A showcase of the best fantasy/sci-fi shorts from around the world today.
AUDIENCE AWARDS: Best Film: THE OUTCASTS Best Visual Design: The Adventures of Captain Atom: Chapter 7 Best Direction: 2042
THE OUTCASTS, 15min., USA Directed by Jenn Page An unlikely team of gifted misfit kids battle against a corrupt government organization to save other kids like themselves. They must harness their powers and fight for justice, pushing the limits of friendship, family, and sacrifice.
The Adventures of Captain Atom: Chapter 7, 11min,. USA Directed by Eli Hutchinson An Atomic Age superhero and a rocket scientist’s daughter attempt to stop a sinister military junta from launching a missile strike on the Earth
An ancient realm awakens. Somewhere between the living and the dead, a long forgotten forest begins to blossom. An exploration of loss, rebirth, and what awaits after death. A music driven short film that relies on imagery and sensation to convey meaning and suggest narrative. Even After (Prelude) was produced through digital paintings methodically rendered into photographic images with AI, custom small AI model creation for additional visuals, and original musical composition.
I create music-driven short films that blend sculpture, painting, and AI to explore the inner landscape of self and the nature of a greater reality.
My process begins with hand-sculpted digital characters and environments rooted in classical and Renaissance traditions. These are transformed into richly detailed, photorealistic visuals using AI tools — not to replace the artist’s process, but to enrich it. I’m committed to exploring how AI can be used ethically in artmaking: not as a shortcut that erases creative work, but as a tool that preserves and amplifies the voice of the artist within a deeply intentional process.
Original musical composition is the driving force of each piece. Rather than relying on dialogue or sound effects, I craft immersive scores that act as both the emotional anchor and the sonic identity of the world — shaping tone, pacing, and meaning. The music is not background; it is the pulse and spirit of the story.
My films explore themes of death, transformation, memory, and the otherwordly. They often unfold in liminal and mythic spaces — haunted forests, vanished towns, thresholds of the afterlife — carried entirely by music, imagery, and movement.
Blending conventional techniques with influences from silent film, experimental cinema, and works like Fantasia, my work exists between narrative and abstraction. It invites audiences to feel before they understand — to experience story as sensation — while redefining what cinematic language can be.
The Skin Game: A Pornumentary, 1min., USA Directed by Sharon King The rise of the internet resulted in the explosion of the information age, allowing us to download a wealth of data in nanoseconds. It also gave us instantaneous access to porn. Lots and lots of porn.
Dating App Chronicles, 1min., Canada Directed by Kat Reynolds Dating App Chronicles follows Lisha, a sharp, funny, and emotionally unraveling Black millennial whose life is upended when a new job relocates her from Toronto to Vancouver—just as her long-term boyfriend dumps her. Alone in a new city and grieving a future she thought was secure, Lisha finds herself holed up in her apartment, surviving on gin, fast food, and sadness.
BATTLEFIELD, 1min., Malaysia Directed by Xiang Wan
Waiting For The River, 3min., USA Directed by Kit Wilson In 1944 a young girl escapes a deadly flood, only to discover years later the myth of a Phantom Bear that saved her.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT CARMEN, 2min., Portugal Directed by Eve Ferretti, Pedro Mota Teixeira “What They Say About Carmen” brings to light the story of a 10-year-old girl who was born without arms, narrated by a voice that uses a “borrowed” discourse, typical of those who “say that…” This narrative, coming from someone who never knew Carmen, adopts a memorial tone that contrasts with the animated image, revealing the true essence of the protagonist. This confrontation between the visual narrative and the verbal discourse invites us to dive deeper into Carmen’s life.
Lapin Noir, 1min., France Directed by Simon J. Proctor The secret Academy of the Lapin Noir, in Paris, has sent Johnny to America on an important mission . But it is not going very well. He is in hospital actually. He has crashed (and been shot). And now the Blue Foxes are after him. And he can’t quite remember what the Mission is. . Its complicated…
SPECTRAL, 2min., Canada Directed by Lakshen Sundaram Spectral is a web series pilot. It’s a story about Maria, a young hard-working janitor who works overnight at a high school and during one of her shifts, she discovers that the school is haunted by ghosts. With the help of the lax security guard Tony and the occult-expert student Kane, they work towards uncovering the mysteries of the school and the reason behind the undead. All while the mysterious Mr. Bagwell dines with his illicit lover, Penelope.
