Plastico, 5min., UK, Documentary
Directed by David Harriman, James Bettney
In Almeria Province in Spain, a sea of plastic sheeting covers the land creating the the largest collection of greenhouses in the world. The invernaderos (as they are called in Spanish) cover upwards of 150 square miles and are visible by the naked eye from space. A large proportion of Europe's vegetables and fruit is intensively farmed here. A huge amount of plastic waste is created each year, estimated to be more than 30000 tons. These hot houses are staffed by an army of African migrants working in extreme heat conditions in the summer months.

https://www.instagram.com/davidharriman/

CHAIN, 5min,. Taiwan, Animation
Directed by Ling Han
"Chain," directed by Ling Han, is a 3D animated short film featuring charming characters and a sophisticated environment. It uniquely tells the story of the mantis catching the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

https://www.instagram.com/chain_animation_official/

TENDU, 2min., USA, Dance
Directed by Sophie Power, Michelene Mallard Billy
What happens when you grow up in a world where there was only one projected image of what a ballerina “should look like” - down to the pink nude pointe shoes?

https://www.instagram.com/sophiefrpower

Sneeze, 5min., UK, UK, Comedy/Fantasy
Directed by Gareth Brierley
A woman sneezes and goes on an unexpected journey.

http://www.peopleshow.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/garethbrierley/

Under the Waterfall - The Avener, 3min., France
Directed by Sebastien Caudron
This video clip shows an explosive passion between two lovers, punctuated by an elegant and a contemporary choreography in the streets of Paris where buildings are changing into real waterfalls. It is an hymn to love that uses the metaphor of water for its fluidity

FIGHTERS, 4min., USA, Sci-Fi
Directed by Sam Hall
A deep space research station is under attack from an overwhelming force. Hope arrives in the form of an elite squadron of fighters.

(PLASTIK), 3min,. Mayaysia, Drama
Directed by Philip ROm
View the plastic pollution crisis through the eyes and imagination of a child in South-East Asia, a major hotspot for plastic pollution. (PLASTIK) is the first short film made in Asia for audiences in Asia that uses creative storytelling and live action drama to raise awareness and catalyse action to end plastic pollution in the region. It pulls on the heart strings and is both wrenching and warming in equal measure. Witness how a child can take individual action to influence their family to say no to single-use plastic.

https://www.instagram.com/plastik_sea/

LVCI, 3min,. USA, Fashion
Directed by Brock Newman
A woman wanders the desert in search of a connection to her spiritual self and is transported to another realm where she embraces the dark and untamed.

Look Into a Whale’s Eyes, 5min., Ukraine, Documentary
Directed by Andrii Andreiev
The sperm whale stands as one of the most remarkable cetaceans on our planet. Its brain, touted as the largest among all living beings, underscores the complexity of its cognitive abilities. Similar to humans, sperm whales exhibit qualities of empathy, affection, future planning, and communication. Their mode of communication is articulated through a series of clicks.

http://www.paganel.tv/

FOUR MOM, 2min., Israel, Animation
Directed by Itay Semo
"FOUR MOM" is a short animated film displaying an ordinary morning in the life of a single working mom of 4.

https://www.instagram.com/semo16itay

Struggle, 5min., Armenia, Family/Comedy
Directed by David Babasiev
In the remote mountains a family facing intense challenges as the mother and their prized cow approach childbirth simultaneously.

AUTUMN LEAVES, 3min,. Canada, Animation
Directed by Elizabeth Lewis
Autumn brings bitter sweet memories. A woman, missing her husband, struggles to control the leaves and her emotions in this fully animated hilarious take on the classic song.

Skate Fast Turn Left, 1min., USA, Documentary
Directed by Mary Hawkins
Two friends, Fifi Fleshwound and Little Mary Switchblade, have a quick conversation about their roller derby years...
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http://tookaturn.com/

GETHSEMANE, 5min., Canada, Music Video
Directed by Saccha Dennis
Gethsemane: Black Jesus is a reimagining from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar told through the lens of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton. A leader for his community but seen as a threat to the FBI. He was shot and killed in a pre-dawn raid in December, 1969.

https://www.instagram.com/musicalsreimagined

BLOOD ON MY HANDS, 5min,. Austria, Romance
Directed by Martin Kober
"... you’ll always be apart of me" (Songtext) - cinematic drama love story without dialogue

https://www.instagram.com/koma_filmproduktion/

Little Issues, 5min., USA, Comedy
Directed by Jerah Milligan
Mid-coitus, Andy discovers a blip in her new relationship that sends her running to her roommates to help her overcome this Little Issue.

*"Don't Stare, See me", 5min., USA, Documentary
Directed by Steven Speliotis
Naomi was born with a facial difference, and growing up she fell victim to the bullying of her peers because she looked different.

Between Wings and Swings, 3min., Canada, Animation
Directed by Yuyang Yan
Through an unexpected turn of events, a young girl must learn to let go.

REEF, 4min., Canada, Dance
Directed by W.E. Overton
It is a simple, beautiful dance film performed by hands alone.

Takeaway, 2min., UK, Comedy
Directed by Joe McGowan
A couple can't decide what takeaway they want for dinner.