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CYPRESS SLEEP, 14min., Turkey Directed by Leila Norouzi Hasanbarough, Eren U?ur PhD student Zechariah sets off to a historical cemetery in the countryside with his lover Seda for his thesis research. On the way, they bump into something they are not aware of. This creates an enigma between the two characters. Seda will make an important decision on this journey
GOD’S DAUGHTER DANCES. 25min., South Korea Directed by Sungbin Byun A transgender female dancer, Shin-mi, gets a call from the Military Manpower Administration, to attend for the Military Service Examination. Shin-mi, with everything in readiness, takes her steps to the Military Manpower Administration.
LIMINAL SPACE, 3min., China Directed by Zhaodong Zeng Inspired by rave culture, the film portrays the rave scene as a liminal space, serving as a key symbolic setting for transformation and metamorphosis. It guides the characters from confusion to self-discovery, marking a profound personal evolution journey. In the rapidly evolving cityscape, the characters find themselves adrift in an ocean of uncertainty, plagued by feelings of alienation and loss. They embark on a journey of self-discovery, seeking refuge in the pulsating subculture of rave parties that pulse at the heart of the city’s nightlife. Amidst the kaleidoscopic whirl of lights and sounds, the characters confront their innermost fears, shedding the shackles of societal expectations to embrace their true selves.
MAKKU, 36min., Malta Directed by Maurice Micallef In the timeless tapestry of human existence, few relationships are as profound and enduring as that between the fisherman and the sea.
THE GAME RUDIMENTARY REEL, 3min., USA When Werewolves, Vampires, Zombies, Mutants and Serial Killers battle for the chance to rule the underworld! All will fight and some will die! The Game happens in and out the arena!
HALLUCINATIONS OF WAR, 1min., USA The story follows Emily as she returns home for her mother’s wake. Her estranged twin sister arrives with a new boyfriend, and together, they begin to gaslight Emily, pushing her to the edge as she’s forced to relive past traumas.
OUT-OF-SIGHT and OUT-OF-MIND, 2min., USA Trailer for Out of Sight Out of Mind What’s in Your Water? Clean drinking water is harder to maintain than you think. This film allows the public a very rare look inside municipal water tanks and towers. Did you know a water tank is the last stop drinking water makes before it is served at your tap? Watch a potable water dive crew plunge into municipal drinking water systems.
WAITING FOR THE RIVER, 3min., USA In 1944 a young girl escapes a deadly flood, only to discover years later the myth of a Phantom Bear that saved her.
MALDOROR, 1min., USA An aspiring author working on her new book summons a malevolent entity intent on consuming her soul.
CUT, 2min., Australia “CUT! Teaser Trailer Competition” – Sizzle reel for feature of Little Light – Multi-period vampire horror thriller
TIME WAS, 2min., UK Beth dives headfirst into homeownership, buying a fixer-upper that quickly becomes more than she bargained for. Between overwhelming renovation challenges and unexplainable events in the house, she’s at her wit’s end. A frustrated blog post brings an unexpected lifeline: Melissa.
MIDNIGHT IN PHOENIX, 2min., USA In “Midnight in Phoenix,” we follow Levi, a vibrant local drag queen known for her dazzling performances and infectious charm. One night after her show, she catches the eye of Ezra, a charismatic admirer who sweeps her off her feet. Their whirlwind romance ignites a passionate connection filled with laughter and adventure. However, their fairy-tale takes a dark turn when a chance encounter leads them to a store during a botched robbery. In the chaos, Levi and Ezra become unwitting witnesses, but a misunderstanding leads to them being implicated in the crime.
CHASING ZOMBIES, 3min., USA This documentary was shot at the George A. Romero Filmmaking Program, with special effects by Tom Savini’s Special Make-up Effects Program. The story involves iconic zombie extras from the original Dawn and Day of the Dead who, decades later, find themselves in demand at Pop Culture Comicons. We chase down these zombies to see why these early Romero films resonate so much with fans. Meanwhile, the crew shooting this film set out on a horrifying adventure of their own
STONEWALLS, 1min., USA Stonewalls is the story of a couple who have opposing views on how to help their son get through some extremely difficult life circumstances. At the center of the story are the topics of being your true self and forgiveness.
SILENT AISLES, 29 seconds, USA Two estranged survivalists in a post-apocalyptic world must fend off monsters while trapped in an abandoned grocery store.
THE LAMPLIGHTER, 2min., UK A despondent ship merchant struggles with rebuilding his life and finding resolve to sail passengers through the unlit and treacherous Scottish coast, weaving together three stories of 19th century lighthouse building, the grim realities of coastal wrecker life, and discovering a new reason to love.