Tornado, 1min,. Iran Directed by Majid Farzolahi A big spaceship comes to Earth and creates a massive tornado to destroy everything. (This film is a metaphor about global problems and how humanity faces them. This film shows how weak and vulnerable humanity is with all its technology)
7 Veils, 42sec., Greece Directed by Evi Tzortzi, Giorgos Alexakis The essence of life is protected by seven veils. One after the other, all veils are lifted. Past is explained, faith in life is restored, the eternal spiral is still alive.
FAMILIAR, 10min., France Directed by Julien Homère Elodie wakes up in the middle of the night, alone in the marital bed. Getting up to look for her husband, she comes face to face with his black silhouette at the end of the bedroom corridor. He has the same voice as her husband, speaks like her husband but… Is this her husband ?
Lana Tong: A tailor made tour, 2min., Hong Kong Directed by Sing Jantzen Tse Lana Tong, a tour guide who migrated to Hong Kong less than a decade ago, guides audiences through a post-pandemic Hong Kong undergoing rapid shifts in its political and socio-cultural landscape. Her journey is disrupted by two disembodied voices—native narrators steeped in Hong Kong’s 80s to 00s ethos. Offering corrections rooted in a native perspective and drawing from their upbringing in Hong Kong’s 80s to 00s milieu, they recount the city’s geography and the values of freedom championed by earlier generations, paradoxically steering Lana to rediscover the city through their lens. Amid the tides of time, questions arise: Can a city’s soul survive relentless tides of change? Will its people cling to inherited ideals, flee, or forge new meaning from the fragments?
Ancestral Shadows, 1min., USA Directed by Wilma Casal The reunion of three sisters leads to a journey through the shadows of their ancestors
Oh Deer, 46 sec., South Korea Directed by Jeongeun Lee “Oh Deer” is a poetic interactive animation that follows the journey of a being in search of itself.
Cosmic Dawn Episode 1 Part 1 Final Sneak Peek, 2min., USA Directed by Cosmic Dawn a fight between Vallazar and Tiatha
Johnny Be Good, 36sec., USA Directed by Chase Ramsey, Johnny Hebda Gay relationships are messy. Let’s be real—between the swipe-left culture, hookup apps on every corner, and the glorification of open relationships, monogamy gets treated like some dusty relic from the past. But why should queer couples chain themselves to “traditional” rules that weren’t even made for us? Who actually wants to settle for a relationship that feels like a straight, invented by straights, cookie-cutter cage dressed up as commitment?
MARYAM, 4min., Afghanistan Directed by Zainab Entezar a girl that her father rent him
Sensus Mori, 26sec., USA Directed by Sydney Rincón When an elusive society agrees to be interviewed, a journalist must contend with their ideologies or risk falling prey herself.
Maria Niklińska Marlen – make it, 3min., Poland Directed by Dominika Machel
The Pilot, 1min., USA Directed by Susan Lockwood A reenactment of an autobiography of a French contactee with many past lives as a commander of E.T.s who wants to, in his first Earth incarnation, rise up through the ranks of pilots and flight supervisors, then leave his wife and family in the middle of the night to be allowed to train to fly the ship, the first human on Earth to do so.
The World Needs You, 3min., Portugal Directed by 4.ºB Class Colégio do Marítimo In a world where unity makes a difference, small gestures build bridges, but a lack of cooperation builds walls. And you, will you be part of the problem or the solution?
(mis)Match, 3min., Portugal Directed by Grupo 5.º Ano ESC A self-centered man lives locked in his world until he has a moment of shock. A story of regret, empathy and cooperation.
Message of Change Directed by Grupo 3.º/4.º EBCC Two astronauts have a mission in space. Unexpectedly they issue a worldwide alert as a way to spread a message!
Rose Colored Glasses, 12min., USA Directed by Aiyanna Randolph, Frida Ajanel, Caper Ratchford A young girl meets a guy through social media and realizes that he has different expectations of her than she has of herself. This film follows the girl as she changes herself so that the guy will accept her, with interviews from young people who has experienced the male gaze a tried to change the status quo.
