Elsewhere

Isabelle is a young woman suffering from cystic fibrosis, a genetic and degenerative disease that drastically reduces her life expectancy. At the age of 19, she tries to leave her family environment, which she shares with her mother and sister, to become independent through a solitary trip to Asia. But her family is not ready to let Isabelle take such risks...

Directed by: Anne Thorens

Humid Summertime

This is a story about two girls who grew up at different ages. The younger sister faced the dilemma
of adulthood after the college entrance examination, while the older sister faced heartbreak and
unemployment. They spent an unforgettable summer together.

Directed by: Shuo Wang

CALL IT A DAY

Bad judgment leads to the suicide of a high school student, and the case is covered up by power, leading to another chain of cases that exposes the secret hands behind one corruption case after another. For the sake of his children he chose to fill the void of the law with revenge in his own way.

Directed by: Liang Ba

Ipu Pogh Kikönöt: Water Brings Hope

In the arid landscape of West Pokot, Kenya, two best friends, Akenö and Nadite, face a harsh reality. Every day, they endure long journeys to a dry riverbed to gather water. Their laughter hides the weight of their chores.
Their bond is tested when Nadite’s village gets a well. This frees her from daily struggles and allows her to attend school. While Nadite embraces this opportunity, Akenö feels abandoned. She battles loneliness and the threat of early marriage.
But as uncertainty looms, will their friendship survive the weight of their diverging paths? "Water Brings Hope" is a profound narrative based on the lives of the Pokot people, exploring the struggles for survival, the strength of friendship, and the harsh realities of a world where access to clean water can change everything.

Directed by: Tom Maher

Cometa 1600

In 2026, fugitive journalist Emilio Borges tells the story of Cometa 1600, a group of scientists dedicated to studying the consequences of environmental degradation on our mental health and who were forcibly disappeared due to their environmental activism. Through a device called the Kaleidoscopic Camera, they discovered that human dreams depend on Monarch butterfly migrations, which are threatened by ecological damage. These scientists have solutions and Emilio is the only one who can share them.

Directed by: Alejandra Díaz Olvera

ON THE EDGE

In a parallel realm, Alice, a radiant angel of light, and Melinda, the mistress of darkness, are locked in an eternal cosmic battle. When their conflict spills into 21st-century Paris, Melinda traps Alice in a human life consumed by longing, heartbreak, and despair. Yet, as their struggle intensifies, their mysterious bond begins to reveal a truth that can neither be grasped nor renounced. As they battle for control, their lives and the fate of the Universe hang in the balance, tied to a secret waiting to be uncovered.

Written by: IRINA VYSOTSKAYA

Road Trippin'

After graduating college, two young women embark on a road trip in their brother's vintage 1979 camper van. On the road, best friends Leah and Evelynn navigate more than cities as their relationship shifts from friends to potential lovers. Through this journey, they uncover their hidden love for each other. Meanwhile, their brothers' secret relationship runs parallel, leading to a series of unexpected twists. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, they come to a crossroads. In this queer coming of age film, will the girls find the courage to embrace their true selves and fight for their love, or will their secrets tear them apart?

Directed by: Madeline Rose Fiore

Chugger

A man struggles to explain why he has a bucket.

Directed by: Harry Robinson, Tom Briggs

Seeds of Sovereignty

Seeds of Sovereignty is a thought-provoking documentary that explores Mexico’s growing struggle with the United States to protect its biodiversity and food sovereignty. At the center of the conflict is U.S. pressure on Mexico to adopt GMO corn and industrial farming practices, posing a serious threat to the country’s traditional agriculture and environmental health.
In response, the Mexican government and advocacy groups have mobilized to resist these efforts, sparking a powerful movement to safeguard food sovereignty, biodiversity, and sustainability.
Through striking visuals and compelling narratives, Seeds of Sovereignty exposes the harmful effects of industrial farming in both nations and challenges viewers to reflect on a country's right to provide its people with safe, nutritious food while preserving its environment and cultural heritage.

