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Addie begins to discover that her “forever” partner might not be so perfect. A student short PSA film
short film by Megan Eisert
A young man struggling with his identity finds his true self through a celestial Nymph
Sequel to the hit horror movie.
An experimental film about the morality of space travel, based on a child’s dream
This documentary follows Sophia, a 25 year old working at the entomology sector of Natural History Museum, except she has a rather strange hobby.
The Tower of the Winds is an ancient structure at the base of the Acropolis that celebrates wind gods and used to function as a time measuring device. Surrounded by the Agora's columns, this architecture represents a sense of dimension and time, reproduced by the film's metric structure. It serves as framework for the motifs of urban landscapes that follow.
A young Indian woman grapples with the aftermath of a toxic relationship with a narcissist. Through a blend of psychological drama and allegorical imagery, the film delves into the subconscious nuances of reeling from the trauma of abuse. As she struggles to let go of her past, the film illustrates the importance of acceptance and finding peace within yourself.
Search is found in pain, in wounds.
A queer coming-of-age romance about Skylar, a young Black ballet prodigy navigating the cost of perfection. A scholarship student at an elite ballet academy, Skylar channels fear and the weight of expectation into absolute discipline. When their mother falls behind on tuition, and the academy announces a paid professional apprenticeship, Skylar’s pursuit of excellence becomes a matter of survival. Their carefully controlled world is disrupted by Jay’ko, a gifted classmate whose free-spirited artistry contrasts sharply with Skylar’s precision. What begins as rivalry slowly deepens into intimacy, challenging Skylar’s belief that greatness comes from control alone. As the final audition approaches, Skylar must decide whether to cling to perfection or risk vulnerability in pursuit of artistic freedom.
A young man learns to navigate the world after a deadly mold epidemic.
A reserved photographer who wants to move on from her past relationship finds pictures of her ex, which remind her of the memories they shared.
A model is being sculpted. Experiments in time and space.
A story within a story, love and identity, when language is no longer an option, we find a way to reach each other.
A short documentary about multidisciplinary artist Kirill Kukushkin, who specializes in working with natural materials. The film shows his work on a dog's head on the Hrazdan Bridge in Yerevan.
A short snapshot of the lives of young people on the day of Pasha Tekhnik's funeral.
Student Chingiz buys a surveillance camera and installs it in the entrance of his apartment building. The quiet, orderly life he observes is suddenly disrupted by footage of a real crime. Step in and risk his own life, or remain a silent observer behind the door — Chingiz is faced with a difficult choice. Help arrives from an unexpected source: a stranger, a young woman who works at a call center.
