Humanism (Italy) by Nicolò Faietti

"Humanism" is a two-minute experimental short film that explores the essence of humanity through the lens of history, discovery, and creation. Inspired by the ideals of the first Humanism, it traces our journey from primal instincts to higher aspirations, celebrating imagination, craftsmanship, communication, and the eternal pursuit of beauty and balance.

Running time: 00:01:55

Maricarmen (United States) by Aimee Hoffman, Chris Llerins

Maricarmen is a woman rediscovering the pleasure of embracing her emotions, experiencing the liberation of surrender, and reconnecting with her physical self as she embraces her newfound identity. 

Running time: 00:02:51

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

The Untranslatable Forest  (United States) by Ivan Miguel, Andy Camou

A journey through a surreal airport where nature and untranslatable words unexpectedly reveal on the way.

Running time: 00:02:30

Shifting Roots (Lebanon) by Angie Mrad

An 81 years old woman had to flee her home as Hezbollah and Israel bomb around her.

In the midst of war between Israel and Hezbollah, Nouhad an 81 years old woman had to leave everything behind to seek refuge as they bomb around her. She has a hard time talking about the human tragedies, but the thing she talks about most is her olive orchard, a symbol of resilience in the middle of chaos. But when white phosphorus rains down, Nouhad is forced to confront the brutal reality of loss once more.

Haunted by the orchard's history, marked by displacement and invasion, Nouhad stands at a crossroads. Should she flee to safety, abandoning her ancestral home on the border, or defy the odds to protect what remains of her legacy?

Running time: 00:08:30

Dreamland (United States) by Maxfield Biggs, Tehya Jennett

An experimental, pseudo silent film using fragmented archival footage, prose, and propaganda to dissect the ecological devastation that came with the “American Dream.”

Running time: 00:03:52

Violet (Germany) by Laura Engelhardt

After an argument with his mother, 12-year-old Dan looks for love and intimacy with Anna. When his mother leaves for the night shift, Dan and Anna cross set boundaries.

Running time: 00:21:10

Filicide (France) by Christophe Ideal

A disabled dancer meets a spectral creature.

Running time: 00:05:40

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