Message in a Bottle

The Girl Is Taken by Aliens

"Don't go out on the night of the Ghost Festival." A warning that all children with Chinese mothers are all too familiar with. 18-year-old Ming feels like the only weirdo in the small German town. On this midsummer night, after a disastrous party, she stumbles upon strange beings... In this surreal moment, she realizes who she truly is.

Reminiscence

When fate brings two friends anxiously awaiting the uncertain future together, a life-altering conversation will change how they remember the past.

Butterfly Affect

A young black ballet dancer from a South London Council Estate must learn how to survive in two opposing worlds in order to spread his wings.

Coming out of age

Danita

An estranged daughter returns home to surprise her younger sister for her birthday.

The State of Us

Tearaway Frankie breaks out his best friend Taylor for one final night out. Over a riotous few hours filled with laughter, heartbreak and some home truths, the boys will face the ultimate test.

Off the Road

Paul, fourteen, neglects his studies to spend all his time on his moped, to the consternation of his parents.

Homebreaker

Eelis is skipping classes, mom and dad are on the verge of divorce, sister has yet another boyfriend. The life of a little boy is in its turning point.

The Forbidden Love

Kaimook, a 25-year-old woman, recounts her past love with Wayu, a rival gang member of her brother. Six years ago, in a rural town plagued by gang conflicts, their paths crossed when Kaimook helped Wayu escape her brother’s pursuit. Despite knowing the risks, they secretly met in a dark alley, falling in love amid deep-seated hatred and past tragedies. Caught between family loyalty and forbidden love, they struggled to find a way out—uncertain if their love could ever overcome the weight of their divided worlds.

Setmana Santa

Gerard and his sister spend Holy Week at their grandmother’s house. Thanks to her strict devotion, Gerard learns to love Jesus. However, she is not aware that her grandson is learning a lot more from that relationship.

Meus 15 Anos: O Filme

A shy student suddenly becomes the center of attention when she wins a huge birthday party that she never asked for.

On My Own

Simon Henderson is at boarding school in Canada while his father works in Hong Kong, and his mother lives in England. When his parents visit him in the holidays, Simon discovers that his mother has schizophrenia.

One Last Shot

June and her friends give everything they've got to complete a movie for her college application project.

Narciso

Narciso is a Black orphan living with siblings Carmem and Joaquim. Just before his birthday, he is returned by a couple who decided not to adopt him. To cheer him up, Alexandre, another child living in the foster home, gives him a magical basketball. If Narciso makes three baskets, a genie will appear to grant him his greatest wish.

Mermaid

A 10-year-old boy yearning to become a mermaid meets a struggling drag queen consumed by grief. Their unexpected bond grows so strong they'll put everything on the line to preserve it.

Inspirational Blame

Dani and Michael, two down-on-their-luck filmmakers, decide to craft and film their own independent movie despite their tumultuous lives begging them to give up their passions.

The Waves

The connection between the Portuguese coast line and the memories of someone's past.

A Van Full of Beagles

A short film uncovering the reality of UK animal testing through one woman’s heart-breaking journey.

Still Life

After their son is stillborn at 24 weeks, Jess navigates an unexpected form of motherhood marked by silent milestones and uncomfortable social encounters, while Max struggles to hold their family together through grief.

Edie Arnold Is a Loser

Timid dork Edie accidentally takes the spotlight when she starts a punk band with her fellow “turds”, becoming an icon to the rest of the losers at her all-girls Catholic school while managing to piss off the hot girls, the nuns, and the horniest altar boy you’ve ever seen.