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BENGAL MEMORY, 34min,. USA Directed by Fahim Hamid A Bangladeshi American undertakes a journey to learn about Bangladesh’s liberation war and his family’s immigration to America, while grappling with the cognitive dissonance of belonging to both countries. Through personal interviews, archival materials, and declassified recordings, the film exposes the forgotten genocide of 1971 and the controversial role the U.S. played in it.
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Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special, 20min., UK Directed by Luke Marley When the spirit of Christmas seems to have left a small town in Gloucestershire, Jake and Pete must find a way to restore it in time for Christmas.
Seconds in Eternity, 42min., Estonia/Germany Directed by Christian Schu An elegant woman in her later years feels the relentless march of time as she mourns her lost youth and missed chances. Alone in a dimly lit room, her life seems to fade with each cigarette she smokes. She observes a vibrant young woman, envying her youth and vitality. Through her introspections, we explore her deep desires and regrets. The narrative, rich with poetry and flashbacks, takes a dramatic turn with a potential murder, leading to a surprising twist. Despite its dark beginnings as a Film Noir, the film transforms into a celebration of life, ending on a hopeful, life-affirming note.
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Song of A Lost Tribe, in a Cosmic Rhapsody, 4min., Singapore Directed by Susan Mey Lee Lim, Matthieu Eymard, Christina Teenz Tan In a vibrant tapestry of color and sound, “Song of a Lost Tribe in a Cosmic Rhapsody” follows the journey of an ancient tribe of alpacas, each adorned in a dazzling array of hues. Led by a wise leader adorned with striking headgear, the tribe embarks on an epic quest through the cosmic expanse to locate a legendary purple cave, guided by an enigmatic voice from the void, a towering figure, larger than life. Their mission centers on a single, special member—a uniquely colorful alpaca destined to unite with a mystical purple orb within the cave. This sacrificial act holds the key to revitalizing their environment, as the cosmic dust released will purify the world once again. As the tribe navigates the celestial wilderness, they embody themes of unity, purpose, and the interconnectedness of all things, both life and non-life, in a stunning visual and auditory experience.
Messages from the Marsh, Parts 4-6, 3min., USA Directed by Amy Kaczur “Messages from the Marsh” is a work in progress for an immersive experience featuring video projections, sound art, and mapping. The project showcases marsh locations along the US East Coast that are projected to be underwater by 2050 due to sea level rise, tides, and storm surges. Videos highlight the unique otherworldly beauty of these locations, both above and below the waterline, with environmental elements playing a significant role in co-producing the videos.
The Rich Kid Rules (Ep. 1: 362 Rules of a High School Dropout), 59min., USA Directed by A.L. Pruitt, Makenna Perkal A new kind of coming-of-age crime drama series with horses, dance, a dysfunctional family, and an upstairs/downstairs romance with a reverse Cinderella story twist.
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Pondering Potatoes, 1min., UK Directed by Kessiah Leah Arthur A rare insight into the lives of potatoes and finally answering that question of what they’re really thinking
The Child, 19min., USA Directed by Hemzah Naveed In the near future, the world is on the brink of an all out war. With tensions rising, nations are looking for any advantage necessary.
WAVE MEDICINE, 64min,. USA Directed by Karin Ochsner As a fearless explorer with a disability, surfer and surf coach Karin Ochsner immerses herself in the raw beauty of nature. Her remarkable healing journey unfolds in the face of adversity.
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SOUTH GEORGIA. In the heart of the wild, 30min,. Ukraine Directed by Andrii Andreiev As it sometimes happens in this vast Universe, a remarkable coincidence brought together a multitude of talented cinematographers, musicians, and film editors in the making of a documentary about South Georgia. We also incorporated AI to recreate historical footage from the early 20th century, capturing the spirit of the first Antarctic explorers.
Messages From The Multiverse, 14min., USA Directed by Pete Russell The architects of an intergalactic backyard theme park clear up common misconceptions about the multiverse in pop culture.
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Pushing Up Daisies, 2min., USA Directed by Morgan Notari Pushing Up Daisies is a 2D Animated Short Film that follows Daisy, a lingering ghost who learns the importance of death after she accidentally kills a flower and observes the new life that sprouts in its place.
ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE, 2min., Spain Directed by Marta Fidalgo ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE is an academic work of the School of Architecture of the Francisco de Vitoria University of Madrid, whose objective is to approach architecture through a video of less than 2 minutes of duration made with a cell phone.
We Can, We Have, 4min., USA Directed by Dennis Eugene Johnson We Can, We Have is a poetic tribute to heroes of the civil rights and human rights movement and other African American heroes..
CROSSING, 3min., Italy Directed by Alessia Ambrosini Late evening in Tokyo. A man is on his way home on the subway after a day’s work, lost in his daily routine. Suddenly there is an explosion. The man is catapulted into another dimension.
Beyond the pain, 2min., France Directed by Farah Tagauly, Annaëlle Maillot It is a film that talks about the hero in each of us and that life sometimes, often, always puts to the test. With courage, work and resilience, nothing becomes insurmountable. We can all make the world more beautiful, we just have to want it.
