All Films

Per Tutta la Vita

2018 • 5 min • France, Italy

One winter’s day, an acrobat abandoned by his magician, melancholically remembers their love story.

Conversation with Romy Schneider

2018 • 53 min • France

During a night in Cologne in 1976, Romy Schneider opens up like she’d never done before. An intimate portrait based on audio recordings of her interview with journalist Alice Schwarzer.

Just Me

2018 • 11 min • United Kingdom

Scott gets a visit from Connor which brings his past back to haunt him, but will it change his future?

Natale a Roccaraso

2018 • 32 min • Italy

Two boys inherit a hotel from their uncle.

Psychic Manjara 9

2018 • 52 min • Japan

Fear and despair intersect!! The ninth cursed video collection!!

Psychic Yuranbon 5: The Arrogance of Earthly Desires

2018 • 54 min • Japan

A tragedy caused by evil thoughts and desires!! A collection of psychic images of curses and delusions!! The fifth collection of cursed psychic videos!

Overheight Must Turn

2018 • 13 min • United States of America

For the past ten years, Jürgen Henn has filmed over-height trucks crashing into the 11foot8 train bridge affectionately nicknamed the "Can Opener." In that time, millions have viewed the crashes online. Regional, national, and international news organizations have dined out on the story and the goofy crash reels. But why do motorists continue to crash despite the many warnings, sensors, and signs? And what is it about these crashes that holds our attention? In this piece, we look for the humanity in human error.

Ted Alexandro: Senior Class of Earth

2018 • 58 min • United States of America

Filmed at the Comedy Cellar's iconic Village Underground in New York, "Senior Class of Earth” is Ted Alexandro's third hour-long comedy special (and/or comedy album), following “As Much As You Want” and “I Did It.” "Senior Class of Earth" effortlessly blends equal parts social commentary - surveying a world increasingly on the brink - with a healthy dose of personal reflections on subjects like being engaged to be married and the particular duties of a man in today’s world - for example, making sure all electronic devices remain charged. It's often said that "the personal is political," and Ted's new special exemplifies that ideal while keeping us all laughing.

700 Taka

2018 • 17 min • Bangladesh

On a special date with a very special girl, the awkward and hopelessly broke Arik goes to hilarious lengths just to keep the total bill under 700 Taka.

Second Best

2018 • 20 min • Australia

Velika and Nouchka are identical twins, but their overbearing mother and their individual fortunes may just sever their connection forever.

Gifted - The Documentary

2018 • 60 min • Canada

Phil Heath is considered one of the most muscular men on the planet. He travels the world making a living from his 'muscles' as one of today's elite-level professional bodybuilders. From the hard work at the gym to the pressures of competing to maintaining a positive relationship with his family, it's all part of Phil's quest to become Mr. Olympia; the ultimate bodybuilding title. In Gifted, we peek behind the curtain of one of the world's most fascinating and bizarre sports. Can Phil achieve his dream to become the greatest bodybuilder in the world? The film includes behind the scenes footage at the Olympia, gut-wrenching training, interviews with Phil's family, friends, and body building community. Gifted is a documentary for both people that know little to nothing about bodybuilding as well as bodybuilding aficionados, taking them on a journey of one man's attempt to fulfill his destiny.

Once Aurora

2018 • 52 min • Norway

This is the third documentary of Norwegian singer AURORA. It will follow the production of her second album. Filmed in La Fabrique, France.

La Bataille d'Alger, l'empreinte

2018 • 52 min • Algeria, France

Cheikh Djemaï looks back on the genesis of Gillo Pontecorvo’s feature film, The Battle of Algiers (1965). Through archive images, extracts from the film and interviews with personalities, the filmmaker retraces the journey of a major work - from the events of the Algiers Casbah (1956-1957) to the presentation of the Lion of 'Or causing the anger of the French delegation in Venice - which left its mark as much in the history of cinema as in that of Algeria.

Children of the Universe

2018 • 53 min • Switzerland

A primary school class in the Swiss mountains embarks on an adventure to discover the mysteries of the universe, guided by the astrophysicist Stéphanie Juneau.

Ace

2018 • 19 min • United States of America

Set within the embrace of an intimate group of friends in college, Ace follows the emotional journey of a shy newcomer who discovers an attraction to longstanding group-member Z that he can neither ignore nor fully embrace. As the connection between Ace and Z intensifies, so to does the silence that both illuminates their fears and fuels their insecurities. Though the attraction between them appears unmistakable, their inability to acknowledge and express their feelings for each other openly threatens to sever the powerful bond that draws them instinctively to each other.

Follow the Roses

2018 • 23 min • United States of America

A young girl witnesses the outcome of her family's negligence.

Bad Lesbian

2018 • 12 min

A comedy short film about a desperate girl seeking for love in Berlin's nightlife.

The Empty Goal

2018 • 8 min • Peru

A man recounts the story of a local legend as he travels to the jungle to make peace with his life.

I Love My Muslim

2018 • 52 min

No-nonsense Carla is a 62-year-old woman from the Netherlands who converted to Islam. Against the expectations of many, she married Fouad, a 33-year-old Libyan freedom fighter. Although the couple live contentedly together in Amsterdam, the political turmoil in the Middle East continually bleeds into their lives. Yet, since Carla is past a child-bearing age, it is when the pair seek a second wife for Fouad that their relationship is really put to the test.

Mr. Neighbor's House 2

2018 • 23 min • United States of America

Mr. Neighbors House 2 comically blurs the innocence of Mr. Rogers with the dark surrealism of David Lynch in a half hour, live action kids show that is too disturbing for kids. Mr. Neighbor (Brian Huskey) learns the importance of telling the truth. But only when he tells the whole truth can he open the Secret Door and save Neighborton! Join him as he faces his personal demons, struggles to keep a grip on reality and hopefully uncovers a hidden truth. You never know what you'll discover at Mr. Neighbor's House!

Cajun Mystery

2018 • 45 min • United States of America

A down-on-his-luck New Orleans private detective investigates the death of a voodoo charlatan, finding himself in the middle of a paranormal murder mystery.

No Sleep Club

2018 • 25 min • Hong Kong

Welcome to the No Sleep Club where you are never alone in fighting insomnia. The three members of the Club, including the hot-headed and now unemployed chef who often goes on profanity-laced tirades, Tina, a runaway forbidden by her parents to pursue dancing, and William, the poet who feels underappreciated. They share a common objective: to be cured of insomnia and leave the Club. Chi, the latest chairman of the Club, is in charge after losing both his girlfriend and his sleep, bringing a breath of fresh air and a new goal to the Club.

Seven Awkward Sex Scenes. Part One

2018 • 26 min • Latvia

A young director, who sits in front of a commission defending a film based on her own experiences with sex and relationships, is continually confronted with questions about why she’s making the movie. The answer doesn’t come easy… Linde took on a difficult task for her short film.

Getting By Ace

2018 • 5 min • Australia

A modern retelling of a pivotal moment in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid.