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Venus convinces Matheus to create a documentary series about their lives, attempting to bring the representation they always dreamed of during their adolescence to reality. Meanwhile, they try to balance their love lives, harsh family realities, and questionable mental health with this ambitious project. It's a last-ditch effort to boost their careers by creating something original and starting their adult lives 'for real' on the right foot.

Full of Grace

Sister Marina, a very unorthodox nun, is sent during the summer of 1994 to El Parral, a boarding school for boys threatened to be closed soon. Even though the kids welcome Marina with all kinds of pranks, they will, little by little, become something very close to the family they never had.

Where At Thou?

A misguided romantic confesses his love to a girl he barely knows, only to be met with brutal reality. As their awkward encounter spirals into a chaotic deconstruction of modern romance, two stoner bystanders fuel the absurdity with unsolicited advice. Reflecting on love at first sight, self-delusion, and the desperate need for validation.

Dual View

"Dual View" is a film that follows the lives of two young individuals, Tomás and Samot, with different routines and perspectives. Tomás is a worker in a bakery, finding motivation in his job and enjoying leisure moments like walking with his pig and helping a needy friend. Meanwhile, Samot is a constantly tardy university student, disheartened by his classes and feeling isolated in his academic environment. The film explores the duality of their lives, showcasing their ups and downs, social interactions, and reflections on the past and future. In the end, faced with the question of returning to high school or continuing on their current paths, both characters reflect on their choices and experiences, revealing their desires and perspectives for the future.

Filmtapes.

In this coming of age movie, Fletcher, a teenage boy who dreams of becoming a filmmaker, has to spend a summer in his mother’s childhood home in Cartagena, Spain, where he decides to make his first film. In his journey he meets people that will change his life forever.

Goodbye Lipaaaaaade

As his internship comes to an end, a masked young man delivers a heartfelt farewell to the people and moments that shaped his journey. Through humor, gratitude, and quiet reflection, his final message celebrates an unforgettable chapter before he steps into the next one.

Merits

At the end of Summer after finishing sixth form, two friends meet up for the first time in a year to talk about what happens next.

Reseda Blvd

In the heart of the San Fernando Valley, along the bustling Reseda Boulevard, a diverse tapestry of strangers crossing paths in unexpected ways.

Agnes Dei

At an all-girls’ class retreat, Agnes, a devout star student, is forced to navigate her unspoken feelings for her classmate, while simultaneously dealing with her uncertainties towards her faith.

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Afraid of Luke

After a year at university Luke, Elliot, and Alesha reunite for one last night together. But tensions rise as old flames bubble under the surface and an unexpected event changes everything…

Adam & Henry Adventures

Unsatisfied with college, a filmmaker leaves everything behind to join two friends on their bike trip across the world.

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Hexed

Cass, a young Wicca entering her final year of high school, finds herself at odds with her only friend, a popular girl, Dawn. Will their friendship survive magic, curses, and most importantly, senior year?

Mike and the Magazine

In the heart of New York City, Mike, a curious young teenager, sets off on a seemingly simple mission: to buy a magazine. One quick errand - What could go wrong? And yet, as the journey unfolds, Mike’s quest spirals into chaos and becomes a coming-of-age moment. Who knew buying a magazine could become the most complicated adventure of his life? An ode to courage, independence and self discovery.

Chicks

Chicks follows a group of teenage girls as they navigate the complexities of friendship, identity and growing up in contemporary London. Blending moments of humour, vulnerability and emotional honesty, the film explores the pressures placed on young women and the search for authenticity within a world of expectations. A heartfelt coming-of-age story about connection, change and finding your own voice.

The Dummy Factor

A 12-year-old boy investigates the disappearance of a child in his neighbourhood.

Summer '16

Set during the summer of 2016, Jared's world shifts when his best friend, Bando, lands his first job—forcing Jared to confront the one thing he's been avoiding: growing up.

Buck Naked Arson

In the vein of "The Breakfast Club", four teens head to the forest to celebrate grad night and end up with more than hang overs when they are detained by the Ranger on charges of arson.