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TIME, 3min., Greece Directed by Christos Karakasis An experimental movie depicting the passage of time over the city of Athens. It does not follow the usual cinematic narrative but focuses on the visual dimension of the moving image. The creator, hidden behind four shooting angles, designs a live painting and plays with four shots that test the composition, opening and duration of a panorama. The duration of this panorama (the continuous movement of the camera from point A to point B) combined with Time Lapse creates the feeling of a prolonged time. According to the director this is a comment on time. Time is “the undefined movement of the existence and the events of the past, present and future, considered as a whole”. According to ancient Greek mythology, time has wings on its back and never stops moving. Time was associated with Saturn, the Titan, who was the son of Uranus (sky) and Gaia (earth), representing the chaotic freedom of a primitive world opposed to Zeus’ order. “But what was of particular concern to ancient Greek poets, philosophers and historians was the problem of seeking the beginning of everything.
JACKAL AND HIDE, 12min,. UK Directed by Andy Gray, Nick Sneath, Lee Alan Donaldson In a desperate attempt to save them, a rescue group band together to free the boss whilst vastly outnumbered, a fight to the death soon ensues.
THE PLAQUES, 3min., France Directed by Patrice Guillan Paris, August 1944, Louis Dumas has just passed his entrance exam at the prestigious Sorbonne, he runs to announce it to his fiancée Henriette. But Paris rises up and frees itself, it shoots in the streets. Will he manage to join his sweetheart?
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COUNTERFEIT, 18min., USA Directed by Michael E. Berg A neo-noir dramedy about a desperate man past his prime who has a chance encounter with an unhappily married woman at a bar. They conspire over drinks and deception to arrange a contract killing of her husband. But when she arrives unannounced at the man’s motel room, their cover stories quickly unravel and the consequences play out in unexpected ways for both.
PARALAND: THE PROLOGUE, 4min., USA Directed by Patrick McCarthy Paraland is the story of three heroes charged with rebuilding the realm following the reign of a hateful tyrant. As they struggle to unite the land and bring together the twelve races, they must also solve magical mysteries, defeat legendary foes, and endure the gods’ twisted sense of humor. patrickhmccarthy@gmail.com
KILLING R, 15min., Sweden Directed by Irene Altagracia Perez Lopez In a not-so-distant future where AI technology is part of everyday life, Rebecka (41), a successful architect and mother to Nonno (5), works from home with her sick daughter while her partner Carl (39) is away.
LOW DOWN LARRY CONQUERS THE MOON MEN, 4min., USA Directed by Sammy Verni At the height of the Space Race in July 1969, Larry Johnson and his trusty sidekick Spike, endeavor to be the first man (and dog) to set foot (and paw) on the Moon.
BEYOND THE SYSTEM, 16min., Ireland Directed by Fergus Mulligan In 2100, Earth’s inhabitants live under domes, believing the outside air unbreathable. A worker dreams of the world beyond and escapes using available tools. His attempt fails but becomes a signal flare, inspiring others.
DWINDLE, 17min., USSA Directed by John Broadhead A motivated young woman and her blind father, travelers in a post-apocalyptic world, journey through a forest where the father’s chilling stories about an ancient, dangerous creature threaten to be more real than either can believe.
ANTI-SOCIAL CLUB, 24min., Denmark Directed by Danny Germansen Anti-Social Club is a 24min art-house film about a young woman named Suzana who is living emancipated in nature but then is being forced by norms and rules of society to assimilate into to being a good, productive and law obedient citizen and contribute to society and the economics of the state, thereby becoming a slave of the system.
L.A. HAUNTED, 14min., USA Directed by Arthur Mountaniol A grotesque ghostly trip to the City of Fallen Angels. Los Angeles like you’ve never seen before.
EXPERÏRE ALLEGORIA !, 8min., Tunisia Directed by Anas Mejri In 3018, Science, Art, Religion and Technology evolved. Green, an Artist-Scientist, meet up with Red, a young lady, who seems to be a key to his newest discoveries. A new mystery he meets.
THE TOWN OF DEAD DREAMS, 14min., Canada Directed by Manisa Hope The Town Of Dead Dreams is the story of three friends Sun, Dew, and Kind who go on a journey to find a town that completely differs from the one they live in. On their way, they encounter an unexpected misfortune which changes their destiny. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles that they will face throughout their journey?
ADAM SUSBE’s LAST INTERVIEW, 20min., Bulgaria Directed by Dima Proykova Adam Susbe, the leader of the emancipated men, is invited for an interview In Sazi Wag’s intergalactic studio. Provoked by the journalist’s questions and interrupted by advertisements featuring defiantly naked men, Adam tries to convince the viewer that the male problem exists. The year is 3023… dima.proykovamge@gmail.com
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DANGLE THE CAT, 13min., Ireland Directed by Niall Reynolds 3 thieves are chased into a messy situation, involving 2 cat thieves, an unhappy couple, a con man and yes… A cat.
HI! NEIGHBOR, 16min., USA Directed by Alex Nicoletti A young man with Down Syndrome enlists the help of a reluctant neighbor when he decides to smoke weed for the first time.
NOVA, 7min., USA Directed by Noah Guardado In the year 2468, Jackson, a seasoned bounty hunter, finds himself in dire straits when his partner mysteriously vanishes. Struggling with financial difficulties, Jackson reluctantly accepts a risky job offer to track down an elusive criminal. Set in a futuristic world with elements of sci-fi and cyberpunk, NOVA explores themes of identity and betrayal amidst a backdrop of advanced technology and quirky characters.
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MISS YOU MOM, 10min., Canada Directed by Steve Sugarman Kelsey and Julian meet Marcella, an odd antique store owner, who overhears Kelsey’s regrets about her mom. Marcella offers her a mysterious building permit contained in a curious wooden box. The permit allows them to build anywhere they want, up to an astonishing 68 floors high. They start building the house as described in the permit, much to Julian’s dismay. But what may be driving the insane construction may be something Kelsey has yet to realize about her mom’s death.
ANGELITO, 13min., USA Directed by Brent L. Peterson 12-year-old Angelito dreams of becoming a gang member like his older brother until a tragic accident forces him to grow up far too quickly.
NOWHERE TO GO, 12min,. USA Directed by Annabelle Kumaar A young girl is haunted by her past as trauma follows her in the form of what she thinks is an illusion.
MOISTURE, 25min., Brazil Directed by Duda Gorter Brazil: In a gray city in the near future, religious sects and rats live on the prowl. It rains non-stop.
FEM/DOM – Empowered, 15min., USA Directed by Mitchell Suikess Violet is a resourceful, independent, and modern woman. By day, she works as a soft-spoken assistant for an abusive, and misogynistic boss, Mr. Mann. By night, Violet swaps her powerlessness for power, when she moonlights as a dominatrix in the Los Angeles underground. The almost schizophrenic nature of Violet’s life puts her on the path to facing her demons, and ultimately choosing the type woman she wants to be.
CHHAVA, 39min., India Directed by Anurag Srijit, Arman Shaikh Set in the storied Apshinge Military Village in Maharashtra, ‘Chhava’ offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of families bound by centuries of military service, from the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to today. Crafted with care by first-time student filmmakers, the documentary weaves together personal sacrifices and enduring bravery, revealing the profound human spirit at the village’s heart.
HOME, 16min., USA Directed by Al Chang Seo-won navigates a fragmented reality filled with emotional encounters and haunting memories, seeking solace and clarity in her search for home.
TORII, 13min., Germany Directed by Martin Gerigk Torii ?? is a short film in the form of an audiovisual composition about the traditional Shinto gates of the same name in Japan. The film uses these gates which symbolically mark the transition from the mundane to the sacred as representatives of a personal synaesthetic and spiritual journey through five levels of consciousness, traveling from existentialism to metaphysics, abstraction, and the Shinto deities called Kami, culminating in a final transition that weaves together these diverse philosophical threads.
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HORIZONTES, 2min., Argentina Directed by Ileana Andrea Gomez Gavinoser BIRD SEARCHS HORIZONS
CLARITY, 6min,. USA Directed by Bryce Mackie The struggle of addiction. The healing in recovery.
LULLABY OF UKRAINE, 3min,. Ukraine Directed by Alexander Sparinsky Dedicated to the Children of Ukraine, victims of the brutal Russian invasion… Let everyone ask themselves and the leaders of their countries: what else has to happen, what arguments are needed that Ukraine is finally given the necessary military aid for Victory?
WEIRDOS, 6min,. USA Directed by Paul Hollingsworth What if Jasmine and her middle school frenemies are humanity’s best chance at stopping a Monster invasion?
DEATH PENALTY, 11min., Sweden Directed by Adrian B. Morina The ultimate wish of the convicted criminal, which shook everyone in the courtroom, in anticipation of the execution, asked as his last wish that the letter was handed over to his mother. The letter read:
MOBILITY RIGHTS, 20min., USA Directed by Changhee Chun Mobility Rights is a poetic visual examination of disabled people’s struggle in South Korea. It portrays the disabled fights being seen after decades of being denied basic rights. As an observation of the daily lives of the disabled and their fights, the film allows the audiences to not only relate to the struggle towards basic rights the disabled endure, but also reflect on their own pursuit of rights and happiness. This film highlights the experiences and challenges that they face from the general public, despite Korea’s emphasis on being a communal society.
GRANDMA PERM, 17min., USA Directed by Changhee Chun A personal journey to find mother’s love through this unique and popular hairstyle called “Grandma Perm” in Korea
CAMELLIA FLOWERS, 27min., USA Directed by Changhee Chun Using historical texts and real life accounts of victims of the tragedy, “Camellia Flowers” is a short documentary about the Jeju Uprising or the Jeju 4.3 Incident that took place from March 1st, 1947 to September 21st, 1954. Over the course of those 7 years, thousands of lives were lost and even more were impacted. With resilience and perseverance, the people of Jeju heal their community together while asking for apologies from those who were in power at the time of the incident.
