All Films

Frank-Etienne Towards Beatitude

2012 • 15 min • France

Frank-Étienne is a door-to-door salesman on a mission to sell empty boxes in the middle of nowhere. Things go awry when he meets a young woman who is determined to take advantage of his kindness and his car. Unable to resist her, Frank-Étienne finds himself in an increasingly absurd situation with the woman, her lover, and his dog.

Tram

2012 • 7 min • France, Czech Republic

As every morning, men get on the tram to go to work. But on that day, to the rhythm of the tickets inserted in the ticket-stamping machine, the vehicle gets erotic and the conductress’ desire turns the reality into a surrealistic and phallic fantasy.

The Guardian's Tale

2012 • 8 min • Australia

On a lonely alien planet shrouded in mystery, an ominous beast guards a powerful treasure. One day he receives an unexpected guest - A seemingly innocent girl crash lands on his world. The two will forge an unusual friendship, and teach one another that looks can indeed be deceiving!

Proxy: A Slender Man Story

2012 • 9 min • United States of America

Vince Wilson is haunted by visions of the Slender Man. So much so that his reality is about to change forever.

From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie

2012 • 60 min • United Kingdom

The history of Italian zombie cinema, beginning with the breakout worldwide influence and success of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and continuing through to Lucio Fulci's trend-setting Zombie Flesh-Eaters (Zombi 2) and its many imitators.

Ultimate Mars Challenge

2012 • 53 min • United States of America

With access to the scientists and engineers responsible for the Curiosity rover's on-the-ground experiments, NOVA captures its landing on Mars

Tabu

2012 • 28 min • Denmark

A family is on the brink of dissolution. The parents relationship has run awry for many years and their two little girls are suffering as a result of their bitter arguments. It is as if a miracle is needed in order to save the marriage. The miracle occurs when a violent event takes place in the girls' lives forcing the parents to stick together and be there for the kids. The couple's love blossoms anew but what about the girls, how are they coping?

Magnetic Reconnection

2012 • 13 min

A short documentary film contrasting the Northern Lights with decaying man-made debris littered throughout the landscape surrounding the town of Churchill, Manitoba in Canada's Arctic. The film touches on the regenerative power of nature and the futility of mankind's struggle against natural processes of decay.

Vodka 7

2012 • 24 min • United States of America

Three simultaneous stories take place in a New Jersey bar.

Transmission

2012 • 13 min • Australia

Set across post-apocalyptic Western Australian desert highways, Transmission takes the audiences on a compelling journey of survival as they follow 10 year old Tilly and her father Jim who try to make their way to the 'virus free' safe zone based in the small town of Leonora following an airborne pandemic that has wiped out 90% of the population of their hometown, Perth. Along the way Tilly must face up to some harsh lessons, most importantly, how to drive. She must endure the ultimate driving lesson in a post apocalyptic world.

Hot Tuna

2012 • 52 min • United States of America

The underwater cinematographer, Rick Rosenthal follows the threatened Bluefin Tuna in their search for a safe refuge along the Atlantic.

I Have No Hold on You

2012 • 20 min

A young couple's love is tested when Alex suddenly finds God and Sara discovers she might be pregnant.

Kara

2012 • 7 min • France, United States of America

This short film follows a character called Kara - a female android brought to life on an assembly line. As her body is put together piece by piece, she expresses emotion. She gets marked as defective and about to be disassembled, but before being permanently shut down she begs for her life.

Loxoro

2012 • 20 min • Peru

This short tells the story about the existing boundary between what is masculine and feminine in the Peruvian LGBT community.

Abide with Me

2012 • 43 min • United States of America

After the Edmunds Tucker Act was passed, hundreds of Mormon men were arrested for polygamy or unlawful cohabitation and sent to prisons. Families were always on edge, wondering if Federal Marshals were going to come and turn their lives upside down. The faith and love of one such family will be put to the test in a story you will never forget.

Porcelain

2012 • 15 min • United States of America

A young girl seeks help with the discovery that she may be evil.

Arnold's Blueprint

2012 • 12 min • United States of America

A short documentary showing how Arnold Schwarzenegger's military service played a critical role in his fame.

Christmas Dinner

2012 • 58 min • Slovenia

Jure and Julija live in a relationship that is largely maintained by clichés and formalities.

Where the Sun Sets

2012 • 35 min

Luke Singh struggles to make ends meet working as a fisherman. Unable to provide for his sick grandmother, Luke is presented with an opportunity to make a lot of money, but the decision would come at a great cost.

Sisyphus Is Happy

2012 • 25 min • Russia

A young man accidentally turns out to be a witness of a crime. The police try to get him but the family of a poor man are not going to let them have him without a fight.

Always A Fire

2012 • 6 min

ALWAYS A FIRE is a short documentary film on former New York Giant CHAD JONES—a star athlete from LSU whose promising professional career was put on hold by a tragic car accident before it even had a chance to begin. The film details Chad's incredible rehabilitation and recovery from the horrific accident that nearly cost him his life. Comprised of intimate interviews with Chad and his trainers, as well as never-before-seen footage of his long road to recovery, the film provides an unflinching view of an elite athlete facing unimaginable tragedy and refusing to submit.

Shoot the Moon

2012 • 26 min • United States of America

Marcy Meyers is down on her luck. Faced with piling bills, the remnants of a failed marriage, and now an imminent home foreclosure, she has nowhere to turn but to the hope of a miracle. That miracle she finds in Shoot the Moon, a national game show that promises a one in a lifetime chance to win it all. But Marcy's faith in the show comes with a price. As her relationship with her daughter Alice is put to the test, the clock ticks towards a seemingly inescapable fate. Shoot the Moon tells the story of miracles and the extraordinary place they are found.

The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas

2012 • 30 min • United Kingdom

Marjorie the cow lives in a run-down stable in the middle of Bethlehem. Nothing exciting ever happens in Bethlehem until now… there’s a census or something and there’s going to be some sort of street party – that’s what Marje has heard, anyway!

Los Salgado

2012 • 11 min • Mexico

In a highly dysfunctional family consisting of father, mother and young daughter, dwells conflicts and dangers in a paralyzing silence.