Scarred (Canada) by Zeddy Chevron

A patient who has undergone multiple surgeries tells the story of her life as a medicalized body. The doctors keep reconstructing her over and over, but she must be grateful every time she is torn apart.

Running time: 00:03:16

Dead tooth (France) by Romane Eilahtan

Tara has a dental appointment to fix a dead tooth. But one unexpected event after another turns this endless day into hell. Will Tara find a way to smile again and at what costs?

Running time: 00:20:00

Hooked (United Kingdom) by Glen Fulthorpe

Journey with Glen, a resilient filmmaker, as he navigates the haunting past of heroin addiction in his family. Through intimate interactions with figures from his past and stark archival footage, Glen seeks understanding, healing, and redemption, not only for himself but to offer a beacon of hope to others entrapped in the harrowing world of substance abuse.

Running time: 00:28:12

Supercritical (United States) by John Osment

In a post-apocalyptic nuclear fallout shelter, a young scientist bothers their team leader with a series of progressively inane HR requests.

Running time: 00:07:18

Equinox (United States) by Cris Hunter Skulmoski

This song and music video reflect my thoughts on life, change, and the uncertainty of the future, while celebrating the moments of joy that emerge along the way. The imagery also draws a parallel to the autumn equinox, symbolizing balance and transition. Most of the footage was captured at the Middlesex Greenway in Fords, New Jersey, a place that has played a significant role in my life. The animation style is inspired by the Super Nintendo game Out of This World, paying homage to its unique visual aesthetic. Each frame was hand pixeled at 25 frames per second in a program called Aesprite, totaling 3882 drawn frames.

Running time: 00:03:39

To the embers (France) by Morgane Ambre

Seven years ago, I was raped by a boy I really liked. Three years ago, he wrote me a letter to take responsibility for his actions. This film is our open letter to rape culture.

Running time: 00:28:55