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Following a washed out actor who is desperate to get back to the theatre scene, and what would happen if a simple yet pressing matter might ruin his big night. AWARDS:

In an old warehouse, a celebration among a gang of oddball criminals turns into a deadly standoff. AWARDS:

A videomaker is sent, along with his apprentice, to explore an abandoned asylum. What if the structure is still inhabited?

A father records a chilling home video.

Meet Marissa Rawlings, a reasoned alternative voice or an extremist in moderate’s clothes? She’s taking on a face of the established news media, Stephen Yardley. Both apparently seek to deliver the truth and both claim to represent balanced views. But do they really? Nowadays delivery and charisma can be more persuasive than words themselves so we’d better be ready with our own filters. The only side to be on is our own.

Tom and Lee are heading back from a job gone wrong to give their boss the bad news and try to explain what went down and what to do next. But will they like what he has to say? And what will they have to do to make things right?

Many people do not know that the water tanks and towers you see around your town are the last stop water makes before being served at your tap. Over time sediment accumulates on the interior floor of these tanks. Sediment buildup in municipal water storage tanks may be a bigger risk to public health than many utility managers think.

An hallucinated journey into the mind of a woman living her worst nightmare.

After an unlicensed ayahuasca ceremony goes terribly awry, a documentary film crew profiles Mother Moonbeam and her assistant / lover, Cosmo, as they reopen their namesake metaphysical store.

Working as a fisherman to support his small family, UCUP (27 years) is used to consume the catch from the sea, as daily food. Until one day, a strange thing happened that made him realize that what he had caught all this time apparently was marine trash. Original/Alternative Title: PUISI BIRU

Especially in Korea, where we live in a fiercely competitive society, many teenagers are suffering from depression due to the competition for entrance exams and the obsession to meet the standards of a standardized society. However, during adolescence, when cognitive development is immature, these depressive feelings may be expressed in negative behavioral patterns without being properly recognized. Depression can be difficult to express. In what ways did they try to comfort their depressed selves that may have been wrong? Depression leads to many criminal acts, but the social safety net is weak. Is this the age where they don't feel guilty yet? Or are they trying to exploit the loopholes in the law, even when they know it's wrong? In Korea, there is a system called the 'Act on Breaching Minors.' Crimes stemming from depression are on the rise. 'Adolescent depression hidden behind a mask.' We refer to this as masked depression. Since masked depression is often invisible, seeking treatment or support can be challenging. We must acknowledge the seriousness of this issue and support each other in overcoming it. Understanding the other person's feelings can be of great comfort to them. We need to encourage young people to think positively about the future. There is nothing wrong with children having a dark shadow in their minds. Just as there are sunny days, there are cloudy days; we need the strength of the people around us to listen to and support the ever-changing

Good and bad are all within us Most of us trump good over evil within But what if evil is in control Goodness tries so hard to control it uselessly (You don't exist if you try to get rid of your conscience)

As the day begins, Edoardo and his granddaughter set out on their routine errands, a poignant look into their bond. Yet, as they make a final stop, the true nature of their relationship and Edoardo's reality unfold, shedding light on the complexities of aging and familial love.

In July 1956, the five-member Barstow family of Wethersfield, Connecticut, won a free trip to newly-opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, in a nationwide contest. This 30-minute amateur documentary film tells the story of their family adventure, filmed on the scene at Walt Disney's "Magic Kingdom."

When Billy must prove that he's married in order to keep his job, he disguises Ben in drag in an attempt to pass him off as the little woman.

