All Films

Genbanojō

2017 • 24 min • Japan

In a cone-shaped land named Kikyōgahara in Shin Province, there lives a girl named Hana. She is a gentle girl, who always thinks of her family, in particular her great-grandmother Chiyo, whom she affectionately calls "Granny." One day, a traveling entertainment troupe named the Natsugawa Genzaemon Troupe happens by, and the villagers welcome them warmly. Upon finishing their performance and receiving their acclaim, the troupe's leader spots Hana with some "oyaki," his favorite food, and transforms into a fox in his excitement. It turns out that the leader Genbanojō, and his companions O-Natsu and Shinzaemon, are all foxes who have taken on human forms. Genbanojō hastily negotiates with Hana, telling her that in exchange for keeping their secret, he will grant her one wish. She answers, "I want to let my Granny see the cherry blossoms."

White Noise

2017 • 17 min • France, Lebanon

Beirut, at night. Said begins his first shift as a security guard. His orders are clear: watch a bridge. However, in the heart of “the city that never dies”, the exercise is going to be more complicated than it seems.

Dandelion

2017 • 20 min • United States of America

In a not too distant future, an inmate at a mysterious prison must fight to unlock her mind in order to find the key to her escape.

Fysh

2017 • 13 min

This is the story of an old man and a fish that changed his life.

Mindgame

2017 • 26 min • United States of America

A conman abuses his psychic wife's abilities, blackmailing strangers with their futures, only to realize their own lives are in grave danger.

Cut Here

2017 • 14 min • Macedonia

Cut Here is a story about two contrasting worlds and outlooks on life: the world of shallow consumer-ism and trashy mainstream, and the world of marginalized individualism. Nina puts on her best ‘self ’—expensive clothes, lots of makeup, etc.—and leaves her kitsch luxury home. Anna unchains her old bicycle and leaves her semi-derelict building. Nina almost crashes into Anna as she carelessly exits her garage with her girly car. She yells a couple of insults at Anna, and then both resume their journeys to their respective destinations. Their destinations will tell us a lot about the different directions in which their lives are moving.

Five Minutes

2017 • 10 min • United States of America

A progressive elementary school's "parenting class" takes an unexpected dramatic turn.

The Heights

2017 • 22 min • United States of America

A promising musical duo tries to avoid a meltdown before the biggest show of their career.

VHS Revolution

2017 • 53 min • France

Using testimonies by pioneers and witnesses of the times, delve into the feverish visual culture the media generated – with far-fetched examples of canine television games, seduction manuals, aerobics class while holding a baby, among others.

Mum

2017 • 13 min • India

An eight-year-old Mamta is struggling with her homework. She gains the attention of her always strict class teacher as she reads from the unwritten essay on Mother; leaving the class teacher distressed. Mum has won 19 international awards and is selected/nominated in 70+ film festivals across the globe. Mum also qualifies for the Oscars 2019

The Dig

2017 • 9 min • United States of America

A man helps a woman bury a dead body.

Moonlight

2017 • 10 min

A look at an all-Black cast reboot of the TV show "Friends".

Baja's Studio

2017 • 21 min • Japan

Kohata Anime Studio is a place full of dreams where animation is made. Baja was raised in this studio by the people who create animation. Floating in a pond outside are his friends the ducks. One night, when all the people are no longer at the studio, Baja takes a peek outside and finds that his duck friends are being attacked by a cat. Will Baja be able to save his friends? A wondrous night adventure begins.

Haxx Deadroom

2017 • 25 min • Canada

Lucy brings her girlfriend Linda to an underground internet forum meet-up. The evening does not go as planned.

Tomboy

2017 • 43 min • United States of America

TOMBOY explores the obstacles that young girls encounter on the recreational stage, the stereotypes, language issues and cultural disparities that follow, and ultimately the insufficient media coverage and compensation that afflicts elite professional athletes seeking full recognition for their talents. The journey of the female athlete is often discouraging, and despite progress achieved during the Title IX era, gender equity in athletics has a long way to go.

Sunny Family Cult

2017 • 5 min

Without a doubt, family is above all, on the other hand though, mum and dad are definitely hiding something. What is the secret of the sunny family cult?

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid [Tricks]: Kamen Rider Para-DX

2017 • 14 min • Japan

Kamen Rider Para-DX is the second Televi-Kun Hyper Battle DVD for Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. It features the exclusive appearance of the Gashat game Knock Out Fighter 2. Emu Hojo and Parado are challenged to play New Kuroto Dan's game Nazo Toki Labyrinth! In this super-cooperative play they need to solve the mystery hidden in the labyrinth and rescue the captured Poppy! Can they do it?! And how will this plot be linked to Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Trilogy: Another Ending?!

Magnicidios Poe

2017 • 44 min • Spain

The sarcastic account of the assassination of five Spanish politicians between 1870 and 1973 is mixed with the narration of five short stories by Edgar Allan Poe illustrated by five skillful pencil artists. A documentary, a video essay, a collage, a provocative experiment where various pop culture figures and icons perform unexpected cameos. The macabre joke of a jester. Never more.

Second Genesis: The Quest for Life Beyond Earth

2017 • 19 min • United States of America

Planetary scientist Carolyn Porco explains what it takes to look for life beyond Earth, and what conditions are required for life to exist. Porco argues that Saturn’s moon Enceladus—with its plumes of water vapor spewing into space, confirmed organic materials, and evidence of hydrothermal vents at the bottom of its liquid ocean—is the most promising place to look. Could Enceladus be the key to proving once and for all that life is not unique to Earth? What would it mean—both scientifically and spiritually—if we found evidence of a true second genesis right here in our own galactic back yard?

Guardians of Martial Arts

2017 • 23 min • China

One day, Master Ma is walking down the street, suddenly he sees the words "Huashan Sect" (华山派) hiding between the green grass. He closes his eyes and hence the duel with different martial arts masters begins.

Le Petit

2017 • 25 min • France

In a remote village, young Luka has already seen the worst. His father's disease and a very close relationship with his mother have made him the man of the house. During the male nurse's daily visit, an unexpected invitation to have lunch awakens his jealousy. He decides, then, to bring his own guest. Freely inspired by Georges Bataille’s childhood.

Love Live! Sunshine!! Finally Live-action! ! !

2017 • 15 min • Japan

This is a 15-minute long puppet show that Sunrise (the company that has created Love Live! Sunshine!! and it's predecessor) made as an April Fool's joke. It looks like they put a lot of work into it, though!

Roadside Attraction

2017 • 10 min • United States of America

After a very famous airplane arrives at Palm Beach International Airport, an otherwise ordinary stretch of Florida highway attracts an avid cluster of excited onlookers and selfie-takers. In the ensuing spectacle, these curious Americans reveal the qualities they may share with the plane’s huuuge-ly notable passenger.

Hipster Ghost

2017 • 10 min

A woman moves into an apartment haunted by a mischievous twee apparition.