PROGRAM 1 – FRESH FREQUENCIES

Celebrating the creativity and bold vision of student filmmakers. With diverse stories ranging from intimate dramas to character-driven narratives, these short films showcase fresh perspectives and unique approaches to storytelling. Each film reflects the passion and emotional depth of a new generation, capturing the energy, challenges, and complexities of human connection.

Beneath the Surface – Christine Harrison Chen (United States)

A Life In The Breeze – Thomas Giannakis (Greece)

The Lion of Teranga – Marcus Quinn (United States)

Fifteen Minutes of Fame – Angelina Gabuzda (United States)

Máscara contra Cabellera – Julen Martínez (Mexico)

Pretend We’re Friends – Tomer Carmeli (Israel)

For Sale – Alan Bossart (Switzerland)

Finding YiYi – Kim Caicedo (United States)

The Owl – Alexandra Cristina Eleonora Taube (Sweden)

Shelter – Mila Jeanne Miller (France)

Prologue – Ollie Skilton (New Zealand)

Forever is a Delicate Thing – Cally Nguyen (United States)

Feel no fear with me – Monika Klimkiewicz-Dudziec (Poland)

The Day You Left – Victor Vendelbo, Mads Krause (Denmark)

PROGRAM 2 – BREAKING GROUND

Exploring the creativity and bold vision of student filmmakers. With stories ranging from psychological thrillers to surreal and dystopian 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 identity, memory, control, and the anxieties of contemporary life.

A Lasting Place – Juwan Rashaad Howard (United States)

The Hitchhiker – Marco Delgado (United States)

Astray – Edwin Tomane (Australia)

Tess Terror and the Demons – Emily Carisch (United States)

Night of Melancholia – Fozhan Gharib (United States)

THEA – Adrian Zacke (Germany)

MAEVE – Emily Odegard, Carlton Johnson (United States)

Memory Merchant – Adrian Breza (Estonia)

RESIDENTS OF LOST – Raman Abubakir Ali (Iraq)

Talking Taron – Danny Rohrback (United States)

Kumquat! – Alexandra Morales (United States)

IGNIS OPPIDUM – Maxence Bossé, Nolan Corlay (France)

PROGRAM 3 – NEW FRONTIERS

The bold and inventive work of new filmmakers, offering a diverse array of short films that reflect intimate storytelling and deeply personal perspectives. From heartfelt dramas to reflective character studies, each film provides a glimpse into the creative minds of emerging talents, showcasing emotional honesty, cultural identity, and the evolving future of cinema.

hi from a mayfly – Myles Wheeler (United Kingdom)

You Don’t Say – Juliet Colyer (United States)

The Turtle – Nouf Saad (Saudi Arabia)

As they pass – Patrice Masini (France)

Miles & Miles – Max Ragan (United Kingdom)

FELIX & FERNAND – Oscar Buenafuente, Thierry Buenafuente (France)

AFTERLIFE – Sia Rass (Canada)

Gyopo – Mackey Boqi Yan (United States)

Colours not in the rainbow – Maria Ponomariova, Oleg Stepanov (Germany)

Avagunthan – Dhani Jhankal (India)

Stop Signs (United States)

Conversion Van – Frank Monteleone, Kathleen Monteleone (United States)

Cottonmouth – Ama Anane (United States)

Crimson Bonds – Benita Martins, Runa Schymanski, Hannah Rang (Austria, Germany)

IF WE EVER MEET AGAIN | JUST YOU AND ME – Filip Edlund (Sweden)

PROGRAM 4 – RISING PERSPECTIVES

The bold and inventive work of new filmmakers, presenting a striking collection of short films shaped by surrealism, psychological tension, and experimental storytelling. From unsettling narratives to visually daring concepts, each film highlights the originality and ambition of emerging talents, offering bold new perspectives on the future of cinema.

Orbits: New Moon – Ameera Alnejaim (Saudi Arabia)

CURIOUS – Ola Kaminska (United States)

Try Your Luck – Guenia Lemos (Brazil)

YOUR ACTUAL RELATIONSHIP – ANDREW DAY (United Kingdom)

The Shadow – Kyran Townley (United Kingdom)

Consumed – Ella Jane Hall (United States)

I shall not forget – Sébastien Nourian (France)

How to get caught – Alexandre Bassard (France, United Kingdom)

4 MINUTES BEFORE FOREVER – Yoann Zak (United Kingdom)

Last Chance – Léon Ventura (France)

PROGRAM 5 – VISUAL VOYAGES

An exciting fusion where visual artistry meets bold, genre-defying creativity. Blending music, experimental storytelling, and immersive imagery, these films push boundaries through striking aesthetics and emotional resonance. From poetic explorations to visually driven narratives, each work invites viewers into imaginative worlds shaped by visionary creators.

