The journey (United Kingdom) by Mel Steele

As a non driver journey's seem to flash by sometimes as unlike the driver who has to concentrate I get lost in the scenery as it flashes by me and feel I arrive at the destination without having taken notice of the scenery.. Just lines speeding by me

Running time: 00:02:30

Car (United Kingdom) by Louie Carrigan

A father and son's final journey is told from the backseat of a car.

Running time: 00:12:30

A Mother Goes To The Beach (Portugal) by Pedro Hasrouny

Teresa, a single mother spends a day at the beach with her six-year-old son, Benji and her sister Marga, who is back to Portugal for a summer vacation. The day becomes very stressful with her sister’s constant speech about her son’s achievements and her criticisms towards Benji.

Running time: 00:15:31

SOS, But Don’t Worry If Not (United Kingdom) by Florence Poppy Deary

The film draws a poignant parallel to mental health struggles, exploring the stigma around asking for help. The captain’s reluctance mirrors the way many people minimize their own needs, fearing judgment or rejection even in times of great peril.

Running time: 00:01:45

Emperica (Belgium) by Kris De Meester & Ron Chiers (out of competition)

Against the backdrop of societal collapse, two powerful voices engage in a high-stakes debate over the future of humanity. Should mankind be placed under total control to safeguard its survival, or should they be granted the freedom to shape their own destiny, even if it means risking self-destruction?

Running time: 00:09:00

Popo (United Kingdom) by Chiara Sgatti

Across the water, her clothes billow in wind and fog.

Poised at the ready she whistles for beastly prey.

Running time: 00:01:02

After Dark (Norway) by Iain Forbes

On his way home one night, Kristian encounters a young woman in desperate need of help. He agrees to accompany her to the train station, but soon begins questioning her story.

Running time: 00:10:07

Scallywags (United Kingdom) by Nenda Neururer

Continuing their lives of drink and drug-fuelled partying, two mixed-race, female scallywags are totally unaware that they're about to be pulled into a world of crime and havoc.

Running time: 00:07:31

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