Filmmakers and artists from around the world have formed Some Strings, a collection of original filmic gestures that originated in Palestine, where poet and professor Refaat Alareer was targeted by Israeli strikes. In his latest poem, “If I Must Die,” he asks those who must live to create a kite, an object of resistance. A selection of short films from this project will introduce the screenings throughout the festival.
Sam and Callum get lost on their way to film a wedding and end up having an existential crisis as they try and get back on track. Will they make it to the wedding in time?
Parker (Noah Tranell) hasn’t slept in days. As reality blurs, he’s pursued by shadowy figures and a girl named Sylvie (Isabella Zeman) who seems to know more than she should. Somewhere between dream and waking, Parker must decide whether he'll fade away—or fight to be seen.
Charlie's newfound identity after coming out as gay threatens her relationships, forcing her to face her fears, manifested as demons from her past, and to contemplate a disturbing offer.
As You Leave is a tender and poignant coming-of-age drama that explores vulnerability and the bittersweet process of letting go. The short film follows two flatmates, Ash and Freya, over the course of a day as they pack up their shared life together, while simultaneously navigating the weight of an unexpected confession from one of them the night before.
Ana might not be the worlds version of a "perfect girl", but she still feels pressured to be as close to perfection as a woman in her position can be. To appease her overbearing mothers wishes, she competes in the Taste Talent beauty pageant, in hopes of joining an elite modelling agency, that promises to make the winner a star, but under one obscure condition.
Briella, a 12-year-old girl, is home alone, waiting for her parents to return. To pass the time, she starts playing with their belongings. An urgent call from her uncle tells her to lock herself inside. Eventually, Dylan delivers the heartbreaking news: her parents have been kidnapped
Devi Kusumasana lets you deep dive into a world of stunning visuals, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable performances that explore the essence of love, sacrifice, and the beauty of life. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sri Lanka, this film promises to touch your heart and inspire your soul.
A brave fisherman fights a corrupt politician to defend his village on Nellore Sea Shore after coastal displacement. His rebellion ignites a revolution that spreads beyond Krishna Lanka, showcasing courage and sacrifice.
Natalia is a young girl caught between the pursuit of perfection and the scars of emotional attachment, she faces a psychological descent loaded with pain, illusion and despair.
Inside a bathroom, a woman dissolves. Not into water—but into identity. Set in an oneiric, liminal space, this experimental short dissects the most banal of routines—eliminate, change, wash—and refracts them through the prism of identity. What do we flush away, what do we conceal with powder and polish, what residue do we scrub from the self? The film doesn't offer answers. It exists in the space between viewer and image, where meaning is slippery and selfhood runs down the drain.