Competition

  • Syotos

    A vagabond father and daughter duo who often find work as stringers must travel to New Mexico to investigate and record unusual atmospheric events. Each is faced with the developing circumstances of an extraterrestrial event that could divide them forever. By S Edward Eastep (USA)

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  • Rising Wings

    “Rising Wings” is more than just a documentary about hunting; it’s a journey through America’s rich history, focusing on our evolving relationship with waterfowl. Beginning in the 1860s, when families relied on these birds for sustenance, to the rise of sport hunting clubs and the poignant decline of waterfowl populations due to overhunting, we unveil…

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  • Ellie

    A determined father, pursued by ruthless adversaries seeking his daughter, ingeniously employs strategic games to divert her attention from the imminent threat. As he navigates a treacherous path filled with obstacles and danger, he simultaneously guides his daughter through playful challenges that unknowingly prepare her for the harsh realities they face. As the stakes escalate,…

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  • Thieves

    Two thieves break into an apartment looking for valuables. When everything seems to be worthless, things take a violent turn. By Jonathan Eby (USA)

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  • Y

    The Pestilence has destroyed all forms of urban life. Cities are abandoned… small, nomadic tribes of women roam the desolate, unproductive country looking for food. The women are forced to hunt the harsh landscape. Their survival skills have become keen and they have grown physically strong. Their senses are that of an animal’s. However, their…

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  • I Know What You Need

    Based on Stephen King’s story from the 1978 Night Shift collection – “I Know What You Need” is an after school special that dissolves into terror in this faithful adaptation of King’s tale, filmed on location at the University of Maine, where the story takes place. It’s 1976, and popular college co-ed Elizabeth meets an…

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  • The Brunos

    Four estranged siblings come together to decide whether or not they should take their comatose father off life support. By Maddy Arnold (USA)

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  • Marie s’envole

    Summer 1973. Marie, aged 26, goes off to spend a few days alone in her family’s country house. She has to finish writing her thesis on “Jean Giono’s mythical search of self”. Caught between her duty and her desire to enjoy herself, she meets Antoinette. A beautiful, free-spirited young woman who inspires Marie to explore…

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  • 1

    1 it’s the middle finger, it’s the erect male genitalia, it’s also the answer to the math problem which troubled the boy so long. By Yixuan Tu (China)

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  • Soft Spoken

    “Soft Spoken” is a silent film noir that follows two mimes, Pinky and Bluesy, as they navigate a world of silence and physical expression. While their performances bring joy to others, they witness brutal violence and grapple with whether to remain silent or speak out. As they continue to perform, they reencounter the assailant, leading…

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  • God in the Valley

    After a robbery gone south, two low level criminals face fear, paranoia and guilt in the aftermath. As well as battling trust issues between one another. By Christian David Colbert (USA)

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  • If I Were a Pony

    “If I Were a Pony” is the story of a boy and his pony told from the Pony’s perspective. The pony and the boy share many adventures. They ride across streams; they ride with friends and sometimes they just enjoy each other’s company. By Leonard I Eckhaus (USA)

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  • Complexity

    Quentin years after the unjust murder of his father at the hands of police, now grapples with both his faith and what to do, when the man who murdered his father, becomes a member of his church. By Brandon Leake and Cleve Brown (USA)

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  • Christmas at Doug’s

    Doug hosts a Christmas party every year. These parties are usually lacklustre at best with regifting being the norm. Mike and Chelsea have reservations about attending again but follow their Holiday good deed to give Doug some Christmas spirit in his life. Once they arrive it’s clear that this will not be a normal Christmas…

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  • Status: Retired

    When a tranquil life turns lethal, a retired agent is thrust back into the deadly dance of espionage. With the government’s sinister intent to erase him, he must wield his dormant expertise, carving a path through treachery and torrents of bloodshed, in a relentless fight for survival. By Nathan Porter (USA)

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