A trans man wants to use the men’s bathroom for the first time, however, he’s hindered by his own fears and insecurities. He shares these fears to his friend shown through imaginary scenarios.

Written and Directed by Karter Masuhara

Produced by Tyler Gaucheron-Land and Daniel Joseph

Cast: Alex...

In a desert war land, the elite tactical team, only know as BRAVO, must be the eyes and ears for their comrades, ALPHA Team. With time on the essence, both teams need to be on alert for the capturing of the 6 mass villains of the land. A war of stealth, values, and friendship lay on the line as B...

Sumarsólstöður, 30min., France
Directed by Amélie Ravalec
In a world where art and reality collide, Miho’s vivid dreams reveal the cosmic force of the Architecture, uniting her with artists across the globe in a desperate battle to heal the universe.

https://www.circletimestudio.com/sumarsolst...

Question & answer session after the festival screening with filmmakers from the August 14, 2025 festival at the Carlton Cinemas, in downtown Toronto, Canada.

Conversation with directors:
– Josh Holliday Hammerstone Meets Woofstock
– Filmmakers of Crabsassin

Hammerstone Meets Woofstock, 20min., ...

In the hauntingly enigmatic and dialogue-free short film, 'Screaming Silence', Elizabeth, a young woman in the aftermath of a traumatic event, navigates her world through a haunting soundscape of everyday noises, which 'peoples' her world and forces her to face her reality of circumstances and he...

When a by -the-book lawyer allows a prank war to escalate and spiraling occur. The lines of law, ethics and office humor blur.

Directed by Mitra Goodwin

Director's BIO:

gineer, Business Analyst, Program Manager, Script Supervisor. Those were my titles before deciding to write and direct my sh...

THE SPECTER OF CHRISTMAS, 11min., USA
Directed by Joel Harlow
Official selection of Fantasia 2025 and voted Best Short FIlm at IFS/LA FilmFest 2025 The Specter of Christmas marks the fourth film in the “Old Time Radio” short film series. This time, a holiday adventure loosely based on “T’was the ...

wur, 18 sec.,
Directed by Anthony Rodriguez

Blow Me Down, 30 sec., USA
Directed by Marta Renzi
By turns goofy, sexy and poignant, BLOW ME DOWN messes with 3 dimensions and the 4th wall - or is it the 5th?

https://www.instagram.com/renzimarta

BLACK PRINTMAKERS OF Washington DC, 4min. USA
Direc...

THE LAST WISH, 14min., Ukraine
Directed by Ilya Noyabrev
On the threshold of the Supreme Court, everyone anxiously awaits the Decision about their fate. And only one strives to return to where a part of their soul remains...

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-last-wish-film

D...

Faced with certain death a young girl unleashes a mysterious AI to help her escape.

https://www.instagram.com/synthetic_hope

Writer/Director: Chris Hinton

52' documentary film
original music : Pierre Yves LENIK
A film by Hervé MARCOTTE
In July 2022, I brought together two sixteen-year-olds, Jeanne and Romain, in a house by the sea.
They didn't know each other yet.
I was determined to take them seriously,
and make them live
with all their uncertaint...

A talented ballerina uses her headphones to escape and find her voice as a performer.

Directed by Travon Trammell

Dancers: Cori Emmanuel, Olivia Hernando, Tracey Allyn Cutler, Titos Trescak

FLESH WISH, 4min., UK
Directed by Timothy Benjamin Slessor
An experimental horror inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, David Cronenberg and Clive Barker, this music video / short details in an abstract way the summoning of demons through a ritual performed behind the locked doors of a 1970s terraced house...

LIVING AN AMERICAN DREAM, 45min., USA
Directed by Clare McKay
Two Haitian brothers, along with family and friends, discuss their experiences growing up adopted in a ranching lifestyle and how rodeo plays a part. A story of faith, passion, drive and following your dreams no matter where you're fro...

Can't Stop, A Star Trek Fan Production, 24min., Czech Republic
Directed by Radek Belina
The starship USS Greenwich Village, commanded by Captain Glenn Dirk, is sent to the Deneb system, historically known as the site of Captain Picard's first contact with the mysterious and powerful being Q. The ...

BORN, 3min., Australia
Directed by Yixin Sun
This 2D experimental animation depicts a planet with reproductive functions, exploring the transformations associated with pregnancy and childbirth. By portraying these changes on both a psychological and physical level, the animation aims to highlight...

SUBMERGED, 14min., Brazil
Directed by Heloísa Cardoso
A young woman waits for her lover for a secret trip. However, he does not show up and does not respond to her messages. That’s when strange and inexplicable events begin to happen in her house. She asks for help from her lover, who ignores her...

HOLIDAY SPECIAL, 91min., USA
Directed by Harry Roseman
Community, Celebration, Conversation, Chores; these are the key themes of this experimental documentary. Four days of shopping for Thanksgiving dinner as well as the meal itself are
the ostensible subject of this film. Community is reflected ...