PROGRAM 1 – FRESH FREQUENCIES

Celebrating the creativity and bold vision of student filmmakers. With stories ranging from intimate family dramas and coming-of-age journeys to unsettling thrillers and imaginative explorations of identity, these short films offer fresh perspectives and unique approaches to storytelling. Each film reflects the curiosity and emotional depth of a new generation, exploring the complexities of human connection, personal freedom, and the search for belonging.

YOUR FOREVER HOME – Lana Ali Magboul (Saudi Arabia)

SINGULARITY – Andrés Palma (Venezuela)

SILENCIADOS – Daniel Malvido (Mexico)

DEAR FATHER – Kolja Tomisch (Germany, Romania)

SANTIAGO – Tommaso Frigi (France, Italy)

FRENESIA – Stella Capolicchio (Italy, Sweden)

EXHIBIT21 – Markellos Plakitsis (Greece)

BUTCHER’S KNIFE – Abner Sharma (India)

THE CHASE – Timéa Aliya Gardet (Hungary, Switzerland)

IMAGINATION OF SHADOW – Karim Mohamed Mekkawy (Egypt)

IN THE END – Ella Saint (United Kingdom)

SHEDDING – Peiqi Peng (United States)

NORTH LATITUDE 39 DEGREE – Menglu Sun (China)

THE UGLY AND THE BAD – Zimo Ye (China)

AMUÑECADA – Antonia Steinke (Germany)

MONOTONY – Annika Dean (United States)

APHRODITE – Sarah Maria Sprosec, Viktoria Kattner (Austria)

VAMPIRO – Emilly Guilherme, Nolí Levi Oliveira (Brazil)

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PROGRAM 2 – BREAKING GROUND

Exploring the creativity and bold vision of student filmmakers. With stories ranging from intimate human dramas to supernatural thrillers and emotionally charged coming-of-age narratives, these short films showcase daring perspectives and imaginative approaches to storytelling. Each film reflects the ambition and innovative spirit of a new generation, exploring love, loss, identity, family, and the unexpected challenges that shape our lives.

SMALL FLOWERS – Milla Martha Kime (Australia)

THE DEVIL’S DUE – Dwain Burke (United States)

STALE BREAD – Jake Smith (United States)

PROMISED BELT – Jelizaveta Aleksandrova (Lithuania)

DOOR KNOCKING – Rachel Elizabeth Deutsch (United States)

BLOOD OF ANGER – Loïc Da Silva (France)

THE DEAD ARE NOISY – Ehab Awwadawnan (Iceland, Syrian Arab Republic)

LAST ORDERS – Finlay Smith (United Kingdom)

NEPENTHE – Harvey Harrison-Doyle (United Kingdom)

IN BETWEEN – Berit De Sutter (Belgium)

IT’S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD – Shai Bauminger (Israel)

WUNDERDOG – Kaden Cruz Rogers (United States)

BREATHE – Diyosa Leialoha Kubiszewski Funk (United States)

KING OF THE SANDCASTLE – Dominic Davies (United Kingdom)

KOMOREBI – Bea Godin (United Kingdom)

SECONDES NON DITES (UNSAID SECONDS) – Carli Platt (United States)

CRACK ON – Emily Kirby (United Kingdom)

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PROGRAM 3 – NEW FRONTIERS

The bold and inventive work of emerging filmmakers, offering a diverse array of short films that reflect intimate storytelling and deeply personal perspectives. From heartfelt dramas to offbeat comedies and explorations of identity, love, and belonging, each film provides a glimpse into the creative minds of new talents, showcasing emotional honesty, unexpected journeys, cultural diversity, and the limitless possibilities of storytelling.

JUST ANOTHER F*CKING SHORT FILM – Sacha Mitchell (Canada)

EXPLOSIVES – Carole SCHMIDLIN (France)

THE COOPERATIVE – Arin Arbus (United States)

ELLE – Robert Michalke (Switzerland)

GONZALO TAKES OFF – Lucas Bal (Argentina)

SHELF LIFE – Jesse Roman (Canada)

DREAM NINETY-THREE – Zac Crocker (United States)

SWIRL STATE – Jonny Labey (Jersey, United Kingdom)

GENOAMORE – Matthias Keysermann (Germany)

THE THIEVING MAGPIE – Chloé Luizard (France)

COMIAT (FAREWELL) (VÍCTOR HERNAIZ, 2026) – Víctor Hernaiz (Spain)

WHERE I WAS SUPPOSED TO GET LOST – Kevin Matos (United States)

NSFW – André Duarte (Portugal)

THE PATH – Arina Iudina (Cyprus)

TENDER CHOSEN – Mason McDonald (Canada)

BY A HAIR – Anthony Prince Leslie (United States)

JODÓN (HOH-DUHN) – Erin Ramirez (United States)

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PROGRAM 4 – VISUAL VOYAGES

An exciting fusion where visual artistry meets bold, genre-defying creativity. Blending music, dance, animation, and experimental storytelling, these films push boundaries through striking aesthetics and immersive imagery. From surreal journeys and poetic explorations to rhythm-driven narratives, each work invites viewers into imaginative worlds shaped by visionary creators, where movement, sound, and visual expression take center stage.

INSIDE-OUT – Armen Piri Masihi (Armenia)

MOVE – Lucas Buchholz, Bernd Brink (Germany)

HELP_ED – Sora Nakabayashi (Japan)

VICTORY – Meji Alabi, Ben Solomon (United Kingdom)

BLUES FOR STRAY CATS – philippe verichoux (France)

THE SPACE IN BETWEEN – Lina Doll (Germany)

BLIND DRIVER – Alberico Bartoccini, Fabrizio Antonacci, Luna Saracino (Italy)

SPEED OR PERISH – Seth Ickerman (France)

LOVE&SUGAR – Met Kid Hao (France)

SYNAPSE – Billy Tegethoff (United States)

FUZZYSURF’S “DON’T GO OVERBOARD” – Tommy Simms (United States)

TOTAL CALL EXTENDED – Amalia Irons (United States)

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PROGRAM 5 – UNLIMITED CROSSROADS

These films offer distinctive perspectives on life across different cultural landscapes, blending intimate storytelling with imaginative and emotionally resonant moments. From psychological dramas to surreal reflections, unexpected encounters, and explorations of human connection, these shorts showcase the many ways cinema brings together diverse experiences, personal struggles, and the search for meaning, belonging, and hope.

FISH STICKS – Delphine Synadino (Luxembourg)

DUNAMIS PITCH TRAILER – Mack Lindon (Australia)

SIMPLE – Yanay Iwanir, Jordan Ben Harosh (United States)

THE HOAX – Gabriele Signani (Italy)

AMENDMENT – Ed Trucco (United States)

DRIVE DAMMIT! – Robin Granau (Denmark)

ABERTH – Jesse Scales (United States)

ANTAGONIST – David Alkhed (Sweden)

DIGITAL DETOX – iCLIC Collective (Italy)

ON TIPTOE – Hiroki Kamada (Japan)

AUFRÄUMEN – Nadine Badewitz (Germany)

JAKOB & ANXIETY – Andreas Hentze Madsen (Denmark)

LA OTRA YO – Luis Enrique Rodríguez (Puerto Rico)

I AM HERE – Ömer Pekyürek (Germany)

AN EPILOGUE – Dan Zahle (Denmark)

BOUND – Tom Child (United Kingdom)

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PROGRAM 6 – PIXEL PULSE

Limitless possibilities, vivid worlds, and imaginative characters come together in this vibrant collection of animated short films. Blending inventive visual styles with playful and unconventional storytelling, these works explore themes of belonging, resilience, imagination, and human connection. From whimsical adventures and surreal encounters to heartfelt and visually inventive journeys, each film showcases animation’s unique power to entertain, surprise, and move us.

SHOOTING STAR – Edie Lucille Harper (United States)

HOIA BACIU – William Duplain (Canada)

JAZZRATS – Mees van Keeken, Mika Kuilboer (Netherlands)

BOWKNOT – Yizhou Li (China, Japan)

ANG MERKADO – NOFAC3 (Canada)

JOHN WISHES – Yang Yi (China)

HOODY – Paul Raillard (France)

PHANTOMINON: COMMUNITY SERVICE – Nathan Cadelina (United States)

HANDLE WITH CARE – Eli Jeffery (United States)

SILENCE – Yoona Hwang (South Korea, United States)

JAY & BEE – David Kellner (Austria)

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PROGRAM 7 – UNWRITTEN PATHS

A compelling lineup of short films exploring the complexities of human relationships and the turning points that shape our lives. From family tensions and personal struggles to moral dilemmas, identity, and the weight of difficult choices, these stories delve into the challenges of navigating an uncertain world. With emotionally charged narratives and thought-provoking perspectives, each film captures the fragility of human connection, the search for belonging, and the consequences of the paths we take.

LOVE ME, HOLD ME, ALWAYS – Hardey Speight (United Kingdom)

WHEN WE PLAYED IN THE FIELD – Antoine Kaelin (Switzerland)

PILGRIMS: THE JOURNEY – Keith Perna (United States)

LA NOURRICE (THE NANNY) – Romain EPSTEIN (France)

I DON’T CARE – Jay Guffey (United States)

FALSE LUCIDITY – Joshua Dewoody (United States)

CHELO – Rafal Sokolowski (United States)

THE FAVOR – George K. (Myanmar)

TILL MY LAST BREATH – Courtney Lee Simpson (United States)

WHAT WE CARRY – Afra AlMarar (United Arab Emirates)

THE BLASPHEMIES – Thomas Brame (France)

QUIET PLEASE – Jareth Leslie-Evans (Australia)

DIVE – Jesse James Crook, Jeremy Greenberg (United States)

G.S.W. – Jonny Durgan (United Kingdom)

UNRELATED – William C. Nixon (United Kingdom, United States)

BURNING QUESTION – Rosie Sirk (United States)

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PROGRAM 8 – SHADOWS WITHIN

A compelling lineup of short films exploring identity, personal struggles, and the complexities of human connection. From fractured relationships and family tensions to social injustice, moral dilemmas, and imagined futures, these stories confront the challenges and choices that shape our lives. With emotionally charged narratives and unexpected perspectives, this selection captures the resilience, vulnerability, and quiet transformations found within the human experience.

