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Original Film Title: Screen-Play
Director’s Name: Brian Michael Walczybock
Writer’s Name: Crystal Orser
Producer: Brian Michael Walczybock
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming : United States
Language: English
Runtime: 5 minutes 25 seconds
Film Description:
Two girls face off against one another to see who’s truly the better fighter.
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Original Film Title: Trash & Burn: An iWitness Earth film
Director’s Name: Vedhant Gurung
Writer’s Name:
Producer: Elyana Violet, Shashi Abraham
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming : United States, India
Language: English
Runtime: 12 minutes
Film Description:
The film investigates the hypocrisy of selective environmental action, where disasters only gain attention when they directly impact human convenience, while vulnerable communities, particularly in regions like India, battle the effects of pollution, water scarcity, and ecological collapse every day. Framing Earth as a crime scene, Trash & Burn confronts audiences with the reality of humanity’s role in environmental destruction, while also offering a vision of hope. The documentary goes beyond catastrophe, highlighting groundbreaking solutions such as Eco Wave Power and grassroots movements like the H2OMovement, proving that real change is possible when action replaces apathy. More than a documentary, Trash & Burn is a call to action, challenging viewers to move beyond outrage and embrace accountability. It urges audiences to rethink their role in the climate crisis and and commit to a future where sustainability isn’t just a goal, but a way of life.
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Original Film Title: Dissolve
Director’s Name: Daniel Daher
Writer’s Name: Daniel Daher
Producer: Angela El Khoury, Charbel Sadaka
Country of Origin: Lebanon
Country of Filming: Lebanon
Language: Arabic
Runtime: 12 minutes 45 seconds
Film Description:
On his birthday party , Alex attempts suicide , only to wake up in a strange spiral where reality is confusing, he struggles to distinguish between life and death, questioning if he’s alive or trapped under the reality.
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Original Film Title: Blossoming
Director’s Name: Yue Mao
Writer’s Name: Yue Mao
Producer: Mingao Sun
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Country of Filming : United Kingdom
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Runtime: 17 minutes 7 seconds
Film Description:
The art documentary Blossoming captures the premiere of the world’s first original Chinese queer musical, Blossoming (You Undo Me), in London. As the first documentary makers to cover this unique cultural event, we focus on musical director Xun Huang’s journey from being born illegally in a remote rural village to shining on London’s West End stage—a profound exploration of identity and self-expression.
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Original Film Title: The Sisters of Briar Glen
Director’s Name: Lauren Clark
Writer’s Name: Lauren Clark
Producer: Lauren Clark
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming : United States
Language: English
Runtime: 14 minutes
Film Description:
Four freshman girls at an elite college uncover a sinister conspiracy while investigating their professor’s mysterious death. As they dig deeper, they expose years of institutional misconduct and racism, putting their own lives at risk. When one of their own becomes the next victim, the remaining trio must solve the murders and confront the dark secrets of their prestigious school before they become the next targets.
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Original Film Title: Return to the Fields
Director’s Name: Mengjiao Zhou
Writer’s Name: Ruishan Li
Producer: Kaitai Yang, Junlong Guo, Lu Chen, Liu Siyu
Country of Origin: China
Country of Filming : China
Language: Chinese
Runtime: 18 minutes 57 seconds
Film Description:
This documentary tells the story of a Chinese man named Zhou Anjun and his return to his hometown to farm. He was the only college student in his village, but he was unlucky and had a rough life as a farmer. He eventually returned to his hometown and occupied several acres of farmland. His story showed his perseverance in facing the repeated attempts and efforts after hard work. He did not feel ashamed for returning to his hometown to farm, but instead found belonging in the land, regained his dreams in hard work, and found his own happy life in the countryside.
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Original Film Title: Sociology of the American Houseplant
Director’s Name: Isaac Hobbs Littleton
Writer’s Name: Brendan Matocha
Producer: Isaac Hobbs Littleton, Jacoby Solari
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming : United States
Language: English
Runtime: 22 minutes 5 seconds
Film Description:
A high school boy trapped in routine becomes both fascinated and frustrated with a classmate who disrupts his suburban lifestyle.
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Original Film Title: Nordic Nocturne
Director’s Name: Olli Matti Juhani Hietanen
Writer’s Name: Olli Matti Juhani Hietanen
Producer: Olli Matti Juhani Hietanen
Country of Origin: Norway
Country of Filming : Norway, Finland
Language: English, Norwegian, Swedish
Runtime: 31 minutes 11 seconds
Film Description:
The Finnish documentarist begins his story in Helsinki, Finland, and travels to Tromsø and Finnmark in Norway to explore life during autumn and the beginning of the Polar Night. He explores how darkness impacts the lives of the locals, revealing their remarkable resilience in the face of such challenging conditions. The story seeks answers to questions about life in the Far North, the challenges faced during dark periods, and the cultural significance of Polar Night.
Additionally, the journalist aims to gain a fresh perspective on his own identity, encouraging audiences to embark on their journeys of self-discovery. What can the North, Nature, and Climate teach us about ourselves and the world around us? How far North can you go before happiness fades out?
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Original Film Title: Envy
Director’s Name: Randeep Nagi
Writer’s Name: Randeep Nagi
Producer: Kartikay D Pawar
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming : United States
Language: English
Runtime: 9 minutes 40 seconds
Film Description:
A young, determined college student struggles to kickstart his career when his best friend turns up against him over a girl.
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Original Film Title: ADRENALINE
Director’s Name: Vedd Vijay Rawtaani
Writer’s Name: Sandeep Jayaram
Producer: Ruhila Sardesai
Country of Origin: India
Country of Filming : India
Language: English, Hindi
Runtime: 17 minutes 10 seconds
Film Description:
A gripping virtual reality game becomes real for two best friends as they confront shocking revelations and rising tensions, leading to dramatic real-life consequences. Unaware that even in a virtual game, the adrenaline rush is still very real.
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