Watch Today’s FREE Festival: ACTION/FANTASY/THRILLER Shorts

Festival goes LIVE at 8pm EST today (Friday May 23rd)

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See the Full Lineup of FIlms:

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.

https://www.instagram.com/silent_token_film

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-silent-token-film



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?

https://www.instagram.com/river.shortfilm

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-river



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.

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-stakaya



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.

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-bitchcraft

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.

https://www.instagram.com/elaine_yin_art

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-as-luna-sees



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.

https://instagram.com/joinparea/

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-survival-how-challenge-drives-growth

New Film on the Platform: IN BETWEEN, 13min., Canada, Romance/Drama/LGBTQ+

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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.

http://chriativeproductions.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chriativeproductions/

Directed by Christie Pawluch

Written by Lisa Antonecchia & Christie Pawluch

Cast: Lauren Howe, Jess Salgueiro, Ethan Mitchell, Anna Maiche

New Film on the Platform: OBJECTS OF DESIRE – BLADE, 18min., USA, LGBTQ+ Tragic Drama/Dark Comedy

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https://www.instagram.com/susurrone

Miami Film Festival Winner – This captivating dark comedy follows the eventful journey of Jessy, a morally ambiguous young man who finds himself entangled in a web of challenges when his mother is kidnapped. To settle his debt, Jessy reluctantly sets out to seduce Carlos, an older man in a vulnerable state of decline.

Directed by Alejandro Renteria

Written by Jorge Luis Sanchez-Noya

Cast: Alex Cowley, Mauricio Renteria, Lili Renteria

Director Statement
This first story is part of a feature film design to reflect this statement.-
The time spent on this earth is marked by the attention we give to our desires or the time we spend running away from suffering. This story develops and shows us the tragic force behind these silent motivators of human behavior. Miami is a hub for the Spanish speaker community world wide. This story happens to be spread out between Argentina, Mexico, Spain and Miami. This is a device to show the difference of tone, color and/or flavor of these cultural idiosyncrasies. This will aid to highlight how these silent motivators of human behavior remain the same regardless of the location. Using these four stories in different geographic spots while they are conceptually intertwined will show the audience these silent motivators with the hope they will recognize them, not just to be entertained but learn deeper truth about themself. As a result of having lived for long periods of time in different countries, has allowed me to perceive this simple truth, I want to share it and to show how similar we are at the core, no matter the location. The four short stories are tragedies with a tone of dark comedy, (one of those four has already been shot, link is attached.) The rest will be shot in similar manners, cinematic, subdued color schemes, low key lighting, high contrast cinematography. The fifth one is more of a dreamlike and will be closer to a romantic comedy look. One actor will play 4 different characters as he symbolically represents death, This will be evident with the final story.

Story short review

“Objetos de Deseo” is an 18-minute indie short film directed by Alejandro Renteria. It revolves around Jessi, played by Alex Cowley, who finds himself in a desperate situation in Miami and must make ethically questionable decisions to resolve it. The film expertly combines dramatic misdirection, tension, and a touch of dark humor. It explores themes of need, manipulation, and the lure of easy money, all set against the backdrop of Miami’s nighttime streets. The story unfolds as Jessi attempts to strike a deal with Mr. Lord, portrayed by Mauricio Rentería, but soon realizes he may not be in control of the situation. As the layers of deception are peeled back, the narrative keeps viewers engaged, leading to a surprising and impactful finale. The performances by the leads, Cowley and Rentería, showcase their characters’ complexity and the film’s understated style complements the storyline. Overall, “Objetos de Deseo” offers a fresh take on a cat and mouse game, making it a captivating indie film that explores human nature and the choices we make under extreme circumstances.

Watch Today’s FREE Film Fesival: INSECT O CIDE (Environmental Winning Feature Film)

Event goes LIVE for FREE at 8pm EST (New York time) Wednesday May 7, 2025!

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Direct page link: https://www.wildsound.ca/events/insect-o-cide-environmental-winning-feature-film

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New Film on the Platform: TRACES OF MEMORY, 14min,. USA, Drama

Watch the film: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/watch-traces-of-memory

TRACES OF MEMORY, 14min,. USA

Directed by Jody Jaress

Stars

A woman’s mind fractured, and what happens when she no longer can differentiate between her reality … and the truth.

http://www.tracesofmemorythefilm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/tracesofmemorythefilm/

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/traces-of-memory-review

New Film on the Platform: THE MEMORY OF THE MOMENT, 60min., Documentary, Romania

Watch the film: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/the-memory-of-the-moment

THE MEMORY OF THE MOMENT, 60min., Romania
Directed by Ovidiu Georgescu
An 80 years old woman, former teacher, lives alone in an isolated village in Transilvania, located on a 1200m high mountain. She’s created an important space for books, music and poetry next to her assets and the animals that live in her homestead, built over 90 years ago by her family. At the end of this journey we’ll discover a world of the past, present and future – the world of Viorica C?tuna.

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/the-memory-of-the-moment-review

New Film on the Platform: INTER, 6min,. Austria, Experimental/Animation/Black & White

Watch Film: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/watch-inter

Sequences, splitters, fragments. In settings of body and pictureroom in space of representation and poetry is volume scanned and reproduced, expressed and restored. A Collage in hommage to Antonin Artaud.

www.claudiaungersbaeck.com

Directed by Claudia Ungersbäck

Watch Today’s FREE Festival: Best of STAR WARS Short Films

Event goes LIVE for FREE at 8pm EST (New York time) Sunday May 4, 2025!

