S (Japan) by Masahiro Ota

Shinichi Someda, a promising young independent film director, has been arrested.

His former college theatre friends reunite after years apart to write a petition on his behalf.

Among them are Chiho (Sachiko Matsushita), who once had complicated feelings for Someda but recently married another man; Takano (Tappei Aono), a struggling actor who was supposed to play the lead in Someda's latest project; and Ryota (Tatsuma Gotou), a self-proclaimed “closest confidant” of Someda.

They all want to help Someda, but their well-meaning reunion soon gives way to growing tensions and emotional confrontation.

Running time: 01:39:59

Duos (Mexico) by Frank Rodriguez

Marah is dating her father. While trying to understand their relationship, she seeks a scholarship to study theater in New York.

Running time: 01:27:00

French Film (France) by Claude Chamis

In Paris, Sam, in his twenties, shares his life with Léna, a young actress. Despite their attachment, the initial spark has begun to fade: Sam is becoming increasingly possessive, while Léna questions the sincerity of his feelings. In a society undergoing change, their path crosses that of Arthur, an idealist hindered by his own contradictions; a bride-to-be with a troubling detachment; and Marco, driven by his desires in search of an absolute relationship. In this city, both rigid and full of promise, will Sam and Léna manage to redefine their bond?

Running time: 01:10:00

Horizon (Italy) by Alessio Panarese

Setting off on a journey, Raffaele is robbed of his duffel bag. Alone and struggling without anything with him, he faces this new challenge through an unexpected encounter.

Running time: 00:14:30 

Immram (Switzerland) by Jonathan Moratal, Arthur Deschamps

She took her own life. But what if we had the chance to understand why? Could we truly prevent it? We have three minutes to find out.

Running time: 00:11:58

Stuck (United States) by Josephine Harrison

A short film covering ideas around mental health on the campus of a competitive university. Inspired by real-life conversations around the campus of competitive US university.

Running time: 00:07:08

Liberation (United States) by Jeff Corpening

A mysterious young girl races to free a doomed calf from a factory farm before it's too late.

Running time: 00:04:40