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Valerio was a man who loved living, being with others, but he committed something unforgivable in the family business, where his mother and sister cynically took away his job, esteem, love and dignity. Valerio is now alone, suffering from major depression and living holed up at home in the throes of nightmares and memories, painfully watching a society that ignores and rejects him. Marginalization is made of desperate loneliness. Where did that carefree and happy Valerio go? Is it possible to get out of this situation? Surely there is someone who loves him more than anyone else… Original/Alternative Title: ASH

Rika, the main character, reminisces when she sees a blue umbrella abandoned in a bicycle chute on a rainy nignt. Rika is thinking about Aria and feeling sadness and pain at her silent death. Longed hearts turn into hatred and try to kill Aria and forget her in Rika′s inner world, "Aria′ storage heaven", but eventually fail and accept Aria′ death. Rika also abandoned her obsession with Aria and lived a life without Aria. Original/Alternative Title: 阿里亚的收容天堂 AWARDS:

In a not-so-far future where everything can be purchased and any kind of human suffering has an artificially intelligent remedy deal for, will Walter be finally happy after replacing his ex-wife with a robot? AWARDS:

In the heart of Nepal, four women defy odds and challenge societal norms in their pursuit of empowerment and fulfillment. Radha, driven by a passion for acting, faces the harsh realities of domestic servitude after a childhood marriage, sacrificing her dreams for survival. Maya's quest for a better life leads her to Kuwait, where she becomes ensnared in the horrors of human trafficking but ultimately escapes to rebuild her life through entrepreneurship back home. Sundari, despite being a specially-abled dwarf, rises as a priestess in a male-dominated role, overcoming discrimination with unwavering resilience and devotion. Sukun, discriminated against for her low caste, perseveres amidst Nepal's majestic mountains, crafting handmade products to support her family and defy societal constraints. Each woman's story exemplifies the power of determination, resilience, and the refusal to be defined by circumstance, inspiring women everywhere to pursue their dreams against all odds. AWARDS:

“The Dance of the Nain Rouge” is an experimental decolonial Detroit demonology deepfake dream dance documentary, based on the legend of the Nain Rouge (“Red Dwarf") of Detroit. According to folklore and urban legend, the Nain Rouge is a supernatural shape-shifting native being who was brutally attacked by xenophobic colonists and has since been seen dancing as an omen of successful rebellions by the oppressed, having reportedly been seen before events such as the victory of Chief Pontiac at the Battle of Bloody Run in 1763 and the 1967 Detroit Rebellion against racism and police brutality. Besides short stature and redness, the Nain Rouge is known for dance, metamorphosis, and cross-species collaboration, having according to “Myths and Legends of Our Own Lands” (1896) “directed the dance of black cats” and “had power to change shape.” AWARDS:

Boter tells the story of Suzanne who lives with her husband Frank. One day, Suzanne's forgetfulness has major consequences for both of them. Original/Alternative Title: Butter AWARDS:

Damian (Karol Czajkowski) is just doing the business of a lifetime. Wilczur (Przemyslaw Majewski) - the uncrowned king of the local underworld, commissions him to smuggle. However, does Damian really care about working with Wilczur? Or does he want to reach Sandra (Magda Szczepanek) through him? AWARDS:

Ethan Delaney visits an underground cloning facility to better his life. Things aren't quite as they seem as he is confronted by a ghost from his recent past. AWARDS:

"My Little Shadow" is a visual choreography between two opposed parts of a same conscience. The protagonist has to come to terms with the inevitable loss of her childhood and innocence, and deal with the painful realizations of adult life. The narrator's voice over accompanies the images throughout the entire piece, reading a letter she wrote to her young self. The words almost sound like a poem, a sweet and sometimes hurtful love song she has dedicated to purest and most innocent part of herself. The little girl that still exists, buried in the deepest part of her soul, forgotten, mistreated and betrayed for the longest time. This metaphoric dance ends with a message of tenderness and forgiveness, the final reconciliation between two parts of herself that have lived and suffered together inside her. AWARDS:

Ophelia is a short horror film about the last moments of a paranormal investigation of a house located on the grounds of an abandoned psychiatric hospital. Once inhabited by the doctor that conducted horrific experiments on the hospital's residents, investigators have found evidence that his daughter may still reside there.