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Amazing lineup of the best STAR WARS short films in the world today;

STAR WARS: RENDEZVOUS, 20min,. USA

Directed by Brett L. Peterson

A pair of do-gooders attempt to protect a young, force-sensitive girl from bounty hunters on their way to rendezvous with a mysterious contact with the power to protect her much better than they can.

https://antigravityfilms.com/projects

https://www.instagram.com/antigravityfilmsllc/

STAR WARS: THE TALES OF BOBA FETT, 4min., USA

Directed by Benson McKay

After a group of smugglers acquire a valuable asset, they soon realize they’re not alone. Without warning, they are being hunted by one of the most feared bounty hunters in the galaxy.

https://www.instagram.com/br_mckay/

https://www.instagram.com/_jonathan_gallo_/

STAR WARS: THE BLOOD CRYSTAL, 32min,. USA

Directed by Dark Hoffman

Two young JEDI, Daptain Drovat and his Padawan, were secrectly sent by the Rebellion to find the Blood Crystal, rumored to have infinite powers. A young Sith races to an abandoned Imperial Kyber mining base on the moons of Orsicca in order to procure the crystal fo the Empire. Following orders from the Rebellion and the Empire, both Sith and Jedi have found themselves on the same moon, fighting to find the Blood Crystal…

https://www.instagram.com/darkgrafix/

STAR WARS: ROGUE SEVEN, 15min., USA

Directed by James Martinez

A young thief must save Rebel fighter pilots from an Imperial armada and an overconfident bounty hunter.

https://www.instagram.com/rogueseven_film

STAR WARS: BUCKETHEADS, 13min, Canada

Directed by Marco Bossow, Andy Brown

A squad of storm troopers are transporting a POW with valuable information from Yavin 4, but getting off planet will test their mettle.

http://www.transmutepictures.com/

https://instagram.com/bucketheadsfilm

STAR WARS: Fallen Knights

Directed by Lance Hopper

Kidnapped! Jedi Knights Pem’Aiara and Tala Vane have been abducted by the evil Galactic Empire. Taking place 3 years after the Great Jedi Purge, our heroes must face brutal truths about their beliefs while being interrogated by the insidious Commander Strand. After being beaten by a Purge Trooper, all looks hopeless for these brave Jedi as they prepare to meet The Emperor himself…

https://www.instagram.com/swfallenknights

https://www.facebook.com/lance.hopper.777

STAR WARS: DRESCA, 7min., USA

Directed by Jessica Champneys

When Dresca – an injured imperial pilot – is rescued by rebels after the Battle of Endor, she must choose between her loyalty to the Empire and the kindness of strangers she once thought of as monsters.

http://starwarsdresca.com/

https://www.instagram.com/starwarsdresca

STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE, Chapter 31, 14min., UK

Directed by Damien Valentine

Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian arrive at Sluis Van for a much needed break. Instead, they walk into Grand Admiral Thrawn’s massive assault on the shipyards. The Millenium Falcon and Rogue Squadron are all that stand between the defenseless New Republic ships and the approaching Imperial fleet.

http://codedtransmission.com/htte/

https://www.instagram.com/darth_angelus/

Watch the best of HORROR Short Films from around the world today:

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Watch Today’s Festival: UNDER 5 Minute Festival

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See the full lineup of films:

FOUR MOM, 2min., Israel
Directed by Itay Semo
“FOUR MOM” is a short animated film displaying an ordinary morning in the life of a single working mom of 4.

https://www.instagram.com/semo16itay

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-four-mom



THE WHIRLING DERVISH, 2min., Egypt
Directed by Osama Elolemy
In the mesmerizing whirling dance of the Sufi lady, grace and devotion blend seamlessly. Her movements, like poetry in motion, transcend time and space, capturing the essence of the divine in every spin. The gentle flow of her white garments symbolizes purity, while her serene expression reflects inner peace and connection to the universe. As she twirls, she becomes a living embodiment of spiritual ecstasy, inviting us to join her in this sacred dance of unity and love

https://www.genieinaclick.com/
https://www.instagram.com/genieinaclick/

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-whirling-dervish

DO YOU HEAR ME, 5min., China
Directed by Yao Xiao
Do You Hear Me tells a story about the invisible power dynamics and conflicts within a traditional Chinese family. This family has grown accustomed to the father’s absence and indifference. The mother buys a bag of expensive apples for her daughter, who does not like apples. A seemingly intimate yet tense silent contest unfolds between mother and daughter.

https://www.instagram.com/yaoxiaoart

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-do-you-hear-me



HOMA – The guardian of the light, 5min., Uruguay
Directed by Juan Pablo Bornio
HOMA is a great project for the proposal of the DETOUR Festival in 2024, making a short film of less than 5 minutes in 1 take, within the “Western Creole” genre. (Uruguayan Western).

https://www.instagram.com/juanpablobornio/

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-homa

MUSIC HAS HIS BACK: Leo Pearlstein, the 104-year-old drummer, 4min., USA
Directed by David Bluefield
How music has shaped the life of a 104-year-old

https://www.instagram.com/thedavidbluefield/

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-music-has-his-back



SNEEZE, 5min., UK
Directed by Gareth Brierley
A woman sneezes and goes on an unexpected journey.

http://www.peopleshow.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/garethbrierley/

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-sneeze


JOY! BLUE MOON, 3min., USA
Directed by John Vollmer
Music and images intertwine for a joyful experience.

Watch the audience feedback video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-joy-blue-moon