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Cat Chaser – dir. SiJia Zheng

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Original Film Title: Cat Chaser

Director’s Name: SiJia Zheng

Writer’s Name: SiJia Zheng

Producer: SiJia Zheng

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 5 minutes

Film Description:

A little boy accidentally spots a cat fishing in the sky, but his parents don’t believe him, so he wants to prove that what he says is true and is willing to spend everything he has to search for it, including his whole life.

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Orange Shoes – dir. Stylianos Chrysostomou

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Original Film Title: Orange Shoes

Director’s Name: Stylianos Chrysostomou

Writer’s Name: Stylianos Chrysostomou

Producer: Stylianos Chrysostomou

Country of Origin: Cyprus

Country of Filming: Cyprus

Language: Modern Greek (1453-)

Runtime: 9 minutes 21 seconds

Film Description:

In an attempt to connect with his fiancee who’s she’s locked in a Sanitarium, Pavlos tries to enter in his own will without thinking of the consequences.

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Say that you love me – Raphael Assaraf

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Original Film Title: Dis-moi que tu m’aimes

Director’s Name: Raphael Assaraf

Writer’s Name: Raphael Assaraf

Producer: Patrycja Toczek

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming: Germany

Language: French

Runtime: 10 minutes 9 seconds

Film Description:

A young woman is confronted to a toxic relationship she struggles to escape from.

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Avni Ki Kismat – dir. Shonet Anthony Barretto

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Original Film Title: Avni Ki Kismat

Director’s Name: Shonet Anthony Barretto

Writer’s Name: Shonet Anthony Barretto, Shaun Ward

Producer: Asit Ghosh, Diana Ghosh

Country of Origin: India

Country of Filming: India

Language:

Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes 5 seconds

Film Description:

Village inhabitants near a forest in India are being killed by an unknown animal. Instigated by corrupt officials and the media, the villagers are inclined to believe that Avni, a tigress from the neighbouring forest, is responsible for the deaths. Avni is then labelled a man-eater without any evidence and this irresponsible act puts her life in danger, as fearful villagers call for her execution. Mihir Ghosh, a tiger conservationist from the city, works with his friends in the local Forest Department and with village leaders to educate the people about coexisting with wildlife. While the country is divided into people who support the execution and others who protest it, Mihir and his friends challenge the official narrative intended to slander Avni, and work towards uncovering the agenda behind the shoot-to-kill order.

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Mirage – dir. Yu-Ming Huang, Haonan Ma

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Original Film Title: Mirage

Director’s Name: Yu-Ming Huang, Haonan Ma

Writer’s Name: Shiyu Lu

Producer: Shiyu Lu, Haonan Ma

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Country of Filming: United Kingdom

Language: English

Runtime: 6 minutes 52 seconds

Film Description:

“Mirage” is a short dance film that delves into the imaginative world of a young dancer, Shiyu. As she prepares for a practice session in the changing room, she drifts into a daydream, where she finds herself wandering the vibrant city streets, dancing with joy and abandon.
In this whimsical daydream, Shiyu encounters mysterious directions and subtle reminders from a secret guiding hand, which leads her on a journey through the bustling city. As she loses herself in the dance and the cityscape, the secret hand’s identity remains concealed.
In the climactic moment, Shiyu finally realizes that the secret hand guiding her throughout was none other than an embodiment of her own inner spirit. The film captures the transformative power of self-discovery and the boundless possibilities of imagination, all expressed through the language of dance. “Mirage” is a beautiful exploration of self-expression and the intimate connection between one’s dreams and reality.

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The Wonderful Adventures Of Nils – dir. Jianyu You

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Original Film Title: The Wonderful Adventures Of Nils

Director’s Name: Jianyu You

Writer’s Name: Yu Tong

Producer: Yu Tong, Zhu Tianyu

Country of Origin: China

Country of Filming: China, Korea, Republic of

Language: Chinese

Runtime: 13 minutes

Film Description:

Han Jiarui, a film and television graduate, enters a children’s theatre rehearsal project arranged by his mother’s late partner, Li. Idealistic Han Jiarui, even though his major is not exactly the right one, devotes himself to the creation of the children’s play “Niels’ Travels with the Goose”, trying to gain his mother’s approval and attention. Meanwhile, Chen Liwen, a girl Han Jiarui once had an affair with, arrives in his city for a performance, and the two seem to be showing signs of warming up. As the official performance draws near, everything does not turn out as Han Jiarui expected.

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Cosmic Travelers – dir. Yilin Huang

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Original Film Title: 地外旅人

Director’s Name: Yilin Huang

Writer’s Name: Yilin Huang

Producer: Cheng San Lei, Tim Chu Chan

Country of Origin: Macao

Country of Filming: China, Macao

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 11 seconds

Film Description:

In 2035, Earth becomes mysteriously cut off from the universe. Every spacecraft that goes beyond a certain point disappears, leading to a halt in space exploration and stirring fears and theories among humanity. As the years pass, Earth advances in technology and sustainability, but the curiosity about space fades among the younger generations, replaced by a reliance on robots for exploration due to past failures.

Against this backdrop, a group of daring scientists and astronauts, known as the “Cosmic Travelers,” refuse to give up the dream of reconnecting with the cosmos. They embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the Great Disconnection, challenging the laws that keep humans earthbound and seeking to unravel the mysteries that lie beyond our world. This animated series follows their adventures, exploring the blend of human spirit with futuristic innovation in the quest to explore the unknown.

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Kill Two Birds – dir. Marjoe Aguiling

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Original Film Title: Kill Two Birds

Director’s Name: Marjoe Aguiling

Writer’s Name: Marjoe Aguiling

Producer: Marjoe Aguiling

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 21 seconds

Film Description:

A teenager loses his dream of becoming a musician when he is wrongfully arrested for a murder committed by his childhood friend and the only way to fix it will sabotage his parents’ marriage.

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400 Meters – dir. Thibault Delautre

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Original Film Title: 400 Meters

Director’s Name: Thibault Delautre

Writer’s Name: Thibault Delautre, Thomas Bevançon

Producer: Alexandre Berthorelly

Country of Origin: France

Country of Filming: France

Language: French

Runtime: 14 minutes 45 seconds

Film Description:

Minoo, a lonely girl who has some problems has been invited to a big important party, she tries to get ready with the help of her mysterious housekeeper, but something confronts her to the truth.

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Ruffle (Trailer) – dir. Sara Farzadfard

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Original Film Title: Ruffle (Trailer)

Director’s Name: Sara Farzadfard

Writer’s Name: Sara Farzadfard

Producer: Sara Farzadfard

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 minute 14 seconds

Film Description:

Minoo, a lonely girl who has some problems has been invited to a big important party, she tries to get ready with the help of her mysterious housekeeper, but something confronts her to the truth.