All Films

Black Sam's Statue

2015 • 18 min

Using newly uncovered historical documents, this documentary short pieces together the most complete and accurate account of the life of Viro Small ever told. Nicknamed "Black Sam of Vermont" for his ties to the Green Mountain State, Small was a pro wrestling pioneer who reached the height of his notoriety in 1880's New York City.

Secrets of the Nazi Treasure

2015 • 50 min

Set amidst the Austrian Alps is a deep lake that has enthralled the world for decades: Lake Toplitz.It is said that a massive collection of controversial, classified documents and the remains of a treasure trove can be found in its depths. Allegedly, these items were stowed away by Adolf Hitler’s most senior followers just before the end of World War II.This is the first comprehensive film about the intriguing adventures surrounding the myth-enshrouded Lake Toplitz.

Khatte: The Choice of Freedom

2015 • 55 min • Slovenia

This is a documentary film about long-term street children, living in Kathmandu and two protagonists ex street kid Sushil Babu Chetri and Lalit Shasi who run non-government organization for children in need. Sushil wants to direct street theater with street children as main protagonists, trying to show alternative ways how to help them and how to face this never ending problem. But his task turns out not to be as easy as it seems, facing more problems than he expected. Lalit Shasi, despite the fact that there are no street children in his orphanage, wants to safe three street kids from the street by giving them bed, food and safety in his organization. But he faces the reality of the street and struggle to convince children to choose safety instead of freedom of the street.

Behind the Projector

2015 • 31 min • Sweden

Every year, film collectors from Sweden, Norway and Denmark meet up to trade, sell and buy anything related to film: 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, BluRay, DVD, VHS, projectors, cameras, posters, magazines, you name it. They also drink beer and watch films, of course. This is the story of one of many conventions, this time in Lakene Folkets Hus, Värmland, Sweden.

Acto #4 Continental Motors

2015 • 10 min

A dance film set in an abandoned building.

My Poem Is Not from This World

2015 • 5 min

A poet embarks on an introspective journey in search of his voice. Through symbolic images and enigmatic encounters, he explores the boundaries between reality and creation, confronting his own nature. On the beach, the wind and waves suggest an unanswerable question: is it possible to join the flying poets, or is he destined to follow his own path?

Son du serpent

2015 • 11 min • Benin, Netherlands

Son du Serpent tells the story of a modern African in his frantic search for his wife who disappeared. The film unfolds as a road movie. Longing for his beloved the man wanders around in a supernatural reality – aware that he may have lost her in this invisible world.

The Voice Over

2015 • 3 min • Italy

This short stop-motion film narrates about the drama of a man that suddenly wakes up in jail and starts a peculiar dialogue with a mysterious voice. During the course of the film, the voice appears to be more and more his voice. Acting is the fundamental aspect of the video. The timing of the dialogue, the text, the tone of voice, the pauses and the puppet poses have all been designed and tested several times in live action first, in order to make the animation as realistic and as “human” as possible.

No Added Preservatives

2015 • 3 min • United Kingdom

A hungry raccoon crosses paths with a baking, chainsaw wielding lumberjack.

Cry of the Fox

2015 • 5 min • United States of America

A boy tries to save a baby fox from two bullies who upset a threatening presence in the forest.

The Grim Reaper Has The Blues

2015 • 5 min • Germany

Death faces a deep crisis and feels unable to fulfill his mortal duties.

Aguacero

2015 • 4 min • Canada, Uruguay

The relationship between a daughter and her father is drowning along with the lack of communication between them. The water begins to invade the house until it seems impossible to keep it from entering.

The Wayward Carnality

2015 • 10 min

A liberated grandma visits her grandson and tries to introduce him into the world of sexual relations with his own body.

Caramelman

2015 • 3 min • South Korea

In Caramelman, a man melts into caramel. Throughout the animation, reality and an imaginary world are mixed. In reality, the character lives his busy routine life, and becomes tired and exhausted. His state of mind and condition is shown through the imaginary world where he turns into caramel; the most tired.

Coffee Break

2015 • 1 min • South Korea

This is so Good!

Football Brothers

2015 • 26 min • Poland

A story of two teenage brothers' struggle to get to renowned football teams.

The Violinist

2015 • 7 min • United Kingdom

An old violinist immerses herself in memories when she finds a score she composed during her youth in Edinburgh.

Stalingrad: Plus un pas en arrière

2015 • 46 min • France

In June 1941, Nazi troops invaded the USSR. It's an “ideological and racial war”, says Adolf Hitler. Marshal Zhukov stopped the Germans at the gates of Moscow. But in July 1942, the Führer decided to head for the Caucasus, where there was oil. A modern industrial city, 80% of Stalingrad was raised to the ground in just a few days of bombing. But the Soviet Generalissimo and Chairman of the State Defense Committee, Stalin, decided not to evacuate the city. A single motto: “Not one more step backwards”. [episode 1/3 of series]

Punto medio

2015 • 20 min • Argentina

Leonardo undergoes an unconventional treatment to stop being submissive.

Bandera roja

2015 • 14 min • Argentina

It narrates the tragic events that occurred on May 1, 1921 in Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos.

O Duende

2015 • 5 min • Brazil

Goblins are portrayed as mischievous little spirits who live in a parallel universe but interfere in human destinies. When they are treated well, they help with household chores, but if they get angry they can get up to mischief, creating nightmares to disturb our sleep.

Atomic

2015 • 3 min

January 5th, 2055. Postnuclear Age. 5:00 PM.

O Porão

2015 • 1 min • Brazil

Short minute.

My Mother, Not Cooking

2015 • 8 min

Short drama movie