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At his birthday party, a young introvert must confront his family's conservative ideals when his boyfriend unexpectedly shows up.
Nov 2025
A family gathers and sells waste. One day, the mother finds a cylinder in an abandoned hospital and takes it home. The family situation becomes worse when, without them realizing it, the cylinder begins to change them from within.
Feb 2017
Ariadna, an elderly woman, is overwhelmed by the pressure of leaving her sister in a nursing home, without having enough money. After robbing a supermarket for the first time, Ariadna will find an escape from the weight of caring for a family member with dementia.
Sep 2024
“Sofia” is a short film about a divorced woman with a 7-year-old son on the Asperger’s spectrum. Struggling financially, she decides to sell their house, symbolizing their past life. This choice catalyzes her journey of growth and acceptance, driven by her love for her son.
Oct 2024
Primos is a story of binaries, leaded by fantastic apes. A tale of two visions of one place. Matter and spirit come together to transform the nature of these apes.
Jun 2018
Liubov, a Russian lady who lives in Mexico City. During the routine of her day, Liubov will recall the experiences she had with death, from childhood to adulthood.
Aug 2022
A lonely man is invited to dinner by the woman who spies every night with his camera. The secrets will come to light, when both want to satisfy their desires.
Sep 2021
A boy looks for money to replace a watch that his father lost on a work trip. Searching the corners of the house, the truths of his parents will be dusted off.
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The Jimenez family is a seemingly happy and close-knit sitcom family. However, the family's tranquility is disturbed when the daughter bravely reveals a dark truth to her parents.
Final film by Selina Thiermann and Janina Reins of the "Digital Film & VFX" 914 course at the SAE Institute Hamburg.
Mar 2016
Daniel Pérgules, known as “Kilos” is a turtle rescuer and animal rights activist. On his journey searching for turtle nests in the most remote parts of the beaches of Tecolutla, Veracruz, he remembers the day it all began, and how his work saved his life.
May 2018
Jemimah is five years old and desperate for her dog, Tilly, to have puppies. When she learns her parents plan to have Tilly desexed, Jemimah embarks on a quest to get Tilly pregnant.
Dec 2014
The beginning of a teenager's sexual life triggered an eating disorder. Through memories and emotions, he explores how these changes affected his body perception, his mental well-being, and his relationship with his partner.
Oct 2025
Julia is a single mother who takes care of Camila, her 10 year old daughter who suffers from a borderline disorder. After experiencing a crisis where Camila gets hurt, Julia makes a decision which will change her relationship with her daughter and with herself.
Oct 2018
In a desperate attempt to save their relationship, Fernanda and Nico begin a role-playing game during a road trip, which gradually blurs the line between game and reality.
Feb 2026
After a mysterious tarot reading from a client, Mina, who works in a photographic development studio, decides to fulfill her fantasy.
Jul 2022
Final film by Niko Kopp of the "Digital Film & VFX" 914 course at the SAE Institute Hamburg.
Amos, delving into his past, embarks on a journey to relive the conversations he shared with his late friend Vogel. In these nostalgic reunions, Amos immerses himself in memories that hold the unique essence of their relationship. As the memories unfold, an intriguing mystery is unveiled: the encrypted question Vogel sought to answer, "How long do clouds live?".
A doctor performs euthanasia inside his car. His new patient seems unsure of her decision, so the two spend the night together. Adrián tries to convince Marina to move on with her life, but the conversation convinces her to end the last night of her life.
Sep 2023
Nohemí and Mary are two women resisting structural violence in Ciudad Juárez. United by pain and hope, both mothers find inspiration to move their families forward. The dragonfly, a symbol they share, embodies their resilience and capacity for change.