EL JINETE AZUL, 4min,. Argentina Directed by Ileana Gómez THE CHILD GROWS AND LEARNS TO FACE HIS DIFFICULTIES
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DOWN IN FLAMES: THE TRUE STORY OF TONY ‘VOLANCO’ VALENCI, 29min., USA Directed by William Joseph Stribling Meet Tony Valenci and his bona fide sideshow of eccentric colleagues. Tony has spent his life dreaming of setting a world record. Despite numerous failures, Tony has never stopped believing in himself. Now, Tony has devised his most ambitious world record attempt yet: to be the first man to blow fire while skydiving. RJ – rjlewis55@gmail.com
THE FUTURE OF FASHION FOR ALL: CREATING SAFE SPACES, 23min., USA Directed by Mei Ling Marzonie The fashion industry is one of the most mainstream industries today that still perpetuates harmful discriminatory practices within their field. From fatphobia, to racism, to ageism, the mainstream fashion industry is medieval in terms of its strides towards inclusivity. This lack of progress has been the backbone to many prominent issues facing young people today. Its effects have had far reaching and long lasting consequences for today’s young people; from eating disorders to openly discriminating against and outcasting folks with differing bodies. What can be done to stop these harmful practices and show young people a new way to live and ultimately love themselves?
EIGHTH YEAR, 40min., USA Directed by Renard Cheren Embark on an inspiring journey with Kyle Pugh, conquering an unprecedented 8-year journey in college football. Witness his unwavering dedication, a testament to a young man’s extraordinary love for the game. In his final season as a senior, navigate alongside him through challenges on and off the field. Feel the anticipation as he awaits for professional opportunities and embraces the profound roles of fatherhood and coaching. This film is a captivating exploration of resilience, passion, and the transformative power inherent in the journey from the field to the extraordinary chapters beyond. Kyle’s journey serves as a powerful testament to the relentless pursuit of dreams, showcasing the transformative evolution of a young athlete into a multifaceted force of inspiration, leaving a mark on hearts and minds.
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HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 95min., USA
Directed by Yuri Omar Shariff Williams, Nathan Cribari
In this participatory documentary, join Yuri and Rodney on a heartfelt mission as they, dressed as Santa’s helpers, traverse the diverse landscapes of every US state during the holidays. Their goal is to bring hope to families facing difficult circumstances, including those in animal shelters, homes with special needs, disabilities, and individuals battling life-threatening illnesses. From snow storms in remote landscapes to navigating the weathered side streets of major cities, these two men are committed to spreading holiday cheer by providing gifts and dedicating time to listen to the stories of those they encounter. Doors will open across America as Yuri and Rodney embark on a journey to bring hope during the holiday season.
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CLOUT CHASER, 3min,. USA
Directed by Lubomir Atan
The animated video shows two girls in a fierce race to get to Star2 and his riches. They hurdle over a series of blocks and use supernatural powers to battle each other to reach him in a room guarded by a golden dragon and Buddha where he sits on a throne in front of hundreds of gold bars. Star2 narrates the video singing into a microphone: “she a little, little, little, clout chaser, she a little, little, gold digger, she don’t love me, she just love my money, love my money…”
RICE, RIBS, AND TEA, 6min,. USA
Directed by Lenti Liang
In ‘Rice, Ribs and Tea,’ a Chinese couple’s wedding anniversary takes an unexpected turn when the husband forgets the special day. As disappointment looms, the wife discovers that love isn’t about grand celebrations, but the small gestures of caring in everyday life. This touching short film delves into the essence of true affection, celebrating the beauty found in simplicity and genuine connection.
BLUE BIRDS, 12min,. Taiwan
Directed by Pei-an Chen
When tasked with “Parent Appreciation Assignment”, Aoi faces the challenge of changing her relationship with her mother.
LIP SERVICE, 10min., India
Directed by Arnav Mangla
A muddle of madness and love follows a paranoid woman whose relationship with her husband is hitting the rocks, as she hires an enigmatic lip-reader to inspect her husband’s potential affair.
A GIRL CALLED ZHEN ZHEN, 9min., China
Directed by Liangxue Duan
Zhen Zhen undergoes a traumatic experience when her mother’s morally corrupt boyfriend enters their lives.
APPLAUSE, 8min., UK
Directed by Jinhao Ding
Gwen is about to the most important dance performance of her career, but she is injured accidentally in a rehearsal before the performance, lost the vision temporarily.It also means she will miss this performance.As she want to prove herself through this performance too much.In order to get flowers and applause, she become insane gradually.She start to rehearse at her home constantly and image herself succeeding in this performance. One day,a thief break into her house and watch her dancing unintentionally,therefore, the thief become a only audience of her unconsciously.
DISCONTENT, 24min,. Pakistan
Directed by Areesha Amin
Ashraf wants to pursue his long-lost passion for music after retirement, but the society he lives in views music as disgraceful.
THE SHOES, 6min., Pakistan
Directed by Areesha Amin
A girl has just moved into an apartment and finds an old pair of shoes. Those shoes keep on haunting her.
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