Franck (France) by Fabio Caldironi

Franck is a soldier. He watches the streets of Paris. But one day, Franck decides to leave. 

Running time: 00:18:45

NŪR (Congo, The Democratic Republic of the) by Ryan Youngblood

Tricked by a persuasive recruiter and pressured by his best friend, Nūr leaves his mother and younger siblings to join the Islamic State in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He believes he will be given a job and earn money to support his family, but instead finds himself in a remote jungle camp where the hyper-violent group radicalizes and indoctrinates its combatants. Here, it is truly kill or be killed. While his friend Ibra learns to thrive in this distorted world, Nūr struggles to maintain his identity and his faith. Then, a mysterious flyer dropped from a plane promises a possible path home. Nūr must decide whether saving himself is worth risking his life. The Islamic State in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the deadliest rebel force in a nation torn apart by two decades of war. Hidden deep within the jungle, their secrecy and ruthless control have made it nearly impossible for the outside world to glimpse life inside their camps—until now. This film brings that hidden world to life. Former fighters who surrendered, and survivors who endured the group’s brutality, step into the roles of both victim and perpetrator to recreate the terrifying reality of life inside the jihadists’ strongholds. Filmed at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains in Central Africa—where the conflict still rages today—this is a rare, unflinching journey into the heart of the Islamic State in the DRC.

Running time: 00:17:57

Scenario (Japan) by Kazunori Miura

Set in the future shortly after singularity has happened, this is a story of a woman's decision in a world where the "scenario" has come to present optimal solutions.

Running time: 24:59

We Who Remain (Norway) by Sindre Mangen Haram

On Christmas morning, brothers Vegard and Martin manage to visit the wrong grave. As they try to correct their mistake, their differing views on death and grief come to the surface, leading to an unexpected confrontation.

Running time: 00:23:06

Dead tooth (France) by Romane Eilahtan

Tara has a dental appointment to fix a dead tooth. But one unexpected event after another turns this endless day into hell. Will Tara find a way to smile again and at what costs?

Running time: 00:20:00

Measurements (Italy) by Marta Capossela

A couple's drama unfolds in the claustrophobic rooms of their small apartment. Psychological abuse is intertwined with daily life. He measures Her every day and diligently notes every slightest change in Her body. The trauma will survive even after Her rebellion.

Running time: 00:19:59

Your Call (United States) by Alora Thompson

A lonely teenager investigates the identity of the only person who gives her attention: a mysterious man who exclusively speaks to her through a phone-booth.

Running time: 00:13:22

This Between Us (Belgium) by Helena Taghon

In "This Between Us" a night in the birth village of student Lola provides insights into the fiery, yet fragile connection between her and her mother Sanne.

Running time: 00:13:00

20:15 México DF (Argentina) by Alejandro Di Meglio

In the vibrant heart of Mexico City, two women meet and begin a tender, reflective journey together. Through intimate conversations, they explore themes of memory, love, and the passage of time. Their connection becomes a window through which they gaze not only at their present but also at the infinite possibilities of their past and future. A beautifully crafted short film that captures the delicate intricacies of love and the fleeting nature of time.

Running time: 00:06:32

Pleasure Nature (Belgium) by Lewis De Cooman

Pleasure Nature is a non-traditional fiction film that questions the persistent stereotyping within the queer scene through a series of visual constructions. Alexander, a young man in his twenties, lives beneath the weight of a world where queer love is reduced to something sexual and animalistic. His deep, unspoken desire to one day become a father stands in stark contrast to how he is perceived: as the personification of untamed passion. Society, a living entity embodied by Archos, fragmentarily invades Alexander’s space, forcing him to navigate through stereotyped fantasies: from homoeroticism in a Roman amphitheater, to forbidden romance in classic Hollywood, to scenes of bestial dehumanization. As the story progresses, Archos becomes a shadowy antagonist that challenges Alexander at every turn. Caught between the role of the beast and that of a loving man, Alexander’s journey becomes an ultimate act of rebellion, aimed at defying and transforming Archos. In the heat of an apocalyptic duel, the metaphor unexpectedly becomes literal: descendants, born from both himself and Archos.

Running time: 00:20:00

Get You Better (United States) by Danica Jensen

Based on true events; When an in-denial alcoholic is turned away from a treatment center for not being drunk enough, his estranged girlfriend must find a way to get him drunk to get him into rehab. 

Running time: 00:20:00

Our Father (United States) by Jannelle Christa

A priest, haunted by the consequences of faith, finds his world upended when he unknowingly baptizes a man who confesses only to unnamed sins. The priest soon discovers that his new convert is a calculating killer, driven by a twisted need to absolve his own guilt through violence against those he believes are sinners. Convinced that each murder is a form of penance, the killer forces the priest into a crisis of morality, faith, and duty—challenging the very bedrock of his beliefs.

As the body count rises, the priest’s sanctuary transforms into a battleground of conscience, where the boundaries between salvation and damnation become dangerously blurred. Wrestling with his teachings that only God can judge, he is repeatedly drawn into the killer’s dark logic and becomes tormented by his own complicity, guilt, and powerlessness. His desperation to protect innocent lives drives him to reconsider the meaning of justice, mercy, and redemption.

With each new escalation, the film plunges deeper into psychological tension, exploring the cost of taking judgment into one’s own hands. In a devastating climax, the priest is compelled to confront the killer—leading to an act of violence that shatters his faith and leaves lingering questions about sin, forgiveness, and human frailty. “Our Father” offers a harrowing, morally complex portrait of a soul tested by the very tenets it seeks to uphold.

Running time: 00:18:57

Anchor (Portugal) by Helder Faria

Anna and Helena, two mothers, struggle with forced separations. Anna, a Ukrainian refugee, tries to survive in Lisbon with her daughter Kamilla. Helena, Portuguese, grieves the death of her son. The two women become friends the day they meet at the Food Bank.