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QUEEN OF SPADES, 14min., UK Directed by Shyla Lee This is the story of one woman’s lifelong struggle to feel free, and part of the natural world, despite the complicated restrictions and expectations of modern life. Like water, she needs to keep flowing and continually being her authentic self.
CHAN CAMP, 20min,. USA Directed by Hollie Seidel, Mark Bucknam Chan MacVeagh’s soccer camp has transformed girls’ soccer in Brookline, Massachusetts. The training is hard, but the environment is supportive, and the girls come together in a way that makes them all stronger. This film follows a group of players who attended the camp in the summer of 2023.
TETHER, 7min,. USA Directed by Kathy O Lofton A woman athlete is forced to see life differently, after an assault that leads to visual impairment.
The World Series of Bocce: A Celebration of Sport, Family and Community, 26min,. USA Directed by Francis DiClemente The World Series of Bocce: A Celebration of Sport, Family and Community is a documentary short that captures the intense competition at the annual World Series of Bocce tournament in Rome, New York, while highlighting the event’s economic, social and community impact.
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INCA, 3min., Russia Directed by Michail Lazarev A girl leaves the house at night, sees a beautiful pile of glass, and lies down on it. A brief coming-of-age story set in the ’90s.
JANET DEVIS, 10min,. USA Directed by Brian Gregory Janet Devis is set in a non-specific time and place, blending sci-fi with horror and social commentary. It tells the tale of a telekinetic girl, named Janet Devis, who has been branded a witch and captured by an unknown organisation. She is interrogated, tortured and forceably inducted into an all encompassing programme by computers and machines. It appears that the unseen forces see Janet as a threat to themselves. They aim to control her, understand and obtain her powers for their own usage.
MONKEY ENTERS LANKA, 30min,. China Directed by Saie Surendra The ancient city of Lanka suffers under a tyrant. Concubines are being abducted from all over the world. One special princess disappears and that’s when a legendary folk hero is called for once again, his name, feared throughout the heavens and hells.. the Monkey King.
ALL THAT ROAMS BELOW, 30min., France Directed by Fabien Legeron, Estelle Faye A troubled young man comes back to the island, just an old photograph and adress in his possesion. There, he finds a girl he soon desires. But is she part of his family? Is she a metamorphic creature from the sea? What’s hidden in the basement ? Will the man have to confront his terrible father?
AURORA, 30min., USA Directed by Thomas Negovan, Aaron Sharps The true story of the first documented UFO crash in American history. Written and directed by Thomas Negovan and Aaron Shaps.
THE TREES ARE BLUE, 37min., France Directed by Mélanie Grancourt “You’ll feel better soon ” said the doctor. Meanwhile, it’s the little Aislinn’s entire family which tries to recover from the unspeakable drama.
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SUPERNO, 90min., Ethiopia Directed by Abel Mekasha A person who is inside a perfect solo enviroment, he thinks he is kidnapped, but not, with only a telephone as a way of communication.
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YOU ARE SPECIAL, 18min., Ukraine Directed by Ilya Noyabrev A little boy, fascinated by the legend that the white keys on the old Steinway piano, which “lives” in his parents’ house, are made of elephant tusks, dreams every night of meeting the gray giants one day and never being separated from them…This desire grows from day to day along with the lullaby that his mother sings to him, because there are words in it: “You are special!”
BLUEBERRIES, 24min., USA Directed by Eric A. Eisenstein Terrance needs to convince his fiancé, family and friends he does not have a drinking problem. But can he convince himself?
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BRUSH ME, 2min., Austria Directed by Nikolaus Jantsch In a bustling bathroom, amidst the chaos of everyday life, two toothbrushes, find themselves drawn to each other. “Brush me” is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the resilience of the toothbrush spirit.
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AN ADVERT FOR ONE NIGHT, 15min,. UK Directed by Graham Birch Lisa responds to a newspaper advert to meet Sarah in a hotel room for a night. They meet and have a wonderful night that sadly uncovers that one was badly abused and the other is currently suffering serious mental and physical bullying from a partner. Will this allow them to bond? What will they do?
AFTERMATH, 10min., USA Directed by Nevin Bolla In a post-apocalyptic world, two survivors are caught in a tense struggle within a decaying building. As they confront their harsh reality, a siren signals the end of a critical survival round, forcing them to grapple with their fears and fleeting hopes.
