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Following an incident of racism, a film director discusses his beliefs with his brother, exploring themes of memory, identity and hope.
Jun 2026
A man struggles to open a pickle jar
Carlos and Erick have their first date at a bar after meeting online. What begins as a casual encounter gradually transforms into a more intimate and meaningful connection. However, the evening takes an unexpected turn when Carlos discovers that Erick is linked to a painful episode from his past.
A story of love, relationships, and the bonds that connect us all.
Ten-year-old Kozue, who definitely is not one of the popular kids at school, secretly spends her time tossing various objects into the school’s incinerator. When university student Jinta comes to her classroom and invites the children to a shadow play performance, something awakens inside Kozue, and her path toward adulthood begins.
Jul 2026
Experimental short movie shot during Christmas and New Year's Eve.
After surviving a suicide attempt, a man who hasn't slept in weeks undergoes experimental hypnotherapy.
A cinematic exploration of fly fishing, and the art of finding happiness in simple things.
A janitor does his job.
A couple on the edge of a breakup discover a supernatural force that's keeping them together
Aug 2026
Berthe, a young painter travels hills and valleys with the help of her assistant and a herd of models in search of a form of contentment unknown to us. [Overview courtesy of filmmakers]
Experimental short film
A short documentary looking at the world of the bothy.
In the final chapter of his life, 14-year-old Zeus - a blind, deaf, diabetic Chihuahua-Pug living with dementia, experiences a world that has slowly faded around him. Told entirely through his perspective, this intimate documentary invites viewers into the often-overlooked reality of growing old as a dog, revealing a side of companionship that many pet owners never truly see. A meditation on aging, memory, and the quiet bond between humans and their oldest friends.