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Original Film Title: MODEM
Director’s Name: Tim James Brown
Writer’s Name: Tim James Brown
Producer: Tim James Brown
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Country of Filming: Sweden
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes 30 seconds
Film Description:
A digital detox vacation goes wrong when a teenager discovers a MODEM. When it’s connected to the Wi-Fi, it wakes a dormant, sadistic DEMON.
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Original Film Title: Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece
Director’s Name: Juan Alberto Morillas
Writer’s Name: Juan Alberto Morillas
Producer: Juan Alberto Morillas, Share Your Green Design
Country of Origin: Ireland
Country of Filming: Denmark, Spain
Language: Catalan, English, Spanish
Runtime: 53 minutes 7 seconds
Film Description:
Located on the majestic coast of Mallorca, Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece unravels the history and significance of the iconic house designed by Jørn Utzon, the architect behind the world-famous Sydney Opera House. Through the eyes of two expert architects, we explore how this retreat becomes a timeless example of sustainability, design, and architectural poetry.
The documentary not only highlights the grandeur of Can Lis but also invites reflection on how architecture can respond to its natural surroundings and enrich the human experience.
With an original soundtrack composed by an award-winning Spanish musician, this documentary celebrates the convergence of art, nature, and design, leaving an indelible mark on those who watch it.
Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece invites viewers on an extraordinary journey through the architectural brilliance of Jørn Utzon, the legendary mind behind the Sydney Opera House. Nestled on the cliffs of Mallorca, Can Lis stands as a testament to sustainable design long before the term became a global concern. With local materials and a deep respect for the island’s natural environment, Utzon crafted a home that harmonises with its surroundings while embodying his architectural philosophy.
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Original Film Title: Nothing to See Here: Watts
Director’s Name: Michael Soenen
Writer’s Name: Michael Soenen
Producer: Michael Soenen, Todd Lieberman
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
Film Description:
What happens when an outsider rides with police officers through Watts, a 2.1 square mile neighborhood in South Los Angeles, long known as one of the most violent and divided communities in the country? That night, he witnessed shootings, murders, and heartbreak. He went home, just five miles away, waiting to see the story on the news. There was nothing. No coverage. No mention.
Shocked by the silence, looking for answers, he asked more than 200 people to film their lives, using nothing but the iPhones he gave them; 20 said yes. Among them were rival gang members, police officers, community activists, victims, and survivors. For the next three years, they opened their world to the camera, sharing their community as never before, and in the process, the incredible happened.
Nothing to See Here: Watts flips the traditional storytelling model upside down in a first-of-its-kind documentary created “by” the community – not “about” the community – shattering viewers’ preconceived notions of this marginalized, misrepresented, and misunderstood community.
Created by students, rival gang members, police officers, victims of violent crime, and community activists, with contributions from more than 300 community members – this documentary is an incredibly raw, authentic, and narratively unique experience as former rivals become filmmakers – navigating mistrust, moral judgments, and the complex realities of their community.
The film challenges audiences to confront their preconceived notions of Watts—and similar communities—rewriting the script on who gets to tell their stories and how, demonstrates that extraordinary outcomes can be achieved when those most marginalized and overlooked are empowered.
With an original score that pays tribute to more than 50 years of Watts’ rich musical history, featuring a choir of children from Watts’ four major housing developments, the message to the viewer is clear – if those least educated, least resourced, and with the most reasons to hate the other can find a path forward, we can too.
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Original Film Title: Like Swallows Do
Director’s Name: Fernando De Miguel Fuertes
Writer’s Name: Fernando De Miguel Fuertes
Producer: Fernando De Miguel Fuertes, Yasmine Tohme, Morouj, Marija Krunič
Country of Origin: Italy
Country of Filming: Italy
Language: Italian
Runtime: 10 minutes 42 seconds
Film Description:
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Original Film Title: Yes We Sail
Director’s Name: Nicholas Simon Tolladay
Writer’s Name: Lucia Burbano
Producer: Nicholas Simon Tolladay
Country of Origin: Spain
Country of Filming: Spain
Language: Spanish
Runtime: 12 minutes 30 seconds
Film Description:
Dani A Catalan Born Sailor went blind in a horrific accident while working on a gas container Ship. This short film tells his story and how he has adapted and is now trying to get the sport back into the Paralympics.
