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Two friends encounter an unexpected situation when they come home from a party. Original/Alternative Title: Not your house AWARDS:

A surreal drama set in the conservative world of America's 1950s housewives, exploring themes of modern feminism and sexual liberation. Contemporary dance is intertwined with narrative, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy in the vein of Stepford Wives and Mullholland Drive.

A down on her luck, occasionally-famous mystery writer buys a supposedly-magical vintage toy bank that grants wishes. The seller explains it should only be used for small things - but when she dreams big, her life becomes part of her latest mystery novel in this Supernatural Film Noir. With inspiration from The Twilight Zone, Otto Preminger, Stephen King and more, award-winning director and cinematographer Christopher Pinto packs suspense, intrigue, and even a few laughs into this 21-minute original short. From the Director: For my second short movie I literally did everything myself except play the lead! Wrote, produced, directed, did the sound, lights, sets, cinematography, made lunch, wrote and recorded original music, played the sax and clarinet solos throughout, and did the editing. Whew! AWARDS:

An Incontinent Truth is a groundbreaking documentary-style film that uses AI technology to shed light on the hidden impact of urinary incontinence. Blending the seriousness of a documentary with the glamour of the Oscars, the film draws the audience in with an unconventional approach—juxtaposing composite stories of everyday struggles against the backdrop of red carpets and awards. Using AI-generated voices, images, and a custom soundtrack for a rarely discussed subject, the film breaks new ground in storytelling. With nods to An Inconvenient Truth and Live Aid, it creates a world where incontinence receives the attention it deserves. Dr. Samantha Pillay’s vision was to leverage AI to overcome barriers of funding, anonymity, and traditional film production, delivering a powerful message about ending the stigma and creating societal change. AWARDS:

When a young shepherdess is kidnapped by a mysterious beast on the eve of her wedding, it is Red, a fierce mercenary, who is hired to find her and slay the creature. Yet, deep in the forest, a horrifying truth comes to light: the worst monsters don’t live in the woods. Original/Alternative Title: RED: Beast Huntress AWARDS:

Two security guards are holding a job interview in their downstairs office at a prominent club in Budapest while the Saturday night party is at full blast upstairs. A former arm-wrestling champion, Jani is applying to become a bouncer. The interview backfires and shortly afterwards a drunk girl falls victim of an incident on the dance floor. The stakes become higher when it turns out who she really is. Original/Alternative Title: The Last Night AWARDS:

This short film explores bipolar disorder through the perspective of Mirror. During the depressive phase, Mirror feels exhausted, and everything appears strange. In the manic phase, Mirror becomes restless, acting impulsively and viewing the world with aggression. The film is divided into three stages—normal, depressive, and manic—to help the audience understand what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder every day. AWARDS:

Anna is ready to do anything to protect her sister, even to the point of keeping her away from their father. AWARDS:

LAMENTO is a poetic and metaphorical reflection on time, memory, the immigrant journey, and the looming impact of climate change, starring Grammy-winning artist Gaby Moreno and actor Tony Revolori. Set against the surreal, haunting backdrop of an abandoned Guatemalan beach resort slowly reclaimed by the sea and teetering on the edge of disappearance, the film follows Gaby on a poignant journey to rediscover a place from her childhood, now on the brink of destruction. Accompanied by a local fisherman (Tony Revolori) and a mysterious companion, FINITOR—a flying obsidian rock with a 3D-scanning lens—they strive to capture and immortalize the soul and memory of a life and a land they left behind, before it all fades away. Inspired by the personal experiences of both Moreno and director Diego Contreras—who left Guatemala at 18 to build their lives in Los Angeles—the film pays tribute to their roots while embracing the pursuit of new horizons in Hollywood and beyond. AWARDS:

Two people meet by using a hotline that doesn't allow communication. Original/Alternative Title: Η καρδιά των πραγμάτων : όχι μία ταινία AWARDS:

Şule gifts her husband a VR experience to spark the thrill of intimacy with someone new, but after an unexpectedly intense encounter, she becomes fixated on finding the mysterious woman from the simulation. AWARDS:

Lisa, a new girl in town looking for a fresh start. Finally making friends and starting to like her new life but is quickly interrupted by a group of school bullies. The past she thought she left behind, never really left.

A woman on her way to spend Christmas with her grandmother stops off for a pre christmas drink only to run right into danger and destiny.

A family man returns to his hometown to settle affairs, but discovers he is the last person in town who is not part of a legendary pyramid scheme. And all the others want him in.

Naomi's got a problem. The vodka in the hotel mini-bar may not be the answer, but it helps her escape a reality she won't face, at least for a little while.

A North Korean general visits his talented daughter at a prestigious Swiss school to test her loyalty towards her motherland. An outstanding singer, with a promising future, she dreams of studying in America. But her dream will be at the cost of her father's life if she doesn't return. This political drama unveils the complexity of patriarchy, tradition and honor in a family.

A bloody ritual makes a man face his worst nightmares.

The production and marketing of the French potato crop are covered in this documentary short subject.

A dog's shipboard honeymoon voyage takes a turn for the worse when a fierce storm hits the ship.

Logline - An unemployed divorcee turns to a mysterious package to save him from despair. Synopsis - Samuel, recently divorced, has just moved into a rented townhouse. Buried amongst his boxes, he sorts items and takes out the garbage to the curb. He comes across a package on his path, however, he does not take lightly to what the package does for him. AWARDS:

This project explores the history of information dissemination, with a particular focus on the spread of rumors. It focuses on the figure of the Tatzelwurm, a legendary Swiss cryptid whose existence, though unproven, is the subject of much speculation. This choice of subject highlights a caricatured archetype of the legendary creature, fertile ground for rumors, as was the case with the Tatzelwurm in the 1930s. A series of short videos was created to illustrate this concept, incorporating various codes and visual registers from ancient and contemporary eras, from wildlife films to cinema posters and found footage. To realize this series, stagings were captured using models, mixing AI-generated and archival images. AWARDS:

A guided tour of a Belgian grotto takes an unexpected turn when a group of tourists stumble upon a clandestine cheese-maker who has concocted a recipe for a psychedelic delicacy that will transform their mere existence. AWARDS:

During the Christmas season a girl goes in search of a lost ornament with surprising results AWARDS:

ROUND 13 is a poetic mix of biographically inspired fragmentary scenes from the difficult childhood and youth of a boy from a forgotten place, Dejan Zavec. He later becomes the World Boxing Champion which however does not represent the expected salvation and satisfaction. Through symbolic embodiment of Kurent, a mighty mythical creature, Dejan reaches the final battle outside the boxing ring, the Round 13, where he symbolically confronts his childhood fears. You can win in 12 rounds, but there will always be a round 13. Dejan Zavec personifies this message with his life journey. Each defeat and each victory represents only one step in the long battle of life. The ultimate goal is to overcome inner fears and obstacles, which gives us hope and strength to become the best version of ourselves. Original/Alternative Title: Dejan Zavec, 13. runda AWARDS: