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.

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.

Wateke – dir. Luis Figueredo

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Original Film Title: Wateke

Director’s Name: Luis Figueredo

Writer’s Name: Luis Figueredo

Producer: Danny Pryp, DaGold, Victor Morales

Country of Origin: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Country of Filming : Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Language: Spanish

Runtime: 3 minutes

Film Description:

A music video by Human Productions featuring Danny Pryp and Annabela. ‘Wateke’ is an original song performed by Danny Pryp.

LIVE FOR TODAY – dir. BRiAN BiLLiONAiRE

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Original Film Title: LIVE FOR TODAY

Director’s Name: BRiAN BiLLiONAiRE

Writer’s Name: BRiAN BiLLiONAiRE

Producer: BRiAN BiLLiONAiRE

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 9 seconds

Film Description:

BRiAN’s story is truly incredible and inspiring. Overcoming a basal ganglia stroke and recovering 95% despite brain damage is an extraordinary feat. His determination to relearn skills like rapping, singing, using his music production and editing skills in the studio and more shows immense strength and perseverance.

The fact that BRiAN not only survived but also thrived—losing 20 lbs, defeating diabetes, and winning 91 awards for his projects this year—speaks volumes about his resilience. Filming his project in an active demolition area is a powerful metaphor for the destruction a stroke can cause, and yet, he stands strong amidst the rubble.

BRiAN’s journey is a testament to the power of faith, strength, and perseverance, offering hope to anyone facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. His story shows that even when life tears you down, it’s possible to rebuild and emerge stronger than ever.

Psychopath – dir. Yunsun Lee

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Original Film Title: Psychopath

Director’s Name: Yunsun Lee

Writer’s Name: Yunsun Lee

Producer: Yunsun Lee

Country of Origin: Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of

Country of Filming : Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of

Language: No Dialogue

Runtime: 2 minutes 15 seconds

Film Description:

After his wife is murdered, K seeks revenge and kills her killer, Gold. Arrested for the crime, he becomes a controversial figure—murderer or hero? A growing cult of masked followers helps him escape prison, turning him into a city-wide legend as his name echoes through the streets.

Love´s worst nightmare (ft. Liz Kretschmer) – dir. Philippe Funk

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Original Film Title: Love´s worst nightmare (ft. Liz Kretschmer)

Director’s Name: Philippe Funk

Writer’s Name: Philippe Funk

Producer: Graphicboy Productions

Country of Origin: Luxembourg

Country of Filming : Luxembourg

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 25 seconds

Film Description:

In an abandoned building, a woman kneels on the floor, staring at a small box in front of her. Meanwhile, a man floats in a large lake, his eyes closed. Suddenly, he opens his eyes, staring up at the sky. He stands up in the water, aware of his vast, empty surroundings. Picking up the box, the woman gently takes out a necklace with a ring attached to it. As the man climbs out of the water, he touches his own necklace, looking at the ring. In the past, the man and woman embrace, holding each other closely. Both are wearing necklaces with rings attached.
Feeling lost and isolated, the man walks away from the water, walking through desolate paths and deforestation across a small island. He reaches a cliff’s edge, overlooking the rough waters of the ocean. As the woman holds her necklace, she begins to cry, remembering the pain of ending her relationship with the man. In the past, the two walk along the same cliffs the man now stands on. They were holding hands. They stood together watching the water, clearly in love. The woman intimately rested her head on his shoulder.
In the present, the man continues to stand alone on the cliff’s edge, troubled by memories of the past. The woman grows more emotional as she recalls her past relationship. Unable to bear it, she places the necklace back in the box and closes the lid, confining the memories to the past as we see the haunting, lonely island where the two lovers once walked.

NAND – SOS – dir. Aleksandr Irinarkhov

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Original Film Title: NAND – SOS

Director’s Name: Aleksandr Irinarkhov

Writer’s Name: Aleksandr Irinarkhov

Producer: Aleksandr Irinarkhov

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming : Germany

Language: German

Runtime: 4 minutes 15 seconds

Film Description:

In a world where nature has retaliated against humanity’s destruction, mutants — half-human, half-plant beings — began to appear. Society rejected them, isolating them in “treatment” zones, while flowers were declared illegal. People caught possessing or transporting flowers faced persecution akin to drug charges. Meanwhile, among the followers of a flower cult, a myth emerged: a Messiah could be awakened through a ritual, one who would destroy technology, restore the natural world, and bring harmony back to Earth.

In the music video: four grim men in leather jackets are driving a young man dressed as a flower deep into the forest. It seems they plan to get rid of him. On a forest clearing, they pick up shovels, but suddenly rip off their jackets, revealing… bee-like bodies! They begin a ritualistic dance, pollinating the flower-like protagonist. With every move, the world starts to transform. Flowers sprout inside the car, break through asphalt, and bloom across the grass. The transformation accelerates as nature begins to consume everything..

Pieces of Central Park – dir. Peter Sluszka

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Original Film Title: Pieces of Central Park

Director’s Name: Peter Sluszka

Writer’s Name: Olivia Foschi

Producer: Joel Kretschman

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 4 minutes 15 seconds

Film Description:

“Pieces of Central Park” was inspired by the sight of conservancy staff at work. This music video is a heartfelt tribute to a song that explores the notion that one can collect fragments of the park’s solitary visitors to mend discarded dreams of love. It is a reflection on finding unexpected beauty and moments of joy amid the solitude. The video is essentially a playful visual exploration of the common saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

This is the official music video for Olivia Foschi’s latest album, “A Window Within”, which emerges as a deeply personal narrative set against the backdrop of global upheaval and personal loss. The album as a whole, is a testament to Foschi’s resilience and creativity. Amid the reflective solitude of the Covid pandemic, Foschi embarked on a cathartic creative process that reaffirmed her identity as a composer and musician

Where Angels Fear to Tread – dir. Grant M Varner

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Original Film Title: Where Angels Fear to Tread

Director’s Name: Grant M Varner

Writer’s Name: Grant M Varner

Producer: Grant M Varner

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 5 minutes

Film Description:

In late 1900’s New Orleans, a man’s ailing daughter is losing her fight with an undisclosed illness. Our narrator “The Fiend”, succumbing to the injuries of a mysterious attack of his own, shows us the monsters which ravage the mind of the little girl’s father.