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Original Film Title: Turmoil
Director’s Name: Dante Fortaleza Trinidad
Writer’s Name: Dante Fortaleza Trinidad
Producer: Dante Fortaleza Trinidad
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes
Film Description:
A zero budget film,real combat Veterans,first time filmaker,shot with a 3 man crew. A Ramsgate Film Festival (BIFA‑accredited)Official Selection, Austin Revolution Film Fest Official Selection and Award (Best U.S feature,writer/director), San Diego Movie Awards Official Selection.San Diego Movie Awards -award winner Award of Excellence Best Comedy/Dramedy. Bangkok Movie Awards Official selection,Critics choice award for Best feature film,Best slapstick comedy,Best Debut film, Best firstime filmaker.Athens International Film Fest- Finalist,Honorable Mention.
Turmoil isn’t just a film—it’s a mission. When a homeless war veteran hits rock bottom, he stumbles into a rundown martial arts gym where bruises become therapy and strangers become family. Through discipline, sweat, unexpected kindness, and comedy, he begins to rebuild what war tried to destroy: his soul.
At its core, Turmoil features real combat veterans—non-actors whose lived experiences bring honesty and weight to every scene. As a combat veteran and registered nurse myself, with no prior filmmaking experience, I approached this project with a deep respect for truth rather than convention. While many films focus solely on the darkness of PTSD, Turmoil is also infused with the military humor that helps soldiers endure. By the end, the message is clear: even in struggle, there is always hope.
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Original Film Title: Thaye Yashoda
Director’s Name: Sathya Narayanan R
Writer’s Name: Sathya Narayanan R
Producer: Kavitha Sathya Narayanan
Country of Origin: India
Country of Filming: India
Language: English, Tamil
Runtime: 20 minutes
Film Description:
Sathya and Kavitha’s marriage, once filled with joy, has slipped into constant tension after the birth of their first child. While Sathya longs for closeness, Kavitha—juggling work, household duties, and the demands of a newborn—feels overwhelmed and misunderstood. Their arguments escalate, leaving both frustrated and disconnected.
One evening, influenced by his colleagues’ banter, Sathya drives down MG Road, where a chance encounter with a transgender woman, Yashoda, takes him down an unexpected path. Instead of pursuing the advice he was given, Sathya sees in Yashoda a possibility to bring relief and balance back into his home.
Despite Kavitha’s initial shock and mistrust, Sathya persuades her to let Yashoda become their baby’s nanny. Over time, Yashoda’s quiet dedication, warmth, and resilience transform the household—lifting the burden from Kavitha, restoring her joy, and bridging the emotional gap between husband and wife.
Through this journey, Thaye Yashoda explores postpartum struggles, gender acceptance, and the power of empathy. It challenges prejudice by showing how love, trust, and dignity can come from the most unexpected places.
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Original Film Title: Mirage
Director’s Name: Kayshawn Wallace
Writer’s Name: Gigi F. Garcia Diaz, Carlton O. Semple
Producer: Gigi F. Garcia Diaz, Carlton O. Semple
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes
Film Description:
When an artist’s best friend has a life altering diagnosis, he stumbles into a mind-bending spiral of romance, self-discovery, and bewilderment as he tries to hang on to the life he once knew.
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Original Film Title: Freeing Juanita
Director’s Name: Sebastián Lasaosa Rogers
Writer’s Name: Sebastián Lasaosa Rogers
Producer: Ana Gómez, Tristan Call, Adrián Gutiérrez
Country of Origin: Guatemala, Mexico, United States
Country of Filming: Guatemala, Mexico
Language: Other, Spanish
Runtime: 1 hour 13 minutes 57 seconds
Film Description:
Juanita has been unjustly detained in Reynosa, Mexico for over seven years, accused of a crime she didn’t commit and forced to confess in a language she didn’t understand. This intimate portrait follows Ana and Pedro, Juanita’s aunt and uncle, on their thousand-mile journey from the highlands of Guatemala. With the help of their Maya Chuj community and a network of Maya interpreters, they fight for Juanita’s freedom and demand justice from the Mexican authorities, a cause that became internationally recognized for its defense of migrants’ rights and language justice.
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Original Film Title: The Sunshine Dreamer
Director’s Name: Shawn Rhodes,
Writer’s Name: John Alexander, Ryan Benton
Producer: Blake Benton, JC Guest, Christa Rude Vazeos, Brady Haag
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States, Australia, Hungary, Ireland, United States
Language: English, Hungarian
Runtime: 1 hour 19 minutes
Film Description:
A young musician afflicted with a rare incurable disease finds treatment to extend life, but his country’s laws keep it out of reach as time runs out.
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