A nihilistic bartender clinically leads the viewer through his atypical lifestyle. AWARDS:

Vietnam. 1972. US Army Special Forces Major Cliff Marquette leads a squad ordered to investigate unusual reports and secure a remote jungle temple locals believe has mystical powers. The Marines guarding the temple have withheld provisions for days from a Viet Cong prisoner. Despite severe mistreatment, the prisoner mysteriously shows no signs of suffering. Marquette confronts the Marine in charge, Garris for torturing a prisoner of war when suddenly enemy forces attack and mortar shells rock the temple. An exceptionally heroic, but losing battle lands Marquette in the hands of a merciless Viet Cong torturer. His men are dead; his screams unheeded. At the height of agony, Marquette's world is turned upside down. In an instant, he finds himself a stranger in the midst of an American life that apparently belongs to him - an idyllic but unrecognizable life complete with a loving wife and two children he's never seen before. Marquette struggles to take in what is happening to him. First is paranoia. Soon uncertainty and fear give way to relief and acceptance. But the twist of fate that delivered Marquette into this life from the hands of his enemy has granted him only a reprieve. The cruel pain of war is not over. As the clock strikes midnight Marquette is back in Vietnam where his torture resumes a few minutes each night. Desperately trapped between two worlds, Marquette must endure;unless, with the clock counting down, he can cheat fate. Escaping will take his wits;and it will

Two lifetime friends go away for the weekend and document their journey with their smart phone, but an unexpected confession from one of them leads to an event which changes their relationship forever, in ways more than either were expecting, but their love and friendship clearly endures.

"A futuristic assassin is hunting a team of agents who unknowingly hold something special in their possession.". AWARDS:

Mid-Postmates run, Ray’s car breaks down on the side of the road. His college roommate and best friend, Brian, tries to fix it, but his inept attempt only creates more distress. While waiting for AAA to tow them home, the pressure of the late night, an impending mid-term paper due date, and the broken car start to grate on their relationship. Secrets are revealed that test the resolve of their friendship and character, leaving them to confront emotions that even their philosophy degrees can't reason away.

A high school in Marin County, California prepares to return students to in-person learning despite the COVID pandemic. This mini-documentary details the preparation process and its challenges, and commemorates the dedication of Branson School's faculty and staff. AWARDS:

A beautiful sun shine on the beautiful town of Cuneo. A stainless and stiff hero makes a dirty and voluptuous acquaintance. -gosh!- Rejection is the only chance possible, excellence has to be protected at any cost, scorn is the sword of the worthy. But our sheer knight ignores that Love is something you can't run from, hiding is nothing but a glass shield...it will come...sooner or later it find its way into everyone's self. Soft, smelly and smiling, love brings redemption. AWARDS:

An encounter with ENPA (National Protection for Animals) volunteers that help rescue animals in Latiano, Apulia (Italy). AWARDS:

Two best friends find their lives parted as they run into the financial struggles and the hardships of life. AWARDS:

Rafael, a northern muleteer, along with his best friend crosses the sierra of the state of Sonora expecting to find his father's killer, a retired rural policeman. Original/Alternative Title: El Encargo AWARDS:

A crime drama short film (pilot) based on the life of Lucas Snow (a central player in LA's 2004 drug turf wars) who survives being buried alive only to discover he can't escape his life.

"Let It Ride" is a conceptual music video shot for the rock band Pröwess. The aim was to create a video that genuinely felt like something you might have seen on VHS way back when. The angles, acting, lighting, and even a dash of that classic campiness were all designed to elicit the feeling of watching something through that medium. We included a credit roll (atypical for a music video) as part of the experience to help solidify the classic feel and to add personality. The video is also littered with Easter eggs that harken back to some of our favorite classic TV shows and movies.

After losing her only child in a freak car accident, Sharon Frank’s life quickly and completely falls apart. She ends up in Montreal and gets a job bartending at a small downtown bar. She’s rougher now, harder around the edges. One night at the bar she runs into Daniel Roi, who’s innocent interest allows Sharon to walk in the land of the living again. In the end, Sharon is forced to make the hardest decision of her new life; return home to confront her past and witness the damage her leaving caused. Has she changed too much? Will she be met with open arms and how will Daniel fit into this second chance?

An always-smiling elder lays the table for a family dinner, but when the guests come into, things start to get ugly. The elder tries to remedy but things get even worse and he doesn't know what to do. But after receiving a "sweat surprise", he realizes that whatever he has done to please his guests it's not been enough. There's only one thing to do then if you really love your beloved ones more than yourself: getting you "accepted" by them at all cost - even if - in the end - they don't deserve it at all.