Competition

  • Solus

    A man with a recurring nightmare seeks the help of a therapist who helps him see that the nightmare may not be all in his head. by Tommy Jay Dwyer (USA)

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  • Returnee

    At 36, a businesswoman leaves France for good after a family tragedy. Returning to Benin, her homeland, she faces her beliefs, local traditions, and the misunderstandings of those around her. Between exile and return, RETURNEE explores the search for identity and the light at the end of the tunnel. by Prisca Ogouma (France)

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  • Fluff & Furious

    A fluffy pup, inspired by its wild relative, sets out to prove it’s more than just a soft fur ball. by Chieh-Chih Liao (USA)

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  • The Port Chicago Incident

    This documentary tells the untold story of an event that led to what is still the largest mutiny trial in U.S. Naval history. A story buried for over 80 years where 50 black American sailors, duriing WW II, made the decision to go to prision rather than die loading ammunition onboard ships. by Kenneth E.…

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  • Creating A Photojournalist

    Creating a Photojournalist is a deeply personal documentary that spans five decades, tracing the life of photojournalist and filmmaker Erik Castro. From a childhood shared with five siblings in 1970s Los Angeles—captured tenderly by his mother’s 8mm camera—to his evolution into a seasoned visual storyteller documenting life from a small town in Sonoma County, California,…

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  • Delightful Droid

    Short AI Film Get ready for a heartwarming, fun-filled adventure with Delightful Droid, the friendly AI Delightful Droid, on a mission to spread happiness, wisdom, and inspiration across the globe! Introducing “Delightful Droid’s Journey: Life Lessons from a Friendly AI Robot” a delightful and enchanting tale that will captivate young readers aged 8 and above.…

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  • Homeless Man

    A homeless man who once pursued a dream of becoming an artist. While searching for his belongings, he falls asleep at a bus station—only to be awakened by an odd-looking bird that steals his precious cart. As he chases the bird, he enters an abandoned tunnel filled with his past artworks, leading him to reflect…

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  • American Orthodox

    See “Project Links” below Still Photos on the right and click on “Website” to view full documentary private link on the American Orthodox website. Unearth the spiritual heritage of America in American Orthodox. Travel to California’s coastal Fort Ross, where an icon mysteriously washed ashore, sparking a legacy of faith. Encounter St. Peter the Aleut,…

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  • Walkers

    Leanna, a rugged female pilot, meets up with her scruffy estranged ex, Jax, on a desolate desert world. Before they can get more than a few words in, they are attacked by a squadron of metallic robotic walkers. After a fierce battle, they defeat the walkers and go off together to get dinner. by william…

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  • Dolldays

    In a small and slow village in Norway, it has become a well-known theme that more and more men struggle to talk openly about how they feel and their every-day struggles, and the statistics on depression among men is painful to read for the village. As a last resort, the municipality has introduced the preventive,…

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  • Crop Duster

    On New Year’s Eve, a corrupt Russian police officer, sitting in his car, watches a young man buy drugs. The officer plans to arrest him and demand a bribe, but it turns out the young man is not a drug addict, but a mythical New Year’s spirit who reminds the officer of his childhood dreams…

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  • A Peach from Earth

    As Individual work, This sci-fi commercial short film was created using a blend of AI tools and human creative editing. Visual sequences were generated with [e.g., Kling AI + Midjourney], script drafted with ChatGPT, The film tells the surreal story of a white peach order being processed by a fruit distributor in Australia and then…

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  • A Baleful Reunion

    Struggling to make ends meet, Reuben’s desperation for money lands him in a cyber theft scheme that seems seemingly straightforward. Things take a turn when the victim turns out to be an old friend. by Ishaan Teja (USA)

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  • Brightest Summer Darkest Night

    The boy, Stone, is an outsider among his friends. During a search for a missing friend, he sees a girl who had been abandoned by the others in the wilderness. When he returns to the factory where they live, he discovers that the girl has disappeared. Later, her body is found at the river bank.…

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