Director: Chris Anthony Hamilton
United States
17:44

Synopsis: The desperate mother of a missing Black girl is questioned in her home by a white detective when it soon becomes clear that finding her daughter may not be his highest priority.

Director: Aisha Ford
United States
13:00

Synopsis: Set in 1983 at camp, Snot (12) and her all-black girl scout troop seek revenge on an all white privileged troop for calling them a racial slur. However, things take a left turn which leads to a shocking truth.

Director: Alexandra Hsu
22:00

Synopsis: POP! follows the travails of an unemployed, thirty-something Chinese American woman living at home with her mother, as she obsesses over ways to remedy or mask her adult acne in time for a family friend’s Chinese New Year banquet, where she hopes to reunite with an old high school crush.

Director: Oriol Puig
Spain
3:00

Synopsis: We are excited to present a short film produced by Trizz, in celebration of Earth Day 2024—albeit a few weeks belatedly. This film is a introspection on the essence of human existence in our era, juxtaposing the relentless stimuli of our daily lives with the enduring beauty of a world on the brink of transformation. It captures the sublime moments our planet might still offer in that dystopic moment in time, highlighting the uniquely human capacity to perceive beauty, no matter the circumstances. This ability fundamentally influences our relationship with Earth, a crucial trait to remember during the complex times in which we live. Yet, in the face of this foreboding horizon, we seize the narrative to reaffirm the brightest facets of human nature: our indomitable spirit, our profound capacity for kindness, and our unwavering devotion to preserving this beautiful planet. Together, let us embrace these virtues, forging ahead with resilience, humanity, and love, as we dare to envision and shape a future where hope outshines fear. We hope you find it as moving and meaningful as we do. This short created fully with CG animation and render, no AI here.

Director: Victoria Neto
France
8:34

Synopsis: Rushing from the chaos of her student job, up the never ending staircase of her apartment building, Danielle, a West African-French student, calculates that she has enough time to change from her work clothes before her final sociology exam in 20 minutes. Her under maintained shoebox apartment has other plans. Yanis, a young concierge, comes to help and tries to fix the ancient door lock that has trapped her. As time trickles past the two strangers find an unexpected solidarity, with only a door to separate them.

Director: Maisam Mohamed Kanaan
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: r.
United Kingdom
21.37

Synopsis: Windrush75: Forging Ahead is a documentary which features three young London based creatives of Caribbean heritage speaking about their lives, artistic expressions and visions for the way ahead. Their thoughts are woven with the stories of their families' earlier generations, those who immigrated to the UK from the Caribbean including Barbados. It highlights their aspirations and determination for a new life in Britain along with their experiences of racism, resilience and strong community bonds. Windrush75: Forging Ahead concludes on a note of optimism for a brighter future.

Directors: Tan Lui Chan, Veronika Chocenská
Czech Republic
1:50

Synopsis: A short experimental animation inspired by the texture of trees. All photos were taken at Valdštejnská lodžie during En Plein Air of the animation studio of SUTNARKA in 2022.

Director: Faryad Khosravyani
Islamic Republic of Iran
1:16

Synopsis: A father who reports 90 minutes of live football for his son until...

Director: Ralph Winedt
Curaçao
5:20

Synopsis: In a dystopian Caribbean setting, a mother comes back to rescue her sons through the awakening of collective memories.

Director: N Salauddin
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: Marquedelle Philip Rodriguez
Short Film (Narrative)
Bermuda
6:00

Synopsis: Join a young Bermudian Gombey on a breathtaking journey as he encounters his ancestors in a tale that’s as gripping as it is mystical. This poetic short film captures the essence of the Bermuda Gombey and Bermudian culture in a way never seen before.

Director: Shira Avni
Experimental
Canada
4.10

Synopsis: Two One Two, by award-winning filmmaker Shira Avni, combines shimmering clay on glass animation with personal archives in this deeply intimate, experimental animated documentary love letter to motherhood, parenting on the spectrum, and two headed monsters everywhere.