A Place, One Life
4 min., 45 sec.

Directed by: Xiufan (Dan) Xia
Vancouver, Canada

Even when one’s physical living space is small, the inner world can remain expansive, as seen through this quiet view of a man's life in a simple Shanghai apartment.

A Ray of Hope
9 min., 22 sec .

Directed by: Keyaan Nasir
Punjab, Pakistan

An observational documentary that explores Pakistan's food inflation crisis through the interconnected lives of ordinary people in Rawalpindi.

The Bunny
10 min.

Written and Directed by: Isaiah Supadi & Oscar Smith
Perth, Western Australia (Australia)

On the anniversary of his sister’s Easter night disappearance, a 16-year-old boy discovers that the town’s darkest myth may not be a myth at all in this brutal coming-of-age horror about grief, legacy, and the monsters we keep alive.

Contains material that may be inappropriate for younger or more sensitive viewers.

Facade
3 min.

Written and Directed by: Sam Slowik
Brookfield, WI

A commentary of being unique and allowing others to see your true self, as told by stop-action Legos.

Guryong Village: The Last Shantytown of Seoul
7 min.

Written and Directed by: Ethan Lee
Lawrence Township, NJ

Set in the shadow of Seoul’s wealthiest district, Guryong Village examines South Korea’s last remaining informal settlement and the lives of residents caught between neglect and redevelopment.

Illumination
3 min.

Written and Directed by: Charlotte Anthony
Menlo Park, CA

Animated short  telling the story of a burned out worker who rediscovers his inspiration through his daughter’s creative curiosity.

Is There Such A Thing?
2 min.

Written and Directed by: Gavin Lampasone
Columbia, Maryland

A student walking to school starts to question why certain global issues seem to be insurmountable obstacles.

Past in Motion
8 min., 29 sec.

Written and Directed by: Dylan Cusk
United Kingdom

Nineteen-year-old mechanic Ryan faces his past trauma and self-pity after an accident leaves him in a coma, forcing him to confront himself on a journey from isolation to connection.

Tree of Life
6 min., 12 sec.

Written and Directed by: Jana Bedić
Kutina, Croatia

Narrated by a spectral voice drifting through the misty landscapes of a swamp, The Tree of Life is a poetic experimental short film that explores the relationship between memory, existence, and time.

Where We Left Off
10 min.

Directed by: Hunter Nickless
Written by: Sofia Xavier
Chesapeake, VA

As childhood sweethearts, they thought they had forever - until a secret comes to light, blurring the line between hope and the moments they don’t see coming.