SHANI’S DAD – dir. Kinar Dar

Original Film Title: SHANI’S DAD

Director’s Name: Kinar Dar

Writer’s Name: Kinar Dar

Producer’s Name: Kinar Dar

Country of Origin: Israel

Country of Filming: Israel

Language: Hebrew

Runtime: 8 minutes 10 seconds

Film Description:

When his daughter doesn’t respond to his texts, there is no chance that Haim will fall asleep now. With the worst case scenario in mind, he goes on a night venture guided by his fears and anxiety

Living On The Edge – dir. Anukriti Singh

Original Film Title: Living On The Edge

Director’s Name: Anukriti Singh

Writer’s Name: Anukriti Singh

Producer’s Name: Mitali Khare

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 10 minutes 26 seconds

Film Description:

A traveler couple Rumi and Lily finds it difficult to continue their journey together on the road in the middle of nowhere. Lily decides to leave Rumi than Kiko, Rumi’s best friend comes to rescue this relationship and help them to get back together.

The Last Mink – dir. Andreas Kjærgaard Wielandt, Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen

Original Film Title: The Last Mink

Director’s Name: Andreas Kjærgaard Wielandt, Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen

Writer’s Name: Andreas Kjærgaard Wielandt, Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen

Producer’s Name: Andreas Kjærgaard Wielandt, Jóhann Thór Haahr Hansen

Country of Origin: Denmark

Country of Filming: Denmark

Language: Danish

Runtime: 29 minutes 59 seconds

Film Description:

Due to the fear of a new mutation of covid-19 in mink in Denmark, the government decided to cull all mink in Denmark within a short time period in the fall of 2020. Denmark was until the episode the worlds largest mink fur producer. The decision recieved harsh critisism after it was revealed that the government did not have the legal authority to cull all mink.

This movie follows the Sørensen-family in Northern Jutland during their last days as mink breeders in November 2020, and portays how a familiy profession during two generation comes to an end in a matter of days.

The Clay Shop – dir. Kayde Middleton

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Original Film Title: The Clay Shop

Director’s Name: Kayde Middleton

Country of Origin: Ireland

Country of Filming: Ireland

Language: English

Runtime: 5 minutes 58 seconds

Film Description:

Tony, a pro skater, introduces his new skate shop “Clay” – name inspired by the old skate wheels (made of clay) from the 1960s. Tony gives an in-depth tutorial on how to put a skateboard together unfortunately making silly mistakes along the way.

Nightlink – dir. Aidan O’Sullivan

Original Film Title: Nightlink

Director’s Name: Aidan O’Sullivan

Writer’s Name: Aidan O’Sullivan

Producer’s Name: Greg Connolly Connolly

Country of Origin: Ireland

Country of Filming: Ireland

Language: English

Runtime: 10 minutes 16 seconds

Film Description:

Set in Dublin after the pubs close. While telling God what he really thinks of him Ronan aggravates a bunch of Púca who were having a few drinks in a nearby dimension. From that point on, they do what they can to lure him onto the Nightlink to the afterlife.

The Drowned – dir. Luc Perez

Original Film Title: The Drowned

Director’s Name: Luc Perez

Writer’s Name: Luc Perez, Michel Fessler, Ingrid Skov

Producer’s Name: Ellen Riis, Gitte Randløv

Country of Origin: Denmark

Country of Filming: Denmark

Language: Danish

Runtime: 15 minutes

Film Description:

1913 Marstal, Denmark, Captain Madsen sees the town’s sailors dying in apocalyptic dreams. Cursed to wait for his vision to become reality, he drowns in his solitude.
Finally war’s echoes arrive in Marstal.

(-) BOOM (+) – dir. Aren Mkhoyan

Original Film Title: (-) BOOM (+)

Director’s Name: Aren Mkhoyan

Country of Origin: Armenia

Country of Filming: United Kingdom

Language: English

Runtime: 4 minutes 35 seconds

Film Description:

The film “(-) BOOM (+)” displayed many aspects of our existence that are usually not mentioned much. It focuses on spirituality and an alternate world, which is entered by the protagonist named Grover Grom. The story dives into the idea that astral and physical worlds exist at the same time at the same place. They are connected, causing the occurrences of one dimension to affect the other one, like the Butterfly Effect. It also explores topics such as the transcendental state of mind, contemplation, and inner freedom. The film was inspired by a piece of poetry written by Aren Mkhoyan.

Legend of the Claw – dir. Shailyn Farmer

Original Film Title: Legend of the Claw

Director’s Name: Shailyn Farmer

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 minute 59 seconds

Film Description:

In an arcade, a determined young girl is shocked to win a plushie from a claw machine. Little does she know however, the claw machine is alive and wants its plushie back. The evil claw chases the frightened girl through the arcade, and she will need to prove her courage in order to save her plushie.

Stereotype – dir. Nahyun BEAK, Dahyun BEAK

Original Film Title: Stereotype

Director’s Name: Nahyun BEAK, Dahyun BEAK

Writer’s Name: Nahyun BEAK, Dahyun BEAK

Producer’s Name: Nahyun BEAK, Dahyun BEAK

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 11 minutes

Film Description:

The war has settled down, but a conflict is still escalating.

Loves Me Not – dir. Heidi Jo

Original Film Title: Loves Me Not

Director’s Name: Heidi Jo

Writer’s Name: Heidi Jo

Producer’s Name: Ringling College of Art and Design

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 2 minutes 30 seconds

Film Description:

The flower couple, Dan and Dina, are enjoying a romantic moment when suddenly Dina is snatched from the ground. Dan watches in horror as she falls victim to a daisy’s worst nightmare… a round of “he loves me, he loves me not”. When the desired result is not achieved, Dan himself must run for his life. If he is to save Dina, a big sacrifice will have to be made.