Shorts Competition 1
Shorts Competition 1
Shorts Competition 1
Shorts Competition 1
All films
Man
From within the walls of a prison, a group of inmates writes scenes about a ”man.” As the story unfolds, the lines between imagination and reality blur, and we wonder who this man could be.
Dear Mom,
On October 7th, Yael, who has special needs, survived the massacre at her home in Be’eri while her mother, Ofra, was kidnapped to Gaza. Now, she must adapt to life on her own.
The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong
A short documentary featuring novelist Gary Shteyngart and the story of his botched circumcision. It’s a moving and humorous meditation on the immigrant experience, competing ideas of masculinity, and betrayals by family, country and religion.
Lift Lady
A neglected brutalist building, a toll elevator, and a world changing rapidly before her eyes—this is the daily life of Mzia, the operator of a unique transportation system, a crumbling relic of the communist era.
My Uncle Leszek
In his younger years, the filmmaker regarded his uncle—a strong, level-headed man of action—as a mentor. But everything changed when Leszek abandoned his relationships and devoted himself to the care of his dying mother. This candid and poignant psychological portrait reflects on the sacrifices love entails.
Perfectly a Strangeness
In the dazzling incandescence of an unknown desert, three donkeys discover an abandoned astronomical observatory—and the universe. A meditative cinematic experiment that tests the limits of human perception.
Trapstarz
Standing at the threshold of adulthood, three youngsters dream of jamming and rapping their way to stardom. Meanwhile, they spend their mornings doing temp work and their nights getting high, as they await their big break.
Correct Me If I’m Wrong
Can an exorcism be an act of love? According to the dominant women in the young Chinese filmmaker’s family, who refuse to accept their heir’s identity and life choices, the answer is yes.
Berthe is dead but it’s OK
My grandmother wants to end her life. Nothing can stop her or convince her to stay with us. So, instead of resisting, we are helping her bid farewell to the world—with flair.
Am I The Skinniest Person You’ve Ever Seen?
In a personal and lyrical address, the director speaks to her past tormented self-a girl trapped by her family’s legacy, gendered expectations, and the pangs of adolescence-and recalls that summer when the bet was made, and the great rebellion began.
Bloodline
In Europe’s oldest forest, a massive fence marks the Poland–Belarus border, erected to impede refugees from entering the European Union. But what other, less-obvious harm does it inflict?
Shivtown
Shivtown chronicles my journey as a military photographer, confronting a grueling three-year service. By documenting my life on an artillery base in the desert, the film brings a glimmer of hope amidst the brutality.
