Short films

Voices from the Abyss

La Quebrada Cliff Divers earn their living by diving 100 feet into the sea from a dangerous cliff as part of a show at La Quebrada.　We explore the nature of their dives through slow-motion footage and personal testimonies.

Irving Serrano & Victor Rejón / 0:23:11 / Mexico / Non-Fiction / 2025

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Non-Fiction Competition Best Short Award

Inside, The Valley Sings

Trapped in the never-ending horror of prolonged solitary confinement, three prisoners seek comfort and escape in the boundless vistas of their own imaginations.

Nathan Fagan / 0:14:59 / Ireland / Non-Fiction / 2024

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Audience Award Live-action Competition International

I See You

In a world where having the perfect baby is becoming a choice, a young mother is struggling to love and accept her daughter for who she is.

Briar March / 0:17:09 / New Zealand / Drama / 2024

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Screentime

A social commentary narrative illustrating the contrast between digital screens and the tactile world in childhood, demonstrating how boredom acts as a catalyst for imaginative play and engagement with one's environment.

Alexandrena Parker / 0:06:49 / Australia / Drama / 2024

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Audience Award Live-action Competition Asia International

Dandelions Girl

Set in northern Iran,11-year-old Roja, who dreams of playing soccer, she convinces the boys to let her play with them. Showing great talent as a goalkeeper, frustrated Kubar, pushes her and causes her head hit the goalposts. Believing she is lifeless, Kubar's father forces everyone to rewrite the story to save his son from consequences.

Azadeh Masihzadeh / 0:19:43 / Iran / Drama / 2025

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Asia International Best Short Award/Governor of Tokyo Award

The Burning Night

Speeding through the late-night streets of Guangzhou in 2008, teenagers vented their frustration with the external world. The troubles they caused unexpectedly dissipated amidst the bright fireworks welcoming the Olympics, and the fervour inspired by the nationwide celebration.

Demon Wong / 0:20:08 / Hong Kong / Drama / 2024

mature Mature Content:
These films may include sexual and/or violent content.

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Focus on Brazil

My Mother is a Cow

Left in her aunt’s care on a family ranch at the edge of the burning Brazilian wetland, 12-year-old Mia is desperate for the touch of her mother’s love ? but in this volatile natural world, with the impending threat of a deadly Jaguar consuming the family, love comes in unexpected form.

Moara Passoni / 0:15:00 / Brazil / Drama / 2024

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Focus on Brazil

Big Bang

Uberlandia, Brazil. Chico earns his living fixing ovens, in which he easily fits into thanks to his small size. Disregarded and marginalized by a society that hates him, Chico begins to resist.

Carlos Segundo / 0:14:09 / France, Brazil / Drama / 2022

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NOVA

Jessica, a Japanese Brazilian, dreams of becoming a painter but loses her job due to the rise of AI. One day, her long-estranged father, Carlos, appears before her. He has lost his job and has come to see his daughter. Despite their conflicts, the two set off on a journey to find work .

Yuma Terada / 0:25:00 / Japan / Drama / 2025

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Under The Whether

Susi (50) feels something strange in her body but struggles to share her feelings with her daughter, who is caught up in her own world. Seeking connection, she gets closer to her daughter's cat, Piping, treating her like a child. However, everything shifts when Piping hits puberty, displaying disruptive behaviors that mirror her daughter.

Putri Sarah Amelia / 0:20:00 / Indonesia / Drama / 2024

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