Spring Season / 1st Quarterly Qualifier

SDSFF Narrative Short Films: Foreign Language Films

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A collection of narrative short films (in the Foreign Language Film genre) in contention for official selection, nomination as Quarterfinalist for both genre and technical categories. One will win the Quarter Final and be named BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE SHORT FILM of the 1st Quarter of 2026! Audience Choice balloting is open. Your vote counts!

The arrival of the older brother seems harmless, until he reveals a manual that controls the younger brother's every action. Although the visitor leaves, the manual's power remains… and the rules aren't over.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    17:40
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Country
    Mexico
  • Genre
    Foreign Language Film
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    José Luis Elvira Valenzuela
  • Screenwriter
    José Luis Elvira Valenzuela
  • Producer
    José Luis Elvira Valenzuela
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