Roberta runs away from home to meet Giulio, who has built a machine from another dimension to reach her. But what seems like a romantic experiment reveals itself as an obsessive cycle of control. Only by breaking it can Roberta save herself. AWARDS:

No matter their origin, two lives in death are equal. John and Thomas came from two very different places before the virus infected nearly everyone around them. Now they are put side-by-side to protect the survivors. Can they put their beliefs aside to do what is right, or will that be their downfall? AWARDS:

Ahmadu, a young aspiring artist of African origin, is caught up as a target of dangerous police rage after he retrieves his pizza, delivered to the wrong address. Fatou, Ahmadu’s girlfriend, is a choreographer, and we see her directing a beautiful dancer as Ahmadu looks on, admiring them. He mentions that he’s struggling to finish a certain painting. That painting has become a focus for his frustration. They plan to meet at his studio when she is done. Ahmadu is conflicted over quitting his job in order to fulfil the demands of his gallery rep. Fatou clearly loves him and supports his work, but Ahmadu is afraid he might fail her as a provider. He worries that he has been selfish. His dignity and manly identity are at stake. His inner struggle is revealed in alternate flashes of him working out on the heavy bag and working on his painting. The contrast of sublime beauty and threatening darkness becomes a metaphor for Ahmadu’s internal conflict. Conversation between two Black police officers in an unmarked car reveals they are also in conflict, one being irrationally angry and unethical while the other is weary of confronting the angry officer’s cruelty. They see Ahmadu retrieve his pizza from a neighbor’s doorstep and target him as a possible “perp.” This culminates in a confrontation during which the angry officer assaults Ahmadu and tries to create an excuse to shoot and kill him. Only the forceful intervention of the “good cop” saves Ahmadu’s li

Dennis and Jorge have been friends since the second grade. Jorge has a serious asthma and the only treatment available was out of state. Jorge moved to another state for two years. During the time that Jorge was away. A white supremacist gang started to form in Dennis’ neighborhood. Finding himself alone, he started to hang out with the gang. After a year goes by, Dennis started to build a hatred towards the Hispanic community. The gang encouraged him to act upon his hatred. Dennis was reluctant at first, but then he decided that he wanted to become a full member of the gang. The gang leader Derrick tells Dennis that to become a member he would have to complete an initiation by killing a Hispanic. He was hesitant but wanted to prove himself. It just so happened that Jorge had just gotten back into town to graduate from high school with his friends. Dennis offers to take Jorge to A party to Celebrate and Jorge was excited to see Dennis accepted his invitation. Dennis takes advantage of Jorge’s trust and murders him. Jorge’s brother vows to get revenge.

A short film that immerses us in the life of Swagg Man, an extravagant and controversial artist, who confides in front of the camera. From Paris to prison, he tells his chaotic journey, his wealth, his bipolar schizophrenia, his relationship with people and nature, his passion for diamonds and justice. A quirky and fascinating portrait of an extraordinary character.

Andrea's life starts falling apart after having a vision. He thought it was just a daydream, but when things take a turn for the worst, he realises that his everyday life is quickly becoming a waking nightmare. AWARDS:

Amid the neon glow of Frankfurt’s red-light district, a young man drifts between two worlds: the gritty underbelly of the city and a tender relationship with his girlfriend Charlie. By day, he’s a dreamer; by night, a runner for shady street figures. Torn between loyalty, violence, and longing, “Dream-Man” struggles to stay grounded. But when Charlie walks away, one question remains: Will he ever return to her reality – or is he destined to drift away for good? AWARDS:

“Tree People” debuted as an 11 minute, 8-channel video installation within the exhibition “Model Home Part 1: After Wisconsin Death Trip”, at an experimental art space called The Poor Farm, in rural Wisconsin. The installation makes use of a grid of flatscreen televisions to assume the appearance of a nineteenth-century puppet theater. This tableau sets up a conversation between two digitally constructed “hand puppets” who discuss a fictional video game. Animations of historical “fortune teller” style games, such as the ouija board and magic eight ball accompany the characters to address themes of destiny, history and death within emerging, interactive forms of entertainment. AWARDS:

On a remote farm, Dalva lives among dry branches and silent afternoons, waiting for the return of Antônio, her only son, sent off to war. When the radio announces Hitler's death and the end of the conflict, the world seems to exhale — but instead of relief, Dalva plunges into a whirlwind of memories. The last words exchanged with her son, and the many left unsaid, echo in her mind like voices in an empty field. In a time where past and present blur together, Dalva keeps watch over the road with eyes full of hope and longing. Original/Alternative Title: My Little Sentry AWARDS: