All Films

Canaries

2018 • 6 min

The virus, believed to be degenerative, attacks the human brain causing symptoms similar to that of a dementia patient - These chilling words may signal the end of mankind. In a panic to leave behind the technological prison holding him hostage, Nile Root seeks out his father in a convoy to safety.

For All Audiences

2018 • 3 min

A trailer of an experiment searches for meaning in a moldy montage. The detritus of the movie industry swims in organic material.

Full English

2018 • 9 min • United Kingdom

When Englishness is the only choice left on the menu, it's breakfast for one in this dark, comic monologue for film about mental health, disenfranchisement and surviving off the unappetising remnants of English identity.

Operation Arctic: Viking Invasion

2018 • 48 min

In the far northern reaches of the globe, Patch the Pirate and his crew reunite with Princess Pirate to help her claim her rightful place on the throne of the Fair Isles. Before the Jolly Roger arrives, the evil and self-centered Baroness Vainessa the Vain seizes the throne by force with the help of her Viking cousins. She then claims to be the true heir. The two princesses must undertake the Quest for the Diamond Diadem to determine who will become the new ruler. Will Princess Pirate follow her heart and give in to the distractions around her? Or will she choose humility and become the godly ruler she was meant to be? Find out with Patch and the crew as they set their compass due north!

The Other End of the Rope

2018 • 50 min • Spain

Nine of the most outstanding climbers nowadays come together in this striking documentary about the ethics, values and the very nature of climbing. The brothers Ravier, Christian Ravier, Ekaitz Maiz, Mikel Zabalza, Arkaitz Yurrita, Eneko César and Unai Mendia will show the unknown side of climbing in the Pyrenees. Best Film - Ukerdi Film Festival 2018. Best Documentary - Cuentamontes 2018. Official Selections 2018: Explos Film Festival, Festival du Film de Montagne de Cluses. Official Selection 2017: Bilbao Mendi Film Festival.

Liquid Landscape

2018 • 12 min

Microscopic worlds and macroscopic landscapes emerge from the liquid patterns. Together with a pulsating soundtrack, this film creates a sensory and psychedelic experience: a visual journey through mysterious landscapes. This short film is a result of a two-year research on the aesthetics of liquid patterns. By using a mixture of liquid soap and film developer, rich visual patterns were created from the transit moments of when liquid hits the 16mm filmstrip.

Little Moscow

2018 • 56 min • Iceland

During the Cold War, Iceland was part of the West. They became a member of NATO and the United States operated a military base there. Centerright coalitions ran the national government and municipalities all across the country, with one exception: In Neskaupstadur, a town of 1,500 people in the east of the country, socialists ran the show. They came to power in 1946 and maintained control for 52 years.

Without Love

2018 • 12 min • Macedonia

Without Love is a story about the things left unsaid. Ana and Marta are two best childhood friends. They decide to spend some time together in the weekend house by the lake they used to go to when they were children, a day before Ana’s wedding. After an unexpected “drunk kiss” the friends face the fact that their friendship will never be the same again.

Alisa

2018 • 13 min • Finland

When the elder brother brings his younger brother to DIY rehab at their family's summer cottage, a ghost from the younger brother's past waits below the surface.

Drácula de Denise Castro

2018 • 60 min • Spain

In 2017, director Denise Castro wants to shoot her most personal work: A new adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.

Finis

2018 • 10 min

Zombie Time

2018 • 6 min • Spain

Two zombies, one fate.

The Audience

2018 • 16 min • United States of America

Four men watch a projected image: a man smoothly moving up and down three sets of escalators. A gang of identical men emerge at the top of the stairs, and start to push, chase, or trip him. He tumbles and falls, and starts to fall apart, losing limbs here and there.

The Hand

2018 • 23 min • Russia

This story, full of tender sentiment, is about a mechanic who accidentally cuts off his hand while rehearsing a love declaration. And the story continues with the hand stitched back on. Back on it is, true; but the wrong way round.

Cannes, le festival libre

2018 • 51 min • France

The 1st Cannes Film Festival was held from September 20 to October 5. 1946. In this documentary, British actress Charlotte Rampling recounts the eventful beginnings of the film festival. In addition, Frédéric Chaudier and Frédéric Zamochnikoff have compiled unpublished contemporary documents from the family archive of Jean Zay, original footage from various eras of the festival, which is now considered the most important and fascinating film festival in the world.

Pop & Suki

2018 • 5 min

Falling somewhere between sharp satire and playful parody, the latest film from British accessories boutique Pop & Suki proves that the creative process doesn't always run smoothly. With their characteristic combination of pep and pastel—and a natural flair for 60s styling—the creative duo send up and bring crashing down the rituals of the fashion shoot.

Snails

2018 • 30 min • Poland

A documentary of two Polish friends who decide to open a snail farm that could bring them millions.

100% pur porc

2018 • 17 min • France

Meet the Numbers

2018 • 28 min

Children fall in love with the wonderful characters as they "Know the Numbers." This video was developed as a result of the extraordinary success that Conoce las Letras has had. Children who watch Know the Numbers easily learn the numbers from 0 to 10 in a few days. Know the Numbers is designed to instruct infants and toddlers to numerical characters during the stage when they begin to speak. You'll be amazed at how easily your little ones learn numbers!

Murder on the Reef

2018 • 51 min

For the past 4 years, scientist Dr Allen Dobrovolsky has been testing the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Concerned with the degradation in water quality, his research has led him to believe that the reef could be facing an environmental disaster of enormous proportions. As Allen has been collecting data along the coast of the Great Barrier Reef, he has talked with residents, scientists, community activists and politicians about the hotly debated state of the Reef. The main voices in the documentary come from the top coral and marine research scientists in Australia, along with locals, activists, politicians and indigenous leaders, who are all concerned about the poor outlook for the reef due to the multiple port developments along the coast line that are contributing to its poor health. The story focuses on the fight that has been happening on land around governance of the reef's health.

Tribuna – Happy Rebellion

2018 • 50 min • Slovenia

The film was prompted by the fact that in the capital of Slovenia, one of the republics of the former socialist state of Yugoslavia, a magazine was published that saw nine bans or confiscations – more than any other newspaper in the communist Europe. A thorn in the side of the authorities for thirty years, this student magazine brought together young intellectuals who detected possible democratic shifts in the public sphere. Never strictly political, their rebellion invariably had to do with culture and its latest practices in the more liberal countries.

Lover Boy

2018 • 16 min

A film which shows a different aspect of dealing with sexuality. Coming out is one thing, but being comfortable within yourself in intimate situations is another thing. This film shows us how being intimate with someone can be a really difficult struggle and that a lot of the time, goes misunderstood.

Maha Guru Tan Malaka

2018 • 33 min • Indonesia

Tan Malaka was born in Pandan Gading, West Sumatra, in 1897. In 1963, he was awarded the title of National Hero.

That Morning

2018 • 46 min • Hong Kong

Set in Hong Kong, Eya is a shy teen who takes writing as a way to escape alienation, bullying and loneliness. On the school fun day Eya remains silent in the interview, but she is not the only one who finds life is too hard to bear. Everything is changed that morning.