We are excited to offer our sincere congratulations to the talented filmmakers selected to feature their work at our event. Your creativity and dedication have set an impressive benchmark, and we can’t wait to share your incredible films with our audience.
Director: James Hughes
Country: United Kingdom
A Time Portal in the Sands Brings a Young Couple Together.
Director: Mike Stockwell
Country: United States
Director: Jaak van Loon, Nathan Brooks
Country: South Africa
In the short film "Losing Joseph," we follow the story of Joseph, a man who longs to fit in with his peers. Seeking acceptance, Joseph decides to join a group of guys for a marijuana smoking session.
Little does Joseph know, this decision takes him on an unexpected and wild trip. As the effects of the marijuana kick in, Joseph's perception of reality becomes distorted, leading to a series of hilarious and bizarre situations.
Throughout his journey, Joseph finds himself in a state of confusion and disarray. He experiences a mind-altering adventure without any clear lessons or revelations. The focus of the film is solely on the absurd and humorous moments that unfold as Joseph trips.
"Losing Joseph" is a hilarious short film that delves into the unpredictable and chaotic nature of a marijuana experience. With its comedic and surreal elements, the film takes viewers on a wild ride alongside Joseph as he loses himself in the midst of his mind-altering trip.
Director: Matthew Turner
Country: United Kingdom
It’s Christmas Eve at the quaint bistro the ‘Amuse-Bouche’. The staff: Digby, Rhys, Jess and Frankie have to fight through the chaos of the day. On top of having a power outage disrupt the service suddenly, Digby has to accept the reality of his relationship with Jess all the while cooking the special meal for the evening service.
Director: Ilker Demir
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Wanjiru Njendu
Country: United States
A fictionalized short film based on the true story of the terrifying daring escape of Henry "Box" Brown, an enslaved man who used creativity to escape from slavery in 1849 by mailing himself to freedom.
Director: Kate Horlor
Country: United Kingdom
A reluctant time traveller, robs a bank on her birth-day to change the fate of the man who arrests her, and maybe her own.
Director: Paul Greene
Country: Canada
The Story of Second Chances and forgiveness in a mystical-magical way.
Director: Sudarshan Rao MS
Country: India
"Her" is a psychological thriller centered around Shreya, a young woman living in Mumbai. One night, she receives a strange call from Kavya, who claims they met at a gym and insists that Shreya is standing outside Kavya's apartment, despite Shreya being at home.
As Shreya talks to Kavya on the phone, she has to explain that she is not the one standing outside. However, as the conversation escalates, Shreya discovers connections to her past, particularly regarding her ex-boyfriend Vivek. As she delves deeper, she discovers secrets that make her question her identity.
Simultaneously, Kavya starts experiencing strange phenomena and feeling scared. As both women confront their pasts and the mysteries surrounding them, the truth becomes increasingly elusive and terrifying.
Director: Firdaus F. Bilimoria
Country: Canada
They brutalized his brother who committed suicide. Now he's back to exact revenge, and settle some old scores.
Director: Hassaan Imtiaz
Country: Pakistan
Omer, a paranormal investigator visits an old student dormitory to test the rumors of it containing demonic activity.
Director: D.M. Night Maire
Country: United States
'Chateau Sauvignon: terroir' follows the isolated adolescent son of a storied vintner family who finds himself torn between obeying his father’s callous restrictions and preventing his ailing mother from deteriorating further. When a doting woman and her indifferent son arrive seeking a tasting and tour of the winery, Nicolas sees an opportunity to help care for his mother, as well as prove his worth to his choleric father. However, his wayward plan quickly takes a turn for the worse, and his missteps puts his family’s secretive murderous ways in peril of being unearthed.
Director: George Vatistas
Country: United States
A short neo-noir thriller centered around a mysterious druggist visited by Sangstrom, a seemingly ordinary man in search of an undetectable poison. Yet, Sangstrom winds up getting more than he bargained for from the sagacious alchemist.
Director: Andrew Edison
Country: United States
A troubled teen takes his childhood babysitter hostage after she uncovers his deadly plan.
Director: Mikael Hasler
Country: United Kingdom
A blurring short tale of one person's view of reality, perception and time.
Director: Christian Skibinski
Country: Germany
The past catches up with Felix, in the form of his old buddy Olaf. Mob-leader Ivan wants his cocaine back, and Felix has to fight for his new domestic life, and to escape his crime background.
Director: Charly Delporte
Country: France
Director: Gustavo Sampaio
Country: United States
A woman goes on an absinthe-induced dream lead by the ghost of Charlie Chaplin to find her future love in 1920.
Director: Alex Schead
Country: Canada
A righteous detective must save a young girl from a derailed priest who believes the girl is a murderer.
