What will be the ultimate beauty cream? Nu+Clear by Brogan Wassell is sharp, fast, and hits like a perfectly timed punchline. Short and precise in both concept and execution, the film brilliantly satirizes our obsession with beauty standards—pushing it to the absurd extreme of radioactive skincare. Technically, the piece is solid. The ad format is spot-on, cleverly mimicking the rules and tropes of real beauty advertising—slick, seductive, and unsettlingly believable. The clean cinematography, strong visuals, and tight editing make it feel professional, while the humor lands exactly where it should. The story lingers—exactly like the best ads do—leaving viewers amused but also slightly uncomfortable about what we’re willing to buy into. A clever, stylish, and darkly funny take that stays with you.

Nu+Clear

What happens when AI scientists recreate the mythical gods of old? Reconstructing The Divine by Jakob Söe-Pedersen is a brilliantly executed sci-fi mockumentary that draws you in with its clever narrative and philosophical weight. The concept, resurrecting mythical gods through AI and bioengineering, feels both outrageous and strangely plausible, making it impossible not to wonder what if? The writing is sharp, the humor subtle, and the pacing just right, you don’t want it to end. It’s one of those rare pieces that leaves space for the audience to reflect, question, and imagine their own continuation of the story. A smart, philosophical, and entertaining piece, this is sci-fi storytelling at its best.

Reconstructing the Divine

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Babu's Black Coffee

How can four activists steal the program of the first AI CEO? Deepheist by Glen Vivaris is a clever, low-budget sci-fi satire that pulls off a deepfake Point Break-style heist with humor, energy, and surprising polish. The film brilliantly blends live action, handmade props, and AI tools, delivering a fun, engaging story packed with sharp little details, yes, the Trump and Hillary moments had me laughing out loud. What stands out is the passion behind it, you can feel the favors, friendships, and late-night DIY work that went into every scene. The heist setup is smart, the action entertaining, and the satire lands well, especially in a time when AI and power are increasingly intertwined. Great execution, great laughs, and a solid example of how creativity beats budget every time.

Deepheist

What happens due to human obsession with control and immortality? Evolution by Eliott Hourlier is a beautifully haunting dystopian tale—and at the same time, a chilling prediction of where humanity’s obsession with control and immortality could lead. It forces the viewer to ask: What happens when we replace survival with machinery but forget the heart? Is that evolution… or extinction? Technically, the film is well-crafted, with a consistent visual style and narrative depth. What stands out is how effortlessly it raises philosophical questions about nature, memory, and what it truly means to be alive. It’s not just a sci-fi piece—it’s a reflection on our future. One of those rare films that leaves you sitting in silence afterward… Well done.

Evolution

What if you are not satisfied with your loverboy? Goosebumps by Jessica Riches is a sharp, darkly comedic short that cleverly flips the script on AI-human relationships. The writing is witty, the pacing tight, and the concept brilliantly executed within five minutes—no easy feat. What’s impressive is how quickly the audience is made to empathize with the AI itself, raising unsettling but necessary questions: Can AI learn empathy? Should we teach it through suffering? Who gets to define what ‘humanity’ even means? It’s sexy, funny, uncomfortable—and stays with you. A beautifully told story of what it means to be human, and/or…almost human.

Goosebumps

How can love endure for a mixed couple in a war with the cyborgs? Cosmic Love by Alphonse Marcel is a romanticized and beautifully crafted exploration of AI and human love pushed to its absolute limits, set in a future where Earth is gone, humanity is scattered across space, and love becomes both forbidden and immortal. It’s hauntingly beautiful, love surviving through dismantling, mechanical oblivion, and reassembly. A well-executed piece that makes you feel, love is truly in the air, even in the cold vacuum of space.

Cosmic Love

How to deal with vengeance and a horrific past? ﻿Echoes of Regret by Alexandre Tissier is a beautifully crafted short film that feels truly cinematic, both in storytelling and visuals. The film maintains a consistent visual style, rich in atmosphere and detail, pulling the viewer into César’s inner world. Every scene feels purposeful, the pacing deliberate, allowing the emotional weight of the story to settle. It’s rare to see such a complete and cohesive AI-driven piece that balances plot, mood, and visuals so well. Echoes of Regret doesn’t just tell a story, it lingers, inviting the audience to reflect long after it ends.

Echoes of Regret

If a new AI god emerges, will he permit rivals to thrive? Miracles and Saints by Francesco Paolo Somma is an ambitious, deeply thought-out music video that feels more like a cinematic short film than a simple visual accompaniment. The narrative is rich, dramatic, and tragically believable—a dystopian vision of faith replaced by algorithmic control, yet still haunted by traces of human spirit. The music—sung in Italian—perfectly complements the sharp edges of the story, adding a poetic layer that enhances the emotional impact. There’s a soul in this film, even if it’s a dark one—and just enough of a sliver of hope, that universal human need to believe survival or rebirth is still possible. Technically, the short is smooth, with well-crafted transitions and a consistent, cinematic visual style. The attention to detail is evident throughout—emotionally charged images paired with music that stands stronger than most submissions. A haunting and powerful piece—both visually and musically—that leaves the viewer reflecting long after it ends.

Miracles and Saints (Miracoli e Santi)

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