Directed by: Stuart J Tanner

Sexy Santas

When Carol Campbell and Belle Bradford lose their jobs just before the holidays, they launch their "Sexy Santas" business to help others during the busy Christmas season. What begins as an opportunity to pay bills turns into a chance to heal hearts and discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Written by: Joseph Anthony Francis

Test Strike

A short AI film exploring morals in medieval Japan. During that time, samurai practiced a custom known as "tsujigiri" (辻斬り). This film is a brief sketch of how such an event might have unfolded.

Directed by: Pavlo Karusenko

LOST WORLD 2020

An early morning during lockdown period 2020, an elderly resident of an old-age home came out in response to mysterious call. Then he left the old-age home and started walking towards the unknown way. He saw some dim figures of people in the forest far away. Then he lost his way and fell into a deep forest. On his way he met five people one by one who also entered into that forest after losing their existence due to sudden lockdown. Through mutual discussion among them, it is found that they are all either homeless, jobless or societyless or identity-less. And the loopholes of hypocritical society are revealed nakedly through their conversation. They find out their own way since the society could not guide them. Then they all cross together into the path of infinity, where nature and universe become one together, where there is no social distancing between nature and universe. And at the end, it is detected that not only human beings, but also environment and all living creatures are disappearing gradually from the world in the name of development.

Directed by: Mitra Mazumder

PROGRAMS

Greta, a young Swedish actress, leaves her home and her twin flame, Clara, to pursue stardom, reinventing herself as the glamorous Margo Alba. Fame and success follow, but they come at the cost of the authenticity she left behind. Meanwhile, Clara embarks on a new chapter with Richard, a tech developer tasked with creating an AI replica of Margo Alba, aptly named Margo 2.0.
As Greta, guided by Lil, her ethereal higher self, seeks to reconnect with her true identity, Clara faces her own dilemmas - navigating unresolved feelings for Greta, fascination with Lil, and the unsettling presence of Margo 2.0. Their journeys become a meditation on consciousness, love, and identity, exploring the sovereignty of human consciousness in a world where authentic and manufactured experiences intertwine.

Written by: IRINA VYSOTSKAYA

Il ponte della vita

Written by: Francisco Saia

who are leaving ?

“it doesn’t have to be understood; it doesn't have to not be understood”
This is what keeps repeating the intruder, the character who haunts the film. “who are leaving ?” is an essay-film around the question of mourning. Is it the dead one who left ? as is often said. Or is it those who remain, who leave and abandon the dead ? The film is not about death, the one that awaits everyone,but it evokes the lives of those who remain, in a poetic form with a touch of humor.

Directed by: Fred Périé

Abundance

The film documents a unique development and making of one of the most important festivals of artistic dance in the world, the Belgrade Dance Festival. Thanks to this festival, Belgrade has become an important stopover in biographies of the artists who create trends in the area of artistic dance and theatre, a place where new productions are discovered and where young and renowned authors are presented with equal attention. Ongoing trends of the programme have determined the position of this event on the global map, while high standards and brave introduction of new choreographic manuscripts and esthetics are improving expectations of the audience and are dictating challenges of content creation.

Directed by: Dora Jung

BLUE NOTES & HIGHER GROUNDS

The Seaside Dixieland Band from Schouwen Duiveland has old players. Amongst them also the father of the director, who is 89 years old and plays trombone. The film follows the men as they are tortured by fysical problems, will they make it to perform at the famous Jazz by the Sea festival?

Directed by: Erik de Bruyn

Love Reunited

Lifelong friends Kayla Brennan and Miles Walker discover that holding their ten-year high school reunion during their hometown’s “Snowcoming” winter festival offers them a second chance at Homecoming, a second chance at Prom, and a second chance at love.

Written by: Joseph Anthony Francis

Oversteer

A teenager gives up everything and leaves home, and tries to succeed as a car mechanic/racer against all odds.

Directed by: Derrick Lui

Matilda and the Brave Escape

Narrated by Bella Ramsey. After being raised on a pig farm in the UK, Matilda the pig decides to undergo a brave and daring escape in order to save herself and her piglets. However, the farmers have a different plan for Matilda and set out to bring her back.

