Charlie Berens: Neighborly(2025)

Astro TV(en)

TV astrologer Sigrid guides people through sleepless nights, but one caller seems worrying. Can Sigrid help them before Jupiter and Pluto align?

Family Values(en)

In this short comedy drama, a trans South Asian person visits their family for Rakhi, a Hindu religious ceremony that symbolizes the bond between brothers and sisters. Celebrating a ceremony that is so centered around gender, this non-binary character must reconcile their gender identity with their deeply rooted family values.

Mime Sublime(en)

Two morons think they can get rich quick by kidnapping and ransoming a "celebrity." Unfortunately, the only famous person they can find is a mime from the local park.

Çiççek Gibi(tr)

In her first stand-up special, Özge Özel confronts societal norms and embracing her identity onstage. Through humor, she tackles every defining subject that she did not choose - her mixed ethnicity, dating mishaps, and mental health while delivering laughs and poignant insights. It's a comedic manifesto for living unapologetically and finding humor in life's challenges.

The Marks(en)

The daughter of a pro-wrestling legend operates a backyard wrestling organization called, "Mosh Pitt Wrestling Association" out of her granny's backyard in this irreverent comedy.

The Heist(en)

One cold and fateful schoolnight, friends Kasey, Lyn, Ry, Zane, & AJ attempt to steal Kasey’s stuff back from her ex, Kyle. What could possibly go wrong?

Repunlic(en)

Mother and daughter having a conversation about society, women, men, and democracy in ancient Greece. Based on "The Republic" by Plato, this fun twist on the cave allegory demonstrates that women can hold philosophical conversations too. As long as the wine keeps pouring.

The Making Of A Mockumentary(pt)

A young adult who wants to have a career in filmmaking has trouble figuring out ideas for his first short film.

Why Be Good?(en)

A flapper unwittingly falls for the boss' son.

Just Speeding(en)

To avoid getting a speeding ticket from a motorcycle cop, Tom pretends to be a surgeon rushing Monty to the hospital for an emergency operation.

Trinity Seven: Nanatsu no Taizai to Nana Madoushi(ja)

Grandmaster-level baddie Sam Campbell being ‘somewhat’ foolish @ Bill Murray comedy club(en)

A pretty unprepared set. Oh well. I made this as a test to show to some men.

Joint(en)

When two best friends, Matt and Alan, smoke weed-laced cigarettes, things take a bizarre turn. Alan, high out of his mind, runs off in the streets of suburban Arizona. Left behind and still dazed, the anxious and reluctant Matt is forced to search for his missing friend.

Teen Mary(en)

In Ancient Nazareth in the year Zero, a pregnant teenage girl (Mary) and her gay best friend (Joseph) must hatch a plan to save their lives when they discover they might get stoned to death for their sexual "sins". Their plan? They'll convince everyone that God made Mary pregnant with the new Messiah.

Tinā(en)

A woman grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch earthquakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite private school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.

Two Sleepy People(en)

Two office colleagues become spouses each night, only to return as strangers when morning comes.

Unachievable(fr)

A director tries to film the last scene of the day, but the entire crew seems to get in his way, so he thinks.

Junket(en)

Chaos ensues as a gay actor and his female costar fake being a couple as they try to save the press junket for their new television show.


Free Time(en)

Drew is approaching the end of his twenties and, with it, his relative youth. Looking to make a sudden change, he decides to quit his cushy desk job and “embrace life.” Cycling quickly through friends, hobbies, and goals, it’s not long until Drew realizes he has no idea what to do with his newfound freedom.

Back To Maracaibo(es)

Eladio is a failed actor who has spent years in obscurity working maintenance at a TV station in the capital. When he’s forced to return to Maracaibo to care for his teenage niece —a fierce, guitar-playing rebel— their worlds clash. Amid loud music, insults, and generational conflict, Eladio accidentally reinvents himself as an acting teacher… and ends up entangled with one of the city’s most notorious crime syndicates. What follows is a hilarious, heartfelt, and uniquely Latin American story about rediscovery, family, and the absurdities of adulthood —at any age.