Director: Serra Soyupak
Narrative
Turkey
8:11

Synopsis: The film follows an inspiring Amazigh woman who is determined to break societal expectations and embrace her passion for surfing. Narrated in her native language, Tamazight, the film takes viewers on a personal journey as she tells her story in various locations. This journey captures the intersection of culture, traditions, and individuality and shows the empowering transformation of a young woman who breaks free and explores surfing.

Directors: Esabella Anna Karena Strickland, Taylor Mitchell, Mary Skylar Larkin
Narrative
Canada
5.03

Synopsis: When a girl playfully responds to a mysterious post-it note, she finds herself unable to escape the conversation she began...

Director: Riya Agarwal
Documentary
India
5:00

Synopsis: Each night before dawn, two brothers warm their hands by a beach fire, preparing for a day at sea. As the younger brother takes charge on the waters, the cyclical rhythm of their labor, from night to day and back again, reveals the quiet resilience of a life bound to the tides.

Director: Derrick Woodyard
Narrative
United States
13:51

Synopsis: A young boy trying to cope with his parent's separation gains a new perspective of his father after discovering his affair with another man.

Director: Kansas Ballesteros
Narrative
United States
10:15

Synopsis: A college swimmer manages her panic attacks in and out of the water.

Director: Parisa Zandbaf
Experimental
Netherlands
10:00

Synopsis: An American couple's dream travel to Amsterdam becomes a test of their love and a journey of universal bittersweet favors. This is a unique story of a native American couple that empathizes with its American and global audiences through their art and compassion. It shows how their love and commitment have become world-famous, bringing joy and happiness to people around the world who live in or visit Amsterdam.

Director: Mary Cecilia Walker
Narrative
Barbados
15:30

Synopsis: Tamara must decide which path she'll follow: the one that leads her home or the one that'll take her closer to her dreams. One night's adventure shows her they may not be as different as she thinks.

Director: Kayli Kimura
Documentary
United States
10:52

Synopsis: Through intimate conversations over old photobooks and home movies from the 1930s, SANSEDAI (三世代) explores themes of identity and belonging as it follows the filmmaker’s 92-year-old grandmother’s journey growing up during war, migrating to a country that was once deemed an enemy, and what it means to be Japanese-American.

Director: Maisam Mohamed Kanaan
Narrative
State of Palestine
13:00

Synopsis: In an unnamed geographical spot during a war, a representative of each faction, the occupier and the occupied, meet, and they end up in a dilemma from which they cannot escape without reaching an agreement between them.

Director: Mohammad Reza Nazi
Narrative
Islamic Republic of Iran
14:51

Synopsis: A female dog escaped from her owner to save her puppies, but her owner decided to kill her puppies...

Director: Tan Lui Chan
Narrative
Hong Kong
8:09

Synopsis: Individuals live in tiny, isolated rooms away from the hazards of the outside world. They make a living through live video streaming, connecting with others in the virtual realm. Yet, on one fateful day, a chubby boy stumbles upon an unexpected secret.

Director: N Salauddin
Narrative
India
3:15

Synopsis: Sathu, a young boy obsessed with cleanliness, often scolds his mother, Mary, for the recurring issue of hair in his food. Despite her efforts, the problem persists, escalating Sathu's anger. In a profound act of love, Mary shaves her head to prevent her hair from falling into his meals. This selfless act shocks Sathu, making him realize the extent of his mother's love and sacrifice.

Director: Julian Iliev
Narrative
Canada
8:54

Synopsis: A young blind adult is having a hard time sustaining a relationship because all his girlfriends die.