twist as her mischievous snow dog grows bigger and wilder.

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Sea of Lightning, 2min.
Directed by Jin Guo
On an Alien planet, a storm beast mother tries to protect her fragile eggs as she battles against a hunting vehicle preying on her Energy Spike

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Rock, 3min.
Directed by Shania Zhou, Julia Edwards
A Rock is zapped to life by an evil witch’s wand and is terrified of her newfound sentience. A chill Frog helps her experience the joy of friendship and learn to appreciate life.

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Planet Fitness, 1min
Directed by Casey Schwarzschild
Getting fed up with the Flat Earth debates, Earth decides to prove his roundness and end the millennia old debate – through bulking up and working out.

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Mantaur, 2min. USA
Directed by Sophia “Roo” Bakken
In ancient Greece, a reverse-centaur struggles with comparing himself to his perfect centaur brother and seeks to prove himself an Olympian challenge.

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Hotel L’infini, 3min., USA
Directed by May (Hsi-Chen) Lee, Lindsay Browne
Jacque, a diligent bellboy of the extravagant Hotel L’infini, is
caught red-handed for possible murder by a brooding detective
who chases him through the hotel.

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Express Photo, 2min
Directed by Dashun Zhou, Kiki Jiang
A tourist girl has her camera snatched away by a monkey, can she get it back?

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Don’t Feed the Unicorn, 3min.
Directed by Kimberly Peh, Katherine Hogan
While foraging in a magical forest, a young troll feeds a persistent wild unicorn behind his dad’s back. But once he runs out of food, Junior quickly learns through a dark twist why you don’t feed the unicorn!

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Contracting the Cooties, 2min.
Directed by Skylar Levine, Maya Bayewitch
A pair of second grade girls, Parker and Maggie, are playing at a
playground when Maggie touches a boy’s hand, unaware that she just contracted the cooties, and Parker must help her find the cure before it’s too late.

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Butterfly Business, 2min.
Directed by Amanda Mai
An overworked office worker has the quirk of turning into a butterfly under stress. We watch him struggle to keep his insect side a secret as the pressure of his office life becomes so intense he can’t take it anymore.

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