All Films

Kālewa

2018 • 15 min • United States of America

In the future, a Hawaiian astronaut makes the next great leap for his planet, his family, and himself. Tonight is his last chance.

A Place We Call Reality

2018 • 15 min • Norway

A film director goes through an existential crisis after completing his debut feature film and is desperately trying to find meaning in Los Angeles.

On the way home

2018 • 2 min • Japan

The borderland between sleeping and waking is the moment when the daughter melds into her father.

Do or Die

2018 • 8 min • United States of America

The 1977-78 NBA scoring title came down to the final day of the season. Heading into their last games, San Antonio's silky-smooth forward George Gervin was averaging 26.8 points per game. High-flying Denver showman David Thompson was at 26.6. Thompson had the greatest game of his career, shattering Wilt Chamberlain's record for most points in a quarter. When Gervin took the court later in the day, he knew that he had to respond with a masterpiece of his own—or else risk losing the crown.

No More We

2018 • 15 min • Sweden

Boyfriends Hampus and Adrian are in a destructive relationship. When Hampus finally works up the nerve to call it quits, he finds himself relieved. Adrian, however, is not quite ready to say goodbye. Examining the final week of a gay love affair, award-winning short film director David Färdmar begins with the end.

I Promised Her Life

2018 • 15 min

On the day of her daughter's funeral, a grieving Armenian-American mother defies a centuries-old ritual and tests the limits of tradition as she walks the thin line between death and afterlife.

The Dress You Have On

2018 • 14 min

A surprising find challenges a couple to question the foundation of their relationship.

Eyelash

2018 • 27 min • United States of America

Nothing ever went right for Ellie until, in the blink of an eye, everything did. But she should have been careful what she wished for.

Waiting For Hope

2018 • 4 min • United States of America

When a young woman summons her deceased boyfriend's spirit back from the dead, the conversation doesn't go as she planned.

A Book and A Cup of Sugar

2018 • 20 min • India

A short film.

The Foreign Body

2018 • 18 min • Venezuela

Jairo, who was born without nipples, is isolated from both the customs of his people and social norms. Distanced from the customs of his people, he explores in the city a male ideal to belong to.

Konya

2018 • 9 min • Australia

A middle aged Aboriginal woman lives on her own in the community. Trapped in routine, Grace is determined to remain lonely and bored as punishment for her sins. With her days lost in the humdrum of a life alone and the mistakes of the past, Grace waits – for death or change, whichever comes first.

Bull Mountain Lookout

2018 • 16 min

A short horror film about a Girl Scout troop leader who discovers the truth about the terrifying legend of Bull Mountain.

Castle to Castle

2018 • 40 min • Belgium, France

Spring 2017, in between the two rounds of the French presidential election. Pierre, a 25-year-old scholarship holder studying in a big Parisian school, lives with 75-year-old Francine, who is disabled and wheelchair-bound. Politically and socially opposed, they are perplexed and disoriented as they witness the unfolding electoral spectacle. While waiting for the results, they engage with each other, as Pierre tries to take care of Francine’s body and she attempts to heal his voiceless resentment.

The Pearl Remains

2018 • 3 min • Japan

A woman traces her memories through a pearl ring, and comes upon her mother gazing at the same ring. But her memories soon lose their outline and become enclosed within the pearl.

90 Seconds in North Korea

2018 • 15 min • Netherlands

No warheads, no jackbooted soldiers, no statues of the god-emperor – instead, this is a poetic, evocative snapshot of everyday life in North Korea, the country ruled by the world’s most paranoid and secretive regime.

Shy Of Midnight

2018 • 10 min

Drama and desire build as an older man and a young waitress connect at a diner late at night.

Super Demon Scary!

2018 • 46 min • Japan

The long-awaited sequel to the much-talked-about “Haunted Investigation Room: Demon Scary!" While the crew was closely following a detective agency, the agency received a report that Misato Maeda, a member of the idol group “Snow Drops,” was being stalked by a stalker. In order to investigate the stalker, a hidden camera is installed.

Jack (Part 1)

2018 • 12 min • France, United States of America

Step into the shoes of Jack, grasp the magic beans in your hand, and feel the thrill of an adventure into the realm of the giants, all in a world completely re-imagined from the classic 5000-year-old fairytale.

Disaster Capitalism

2018 • 52 min • Australia

A documentary that reveals the underbelly of the global aid and investment industry. It's a complex web of interests that span the earth from powerful nations and multinational corporations to tribal and village leaders. This documentary offers unique insights into a multi-billion dollar world by investigating how aid dollars are spent.

Alone in Space: A Final Space Documentary

2018 • 18 min

Creator Olan Rogers recounts his personal journey in bringing his space opera comedy series, Final Space, to life.

A Gift

2018 • 15 min • Indonesia

Isfi can wear her comfortable pants among her guy friends but has to wear hijab to be accepted at Nita’s house. Two days to Nita’s Birthday, all Isfi wants is to prepare the best gift in Nita’s room.

Everbliss

2018 • 7 min

Alexa and Natalie are embarking on a life-changing journey with the help of a new and controversial drug that promises permanent euphoria. However, the drug also takes away their ability to communicate through language or process any information. With only six minutes left before the drug takes effect, the two best friends and former lovers must ask themselves if a perfect goodbye is possible.

Overnight Walk

2018 • 42 min • Japan

Sakura is a 27-year-old unsuccessful actress. She was wondering whether or not to accept a nude offer. Then, Sakura's older sister Yuriko suddenly comes to visit her in Tokyo. The younger sister who abandoned her hometown and the older sister who never left. The two sisters begin a midnight walk from Shimokitazawa to Shinjuku.