IRGENDWO – Stanko Repac (France)

Touching Territory: To Play the Land – Fernando Parre (Brazil)

The Daughter of the Sun – Moises Acuña, Jesús Hernández (Mexico)

a body without a horse? – Lara Fuke (Not Specified)

BETON – Anna Gronostayskaya, Linda Stockfleth (Germany)

In-Between – Anna Ren (Not Specified)

MARILYN’S DARK PARADISE – Remi Gangarossa (United States)

Concrete Beach – Motiejus Vyšniauskas (Lithuania)

Purple – Nils Mourato (Portugal, United States)

BLUE FEELING – Paolo Maneglia, Carol Carraro (Italy)

An Angel – François Vogel (France)

Don’t Mean to Hurt You – André Abrantes (Portugal)

PROGRAM 6 – UNLIMITED CROSSROADS

These films offer distinctive perspectives on life across different cultural landscapes, blending intimate storytelling with memorable and emotionally resonant moments. From poetic dramas to surreal reflections and human-centered narratives, these shorts showcase the many ways cinema connects us through shared experiences, struggles, and hope.

LUDYAS – AKIS POLIZOS (Greece)

The Bento on a Hot Summer’s Day – Yusuke Ishide (Japan)

Closed Oysters Can’t Speak – Leonard Rääf (Denmark)

326 – MİRAY KUYUMCU (Türkiye)

Soul Bird – Tobias Kampmann (Denmark)

Breve mascarada – Julio Bracho (Mexico)

Baby Gangster – Thyestes Tong (Hong Kong)

Proxima – Maksat Anuarbekov (Kazakhstan)

First the Blush, Then the Habit – Mariam Al Ferjani (Italy)

Les Semelles du quartier – Dominique Caron (Canada)

Fly – Slava Stefanova Milanova (Bulgaria)

Delphine – Deborah Stein (United States)

Mom – Ji Yeon Kim (South Korea)

The Race – Zoran Pribičević (Croatia)

CLASSROOM 037 – JUANAN MARTINEZ (Spain)

Am Wasser – Claudius von Stolzmann (Austria, Germany)

Honour, Fame and Glory – Fabrizio Fenech (Malta)

Fences – Jacinda Barker (South Africa)

PROGRAM 7 – PIXEL PULSE

Limitless possibilities, vivid worlds, and heartfelt characters come together in this vibrant collection of animated short films. Blending inventive visual styles with imaginative storytelling, these works explore themes of identity, family, resilience, and self-discovery. From whimsical adventures to emotionally resonant journeys, each film showcases animation’s unique power to entertain, inspire, and move us.

Come Home – Katelyn Park (United States)

Fernway – Brianna McArthur-Brown (United Kingdom)

Super Metal Mnkys – Arnesh Kundu (Not Specified)

BOTANICA – Ana Derzhaeva (Russian Federation)

BORADI – Alan Jomon (India)

Antsy Antics – Maximus Ouellette (United States)

Rules of the World – Gonzalo Martin (United States)

; | Semicolon – Ye Chen (United States)

Celina – Angela Jannet Castañeda Arizaga (Mexico)

Pappouli – Oliver Sendall (Australia)

Jesus’s Last Supper In America – Kevin M Jones (United States)

Pieces of Me – Tzuyu Tung (United States)

KYIV CAKE – Mykyta Lyskov (Estonia, Ukraine)

Grim & Gran – Gina Guan (Canada)

Rooary – Octavio Ponce (United States)

The Nightingale and the Rose – María Paula Ríos (Mexico)

PROGRAM 8 – UNWRITTEN PATHS

A poignant lineup of short films exploring emotional bonds during life’s pivotal moments. From grief and healing to family conflict, identity, and resilience, these stories delve into the connections that shape us. With heartfelt narratives and authentic emotions, each film captures the beauty and struggles of navigating love, loss, memory, and belonging.

The Last Night Of Butterfly – Nadja Anane (France)

Marta – Matteo Quarta (Italy)

Sirà – Jason Quinn (United States)

Sudden Apathy – Ryan Weatrowski (United States)

Treading Water – James Hiscutt (Australia)

Little Fierce Loong – Anlan Tao (United States)

Sherlock Holmes and the True Believer – Dӓnna Wilberg (United States)

Nebula – Sharlee Deshmukh (India)

California Dreaming – Andres Luna III (United States)

HARMONY – Liann Yu (United States)

Pumpernickel – Price Garrison (United States)

The Persian Rug – Gabriel Beristain (United States)

Coming Home – Tim Kressin (United States)

This Is My Rifle – Brad Bingham, Hope MacDonald (United States)

Maysa – Roxie Mohebbi (New Zealand)

Life’s Choreographed Accident – Maurine Nicot (France)

Shade – Valentino Dors (United States)

Papa Bear – Zara Carter (Australia)

Dukh – Ajit Mann (United Kingdom)

PROGRAM 9 – SHADOWS WITHIN

A gripping lineup of short films exploring obsession, trauma, identity, and the darker corners of human connection. From psychological unraveling and social oppression to fractured relationships and moral conflict, these stories confront the fears, desires, and systems that shape our lives. With haunting narratives and emotional intensity, this selection captures the unsettling beauty found within struggle, survival, and human vulnerability.