The Beauty in Being Different, 8min., USA Directed by Rebekah Grace de Guzman, Jairemei De Padua, Madison Mcmorrin Watson, Jennifer Tecum Three girls share their story about not fitting the mold due to their feelings of inadequacy stemming from the harmful effects of beauty standards and how they overcome it.
Work in Progress, 12min., USA Directed by Claudia Shin, Olivia Smith, Lenny Vargas Four women in positions of power discuss the hardships and triumphs of working in politics, academia, business, and entrepreneurship.
All You Need is Less, 9min., USA Directed by Adira Blades, Angelica Guillen, Erin Dela Cruz “All You Need Is Less” is a documentary film that unravels fast fashion’s hidden costs, from the factory floor to the For You page. Consumers don’t take into consideration the effects that trends have on the world, targeting mainly women who are more susceptible to fashion trends because of underlying societal issues. Everything comes at a price. The future of fashion is in our hands.
Where Home Never Was, 9min., USA Directed by Rain Herbert “Where Home Never Was” chronicles the lived experiences of Arielle Busby and her mother, whose lives are upended by homelessness. As mother and daughter confront the systemic barriers and personal challenges of homelessness, their story unfolds with raw honesty and emotional depth.
Words I Can’t Forget, 9min., USA Directed by Anabella Trujillo, Yaretzi Pineda, Catalina Kennedy, Izzy Medina “Words I Can’t Forget” follows multiple women’s experiences of being criticized on social media and in their own communities, and how this affects their personal and professional aspirations. Throughout the film, women reflect on their personal stories and take solace in the stories of others.
Roses Through the Cracks, 10min., USA Directed by Nargis Fazili, Alexandra Abundez, Leonora Garcia, Kimberly Ortiz-Ortega Story about 4 immigrants within Los Angeles, conveying their stories about the challenges and struggles within the immigrant experience that can also birth moments of beauty. Though there do exist challenges faced by a majority of immigrants, the immigrant experience isn’t miserable but accompanied by lively and joyful moments. The film de fpicts a contrast embedded within the concept of this experience, sharing how the difficult and virtuous coexists.
This is a HYBRID film festival with live screenings for the audience feedback video you will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase to enhance the film’s exposure (optional).
Festival also conducts blog and podcast interviews with the filmmaker. We have also started a filmmaker’s WhatsApp group with over 150 joined to date to chat about next project and make contacts etc….
Monthly Festival designed to showcase the best of films (shorts, features, web series) and screenplays (short, feature, TV) in the world today.
This submission hub is for multiple FEEDBACK Film Festivals. Chose the best festivals for your film or screenplay to submit to.
– LOS ANGELES Feedback Festival (any genre) – ANIMATION Feedback Festival – ASIAN Filmmakers Feedback Festival – BLACK Filmmakers Feedback Festival – BLACK & WHITE Feedback Festival – LATINO Filmmakers Feedback Festival – POLITICAL Feedback Festival – SPORTS Feedback Festival – STUDENT Feedback Festival
Awards & Prizes
The FILM FESTIVAL Experience:
We are proud to announce a FOUR tier festival set up of your accepted film at the festival. Two screenings of your film at our festival, plus two separate interviews.
Screening #1 will take place and will be a private screening for a select group of people. They will then go home after the festival and record their comments of your film. Then we turn those comments into our regular FEEDBACK Festival Video.
Screening #2 takes place one time only (for FREE) VIRTUALLY for all to see on our online feed every single day. 365 festivals in 2022. Already these screenings are garnering an audience of 1000s each day.
So in the end you will have TWO showcases of your film and you’ll receive your audience feedback video a week before the Virtual Festival.
Then (Tier #3) we will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film. Then after that (Tier #4), we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where we will chat with you about the process of how the film was made.
We also have bonus in-person public screenings twice a month in Toronto. The filmmaker can attend and do a recorded Q&A with the audience.
The SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL experience:
Winning screenplays are performed by professional actors and made into a video each month.
Joseph Michael Cerra “When We Were Boys” Literary Fiction, 788 Words
A group of first-generation Italian-American boys spend their endless Pennsylvania summers playing baseball by day and listening to distant radio broadcasts by night, their games infused with imagination, hero worship, and communal joy. Only later do they understand the quiet weight of their father’s silence and his work-worn hands, realizing how adulthood transforms the timeless freedom of childhood.
