Films are listed alphabetically and not necessarily in the order they will play within each film block.
Amistat - hello
Director: Mathieu Spadaro
Music Videos
3 min.
'hello' explores the process of seeking closure after a relationship that didn’t end well. It’s a journey of coming to terms with the past and making amends.
Breakfast Salad
Director: Roe Moore
Comedy Shorts
5 min.
United States
When Andrew finally joins his friends for their cherished weekly breakfast outing, he discovers they have a bizarre new obsession: breakfast salads. Chaos ensues as Andrew struggles to accept this culinary rebellion, believing it to be a violation of breakfast law!
Cowboy Boots
Director: Eric K Delehoy
Dramatic Shorts
13 min.
United States
Jack, a gay cowboy from Nebraska, finds anything but the promised land he envisioned when he visits a San Francisco gay club for the first time.
On Air
Director: Astrid Ardagh
Documentary Shorts
21 min.
Norway
A major cyberattack in the wake of the Ukrainian war left Norway's Arctic Islands without means to communicate. On Air explores the vital role of radio amateurs in keeping our backup communication systems alive. Set against a striking arctic backdrop, the film reflects on society's digital vulnerabilities and the enduring importance of analog technology.
One Day This Kid
Director: Alexander Farah
Dramatic Shorts
17 min.
Canada
One day this kid will feel something stir in his heart and throat and mouth. One day this kid will reach a point where he senses a division that isn’t mathematical. One day this kid will talk.
Inspired by David Wojnarowicz's renowned text, "One Day This Kid" is an exploration of silent struggle and unspoken tension as Hamed navigates an undefined future with his father.
Strangers in the Same Shirt
Director: Anthon Chase Johnson
Comedy Shorts
17 min.
United States
At their father's 3rd wedding, estranged siblings Matt & Haley struggle to connect after years apart. Haley faces relationship issues and Matt’s abrasive nature only makes things worse. Eventually Matt sincerely apologizes and supports Haley in addressing her romantic feelings. Haley, in turn supports Matt’s nature by de-escalating tension between him and their father by playing a song from Matt's band. In the end there is hope for a future between them.
Subpar Priest
Director: Curtis Stout, Brittney Greer
Comedy Shorts
4 min.
United States
Tinker
Director: Ryan Adams
Documentary Shorts
7 min.
United States
Iowa-based Artist Braden Dexter takes us on a tour of whimsical objects of his creation while reflecting on subjects of creativity, old media, and memory.
Winter
Director: Pim Christian
Animation Shorts
14 min.
Netherlands
A speed skater is tragically killed in the midst of a marathon’s frozen stretch, but finds himself resurrected in a parallel dimension with another chance of finishing his race.