Artifact, 1min., USA Directed by Nishanth (Ender) Gottipati In a world rushing forward, some things ask us to pause. To feel the rhythm of hands at work.
hurricane, 6min,. Cuba Directed by Héctor Almeida An inner hurricane summons errant images and drifting fragments of time, dragging them toward a threshold that resists form. A voice, part invocation, part echo, emerges from within the storm. Between the lived and the imagined, memory disintegrates and reconfigures, not to be understood, but to be felt. This is a ritual of passage: where chaos becomes a kind of language, where what is lost is not retrieved, but transformed, and what dies, opens.
the sky is the limit, 25min., UK Directed by Mirka Anderson The film, produced by the mother, is about the life of her 33 yrs old daughter Emma who has Down’s Syndrome. Despite all social, physical and psychological adversities she is a symbol of success as a prolific artist and emanates positive energy with calm, humour and affection. She is a genuine star !
SAYAD CAPELLO, 24min. Iran Directed by Rostam Nazari Teenagers from the outskirts of the city have dreams in their heads. Sayad, despite his physical disability and his love of coaching football, is trying to make the dreams of the children to be fulfilled!
America’s Radical Women: Forgotten Voices of History, 53min, USA Directed by E. Philip Brown “America’s Radical Women – Forgotten Voices of History” is a compelling documentary that brings to light the extraordinary lives and contributions of radical American women who defied societal norms to champion justice, equality, and social change. Narrated by Janeane Garofalo, the film delves into the stories of activists, labor leaders, and social reformers whose impactful legacies have often been overlooked in mainstream history. Through archival footage, expert interviews, and historical reenactments, the documentary not only honors these trailblazers but also connects their enduring influence to contemporary movements for women’s rights and social justice.
COMET, 4min., South Korea Directed by EO Jin Kim, Hyeon Ji Han The main character, Circle, was performing a ritual to become a star in the night sky with three friends, a triangle, a square, and a pentagon. But before becoming a star, space snakes that prey on apprentices catch Dongle and her friends. It was in a wet, dark tunnel where Dongle opened her eyes. Dongle runs away to find her friends and escape from the snakes.
Libera : the time waiting for you, 11min, South Korea Directed by Eo Jin Kim Ari, the whale, was a comforting childhood friend of Dah-gi’s that suddenly went missing one day. Now, as an adult, Dha-gi works at a landfill in town. One day, Dah-gi falls into the underground area of the landfill, where she finds Ah-ri and learns a startling secret.
ALEA JACTA EST, 3min., Argentina Directed by Ileana Gómez JULIUS CAESAR ´DEATH
HUMAN CHESS/ HUMANO AJEDREZ, 2min,. Argentina Directed by Ileana Gómez THE KING FALLS
SPEED, HEART, AND SOUL, 5min., USA Directed by Orlando Mendes Nick, a 17-year-old race driver, has spent his life chasing speed, but now, the stakes are higher than ever. Haunted by the loss of his older brother in a Formula 1 crash and with his little sister trapped in an unbreakable coma, Nick is thrust into a race unlike any other—a race that isn’t just about winning but about facing his fears and rewriting destiny.
HOLY FECES, 4min., Japan Directed by 安安 碓氷 Each day, she defecates into the toilet. Each day, the toilet swallows it up. But over the course of seven days, this ritual falls apart.
Under White, 3min., China Directed by 安安 碓氷 The theme of my grandfather’s funeral, the film expresses my re-examination of this kinship relationship and my perception of death.
The Last Tree (Son Ağaç), 2min., Turkey Directed by Zülfü Gül “What happens when the last tree on earth is cut down?”
Reflections in the Cafe Shi, 3min,. Bolivia Directed by Clinton Siegle Reflections in the Cafe Shi a song about short stories written for children about a dream I once had.
Silent Token, 14min., USA Directed by Camilla Della Vecchia When Sonia, a descendant of a secretive law enforcement group becomes the target of a ruthless enemy from the past, she must uncover the truth about her family’s legacy. Guarded by the fiercely loyal protector Michael Stone and the powerful coin that she inherited. As danger closes in she must decide whether to stay hidden or embrace her destiny in the fight against corruption.
River, 25min., Hong Fong Directed by Lap Fung Cheung Based on the inescapable karma of the eight sufferings, assassin Fuk Kin Dai Ho runs and hides in the home of an eccentric old man Chung Ha Gong after being injured in the firefight during a mission. Could it be simply chance or fate that brings these two men together since they are both suffering from personal angst relating to the loss of loved ones and does this meeting help them in resolving some of that pain?
Stakaya, 12min., Canada Directed by Bruce Crawford, Malcolm Sparrow-Crawford In the heart of a corrupt city, David, a young Indigenous man trapped in the criminal underworld, encounters Raven, a mystical guide who awakens his inner strength and leads him on a transformative journey to become Stakaya, the wolf. With newfound power, Stakaya must navigate world of mystical beings, balancing the fight against corruption with the threat from those who seek to exploit their abilities.
Bitchcraft, 17min., Brazil Directed by Luan Filippo A 21st century witch casts a love spell for her neighbor. When she realizes that he is an idiot, and regrets it, she remembers that the spell is irreversible.
As Luna sees…, 5min, Australia Directed by Zi Yin Each individual will fills in their own way to fill the void created by death. I try to use the form of animation to tell the story of a girl saying her final goodbye to her kitten. With joy as a passing scene, smiling and waving goodbye.
Survival: How Challenge Drives Growth, 13min., Australia Directed by Timothy Laycock, Jesse Wallace Six entrepreneurs heli-dropped into the wild with nothing but a pack and their will to endure. Five days of brutal terrain, hunting for food, and confronting their limits—physically and mentally. No comfort, no shortcuts—just Misogi-driven transformation.
Shucks, 50min,. USA Directed by Ty Brueilly A slow burning and silent eerie tale about escaping followed by personal transformations, addiction, programed human nature and the primal urges of evolved creature comforts through a macabre metaphorical manufacturing process. Written, Directed and Scored by Ty Bru. Starring Austin Rich.
THE INTERNET OF EVERYTHING, 8min,. Canada Directed by Yusuf Begg In a world where every click, swipe, and search is harvested, Bill, a paranoid middle-aged man, becomes increasingly alarmed by the intrusive reach of technology. As devices seem to predict his every move, Bill’s paranoia grows, and he devises a plan to disconnect from the digital grid entirely.
I,doll, 16min., South Korea Directed by Dasol Jeon A woman prepares to go to the place she dreamed of. However, it actually feels scary unlike the place her imagined. How will she change with the changes in her life.
Steel Mother, 16min., Australia Directed by Nik Kacevski In a gritty underworld, Olivia transforms from a vulnerable stripper into an invincible force of maternal fury, dismantling the corrosive empire that once entrapped her to secure a better future for her unborn child.
Bottom-Feeder, 14min., USA Directed by Brandon D. Hill A reformed criminal must confront the demons of his past to save his estranged daughter from old sins and prove his innocence.
Project 405: Lost at Sea, 12min,. USA Directed by Josie Hull Aspiring artist Alexia, grieves the loss of a loved one and struggles to finish her painting. The-o, her personal AI assistant, who has little understanding of human emotions, tries everything in his power to feed her longing soul.
inner necessity, 10min., USA, Experimental Directed by Ethan Wagner “The artist is not only justified in using any form necessary for their purposes, but it is [their] very duty to do so.”
La Ghostification, USA, Musical Directed by Lena Glikson A surreal and symbolic journey through the inner world of a girl processing abandonment and emotional distress. Through haunting imagery — from mirrored selves red to threads like tears and disturbed dancing — the video explores the psychological aftermath of being ghosted. Set to a dark, emotionally charged track, the visuals blur the line between dream and nightmare, revealing a desperate attempt to communicate with someone who has vanished without a trace.
ECHO OF SILENCE, 14min., Poland, Experimental Directed by Mateusz Wawrzyniak, Patrycja Wasiak, Piotr Kuniewski In a world where everyone is surrounded by many yet feels alone you struggle to stay afloat. Echo of Silence is a story about overcoming inner darkness and finding strength to stand against all odds.
Med Selkies, 11min., UK Directed by Kelly Ann Buckley Med Selkies is a poetic film exploring a near-future climate crisis where land is ravaged, and a lone human drifts at sea. Succumbing to the depths, the human encounters an ancestral, aquatic force – beings who once diverged from humanity to adapt to life beneath the waves.
Home, 11min., Belgium Directed by Hanne Schillemans, Ralph Timmermans Home is a short film about the fragility of life and the virtue of solitude. A faceless figure attempting not to resist the endless waves of pointlessness.
Oasis, 9min., Mexico Directed by Hugo Hernández Jiménez An immersive and vibrant journey into the heart of Mexican lucha libre, where Arena Querétaro emerges as a living protagonist, welcoming its spectators and inviting them to delve into the essence of the fight. Through the accounts of local wrestlers, the magic and myth of pancracio intertwine with the culture and emotions of a community that gathers around the ring, rejoicing, cheering, and raging alongside the protagonists of the fight.
ICEBERG, 6min., France Directed by Léo Poulain A motivated young woman feels herself overwhelmed because of her work. Her life is reduced to a run against time, always bearing her problems with a smile, until all her frustrations blows up.
The Floating Life | UNTAMED, 21min., China Directed by Yuyang Cheng This signifies a life voyage, profound and poetic in its silence, as a multimedia artist and director, Cheng combines contemporary dance and multimedia and installation including AI as her poetic language which explores bodies as a unique medium in urban spaces, natural landscapes and the spiritual world under the oriental context. Imagine that your spiritual world and body coverage into a whisper towards nature. Our body landscape become the medium discusses the uniqueness among urban space, landscape and spiritual world. Dancing with the soul throughout a lifetime. We are just like a grain of dust floating through a silent journey towards the shimmering light at the end of darkness…
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Tasha, a woman in her mid 40’s, trudges through the end of her day until she sees an old flame on the train platform. The lovers reminisce and rekindle feelings towards each other only to realize that circumstance continues to keep them apart.
INTERWOVEN, 24min., USA Directed by Dawn Carpenter In the wake of the textile industry’s decline, a community in North Carolina fights to reclaim its economic future through innovative worker-owned cooperatives and sustainable practices, transforming the remnants of their industrial past into a beacon of hope and resilience for future generations.
Be Their Voice, 2min,. Austria Directed by FOUR PAWS Jesse, a curious Australian student, invents an AI sheep translator and befriends Sunny, an adorable merino lamb. Their light-hearted connection turns somber when Sunny reveals fears about “live lamb cutting,” a common wool industry practice. The film sheds light on this distressing reality and advocates for change.
A Magical Place, 39min., Canada Directed by Paul Steinberg “A Magical Place: The story of the Browser’s Den of Magic” takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey into the heart of Toronto’s most magical place, The Browser’s Den of Magic. This enchanting documentary delves into the life and passion of Jeff Pinsky, the shop’s dedicated owner, who has created a vibrant hub for magicians of all levels, from curious beginners to seasoned professionals. Through Jeff’s unwavering commitment, The Browser’s Den has blossomed into a nurturing community where the art of magic thrives.
When the World Changes, 25min,. USA Directed by Benjamin Caruccio, Changhee Chun Jeju Island: often labeled the Hawaii of Korea, the island is a hotspot for tourism and vacationing. This short documentary film reveals the truth about the island… that it was the site of a brutal massacre in 1948, leading to the murder of 10% of Jeju’s native population.
Shadow Boxing, 6min., Canada Directed by Arwen Saleah Mercado Shadow Boxing follows Navreet Chadee’s empowering journey as she confronts her inner shadows of self-doubt. This uplifting tale of an MMA fighter exceeds the rigorous training needed to enter the ring; It shows the strong mindset and determination of a young woman who is committed to her goals. By delving into the life of the girl behind the fighter, Shadow Boxing illuminates the heart of a true warrior, showcasing her courage and resilience long before she enters the ring.
New York Times Co. v Sullivan, 10min,. Canada Directed by Yanjia Yang In the heat of the Civil Rights Movement, a full-page ad in The New York Times sparked a legal battle that would redefine freedom of the press in America. Through archival footage, this short film explores how the case reinforced First Amendment protections and shaped journalism as we know it today. A must-watch for anyone interested in media, law, and the enduring power of free speech.
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In Between tells the story of Blake, who lives a happy heteronormative life with her long time partner, Eric. After some vivid unexpected dreams, she gets a visit from a love from her past life, Adeline, who shows up to her home from across the world. If your past showed up on your doorstep… what would you do?
Some stories in our lives don’t end the way we would like them to, but In Between takes you into a world where it can. We rewrite the story in our imagination, feel what could have been so we can move forward and allow ourselves to be vulnerable and love once again.
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