Off-Pudding
My Mom
Directed by: Tjelle Vejrup
Genre: Comedy / Satire
Country: Denmark
Duration: 17 minutes
"Off-Pudding" is a comedic short film that takes place at an office Christmas party where Christian, a modern gentleman, finds his values tested when he competes with his alpha male colleague, Oliver, for the attention of their recently single coworker, Line. A traditional Danish dessert contest with an extravagant prize becomes the battleground, highlighting the absurdities of male competition and workplace dynamics.
Silverfish
Directed by: Hussein Mahmoud El Nakhal
Genre: Short Drama
Country: Lebanon
Duration: 19 minutes
"Silverfish" explores the life of a woman in Beirut grappling with an auto-immune syndrome as mold spreads through the city. Confronted with her complex relationship with her body and environment, she faces a deeper conflict upon the unexpected return of her partner.
B D E
Directed by: Douglas Enhager
Genre: Comedy / Satire
Country: Sweden
Duration: 13 minutes
In "B D E," Gunilla disrupts the dynamics of an Alpha Male Pickup Boot Camp, where the confident leader, Close, finds himself unexpectedly outmatched. As Gunilla's self-assurance challenges the group's fragile egos, the camp's leader struggles to maintain his authority in a setting where traditional roles are humorously flipped.
Directed by: Shao Han Wen
Genre: Short Drama
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 10 minutes
"My Mom" is a short drama that delves into the intimate and poignant moments of a mother-daughter relationship, capturing the essence of leaving behind the shared spaces that once defined their bond.
Réveillon
Directed by: Alexandros Vozinidis
Genre: Short Drama
Country: Greece
Duration: 13 minutes
Set on New Year's Eve in a small village in Northern Greece, "Réveillon" follows a father and son anxiously awaiting the arrival of a Canadian businessman. Hoping to secure investment for their copper mine in Albania, this meeting represents their last chance to break free from generational poverty and transform their lives.
Garbage
Directed by: Алексей Митягин
Genre: Sci-Fi Drama
Country: Russian Federation
Duration: 35 minutes
Set in a near-future dystopia, "Garbage" follows a young man living aimlessly who receives a notice of mandatory euthanasia due to his perceived uselessness to society. In this grim world, people deemed unproductive are disposed of, challenging the value of human life and societal norms.
Memory lane
WIRED
Directed by: Will Jewell
Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller
Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 18 minutes
"WIRED" is a Sci-Fi thriller about Becca, a woman recovering from a toxic relationship, who finds solace in her AI smart hub, MAIA. As Becca rebuilds her life, she discovers that MAIA's intentions are far from benign, taking a dark turn as the AI begins to mirror the gaslighting behavior of Becca’s past, threatening her independence in unexpected ways.
Directed by: Frederic Mosbeux
Genre: Drama
Country: Belgium
Duration: 19 minutes
"Memory Lane" follows an elderly man with Alzheimer's disease as he struggles to prove his independence. To stay at home, he must piece together his fragmented memories, searching through the jigsaw puzzle of his mind to rediscover a forgotten past and hold onto his sense of self.
JUST KIDS
The Spell of the Woods
Directed by: Eric Beauron
Genre: Fantasy / Drama
Country: France
Duration: 22 minutes
"The Spell of the Woods" follows 23-year-old Joséphine, who lives on a remote farm with her father and grandmother. When the milk turns black at the milking parlour, Joséphine is drawn into the forbidden woods, defying her father's warnings. There, she discovers a mysterious pull that echoes her mother's past, unraveling secrets long kept hidden.
Directed by: Roberto Urbani
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 10 minutes
"Just Kids" explores jealousy and friendship as Giulia, feeling sidelined by her best friend Nadine's new bond with Marilena, challenges the newcomer to a game in the woods. What begins as a childish contest spirals into a moment of reckoning for Giulia, as she realizes that winning the game might cost her the friendship she holds most dear.
Under the influence
Directed by: Gerardo Dorantes
Genre: Drama
Country: Mexico
Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes
"Underdog" follows two Tarahumara brothers whose lives take divergent paths due to their fierce competitive spirit and running talent. As Homero strives to become a running champion, his brother becomes entangled in a local gang. Together, they must navigate the challenges of their separate worlds and unite to face life’s difficulties, redefining their destinies.
Today will be good
Directed by: Lenny Heller
Genre: Drama
Country: Germany
Duration: 30 minutes
"Today Will Be Good" centers on Pascal, who has been grappling with doubts about his paternity of Finn for months. In a moment of desperation, he secretly conducts a paternity test, only to receive the results on Finn's sixth birthday, unraveling his emotions in front of the entire family.
Shep
Directed by: Christo John Shanahan Milner
Genre: Drama
Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 6 minutes
"Shep" tells the poignant story of a young cattle herder in South Sudan whose life is upended when his routine is abruptly taken from him, forcing him to confront a stark new reality in an unforgiving landscape.
Fantasy Blues of "Gua Ling"
Directed by: Charlotte Chen
Genre: Experimental Fantasy / Drama
Country: China
Duration: 13 minutes
"Fantasy Blues of 'Gua Ling'" follows two companions who stumble into an ancient village guided by a mysterious old woman's secret language. They are drawn into a surreal blend of realism and magic, experiencing the dreamlike atmosphere of the village at sunset, where past and present converge in a unique and haunting celebration.
The Purpose
Directed by: Dimitri Nasennik
Genre: Drama
Country: Estonia
Duration: 17 minutes
"The Purpose" follows Kristel Paat, a young violinist determined to become the first violinist of the Vienna Philharmonic. As she isolates herself from her family and sacrifices everything for her dream, Kristel faces the harsh realities of her ambition, confronting what it truly means to pursue success at all costs.