Whenever we think we know the possibilities of the medium, some shorts come along that challenge our idea of filmmaking entirely! Watch media get mixed, matched, and made marvelous through mind-bending editing and formal designs.

A graduating high schooler navigates a world of seemingly inevitable chaos by finding order in the number 7.

nothing, except everything.

“I’m Not Her” an original song by singer/songwriter DAIELA. This Music Video captures the essence of the true meaning behind this song: trying to be someone you’re not.

I'm Not Her

An experimental short exploring childhood chronic illness through dreams.

I Had A Strange Dream Last Night

A young girl reflects on her past while looking into a dollhouse. Pairing childhood nostalgia with the fear of growing up and time passing too quickly, My House is Mine is an encapsulation of family dynamics and their impact on the young mind.

My House is Mine

A documentary showcasing the traditional Filipino way of eating, through a foreign, outdated lens.

Kamayan

A celebration of a not-so-common-coming-of-age inspired by isolation during the pandemic and the consequential anxiety that came with it. Terra is not only learning to live with her anxiety, but also appreciating all of the little things in life that bring her immense joy and her unwavering (and borderline obsessive) love for the moon. Through it all though, magic is never too far away from Terra's familiar life.

Holding Hands with the Moon

An experimental short film showcasing a downward spiral.

Contagion

“Transcendence” illustrates the echo chamber society we live in that brainwashes us to not see certain parts of the world. An individual encounters a transition to a ‘Transcendence’ experience where people’s minds begin to open up and gather information that may not reflect and reinforce as their own.

Transcendence

Trapped in the dark cell of his mind, The Boy desires an escape to light.

Light

Memories of fonder times are recounted through the examination of ten items salvaged from a house fire.

Proof Of Residency

Aspects of my gender is an experimental short film about my personal relationship with femininity and my gender expression as a queer person.

Aspects of my Gender

A girl becomes increasingly entranced by the figures inside her television set.

Before It Melts

Two boxers settle their rivalry with one final match in this tribute to 1920's silent films.

Ghost Grudge

Following the suicide of her partner, Thea must go through several stages of grief in hopes to see her love again. Using dance to cope with the pain, Thea escapes to a world of color revealing each stage of her grieving process.

Lover's Human Tears

A teenager struggles with depression and social anxiety, expressing it through locking himself in his imaginary room where his life plays out.

ROOM

Two forever intertwined lovers, Edwin and Rosko, recollect on their long spanning relationship. They explore their sexuality together, but everything changes once they begin to taste the flesh of another...

The Flesh of Another

Breaking the Mold

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