The World Needs You, 3min., Portugal Directed by 4.ºB Class Colégio do Marítimo In a world where unity makes a difference, small gestures build bridges, but a lack of cooperation builds walls. And you, will you be part of the problem or the solution?
(mis)Match, 3min., Portugal Directed by Grupo 5.º Ano ESC A self-centered man lives locked in his world until he has a moment of shock. A story of regret, empathy and cooperation.
Message of Change Directed by Grupo 3.º/4.º EBCC Two astronauts have a mission in space. Unexpectedly they issue a worldwide alert as a way to spread a message!
Rose Colored Glasses, 12min., USA Directed by Aiyanna Randolph, Frida Ajanel, Caper Ratchford A young girl meets a guy through social media and realizes that he has different expectations of her than she has of herself. This film follows the girl as she changes herself so that the guy will accept her, with interviews from young people who has experienced the male gaze a tried to change the status quo.
The Beauty in Being Different, 8min., USA Directed by Rebekah Grace de Guzman, Jairemei De Padua, Madison Mcmorrin Watson, Jennifer Tecum Three girls share their story about not fitting the mold due to their feelings of inadequacy stemming from the harmful effects of beauty standards and how they overcome it.
Work in Progress, 12min., USA Directed by Claudia Shin, Olivia Smith, Lenny Vargas Four women in positions of power discuss the hardships and triumphs of working in politics, academia, business, and entrepreneurship.
All You Need is Less, 9min., USA Directed by Adira Blades, Angelica Guillen, Erin Dela Cruz “All You Need Is Less” is a documentary film that unravels fast fashion’s hidden costs, from the factory floor to the For You page. Consumers don’t take into consideration the effects that trends have on the world, targeting mainly women who are more susceptible to fashion trends because of underlying societal issues. Everything comes at a price. The future of fashion is in our hands.
Where Home Never Was, 9min., USA Directed by Rain Herbert “Where Home Never Was” chronicles the lived experiences of Arielle Busby and her mother, whose lives are upended by homelessness. As mother and daughter confront the systemic barriers and personal challenges of homelessness, their story unfolds with raw honesty and emotional depth.
Words I Can’t Forget, 9min., USA Directed by Anabella Trujillo, Yaretzi Pineda, Catalina Kennedy, Izzy Medina “Words I Can’t Forget” follows multiple women’s experiences of being criticized on social media and in their own communities, and how this affects their personal and professional aspirations. Throughout the film, women reflect on their personal stories and take solace in the stories of others.
Roses Through the Cracks, 10min., USA Directed by Nargis Fazili, Alexandra Abundez, Leonora Garcia, Kimberly Ortiz-Ortega Story about 4 immigrants within Los Angeles, conveying their stories about the challenges and struggles within the immigrant experience that can also birth moments of beauty. Though there do exist challenges faced by a majority of immigrants, the immigrant experience isn’t miserable but accompanied by lively and joyful moments. The film de fpicts a contrast embedded within the concept of this experience, sharing how the difficult and virtuous coexists.
Da Terra, 30min., Portugal Directed by Miguel Chichorro Emília Pedro e Fernanda Jorge revisit childhood memories to identify over 70 land parcels inherited from their father. As physical traces fade, memory and oral tradition become the only way to ‘see’ what is no longer visible. The film captures the emotional and cultural depth of the minifúndio system, revealing how memory sustains identity, heritage, and community in rural areas.
The Shadows Left Behind, 13min., Pakistan Directed by Aun Ul Haider Two twelve-year-old friends, Ali and Noor, share an unbreakable bond. Noor, an Afghan refugee, faces sudden deportation. Torn between loyalty and fear, Ali promises to see him off. But what remains is a farewell that echoes in silence, and a friendship lost to the shadows left behind.
Fragments / Palestine, 16min., Germany Directed by Samu Morys Cornelissen Through a montage of sound and pictures, “Fragments / Palestine” explores the silence of German media during the genocide in Gaza.
Hempman vs. the State, 28min., Finland Directed by Sampsa Huttunen Hempman vs. the State is a story of a man who wants to cultivate cannabis openly and without asking for permissions. Authorities are not in favour of his endeavour, and although the fields are blooming, many obstacles stand in the way of the harvest.
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