What is running really about, why do we run? Momentum by Julien Marsouin, Abraham Mercado, and Guillermo Castellanos is a poetic, culturally rich experimental short that celebrates the universal, primal drive to run. The film’s clarity of vision and attention to cultural detail shine through. The narrative has a dreamlike, almost meditative quality, inviting the viewer to reflect on movement as both survival and joy. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the beauty and meaning of running across time and cultures.

Momentum

How does this caterpillar crawl under your skin in this dark film-noir music video? Caterpillar definitely crawls under your skin with a spike-covered backbone. And this is art direction turned up to 11, darkly polished and emotionally immersive. It's a full-body mood, with the kind of precision that says: “I know exactly what I want to make you feel.”The Marilyn Manson vibes, the heavy yet melodic swing of the soundtrack, the visual styling that’s not afraid to be abrasive, it all adds up to a music video that hurts (so good-for the lover of hurt). A professional finish across the board. This creator knows their craft.

Hollow Caterpillar

What happens when AI dating coaches run the show? Let’s Fall in Love the Old Way by Sunny Liu is a clever, lighthearted hybrid short set in a near-future where AI dating coaches run the show. The tone is breezy, the acting is spot-on, and the Mandarin voice-over feels authentic. Visually, it’s stylish and contemporary. Ultimately, this is a fresh, playful take on love in a digital age, easy to watch, satisfying, and leaves you with a smile.

Mandarin Chinese, English

Let's Fall in Love the Old Way

Let’s Fall in Love the Old Way by Sunny Liu is a clever, lighthearted hybrid short set in a near-future where AI dating coaches run the show.

What remains when what has been fades away. When only the image of the past carries on? That's the question of this film and explored within the world of involving robots.The Image remaining. The Imagos. Long after. "Imagos shows us companion robots in a future for older persons, done with finesse and compassion, but with a lingering sense of longing and grief. Very well done."

Imagos

What happens when political agendas disguise oppression? This is a well-executed short with a sharp and clear message. The world-building is effective, and the storyline delivers a powerful commentary on systems of oppression disguised as political agendas. “D.I.C.E.” makes its point without ambiguity—and it does so with a strong sense of visual style and rhythm. The cinematography is impressive, and the editing supports the narrative well. It's a complete and impactful story with something to say—and it says it loud and clear.

D.I.C.E.

What happens when online desires spiral out of control, and real-life crises emerge from the shadows? Sense is a sleek, fast-paced short that delivers a visceral commentary on addiction, thrill-seeking, and the commodification of sensation in the digital age. It’s stripped of dialogue but rich in physical storytelling, letting body language and rhythm carry the emotional tension. Thought-provoking, tightly crafted, and lingering long after the last frame.

English

Sense

What's the experience of one woman's grief to her sister's stillbirth? Gentle is a slow exhale of grief wrapped in memory and the unspoken language passed between women. Crafted with rare emotional intelligence, the film moves like a memoir, soft and out-of-sync in ways that feel wholly intentional, mirroring how our minds remember, fragmented, faded, and painfully clear in the strangest moments. The direction by Alex Naghavi honors Sara Decou’s poetic script with careful restraint. Nothing is rushed. Every shot feels like it’s holding something: a memory, a weight, a truth too delicate to say aloud. It’s a film that trusts its audience to sit in the ache, to hear what isn’t said. What it offers is something rare: space. Space to feel, to relate, to remember your own losses quietly. It doesn't demand emotion; it earns it.

Gentle

What's the emotional terrain of domestic abuse like? "Edge of Silence is a hauntingly poetic short that navigates the emotional terrain of domestic abuse through a deeply personal lens. The voice-over, delivered with raw authenticity, anchors the film, guiding us through the protagonist’s inner world as she balances on the edge of despair. The visuals are metaphorical, dreamlike, and delicately executed, supporting the narrative without overwhelming it.&nbsp;While the theme is heavy, the film handles it with bold sensitivity, using symbolic language and imagery to reflect pain, confusion, and ultimately, self-rescue. A powerful portrayal of resilience, and a moving example of how storytelling can transform suffering into strength."

Edge of Silence

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