VS(2024)

Wake, Bake & Vibe(sv)

Our First Time(th)

Sud Yod, a famous live online game streamer who has an office syndrome in which he has sit for a long time in front of the computer, has received a gift voucher of a free special 2-hour hot oil massage from a famous massage parlor on Nimman Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand. He decides to try this oil massage for the first time. Num Un, a nephew of the massage parlor owner, is not aware that today he has to be a special masseur for this game streamer and the story of the two timid boys and their “first” time of impression has begun.

The Valorous Marksman(zh)

It is a story of an underdog that hopes to win an esports tournament and gain his son’s trust. Main character is a middle-aged game streamer and not a successful one: his audience is constantly making fun of him. He’s behind his rent, ex-wife is taking a full custody over his son. The only hope is an FPS tournament with a prize pool of 5,000,000 RMB that will change his life for the better.

Lurch(ru)

Filipino-born Ella works as a nanny in a prosperous Moscow family. Day by day, she carries out the same routine actions: washing, cooking, cleaning, babysitting. But once she accidentally hurts her arm, her smooth repetitive life gradually gives a lurch…

Fighting(en)

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.

Hard Times(en)

In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to set up fights for Chaney, but Speed gambles away any winnings.

Chrysalis(en)

Clementine’s room is her haven and her safe space, but as the night goes on and her mind challenges her further, she must face her insecurities and leave the cocoon she has created for herself.

Matador(es)

A gritty drama focusing on Street Fighter's sociopathic and self-adoring Spanish ninja, Vega. Matador, details Claw's traumatic upbringing and the pivotal sequence of events that made him into the assassin he is today.

Eat the Night(fr)

Young drug dealer Pablo and his sister Appoline bond over an online game called Darknoon. Pablo falls for Night, neglecting his sister. While Appoline finishes the game, Pablo and Night become embroiled in a dangerous gang conflict.

My Partner(en)

Two high school boys from different social worlds experience romantic feelings for each other. Edmar, a high-performing Filipino student, and Pili, a Native Hawaiian student-athlete, learn that navigating self-growth and teenage love in Hawaiʻi is as complicated as their understanding and love for Hawaiʻi and it’s ever-changing cultural landscape.

Luna(tl)

Alo(tl)

Alo, an undocumented overseas Filipino worker, lives in an overcrowded house-share in London. He is struck by a latent neurological problem, which causes a bout of seizures and disrupts his situation in the household. The residents of the house are posed an ultimatum; should they risk Alo’s health or call an ambulance, potentially resulting in his deportation?

TAKBO(en)

‘TAKBO’ is a short experimental film that studies the realities by which young Filipino women live.

Kwentong Barbero(tl)

Dado is loving and responsible husband. He also told stories to his loyal customers, Alas and Pablo the secret of his strong relationship with Isay and how to treat women correctly. Eventually, the origin of the saying "Kwentong Barbero" will unfold as Dado shares his love conquest tales.

Me.exe(en)

Rain, a struggling college esports player, enlists the help of an AI program designed to improve poor gaming performance — only to find that its intentions are far more sinister than she ever could have imagined.

Balrog: Behind the Glory(en)

A documentary that dismantles the myths and lore surrounding one of Street Fighter's most commonly overlooked principal characters.

Granada(en)

A woman suffering silently decides to wage war on the miracle in her backyard.

A Catholic Schoolgirl(tl)

A 15-year-old A-student defies the views of her all-girls Catholic school as she confronts her feelings for a school nun.

Daly City(en)

An Indonesian boy and his mother bring Chinese takeout to a church potluck and pretend it’s a traditional family dish. The boy's quiet observations lead him to question his parents' behavior as they strive to find a sense of belonging in a new country.

For Your Convenience(en)

A short film following a day in the life of an Asian American woman as she attempts to get by during the height of the pandemic while beginning to encounter the growing hostility facing her community.