Directed by: Ash Reed

Be-Living in The Ocean

Recently deceased father visits son in a dream and guides him to find the courage to take a whale of a leap that reels in surprising results.
[Soundtrack score crafted directly from a dream]

Directed by: Craig Sim Webb

Child of Dawn

In the mystical realm of the Vale, where elves and vampires hold dominion, an ancient prophecy foretells impending destruction unless two unlikely heroes unite. A courageous elf and a reclusive vampire must overcome deep-seated prejudices and personal demons to fulfill their intertwined destinies. As they embark on a perilous journey, they confront formidable adversaries, unravel hidden truths, and discover a profound connection that could alter the fate of their world. "Child of Dawn" is a spellbinding tale of magic, love, and destiny, weaving a narrative that transcends reality and invites audiences into a world where ancient magic converges with contemporary challenges.

Written by: Leslie A Lee

Then Until Now

Then Until Now follows three aging dancer-choreographers as they prepare for one final performance after a thirty-year hiatus. The documentary delves into the challenges faced by aging bodies striving to stay active, productive and creative in a demanding art form.

Directed by: Massimo Antonio Iacoboni

S'Aquilegia Nuragica

A group of teenage friends venture out in search of an endangered plant, in the heart of Sardinia, far from the tourist areas of the island. They will discover the culture and tradition of the place and rediscover the value of family and friendship.

Written by: Leslie A Lee

THE PEARL COMB

In 1893, an endearing Cornish fisherman’s wife captures the attention of the medical profession as the first person to ever cure someone of Tuberculosis.
A doctor, hell bent on proving a woman’s place is in the home and not practising medicine, is sent to investigate her miraculous claim - only to discover the source of her unearthly power...

Directed by: Ali Cook

The elderly with a Nobel

A dramatic story about a young angry writer who must dig into the past of a Nobel Prize-winning scientist to uncover the truth about her family history.

Written by: Yuri Frezzotti

Call Me Shamsz

At 15, Shamsz discovered a life-altering truth that shattered his world. Misled to believe he was battling asthma, he learned it was a deeper struggle, assuming he was as good as dead. Now, ten years later, with a counselor's guidance, Shamz has transformed his despair into hope. He continues to grapple with his reality but finds strength in inspiring and empowering the youth around him. Filmed in Abuja, Nigeria, and the Niger Delta, this documentary offers an intimate and real look at Shamsz’s journey and the vibrant culture of Nigeria.

Directed by: Geoff Browne

The Bounty Hunter

A lone bounty hunter crosses the vast desert in pursuit of a legendary outlaw. However, upon entering a colossal retro-futuristic Wild West city, shrouded in smoke and pollution, he discovers that in this maze of shadows and deception, his mission might take an unexpected turn.

Directed by: Ion Kion

She Walks A Line

She Walks a Line is a gripping documentary that reveals the harrowing journey of thousands of young Nepali women and girls who are coerced across the border into India each year.
Once across the notoriously porous 1,000-mile frontier, most are sold into the sex industry, forced into domestic servitude or subjected to organ and skin harvesting. This border has become one of the world's most prolific human trafficking routes.
Amidst international indifference, one Nepali woman, Shanta Sapkota, has taken a courageous stand to combat this humanitarian crisis. Driven by heartbreak and a fierce determination, she leads a team of female anti-human trafficking operatives at the Mahendranagar crossing, a critical checkpoint where the fate of many young lives hangs in
the balance.
This exclusively nonwhite, female-led documentary takes the audience deep into the heart of this mission. Through the eyes of rescuers, victims, and traffickers, we witness the raw
emotions, heart-wrenching struggles, and moments of triumph that define this battle against human trafficking.
At its core, She Walks a Line is a story of empowerment—of women fighting for justice, of traffickers manipulating the vulnerable, and of a divine calling that has inspired one woman
to stand her ground in the face of adversity. This film not only tells a story; it ignites a movement.

Directed by: Timothy Stuart Lovell

Chasing Rabbits

After having her home vandalized in the middle of the night, a truck stop waitress makes an impulsive, irreversible decision to change the course of her life.

Directed by: Michael Farris Smith

The Chameleon Man

Alfred, lying about his personal life, seeks to win back Giulia and develop a film festival. While getting involved with Isabel and Valérie, women with different intentions. Between deception, professional success, and complicated relationships, Alfred will have to face the consequences of his choices.

Directed by: Jonas Alfred Marcel Graf