Two thirty-somethings from Limburg, grandsons of former miners, decide to participate in a talent show. They want to offer something that goes beyond the clichés about young people from different backgrounds: no violence, no street stories, but something vulnerable and meaningful.
We follow Nelle on the day she returns home after a year of solo travel. Excerpts from her travel diary reveal the thoughts of the past year. The joyful reunion with her sister and father is quickly overshadowed by the question: "What now?" How does she want to shape her young adult life? Has she made the right choices recently? At the point where Nelle can no longer avoid these questions, the viewer meets her.
A film about two women and a girl. The girl has become a memory the women must live with. The film is a sharp yet subtle exploration of the themes of dementia, elder abuse, and unresolved memories. An (un)usual dialogue between two women.
Xiao, a young boy, wakes to find his mother missing. The only clue given to Xiao comes from a strange woman who claims she and his mom are from a place called Goose Ridge. However, when Xiao asks around, everyone else insists the place doesn't exist.
Lee, a young, withdrawn girl, has a secret crush on her brother's friend Peter. Instead of showing her feelings directly, she lives in her imagination, but everything changes at the Halloween Party when she finds Peter lying alone and unconscious in the forest.
In the smog-choked slums of New Delhi, a desperate young boy risks everything to steal a portable air purifier for his asthmatic mother, only to face the harsh realities of survival, greed, and fleeting hope in a world where even clean air is a luxury.
At a family gathering, 13-year-old Maya learns her father is ill. Amid the festive atmosphere, Maya struggles alone with the shock. How do you find comfort when you're afraid to talk?
Teresa Pla, an intersex individual assigned female at birth, navigates the rigid Spanish society of the early-mid 20th century while facing persecution for living as a man from guerrillas, bandits, and civil guards.
Jumpstart follows 26-year-old Virginia ‘Billie’ Walton as she chokes on a healthy dose of reality. Trading her mother’s opulent lifestyle for a beaten-up Toyota, Billie hits the road with nothing but her car, cigarettes, and absolutely zero life skills. But when basin-bathing at gas stations loses its charm, Billie has to face her worst nightmare - finding a job. Armed with nothing but her silver tongue, can Billie talk her way into employment before her luck runs out?
A haunting drama that peels back the silence surrounding domestic violence. Through the intimate story of a couple trapped in a cycle of pain, the film explores the emotional complexity and nuances of domestic partner abuse. A silent cat watches from the sidelines—an unsettling metaphor for our collective inaction. Inspired by real survivor testimonies, Domestic Animals is a bold, unflinching call to awareness and empathy.
Jules and Nash, two young friends from disadvantaged neighborhoods, take divergent paths in life as they grow up, becoming mirror images of each other. One spirals into a life of crime and violence, while the other struggles with odd jobs but is determined to find solutions to help young people, like himself, to escape their circumstances. Fire, like an ever-present guardian, will play a significant role in both their lives, positively and negatively.
Oh My Blob! is a queer comedy-horror that explores the chaotic and awkward side of teenage romance. Our protagonist, Elliot, struggles to confess to her high school crush and turns to an unearthly being for advice. However, as we go deeper into the night, Elliot slowly realises this creature may not have her best interest at heart. With a voice ringing in her head, filling her with doubts, she quickly loses sight of herself and her confidence. This student-led short film revolves around the themes of identity and self-confidence while exploring the internal battle within oneself.
A story about a boy and the ever lasting love he holds for his dog. When his dog dies unexpectedly the boy learns the hardest way possible about grief and what it means for him and the love he has for his childhood pet.