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From Africa to Asia and points in between, we received 200 projects from 25 countries, across 5 continents and I am thrilled to share these stories from outside of the United States.
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High Heels High Heels

High Heels

Natalia, a young burlesque hotshot accustomed to headlining, is shocked and slighted when the headliner spot goes to Momma Money Button, an elderly showgirl. Adding insult to injury, Momma requests Natalia help strap on her high heels for her. Seething, Natalia kneels and fastens a worn set of ballroom shoes onto the old lady’s feet - and leaves one of the straps unbuckled in a plot to sabotage her unlikely nemesis. But Natalia soon learns that the old lady is an Old Legend and is not easily thwarted once she steps on stage.
16 minutes
A Nice Place to Visit A Nice Place to Visit

A Nice Place to Visit

Burnt-out new mom Sofia steals time-traveling sunglasses to skip parenthood's tough parts. But when her "highlight reel" leaves her empty, she must face reality-or be caught by Charlie the time travel junkie who she stole the glasses from and wants her device back.
13 minutes
The Things We Carry The Things We Carry

The Things We Carry

A rising cricket prodigy forgoes his dreams and sets out to bring peace in his home from the clutches of his toxic father.
16 minutes
IMPASSIVE IMPASSIVE

IMPASSIVE

Fucked-up buddies and illegals, Liya and Hao owe money to local godfather M. Kwok. To regain their freedom, Hao accepts all kinds of abuse for cash, being insensitive to pain. One day, it goes too far for Liya who sabotages a job. M. Kwok decides to eliminate them on principle.
14 minutes
Boy Forgotten Boy Forgotten

Boy Forgotten

When given the chance to confront his mother who went through a procedure to forget about him, twelve year old THEO tries to convince LOUIS, a resentful forgotten, to take him to her. Unable to persuade him, Theo tries to escape, but when given the choice to chase after the mother who doesn't want him, or stay with the outcasts who truly love and need him, Theo accepts his life as a forgotten, surrounded by Louis and the OTHER FORGOTTEN in his care home.
15 minutes
Heat Me Heat Me

Heat Me

In the middle of a record-breaking heatwave, three generations of Greek women—a quirky granddaughter, her chic mother, and a sharp-witted grandmother—find themselves stuck in their apartment without air conditioning. As they battle the sweltering heat, mounting piles of plastic waste, and water cuts, their misadventures offer a playful yet timely reflection on climate crisis and the chaos it brings in an urban setting.
15 minutes
Wi Cyah Stay Wi Cyah Stay

Wi Cyah Stay

When their homes in rural Jamaica become unsafe, a queer teen and his cousin find refuge and acceptance at their aunt's house and in each other.
13 minutes
ON AIR ON AIR

ON AIR

When a disgraced man hijacks a live radio broadcast to expose the lovers who betrayed him, unsuspecting callers are forced to decide guilt, truth, and consequence in real time. As the show descends into chaos, the line between justice and revenge collapses on air.
15 minutes
Warriors Warriors

Warriors

In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, five Kayapó women embrace the power of filmmaking, as they document the sacred tradition of Festa Krimej to protect and preserve their cultural legacy for generations to come.
13 minutes
Koun Srei Koun Srei

Koun Srei

Kim, 63, raises her daughter Tam alone in a country she does not fully know. Through daily routines, silences, and misunderstandings, Tam’s unease and her place in her mother’s life slowly emerge. Through prayers and offerings to Kim’s late father, Koun Srei celebrates the beauty of everyday rituals and family memory, revealing the quiet love that connects three generations.
4 minutes
RUGIADA DI VITA (DEW OF LIFE) RUGIADA DI VITA (DEW OF LIFE)

RUGIADA DI VITA (DEW OF LIFE)

'Dew of Life' is an affectionate portrait of the 97-year-old painter Maria Picardi Coliac, affectionately called Mimma by her intimate few.
Maria Picardi Coliac was born in Barletta in 1926, the daughter of Vincenzo and Anna Scotti. From childhood she showed a marked inclination for art, encouraged by her father, a skilled draughtsman. At the age of eight, she was entrusted to the care of the painter Vincenzo De Stefano, whose studio became a fundamental training ground for her until the master's death in 1942. Despite her excellence in the arts, she also took on other challenges, attending grammar school and classical high school, and experimenting with various activities such as sports, music, embroidery and poetry.

After the death of her teacher, Maria Picardi Coliac immersed herself completely in the world of art, attending further painting studies in Barletta and later enrolling at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and Naples. Despite the pressures of family and society, she continued on her artistic path. In 1951, she married Leopoldo Coliac and had two daughters, continuing to paint and study art.

In the following years, Maria Picardi Coliac distinguished herself as a painter, participating in numerous exhibitions and winning important prizes and awards. She became a member of various artistic and cultural institutions, dedicating part of her works and energy to humanitarian and social causes. His artistic career is characterised by a wide range of techniques and styles, but oil remains his favourite.
Her art is characterised by a harmonious fusion of classical tradition and modernity, with lively brush strokes and a delicate palette.
Over the years, Maria Picardi Coliac has continued to be a prominent figure on the art scene, exhibiting in important national and foreign museums and receiving prestigious awards.
Her dedication to art and her social and cultural commitment make her an admired and respected figure both locally and internationally.
11 minutes

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