Nelly slogs through another unsuccessful day of street vending in Queens, New York. Determined to improve her circumstances, she makes a risky business decision that ends in misfortune.

EL CARRITO

Nelly slogs through another unsuccessful day of street vending in Queens, New York. Determined to improve her circumstances, she makes a risky business decision that ends in misfortune.

An aspiring writer finalizes stories for "Pride," a student-run newspaper. Over a hectic two days in the early 1990s, she puts the finishing touches on the upcoming issue.

PRIDE

An aspiring writer finalizes stories for "Pride," a student-run newspaper. Over a hectic two days in the early 1990s, she puts the finishing touches on the upcoming issue.

Living things, artificial things, geometry shapes and lines. When these different things encounter, a new direction is born.

ANXIOUS BODY

Living things, artificial things, geometry shapes and lines. When these different things encounter, a new direction is born.

The narratives of three interpreters of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, who interpreted shocking testimonies without regard for their own feelings and personal histories.

IN FLOW OF WORDS

The narratives of three interpreters of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, who interpreted shocking testimonies without regard for their own feelings and personal histories.

A grandfather harbors his runaway grandson after fleeing the constraints of home.

MANO SANTA

A grandfather harbors his runaway grandson after fleeing the constraints of home.

SHARK follows the continuing adventures of Jack, who loves to prank. But in his latest relationship he may have finally met his match.

SHARK

SHARK follows the continuing adventures of Jack, who loves to prank. But in his latest relationship he may have finally met his match.

Two ex-lovers cross paths in a train station.

SOFT ANIMALS

Two ex-lovers cross paths in a train station.

In Singapore, where even vapes are illegal, three rebellious schoolgirls are caught smoking by the principal. Their revenge prank takes a sinister turn.

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

In Singapore, where even vapes are illegal, three rebellious schoolgirls are caught smoking by the principal. Their revenge prank takes a sinister turn.

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