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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.
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!
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Two Things: Compromise and No Compromise, 3min., USA Directed by Lindsey Morrison Grant The filmmaker examines the origins, necessity, and natural aspect of “compromise” juxtaposed with human power-mongers’ antithetical weaponization of the concept.
Memories of Occupation – Pyrgi, 9min., Greece Directed by Dimitris Argyriou Greek village, Pyrgi, was looted, massacred and burned completely by German troops. This is its story…
Monday’s Child, 22min., USA Directed by Jodi Leib Coden Monday’s Child speaks to the heart of a woman’s right to choose. After the fall of Roe v. Wade, Jenny faces untenable circumstances when she learns that her inviable pregnancy will compromise her health. As her sense of self begins to unravel, Jenny must make the most difficult choice of her life.
THE COORDINATES, 15min., USA Directed by Despina Moraitou A husband and wife lawyer-team are caught between an ethical and a moral dilemma in the aftermath of their guilty client’s acquittal when the victim’s mother begs them to reveal her grave.
Srebrenica, 2min., France Directed by Thibaut Fleuret This work is about Srebrenica, Bosnia, place of the last european genocide where thousands of muslim people were killed.
The Ones, 13min,. USA Directed by Willow Hale Rachel Holly returns to her ranch after 7 years to complete her mission.
round table, 20min., Iran Directed by Iman Kiarsi Two criminal gangs go into the house for making a deal But suspicious things happen in that house and it brings these two groups To be skeptical together because They think that each part wants to betray. The issue is complicated. Transcendent events help and the facts and plans become clear.
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.
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…
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.
Mosnel di Franciacorta, 28min., Italy Directed by Massimo Zanichelli Twenty-eight minutes, which are an exciting journey into memory, remembering the figure of Emanuela Barzanò Barboglio, pioneer of the Franciacorta area and mother of Giulio and Lucia Barzanò, and above all in the present of the company, which Zanichelli interprets by showing in a poetic way the work in the countryside and in the cellar during the succession of the seasons.
FROZEN WATERS, 25min., USA Directed by Anastasia Fetisov Frozen Waters chronicles the awe-inspiring journey of endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh as he becomes the first person to swim beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet. In this historic feat, Pugh swims 1 kilometre through subglacial rivers, navigating icy tunnels and freezing waters, all while advocating for the protection of the planet’s oceans. The documentary captures not only the physical challenge but also the urgent environmental message behind his swim, highlighting the delicate balance of Antarctica’s ecosystem and the global consequences of climate change. Through Frozen Waters, Pugh’s mission for marine conservation comes to life, urging world leaders to act before it’s too late. The film is a powerful call to action, showing the connection between human resilience and environmental preservation.
WINGS OF GOLD, 6min,. India Directed by Sanjeev Venkataramanan, Navaneeth Krishnan Presenting Wings of Gold – A Symphonic Thillana in Hamir Kalyani —a groundbreaking musical experience where the grandeur of symphonic orchestration meets the timeless beauty of Carnatic music.
Baka, The Wisdom Of The Forest, 46min., Cameroon Directed by Rui Diogo, Denis Ndeloh, Muleng Timngun At a time of international chaotic events, wars, global warming, and ecological collapse of several crucial global habitats, it is urgent to pay attention to, and learn from, indigenous groups that have lived in complete balance with other organisms for millennia. Among the very few human groups that have some members that still live completely in tropical forests, the Baka is one of the oldest ones – they have lived in the Congo basin forests of Africa for more than 50,000 years. No other group knows the forest, the behavior of its animals, the medical properties of its plants, and the very delicate ecological connections between them and all other organisms, as the Baka.
ICE BREATH, 43min,. Romania Directed by Leonard Alecu Between 2015 and 2024, Leonard Alecu filmed the melting icebergs off Greenland’s East coast. Sailing dangerously close to icebergs, Alecu handled his camera to record the ice masses yielding to the ruthless ocean. Filmed in black and white, Ice Breath is a cinematic poem whose only elusive actor is the filmmaker’s gaze. In 43 minutes, a sequence of flat pictures turn into dynamic tableaux, an existential journey from genesis to extinction. The hypnotic feature of the film is enhanced by the soundtrack Become Ocean, a haunting composition by John Luther Adams suggestive of a relentless tidal surge, of melting polar ice and rising sea levels. Become Ocean received critical acclaim, earning the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Music and the 2015 Grammy for Best Classical Contemporary Composition. More than an environmental documentary, Ice Breath and Become Ocean is an experimental fusion exploring the vast, inscrutable meanings of climate change.
Until Death Do Us Part UNTIL DEATH DO US PART, 15min., USA Directed by Joseph Kandov A wife’s dark secret unravels late one night, binding her husband to an intense conversation that may take a turn for the worst.
That’s The Plan, 8min., Spain Directed by Michael Ringdal When you feel that you have nothing more to live for. It’s good to have a true friend to help you out.
Pizza Hunt, 14min., Canada Directed by Thomas Lorber, Naomi Frenette Three childhood girlfriends reunite to celebrate Demie’s 30th birthday. Unbeknownst to them, Demie’s boyfriend organized a special evening. A night featuring mystery guests, enigmas and maybe a murder.
EVIL INTENTIONS, 12min,. USA Directed by Tiffany Laveka Lacy “After the untimely demise of both her mother and father, a young woman finds herself entangled in a web of deceit when her stepmother manipulates and alters their will. As the stepmother’s actions come to light, the spirits of the girl’s parents return from beyond the grave, seeking justice and retribution for the injustice done to their daughter.”
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.
NO END LANE, 11miin., UK Directed by Mikkie-dené Le Roux In the aftermath of losing her closest friends in an accident in which she was the only one to survive, Michaela falls victim to prescribed antipsychotics to help her deal with the trauma. As she loses herself in the fog of her distorted reality, she can no longer identify the real from the unreal. Her subconscious haunts her as her memories become nightmares that she desperately tries to escape. Michaela finds herself at the scene of the accident, not knowing how she got there.
Devil Makes Three, 9min,. Canada Directed by Loken Charon When two punk bands are double booked to headline Halloween night, they must decide who will play before something else does.
Bay for Blood, 18min., USA Directed by Harry Waldman James and Rob are hiding out in isolation to fix their mutual issues. As time progresses, the two reveal facts regarding their disturbing past relationship. An acquaintance of James’, Jessica, finds herself in an uncomfortable position as she contemplates the best way to handle the situation.
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