Running time: 00:16:00

Donkey Skin (Morocco) by Taha Aziz

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, 16-year-old Ilyas, a determined young boy from a rural Amazigh village, embarks on a perilous journey to find medicine for his ailing mother. With nothing but his donkey as his companion, his path crosses that of Abla, a privileged young woman from the elite, French-speaking class of Marrakech whose car breaks down in the desolate desert. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, they are forced to rely on each other, bridging not just a language barrier but deep-rooted class divides. 

Running time: 00:15:58

Themis is Tired (France) by Ilya Demutsky

A corrupt judge’s life unravels when ‘Conscience’ invades her home as ball lightning. But the real reckoning comes with Themis — who drags her into a grotesque opera of justice, where the punisher becomes the punished.

Running time: 00:34:20

The Cost of Consideration (Adjusted for Inflation) (United States) by Tom Salvaggio

A lonely man in his 60s accepts a stranger's invitation on a community app, leading him to Thanksgiving dinner with a young married couple in his neighborhood.

Running time: 00:22:00

Fly (Germany) by Antonia Dipner

"FLY" tells the true story of Oscha, a young man in a wheelchair, who spends a day with his two best friends, Micky and Tom. As the trio travels through the city, memories of a life-changing event gradually resurface. Through a series of flashbacks, we learn that years ago, during a wild night at a funfair, the three took LSD. Under its influence, Oscha became convinced he could fly – with devastating consequences. Now trapped in a state of physical paralysis and a lingering psychedelic haze, Oscha lives in a world shaped by the aftermath of that moment. The film explores themes of friendship, guilt, and the irreversible weight of a single decision.

Running time: 00:21:30

The Light (Hong Kong) by Angus Wong

A middle-aged man and a young girl meet at a seaside in Hong Kong and share their views on different things in life.

Running time: 00:21:15

Dragonfly (China) by Siyang Liu

Great-grandson Zhou Zihang has only two memories of his great-grandmother - her funeral and a contact. Unable to remember season and weather, he only remembers the persimmons that were handed to him and the unexplained crying

Running time: 00:19:27

Florence & Nina (Belgium) by Miel van Hoogenbemt

Two best friends set off on a road trip through Portugal looking for answers to their personal questions. An intimate journey begins as Florence and Nina are facing not only each other, but mostly themselves.

Running time: 00:22:00

Sloppy Sunday (United States) by Christoff LeBlanc

After calling it quits with her former pimp, a young prostitute thinks of a way to earn some quick money to leave town. 

Running time: 00:22:11

On the way home (Hong Kong) by Lee Yat Fug

One night,  by the riverside of Tuen Mun River, two girls on the same way home and lose contact with their friends and family due to phone malfunctions simultaneously. By coincidence, they met together in a familiar yet isolated space. Through this serendipity, their attitudes varied between suspicion, understanding, and appreciation. There appeared to be a vague friendship during this short journey.

Running time: 00:15:30

Sick Enough (United States) by Allegra Venturi

Stella has been struggling with an eating disorder for years before deciding to attend a six-month treatment program in an attempt to change her life. Although Stella signed herself up for rehab, she is resistant to letting her eating disorder go. Halfway through treatment, Stella is shocked to learn that her insurance cut her off. Will Stella survive recovery on her own in the real world? Stella is forced to face her past trauma head-on and uncover why her eating disorder is used as a coping skill.

Running time: 00:14:59

Release (Hungary) by Zoltan Gergely Szabo

A young man is in prison instead of his brother because he took the punishment on his behalf. A mysterious visitor arrives to persuade him to make a new confession. However, the tempter fails to achieve his goal.

Running time: 00:10:09

It's Not That Deep (United States) by Aaron Razi

a collection of overlapping conversations at a party. an attempt at capturing the Gen-Z blend of nihilism and comedy, dotted with brand names and increasingly irrelevant semantics.

Running time: 00:07:13

Sun Tea (United States) by Eliza Gill

Lucky and Charm chase Sunny around LA to get them to spill the tea about Hermes and Venus.

Running time: 00:06:58

Spring of Deception (United States) by Annika White, Carl Knight

Spring of Deception is our reflection on the evanescent nature of life as we know it and an increasingly uncertain modern age. We are witnessing the destruction of the natural world, the threat of AI and the disconnect between what we want for our future and what the government and corporations have forced upon us. The nonstop taking from the earth and its inhabitants without giving in return. The placing of profit above humanity.

Running time: 00:01:12

Wanderer (United States) by Oscar Sayago

A former musician who lost his course looks for a escape from reality

Running time: 00:02:59

Super V (France) by Franck Janin

In a rainy and desolate countryside, a man finds himself stuck behind the wheel of his broken-down car. Unable to restart it, he loses his patience. Fortunately, SUPER V is here!

Running time: 00:02:20

Pluto in Aquarius (Belgium) by Hippolyte Laveix

She loves to dance, eat and frolic. She also observes. People, sky, nature ... Something has begun.

Running time: 00:19:18

As they pass (France) by Patrice Masini

It’s 8 p.m. Just as she’s about to leave her apartment, Lise, a freelance graphic designer, receives a phone call from her father. Nothing extraordinary so far... except that he has been dead for two years. He calls to invite her to his birthday. He talks as if nothing happened. Alone in her apartment, she falters. An absurd conversation begins : funny, tender, and deeply out of sync. Very intrusive, Lise’s father once again wants to keep control and pull his daughter back into his world. Lise struggles not to become her “daddy’s little girl” again.

As the dialogue unfolds, the boundaries between the living and the dead start to blur.

Running time: 00:11:50