The Turtle

The Dynamite Watcher

Three separate short stories by Jan Drda from the collection The Dumb Barricade: The Dynamite Watchman, Hatred and Traces.

Goodbye

A dysfunctional couple goes over their errors.

Through Me

A short portrait of a mother-daughter relationship.

codec.34 PAIN

Amidst cityscapes, an experimental short film unravels a woman's exploration of inner pain.

Waterbird

Exploring love's complexities, an experimental film captures a woman's brief yet significant journey, prompting her to break free and embrace newfound liberation

Princess

Orange Shoes

In an attempt to connect with his fiancee who's she's locked in a Sanitarium, Pavlos tries to enter in his own will without thinking of the consequences.

Barely Recognizable

A movie musical about eating disorder recovery and overcoming perceptions of perfection. It follows the first couple of weeks of college for Gracie, a young woman who has (mostly) recovered from an eating disorder. As she attempts to forge a new identity on campus, her new surroundings and the challenges associated with her transition to college life cause the recovery to teeter. With the help of Isa, a drop-dead gorgeous sophomore beauty queen, Gracie ultimately discovers that recovery is not linear, but rather, takes several twists and turns along the way.

Chernobyl

With the good of the people in mind, Valery Legasov, a Soviet scientist called to the scene of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, stands up to censorship behind the Iron Curtain.

Grease Trap

Determined to break free from her insignificant role as a bread-toasting line cook, Annie's inventive spirit clashes with Chef Louie's strict rules, sparking a culinary clash that challenges the restaurant’s status quo and ignites her own journey of self-discovery. As Annie navigates the chaos of the kitchen, she unearths the memories of her father's teachings, using them as inspiration to transform her outlook and prove that her creativity is more than just a garnish.

Push upka

Majka attends a casting out of desire to become an actress but when her mom gives her a push-up bra to fit in, Majka is conflicted. She wasn't aware that she had to alter her appearance to increase her chances at winning yet she trusts her mom. The bra gets uncomfortable, Majka tanks her audition but learns a valuable lesson, to be her own person.

The Unnamable

A cryptic young creature takes the train from Dublin to Sandycove, confronting ideas of a splintered self-image, loneliness, and being seen in a fundamentally blind world.

Back Pocket

A student misplaces his phone and must race across campus to find it.

Gloves Up

An eager young fighter with a disapproving family and a boxing coach with a traumatic past, try to overcome their personal issues by letting each other into their lives.

Lúcido

Monkey or Man

When a circus trio have a particularly disastrous show, Mandy the Acrobat must decide whether to run away from the circus, or to stay and help her friends.

Yang Lain Boleh Hilang Asal Kau Jangan

Kesha, a final-year film student, lives in a warm family with her mother who also her beloved teacher, Yuke. However, their lives change when Yuke begins to experience increasingly severe memory loss. Amidst this, Kesha is faced with a major dilemma, continue pursuing her dreams or return home to avoid missing out on moments with her mother before it's too late.

UNSPOKEN DISTANCE

A young couple, "Kate" and "Luke", sit in their dimly lit living room. The mood is heavy with silence. The air between them is thick with unspoken words, tension hanging like a storm about to break.

Crag

Natalie and Adam attempt to save their failing relationship through a climbing trip in the wilderness. It’s said that nature is healing, but love is the hardest climb of all.