You Call it Madness, but I Call it Love – Snow Li (Canada)

The Provider – Mark Constance (United States)

NEXT YEAR – Guto Barra, Peter DiMario (United States)

J.J. – Adam Dietrich, Elliott Gilbert (United States)

River City, 2025 – Joe Bracero (United States)

Contrition – Marco Beyermann, Ben Keenan (United Kingdom)

Les Autres (Short Version) – Pierre Descamps (France)

MAMOUR – Christelle Jeanne (France)

The Knight – Joel Edwards (United States)

WINGS – Fiori Miari (United Kingdom)

inVETERate – Medina Sharapova (Netherlands)

Thol Koothu – A Skin Play – Pooja (Ekka) Gowtham (India)

XY – Alice Gadbled (Belgium, France)

Counterfeit Kids – James Sclafani (United States)

EEL – Wayne Burns (Canada)

PROGRAM 10 – VISIBLE TRUTHS

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

Introducing Stereo Cupid – Joseph Lihou (United Kingdom)

Beyond Words: Signed, Peter – Paisley McGee (United States)

Tides of Life – Tatiana McCabe (United Kingdom)

WEIGHT OF THE SOUL – Maria Springis (Ukraine, United Kingdom)

Talking to the Sun – Megan Leigh Sweeney (United States)

Yes We Sail – Nicholas Simon Tolladay (Spain)

The Parrot Who Died and Became Free – Leah R Murray (Canada)

Body of Our Own – Rahemur Rahman, Lily Vetch (United Kingdom)

The Maestro – Vinícius Correia (Brazil)

The Art Side of the Moon – Kim Jean Ingles (Australia)

Romanticism – Raphaël Delorme-Duc, Max Bédrune (Belgium)

JASON – Gabriella Canal (United States)

Resonancia – Ted Nash, Cathy Barbash (United States)

Beyond Medicine: The Story of Boston Community Pediatrics – Andrew Eldridge (United States)

Sincerely, Sage Jo – Jacob Wilkins (United States)

The Slow Express – Taegyeong Bahk (South Korea)

Anchor Points – Victor Quijada, Samuel Greffe (Canada)

PROGRAM 11 – THROUGH THE VEILS

Step into a dark and chilling world where fear, suspense, and the unknown take center stage. From psychological terror and supernatural encounters to haunting sci-fi nightmares and unsettling folklore, each film offers a unique descent into horror. With eerie atmospheres, unexpected twists, and lingering dread, these stories invite viewers to confront their deepest fears and experience the thrill of what hides beyond the veil.

ATTACK OF THE COAT – Lola-Rose Maxwell (United Kingdom)

The Airdrop – Alex Mehra (United States)

CROWN – Louis Heriot, Charles Heriot (France)

Stories – Brandon Keeton (United States)

It Calls to Me – Truitt Glover (United States)

Road 21 – Marco Ferreira (United States)

The Bride – Jameson Cucciardi (Malta)

XARAX – Salil Jason Fernandez (India)

There Were Trees – Travis Stewart (United States)

Siren of the Wood – Christopher Coursey (United States)

Black Time – Sharon Axcell (United Kingdom)

Little Thieves – Blake Rice (United States)

Catalepsy – Nicolás Ordóñez (Mexico)

PROGRAM 12 – SHADES OF LIFE

A vibrant collection of films blending humor, romance, chaos, and everyday drama. From awkward relationships and absurd situations to heartfelt connections and unconventional love stories, these shorts capture the unpredictable shades of life with wit and charm. Balancing laughter with emotion, each film offers a playful and sincere look at the joys, disasters, and complexities of being human.

QUIET – Lily Portman (United Kingdom)

The Night of the Wolves – Thomas Cortese (France)

GAP – Stephen Colfer (Ireland)

The Night of Raoul – Anna Douare (France)

I Replied With My Heart – Anita García Rico (United Kingdom)

The Dumbletons – Wendell Laurent (United States)

Reined In – Richard Stride (United Kingdom)

Tying Knots – Holly Charles-Pearson (United States)

Psychic Connection – Kathy Graivier (United States)

Future Tense – Jacob Melamed, Romy Palan (Australia)

Clouds Are Fake – Scott James (United States)

The Cranberry Effect – Mathery (Italy)

Yakuza Ondo – Ethan Okamoto (United States)

BIOLOGY – Oz Arshad (United Kingdom)

Consumed By You – R. Scott McHenry (United States)

Punition Max – Béranger Godeau (France)

RENT-A-FR13ND – Avery Daman (United States)

Sweet Tooth – Benji Tucker (United States)

A Witness – Noelle Miller (United States)