Happy Anniversary – dir. Morgan M

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Original Film Title: Happy Anniversary

Director’s Name: Morgan M

Writer’s Name: Morgan M

Producer: Morgan M

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 9 minutes 11 seconds

Film Description:

A wife surprises her wife with a little anniversary show and maybe more.

Jericho’s tail – dir. Marcello Caroselli

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Original Film Title: Jericho’s tail

Director’s Name: Marcello Caroselli

Writer’s Name: Marcello Caroselli

Producer: Marcello Caroselli

Country of Origin: Italy

Country of Filming : Italy

Language: English, Italian

Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

Film Description:

‘Jericho’s tail’ is the story of a pornographer who decided, in occurrence of the advent of Internet pornography market in the 2000s, to become an entrepreneur in this environment by self- producing himself and by reselling his videos on the nascent virtual market. The story is unfolded through the narration of typical situations of his life, from on- set work to everyday life. J. is so obsessed with his work, that’s a manifestation of his compulsive and sick sexuality, to wear constantly in everyday life the mask (pig mask) that he wears to ‘act’ in movies intended for the online market. In the evening, after having spent all the day on set, J. is alone in his room, by losing any kind of affective dimension, and is passionate about reading a novel: ‘Animal farm’…

Al Revés – dir. Luis Figeuredo

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Original Film Title: Al Revés

Director’s Name: Luis Figeuredo

Writer’s Name: Luis Figeuredo

Producer: Daniel Prypchan, Victor Morales

Country of Origin: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Country of Filming : Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Language: Spanish

Runtime: 3 minutes 7 seconds

Film Description:

A music video by Human Productions featuring Danny Pryp and Pat Gales. ‘Al Revés’ is an original song performed by Danny Pryp.

The 7th Avenue – dir. Roger Escalante

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Original Film Title: The 7th Avenue

Director’s Name: Roger Escalante

Writer’s Name: Roger Escalante

Producer: Roger Escalante, Laura Yañez, Gabriela Iturralde

Country of Origin: Spain

Country of Filming : Spain

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 16 seconds

Film Description:

In London in the 1990s, Stanley, a reserved cab driver, frequents The 7th Avenue gay bar in the Soho district during his work breaks. Seemingly bewildered, memories of an earlier conflict assail him. Through flashbacks, Stanley’s discomfort and conflict over Thomas’ identity is revealed inside his cab, culminating in a tense moment in which he forcibly removes him from the vehicle. The short film concludes with an emotional reunion at The 7th Avenue, where Stanley discovers that the performer on stage is, unexpectedly, his own son.

En Arrière – dir. Clara CANTOS

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Original Film Title: En Arrière

Director’s Name: Clara CANTOS

Writer’s Name: Virginie Marie POLCHLOPEK

Producer: Clara CANTOS, MovaArts

Country of Origin: France

Country of Filming : France

Language: French

Runtime: 3 minutes 7 seconds

Film Description:

En Arrière is the story of a man who would like to turn back the clock to find the woman he loves. Because he refuses to change, their relationship comes to an end. Their love dies but she rises to her new self, as an edelweiss at the end of winter.

The Evolution of Human Motivations: An AI-Illustrated Odyssey – dir. John Voorhees Wylie

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Original Film Title: The Evolution of Human Motivations: An AI-Illustrated Odyssey

Director’s Name: John Voorhees Wylie

Writer’s Name: John Voorhees Wylie

Producer: Jane Bondar

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes 35 seconds

Film Description:

The film portrays symptoms of severe mental illness as “emotional fossils,” uncovering layers of inner human experience shaped throughout our evolutionary past. This concept adds empathetic depth to our understanding of evolution and human nature, humanizing these still stigmatized conditions.

Anchored in scientific plausibility, this pioneering narrative intricately stitches together paleoanthropological findings and facts, all in accordance with evolutionary theory, into a unified and inclusive story. It convincingly connects past events to present phenomena, presenting a coherent view of humanity’s evolution that enlightens and unites.

Tricked and Treated – dir. Victoria Monai Richards

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Original Film Title: Tricked and Treated

Director’s Name: Victoria Monai Richards

Writer’s Name: Victoria Monai Richards, Sherrie Richards, Michael Anthony Snowden

Producer: Victoria Monai Richards, Sherrie Richards, King Hoey, Joel Harold, Joseph Harold, Grant Gilmore, Tichina Arnold

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes

Film Description:

Tricked and Treated is a heartwarming, race against time comedy, that follows three inseparable college friends; Noble, Sunshine, and Nigeria; on an outlandish journey to find Noble’s ailing PawPaw.

After Noble receives disturbing news of her PawPaw’s deteriorating health, she and her two best friends leave school to spend what could be their last Christmas with him. Shortly after their arrival, PawPaw mysteriously disappears. With the help of her street reformed Auntie and a host of other mysterious, nefarious, and eccentric characters, Noble and her two best friends embark upon a wild, hilarious, and unpredictable search and rescue mission to find her PawPaw. With the clock ticking on his failing health and Christmas around the corner, will Noble and her friends find PawPaw in time or will they be taken too?

LEVEL 664 – to get rid of conscience – dir. Gábor Klacsán

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Original Film Title: LEVEL 664 – to get rid of conscience

Director’s Name: Gábor Klacsán

Writer’s Name: Gábor Klacsán

Producer: Gábor Klacsán

Country of Origin: Hungary

Country of Filming: Hungary

Language: Hungarian

Runtime: 7 minutes

Film Description:

A mystical-post-apocalyptic sci-fi film. The symbolic journey of the soul in an imagined, possible reality. It’s really an inner journey where life might just be a simple video game. The protagonist must rid himself of his conscience in order to fulfill his destiny. Losing the last hold on the soul is not an easy task. The film attempts an unusual interpretation of the present, miserable situation of the world with its peculiar symbolism.

Chinese martial arts – dir. Kedy Yu

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Original Film Title: Chinese martial arts

Director’s Name: Kedy Yu

Writer’s Name: Kedy Yu

Producer: Kedy Yu

Country of Origin: China

Country of Filming: China

Language: Chinese

Runtime: 3 minutes 50 seconds

Film Description:

Using dance as a metaphor for various professions and life itself, those who practice dance are simultaneously cultivating their minds. Regardless of the challenges and low points encountered, each person, in their respective field, must not only strive diligently but also persist without giving up. Eventually, there will be an opportunity to achieve fame and realize their dreams.

THEKOIWAY – The Game of Life – dir. Victor Vildosola

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Original Film Title: THEKOIWAY – The Game of Life

Director’s Name: Victor Vildosola

Writer’s Name: Victor Vildosola

Producer: Carolina Cabezas

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: Chile

Language: Spanish

Runtime: 3 minutes 28 seconds

Film Description:

“the Game of Life” is a visually striking and thought-provoking music video that challenges societal norms and celebrates diversity. Featuring the legendary Chilean actor Héctor Noguera, the video delves into themes of identity, oppression, and the structures that shape our daily lives. Through evocative cinematography, bold artistic direction, and powerful performances, THEKOIWAY creates an immersive audiovisual experience that transcends music, serving as both a cultural statement and a call for inclusivity. Funded by the National Music Development Fund of Chile, this project is a testament to the power of music and storytelling in driving social change.