THE SARAH LOCKHART SHOW – Flynn Allan (New Zealand)

THE THING THAT WASHED UP – Maggie Shore (New Zealand)

STRANGERS – Ethan Webber (United States)

MEMO – Samantha Garzon (United States)

BETWEEN THEN AND NOW – Keena Ferguson (United States)

LINDA – Sharon Lewis (Australia)

THE BEARD – Kelsey Corbin (United States)

CASTLINES – Naoise Devaney (Ireland)

S HE – sunglim choi (South Korea)

AILA – Jacob Amidon, Sean Smith (United States)

MISTER OBSOLETE – Peter Thomas Ruocco (United States)

WHERE HE SLEEPS – Kirsty Patrick Ward (United Kingdom)

HAIR! – Sara Jade Alfaro-Dehghani (Canada)

HE DRIVES AT NIGHT – Conor Sullivan (United States)

STRANGE ORBITS – Clayton Flagg (Canada)

FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE – Dimitris Papagiannopoulos (Greece)

SELF-TITLED – Morena Baccarin (United States)

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PROGRAM 9 – VISIBLE TRUTHS

Explore real-world stories with depth and authenticity. From personal journeys and cultural traditions to artistic expression, social issues, and environmental concerns, each film offers a unique lens on lives and experiences from around the globe. Through intimate storytelling and thoughtful visuals, these documentaries invite viewers to connect, reflect, and engage with the world in meaningful ways.

A POEM BY 12 YEAR OLD BOYS – XU JIAN SHENG (China)

INDIGENOUS WOMEN OF SARAYAKU NURTURING AND RESTORING THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON RAINFOREST – Osprey Orielle Lake, Laya Cisneros, Eriberto Gualinga, Katherine Quaid, Sophia Lovato (United States)

TALLER THE HAT, CLOSER TO HEAVEN – James Pearson-Howes (United Kingdom)

A MAN LIKE SAM – Maurice Kirya (Uganda)

THE STRANGERS – ALVIN KEAN WONG, Nick Sgaglione (Singapore)

PUTURNO – Thomas Lattuada (Italy)

SIMPLE GESTURES – Pawel Sosnowski (Poland)

GLADICE – David Byars (United States)

THRESHOLDS – Aisling Conroy (Ireland)

CARNIVAL STARS – Leo Kaczorowski (Brazil)

6800KM – Patryk Michal Sadlo (Poland)

GRAPPLING GRACE – Alexander Kiehl, Misha Novak (United Kingdom)

IN HER HANDS – Ciara Schaefer (Ireland)

THE REBEL REEF: SEEDS OF HOPE – Brynne Eliza Rardin, Patrick Joseph Krum (United States)

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PROGRAM 10 – THROUGH THE VEILS

Step into a dark and unsettling world where fear, paranoia, and the unknown take center stage. From psychological unraveling and supernatural folklore to disturbing visions and twisted realities, each film offers a unique descent into horror. With eerie atmospheres, unexpected encounters, and chilling explorations of obsession, violence, and the human mind, these stories invite viewers to confront their deepest fears and discover what lies beyond the veil.

THE 12AM TRIP – Juan Carlos Almeda Santa (Puerto Rico)

SOUTHERN GOTHIC – Jesse Grainger (United States)

YOU SEEING SOMEONE? – Molly Power (New Zealand)

35MM – David Adam Ettedgui (United States)

BLUEPRINT – Lina Westphal, Ronja Böhme (Germany)

HEELS – Jamina Jana (Switzerland)

FILTHY DREAMERS – Matt Butler (United Kingdom)

ARTICHOKE – Amir Moini (United States)

THE BELLADONNA – Javid Rezai (United Kingdom)

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PROGRAM 11 – SHADES OF LIFE

A playful collection of films blending humor, satire, absurdity, and everyday drama. From awkward relationships and unexpected encounters to dark comedy and unconventional situations, these shorts explore the quirks and contradictions of human behavior with wit and originality. Balancing laughter with emotion, each film offers a fresh and often unexpected look at the chaos, challenges, and absurdities of being human.

ON THE TWELFTH DAY OF FINDOM – Caitlin Black, Joanne Thomson (United Kingdom)

THE HENCHMAN – Elko Weaver (United States)

A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH – Simone Mumford (France, United Kingdom)

MOTHER NATURE – Yana Gladkikh (United States)

THE IMPOSSIBLE FRIEND – Kyle Allen, Anders Jay Ravenstad (United States)

BEDSORE – Sophie Delilah Graham (United Kingdom)

DASHCAMERA OBSCURA – Henry Stone (Not Specified)

WHITE HAT – Aleisha Anderson (Canada)

DOESN’T EXIST IN NATURE – Doug Hill (United States)