Category: 2026 WSXA Barcelona

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: Zombie Jesus Vampire Hunter

Director’s Name: Gustavo Aviles

Writer’s Name: Gustavo Aviles

Producer: Rosemi Mederos, Michael Tweedy, Louis A. Molden

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 55 minutes 17 seconds

Film Description:

“Zombie Jesus Vampire Hunter” is an unapologetically wild, blood-soaked thrill ride that shreds the boundaries of religion, history, and horror. In a twisted, time-warped Earth where vampire hordes, Roman tyrants, and genocidal Nazis run rampant, Jesus Christ is resurrected not as a savior of souls, but as a relentless, divine warrior on a rampage of vengeance. Armed with holy powers and a thirst for retribution, Jesus slashes through undead legions and brutal dictators alike, in a savage crusade to rescue his family from the clutches of hell.

As the world teeters on the edge of eternal darkness, Jesus returns as divine executioner, cutting through historical and supernatural enemies with wrathful fury. His only hope for salvation lies in an intergalactic ship, but to get there, he must wade through oceans of blood and carnage. Vampires, despots, and monsters beware—Jesus has returned, and this time, it’s not for redemption—it’s for annihilation.

This explosive film delivers non-stop gore, insane action sequences, and over-the-top supernatural battles, combining everything from religious iconoclasm to time-hopping, blood-drenched madness. This is a no-holds-barred assault on all things holy and unholy, with a re-imagined Jesus ready to cast dissent on the world: fire, sword, and war—in his ultimate thirst for justice.

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: The Boy Who Dreamed Ball and Crafted Dreams.

Director’s Name: Myrna de Fátima Gontijo Neiva, Ricardo Edilberto Pereira

Writer’s Name: Ricardo Edilberto Pereira

Producer: Ricardo Edilberto Pereira

Country of Origin: Brazil

Country of Filming: Brazil

Language: Portuguese

Runtime: 10 minutes

Film Description:

A boy in conflict with his soccer ball faces challenges in his dreams.

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: Unstable

Director’s Name: Bill Stout

Writer’s Name: Bill Stout

Producer: Bill Stout

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 minute 47 seconds

Film Description:

(WINNER)

Original Film Title: REBOUND

Director’s Name: Svetlin Mitrev Odadzhiev

Writer’s Name: Svetlin Mitrev Odadzhiev

Producer: Svetlin Mitrev Odadzhiev

Country of Origin: Bulgaria

Country of Filming: Bulgaria

Language: Bulgarian

Runtime: 9 minutes 57 seconds

Film Description:

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: THE INVENTORS

Director’s Name: Ryan Egypt ElHosseiny

Writer’s Name: Ryan Egypt ElHosseiny, Elizabeth Holmes, Alex Gibney

Producer: Ryan Egypt ElHosseiny

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 25 minutes 4 seconds

Film Description:

He said it was impossible! John Carreyrou, Bad Blood author & WSJ reporter said Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes is a Fraud. His worst nightmare is here, Ryan ElHosseiny: the new Inventor and Resurrector of Theranos proves him wrong.

(HONORABLE MENTION)

Original Film Title: Final Warning

Director’s Name: Tyler Schacht

Writer’s Name: Tyler Schacht

Producer: Eunhye Lee

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 9 minutes

Film Description:

Jayden Carter (Hannah Shelton) a troubled teen thats a conservative that keeps getting into trouble with the principle, Jayden’s friend Megan (Eve Zeller) supports her friend but is concerned with how she speaks out. Jayden’s mom (Heather Smith) tries to understand her Daughter but gets nothing when she asks her about it. Principle lane (Tyler Schacht) just wants Jayden and Megan to be successful after high school.

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: The Long Breath of Winter

Director’s Name: Eunhye Lee

Writer’s Name: Eunhye Lee

Producer: Eunhye Lee

Country of Origin: South Korea

Country of Filming: South Korea

Language: English

Runtime: 5 minutes 28 seconds

Film Description:

This visual poem moves slowly through winter.

Ink spreads gradually,
and time does not rush.

For most of the video, winter does not change.
It remains in a state close to endurance,
a season with no intention of stepping aside easily.

And near the end,
a very quiet change brushes past.

The cold winter passes,
and dawn inevitably approaches.

At this moment, as a new year begins,
may this video remain as a small warmth
for those who are enduring their own winter.

(HONORABLE MENTION)

Original Film Title: Another World

Director’s Name: K M SOHAG RANA

Writer’s Name: K M SOHAG RANA

Producer: K M SOHAG RANA

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

Country of Filming: Bangladesh

Language: Bengali

Runtime: 9 minutes 51 seconds

Film Description:

In the unforgiving heart of a sprawling city, two orphaned brothers — ten-year-old Alauddin and his younger sibling Al-Amin — survive on the margins, living off coins begged on sun-scorched pavements and sharing dreams beneath the open sky. Despite their grim reality, Alauddin holds onto one burning hope: to give Al-Amin an education and a future beyond the streets. Trusting the promise of a local tea vendor, Masud, Alauddin saves every coin, believing it will lead his brother to school. But when Masud betrays them — neither returning the money nor keeping his word — the fragile dream begins to crack. One storm-drenched night, as Al-Amin burns with fever under a plastic sheet, Alauddin races through the rain to reclaim what’s theirs. What unfolds instead is a harrowing act of betrayal and violence, as Masud turns on the boy with unspeakable cruelty. And while Alauddin fights for justice in the dark, Al-Amin waits in silence, unaware that his world — and his brother — may never return the same. “Another World” is a haunting portrait of love, loss, and broken innocence in a city that offers everything but mercy.