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Dec 2025
A performance artist turned mayor sparks a war among ice-cream shops after the passing of a controversial bill.
In "Mpobe & The Mysterious World (Uganda’s first 3D adventure film)," a skilled hunter named Mpobe embarks on an extraordinary journey after he follows his dog, Ddungu, into a mystical portal hidden in a dark cave. Transported to a mysterious underworld teeming with strange creatures and ancient secrets, Mpobe must navigate perilous challenges, from dinosaur chases to encounters with talking trees. His only hope of returning home lies in finding the elusive temple of Walumbe, the formidable king of the underworld. Along the way, Mpobe discovers that survival requires not only bravery but also wisdom, as he makes a pact with Walumbe to keep the secrets of the underworld. But a moment of temptation leads to dire consequences, threatening Mpobe's return to his loved ones and setting the stage for a battle between the realms.
Eliana's neighbour always keeps the top light on, the white glow spills right into her backyard, and she can see everything. So when her neighbour hangs a disturbing flag in the window in clear view of her children, she feels compelled to call the police.
Rizal was drained from all the killing, but there was just no way out for him. He was desperate for some peace and quiet.
Jan 2026
ASPAN is an intimate short film about closeness, longing and the fragile space between friendship and desire. Set during a summer among a group of young men, the story unfolds through glances, silence and small shifts in power and intimacy. The film explores emotional vulnerability in environments where tenderness is rarely spoken out loud, but constantly present beneath the surface.
Marco, a boy who feels distant from the world, finds peace on an island near his home, in the woods. There he discovers a presence greater than himself and realizes that this refuge was not just a refuge.
Two friends embark on the most excellent adventure (to fulfill a shipment to a mob boss). Will they survive?
The cult of the Madonna dell'Arco dates back to the 1400s, when a young believer, after losing a game of pallamaglio, threw a ball in anger at a portrait of the Madonna under a Roman arch. The Madonna began to bleed. The crowd wanted to punish the boy for his wicked deed. The Count of Sarno decided to have him hanged from a tree. A few hours later, the tree withered. This is the myth that has always accompanied the oldest Marian cult in Campania (Italy).
Andy's bogus job search comes to an end when they accept a mysterious position giving funerals to roadkill.
After entering a neighborhood house to retrieve a ball, Hussain, a young adult, is trapped in a loop.