HANDS, 7min., Portugal Directed by Filipe Piteira Hands are the connection and the path between the body and soul. The mode of search and self-knowledge, which is intuitive and sensorial, with them, discovering and transcending themselves. It is the receptive and restless mind that transforms hands into instruments of grace.
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WALK OFF THE EARTH AT BUD STAGE 2024, 11min., Canada Directed by Mike Onley A behind the scenes look at a day in the life of Canadian rockstars Walk Off The Earth at Budweiser Gardens the day of their annual performance. We explore why the home-town show is so special to the band and fans alike, and what goes in to creating a spectacular show.
DARK CIRCLES, 4min., USA Directed by Suswana Chowdhury “Dark Circles” is a surrealist short poetry film directed and produced by Suswana Chowdhury, and written by Jean-Sebastien Surena.
HOME, 30min,. USA Directed by Sue Schroeder, Adam Larsen Filmed in France and Poland, Larsen and Schroeder, alongside an international community of gifted artists – from Columbia, France, Germany, Israel, Poland and the US- seek to create connection, impact, and meaning through a visually rich and poetic experience of beauty and loss, tenderness and urgency, action and recognition, mirroring and magnifying light. The work is gentle and steadfast, sharing and protecting life and in its surest moments, revealing the “we”, instead of the “I”.
KNOT IN MY CHEST, 4min., USA Directed by Ali Malik A NAUSEATED STOCK BROKER, A BORED DELI CLERK, AND A LONELY ARISTOCRAT BREAK OUT OF THIER OWN DYSTOPIAS THE ONE WAY THEY KNOW HOW.
PLAY THE KEY REVISED, 4min,. Germany Directed by Stefan Westphal Play the Key is a self-produced, no-budget music video that visualizes a complex journey of resilience and healing. This song, part of our 2013 collection from [Former Drum & Bass Work PT.08 2013 – 2017], follows a protagonist grappling with deep personal challenges. Under relentless emotional assault from her close yet fractured surroundings, she discovers solace by “playing the key,” which transports her into an epic, dreamlike world. In this alternate reality, she encounters the dandelion—a symbol of healing and renewal—that provides a powerful antidote to the cruelty she’s endured since childhood.
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PLASTICO, 5min., UK Directed by David Harriman, James Bettney In Almeria Province in Spain there is a sea of plastic sheeting creating the the largest collection of greenhouses in the world. The invernaderos (as called in Spanish) cover upwards of 150 square miles and are visible by the naked eye from space. A large proportion of Europe’s vegetables and fruit is intensively farmed here. There is a huge amout of plastic waste created each year (estimated at more than 30000 tons). Staffed by an army of African migrants working in extreme heat conditions in the summer months.
SKATE FAST TURN LEFT, 1min., USA Directed by Mary Hawkins Two friends, Fifi Fleshwound and Little Mary Switchblade, have a quick conversation about their roller derby years…
WIN/WIN, 5min., USA Directed by Rafael Puga Valega A group of friends gathers to drink beer and play cards after their national football team suffers a tough defeat in a tournament. While playing one of them mentions an interesting idea on how to confront the team situation
BUBBLING SYNAPSES, 4min,. France Directed by William Eguienta An idea… needs space, time & love to grow… But, at what cost? Your friends ? Your wife ? Your kids ? Of course not, it needs to be set aside, in a bubble, waiting for the right moment… The wait is long, too long… This must emerge from its bubble, it must come to life, now !
A THERAPIST, 5min,. USA Directed by Meagan Lynn When 15-year-old Kit’s parents make her go to therapy during their divorce, she’s less than thrilled. But when she meets Dr. Amanda Franklin, Kit realizes therapy is not what she expected at all.
UNDERTOW, 3min,. USA Directed by Justin Taylor Margaret takes the train into the city, as she does every morning, plunging herself into a sea of commuters, memories, & anxiety.
KITTY BRAVO IN FREEFALL FAILURE, 1min,. USA Directed by Spencer Bryant This animated short film is an action-packed rollercoaster featuring daredevil cat Kitty Bravo!
UNCOMFORTABLE, 2min., Ecuador Directed by Olivia Kusijanovic A Fashion Film, created to highight and de-normalize the “Pink Tax”: an unjustified extra price that all women pay to acquire products exactly the same as men, just because they are “for women”
SHRAPNEL, 2min., USA Directed by Nathan Gagnon A Vietnam veteran wakes up in an empty hospital. He notices he is missing one of his legs. As he begins to explore the hospital seeking help or an exit, post traumatic visions manifest before his eyes and he realizes he is not alone.
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