Written and directed by Ferri Caicedo.
Sound design by Alejandro Weyler.
At the end of the horizon a singing cicada is born. Its flying is short, yet its chanting is eternal.
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Written and directed by Torill Kove.
Synopsis: Sometimes you wish your life could be just like all the other kids. But when you’re stuck with parents who are… let’s just say, different… anxiety can ensue!
Me and My Moulton is based on the director’s experiences as a 7-year-old girl in Norway, one of three sisters who long for a bicycle.
Nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 87th Academy Awards.
Written and directed by Jeong Dahee.
Synopsis: When morning arrives in Society of Clothes, a shirt and a pair of pants step outside the closet, transforming into a human figure.
In this world, everyone exists only as clothes. They wander into the streets, bodiless and faceless, performing absurd daily tasks.
Synopsis: The story takes place in a fantastical world and follows the journey of a young artist, eager to recover her creative power lost by fear.
She encounters an old unicorn spirit that leads her into a path of adventure and exploration.
As they overcome each obstacle with bravery, they uncover an ancient temple and a book, discovering the legacy of the ones who paved the way before them.
Eighty-five artists from around the world donated their time and talent to create Everlasting, a three-minute short film tribute to togetherness in a fragmented industry — sending a powerful message that encourages filmmakers to realize the power of their craft and the profound impact they can have on the world.
Directed by Delcio Gomes.
Produced by Inês Coimbra.
Art direction by Daniel Nikoi Djanie.
CG Supervision by Fabio Sciedlarczyk.
Synopsis: A woman finds freedom through a mesmerizing Argentinian tango.
Written and directed by Véronique Paquette.
Watch: Oren’s Way on YouTube.
Synopsis: Oren’s Way is a fairy tale about a clever princess who must capture a magical Golden Fox in order to save her kingdom from eternal sadness.
On her journey, she encounters many obstacles, with the final challenge revealing a hidden truth about herself.
Directed by Keika Lee.
Synopsis: A colorful and sensorial experience following two friends escaping from the confines of an oppressive structured society in pursuit of a more meaningful existence.
Directed by:
Basile Godard
Samuel Horowitz
Zihao Guo
Nilayan Dey Sarkar
Music by Samuel Marot-Saferis.
Sound by Mathieu Tiger.
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Synopsis: In a fantasy world, a griffin embraces his fate and goes on an epic journey to find a legendary creature: The Human.
Directed by:
Mélina Ienco
Lucie Juric
Caroline Leibel
Merle Faustine
Claire Pellet
Music by Julien Vermeulen.
Sound by Mathieu Tiger.
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Synopsis: After completing her quest, an immortal warrior returns to her family. She realizes that nothing is the same as before, and will have to find a purpose for her new life.
Directed by:
Vincent Pistien
Armand Goxe
Florian De Chelle
Marine Corbineau
Alexis Maurice
Tom Rameaux
Valentin Giuili
Music by Samuel Marot Saferis.
Sound edited by Nadège Feyrit.
Sound mixed by David Couturier.
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Synopsis: 1907. Magnifica, a young Costa Rican harpist, is preparing for her concert at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels where she studies with her fiancé. Inspired by the life of Pacifica Zelaya.
Directed by Rose Gallerand and Azélie Michoux.
Music by Samuel Marot Saferis and Julien Vermeulen. Sound by Laurent Jimenez.
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Synopsis: A respected chef from a lineage of sushi makers attempts to connect with his son through the shared knowledge of the family trade. Tensions arise as he begins to notice a strange pattern of behavior in the young boy.
Directed by:
Denise Cirone
Sebastian Doringer
Andrey Kolesov
Chiayu Liu
Zhen Tian
Lan Zhou
Music by Jürgen Branz.
Sound by Mathieu Tiger.
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Synopsis: As summer ends, Ren’s bandmates and childhood friends are leaving for college. He struggles to write the lyrics of their final song.
Directed by:
Nicola Bernardi
Alessandra De Stefano
Gabriela Lewandowska
Chloé Van Becelaere
Camille Van Delft
Elodie Xia
Music by Antoine Duchene.
Sound by Mathieu Tiger.
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Synopsis: Conflicted and alienated with his given name, a young kid struggles to live a double life in secret, fearing that coming out might tear apart his relationship with his mom.
Written and directed Alexander Aguilar.
Music and sound by Jérémy Ben Ammar.
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Synopsis: In Moscow, a young delivery girl is witness to the hatred and divide invading her society. Overwhelmed, she discovers a curious loophole to deal with war supporters. However, the reality she is trying to escape soon catches up…
Written and directed by:
Daria Skripka
Poornima Subramaniam
Mrunal Khairnar
Lwazi Msipha
Hassan Yola
Music by Antoine Duchene.
Sound by Mathieu Tiger.
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Synopsis: When a small town concert hall vanishes, young singer Erika teams up with Mehdi the mascot on a journey to find it.
Written and directed by:
Théo Carme
Julie Fournier
Alessandra Rosmarino
Anaëlle Saba
Music and sound by Jérémy Ben Ammar.
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