After humanity’s destruction, one man wanders the wasteland in search of a safe place to settle down, until one day he is confronted by a group of people who don’t belong.
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longing/belonging, 3min,. Canada Directed by Rachael Withers, Niamh Wilson longing/belonging follows a queer femme struggling to break out of the mold of their straight relationship and their journey to discovering identity and community.
Redundant – Official Music Video, 3min., UK Directed by Roni Skaly Redundant is a queer activism fan funded project raising awareness to abuse done on transgender and non-binary youth through conversion therapy. At the time this project was produced, the gay conversion therapy ban in the UK did not include a ban on conversion therapy done on transgender and non-binary youth, today the ban includes gender as well. ‘Redundant’ had also been reviewed by Pink News.
Dead Girl, 9min., USA Directed by Kenz Benmosbah After her untimely death, Dani comes back from the dead on Halloween night and goes on a quest to win her fiancée back.
20:15 MÉXICO DF Directed by Alejandro Di Meglio In the vibrant heart of Mexico City, two women meet and begin a tender, reflective journey together. Through intimate conversations, they explore themes of memory, love, and the passage of time. Their connection becomes a window through which they gaze not only at their present but also at the infinite possibilities of their past and future. A beautifully crafted short film that captures the delicate intricacies of love and the fleeting nature of time.
PAGES IN THE WIND, 14min., USA Directed by Lucas Haviland As Bailey sits in the park, he starts to reminisce about his journal entries over the past month. Through flashes to these entries, Bailey and his boyfriend, Gavin, experience the various intricate elements of their relationship. All the while Bailey takes in the environment around him in the present day. When his best friend, Corrine, stops by to surprise him, they start to catch up on the past week. Bailey quickly remembers that his entries might be less realistic than he wants them to be. And that his roommate, Gavin, will probably never be the man he needs in his life.
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ORANGE BLUES 24, 5min., USA Directed by Alyssa Dann One man seeks refuge from the world’s crazy in the arms of his muse — the love of his life! Alyssa Dann has taken this tongue-in-cheek Blues piece and brought it to life in a charming manner.
REVOLTE, 3min., Germany Directed by Julia Klawonn, Alexander Resch In 1932, the author Klara and the journalist Friedrich meet in the artists’ bar „Luise” in Berlin. Klara is involved in the women’s movement and wants Friedrich to help her print leaflets with the text: “Against the degradation of women by fascism”. Friedrich is afraid…
Cheat Meal, 16min., USA Directed by Drew Bierut Suspicious that his girlfriend is cheating on him with her new personal trainer, Owen decides to take matters into his own hands. What he discovers is far more difficult to digest.
Rock Island Prison 1864, 7min,. USA Directed by Joy Shannon Guarding Confederate POWS in a Civil War prison, a runaway slave now Union soldier, desperately fights for power, or faces returning to slavery.
For All I Know, 10min., USA Directed by Sam Sabawi An unexpected visit from her estranged daughter throws a pharmacist with OCD into a maelstrom of her darkest fears. As a buried history of postpartum intrusive thoughts resurfaces, she faces a harrowing choice: confront them or risk losing the chance to repair their broken relationship.
Space Trash, 9min,. USA Directed by James Jarosz Short film and first installment of web series. A galactic garbage collector picks up a seemingly innocuous piece of space junk but it turns out to be more than he bargained for. This sci-fi action comedy will have you laughing, entertained and wanting more.
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My Block My Hero, 25min., USA Directed by Gina D’Onofrio Jahmal Cole is the founder of My Block My Hood My City, a Chicago-based non-profit with a mission to inspire youth and empower local communities. He has been shot twice in his day-to-day life, an unfortunate reality that the teenagers and communities he has dedicated the organization to uplifting face on a daily basis in the murder capital of the United States. By leading community-driven efforts, Cole has made it his goal to build a better world one block at a time, while positively impacting the lives of the teens who grow up there. Through the Explorers program, My Block My Hood My City enables youth from Chicago’s divested neighborhoods to discover the world beyond their blocks, by taking them on enriching experiences across the city and the country that open the doors to new possibilities. In their latest adventure, the Explorers went behind the scenes at the Shedd Aquarium to learn how researchers are working to preserve the world’s endangered coral reefs.
Beehold, 18min., USA Directed by Ben Berry From his work with local nuns looking for answers about their barren apple trees to his consulting with golf courses in natural habitat management to classrooms, and his own design workshop – he is a true beeliever in the good story – the gospel of abundance as taught by bees and he’s helping protect Wisconsin’s beloved pollinators. It’s called Behold and our story starts here. Humm Productions, in collaboration with Mtn Craft Productions, has pioneered a new media format called DocuPod™. It combines the power of short, immersive documentaries with engaging podcast audio to create a captivating 360-degree experience for audiences.
More Than, 19min,. USA Directed by Stephanie Strauss After a year of aggressive treatment for metastatic breast cancer, Nina is processing her past trauma and her unexpected future. When a team of artists offer her a unique opportunity to explore healing through the performing arts, Nina is gifted a new perspective of her experience. “More Than” follows the creative process of translating a personal story into art, and the emotional impact it can have on the storyteller.
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