8 Minutes 20 Seconds(2024)

Poseur(en)

A fashion photographer becomes increasingly obsessed with her muse until things spiral out of control.

Catalina(en)

Gus, Will, and Brian have been fast friends since middle school. Now in their mid-twenties, Gus is the only one to have left their hometown for New York City, immersing himself in the queer community and finally coming into his own. He returns home for a weekend camping with “the boys” on Catalina Island, and must find new common ground now that he has changed, while discovering how his friends have changed too.

The Popcorn Story(en)

The mayor of a town gives a glowing introduction to the man who invented popcorn, while we're shown the much-different story of how popcorn came about.

Welcome in Vienna(de)

Freddy, a Viennese Jew who emigrated to New York after Hitler's invasion, and Adler, a left-wing intellectual originally from Berlin, return to Austria in 1944 as soldiers in the U.S. Army. Freddy falls in love with the daughter of a Nazi, and Adler attempts to go over to the Communist Zone. But with the advent of the Cold War and continuing anti-semitism, the idealism of both characters is shattered as they find themselves surrounded by cynicism, opportunism, and universal self-deception.

Comme une feuille au vent, Jasmin(fr)

Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika(ja)

In present day Tokyo, traveling has never been more comfortable than aboard the Lightning L808, Japan's new luxury passenger plane. One day, on what seemed to be a routine flight, Haruka Leina and the plane's passengers were unaware of the mysterious and top secret cargo brought aboard, which attracted the attention of international terrorists set on obtaining it. Now, with a dangerous hostage situation at hand, only special agent Laika Strange and brave Leina may be able to save the passengers, and keep the deadly cargo from falling into the wrong hands...

Vampire Warriors(cn)

Ar spends her days walking around hunting down bad vampires, while Max and her good vampire friends hang around town aimlessly, complaining about how bored they are. That all changes with the arrival of Mung (Yuen Wah), a vampire who kills other vampires to make himself more powerful (don't they always?). When Ar realizes that Mung's dragging her sister (Law regular Pinky Cheung) with him, she joins forces with the vegetarian vampires to fight their common enemy.

Tracheotomy - 3D animation(en)

Tracheotomy - 3D animation (2010) is an experimental educational short film which pairs ambient music with a primitive 3D CG rendition of tracheal surgery.

Une femme trop pressée(en)

A man collapses while drinking a cup of coffee. His wife and their servant raise a hand and releases it. It drops imertly. He's dead. His worries are over. His suffering wife, however, must go through the wearying routine of dealing with his death alone.

Fun(en)

Hillary and Bonnie meet one morning by the side of the road. They become fast friends, share their secrets, and, on a rising wave of frenzy, later that afternoon, murder an old woman. They did it, they say later, for fun.

Comeback(da)

Thomas, former successful stand up comedian will do anything to get back on the top. Unfortunately at the same time his teenage daughter demands his whole attention threatening the comeback he wants so badly...

Anchor(en)

A 16-year-old athlete sabotages her teammate to be the new anchor leg runner.

The Swallow and the Titmouse(fr)

Herr Pierre Van Groot owns two barges. Van Groot, his wife, and his sister-in-law navigate along the north channels between Belgium and France. Herr Pierre transports construction material in his barges but he earns extra francs trafficking in diamonds, which he hides in the boat’s rudder. Pierre engages a new first mate, Michel, who gets wise to the diamond smuggling. The film was shot in 1920, but only shown once in its 80 minute entirety at a private screening in 1924.

The Zombie Factor(en)

The zombie apocalypse becomes REALITY on The Zombie Factor, the most dangerous show on television. Every episode, someone dies. The Zombie Factor puts contestants head-to-head against flesh-eating zombies. And on this reality show, as the people are eliminated, they become part of the stable of zombies and used against their fellow competitors.

Mazlíček(cs)

El Báculo de Pioquinto(es)

Každý milion dobrý(cs)

Opus(en)

Impressions of contemporary British arts and fashion. Summary of art through the ages taking in every thing from Mary Quant to the Marat/Sade production. Made for the Montreal "Expo '67" exhibition.

The Equation of Life(en)

THE EQUATION OF LIFE is a dramatic film by one child who is speaking to all children (and adults) about a subject so important it should be seen by everyone. More than a story about bullying, THE EQUATION OF LIFE teaches that every decision we make changes the path on which we travel.

The Fifth Element(fr)

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.

Solar Plexus(en)

Noah battles to overcome his grief at the death of his mother, a journey that takes him from his flat to beyond the stars. An animation in stop-motion and oil paint.

Sinner(en)

In a dystopian future where the world has devolved into a pre-industrial state, the Purists rule supreme. The Purists blame technology for all the world’s past ills, and have deemed it to be inherently sinful. A handful of Companions, human-like artificial intelligence, have managed to make it through the apocalypse. They survive the only way they can –by hiding in plain sight.

Checkpoint(en)

After mysteriously awakening in a barren alien landscape, a self-serving prisoner must conquer a series of grueling trials in order to reunite with his lost love.

Prison World(en)

A race of immortals bring down judgment on one of their own for his crimes.

A Trip to the Moon(fr)

Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.

Double Bind(en)

A couple tries to solve their problems with a device that allows them to watch one another's dreams. It doesn't end well.

Alone(en)

Kaya Torres is circling a black hole in a pod, with no one coming, no one to help. She's Alone.

The Emissary(en)

A mysterious interplanetary diplomat arrives at a post-apocalyptic planet earth in order to facilitate the adoption of a member of an ancient royal family.

The Division(en)

The Division employs time agents to go and fix events from the past to make a better future. Presented in a mockumentary style, this project was created as part of a 48 hour film competition to make a trailer for a non-existent movie.

Rust(en)

With the world in it's final death throes, two former soldiers can rely only upon one another to survive. Noah (stricken with advance stages of a virulent blood disease known as R.U.S.T.) worsens every day. Aurora, despite being young and impulsive, has come to look upon Noah as her guardian and she desperately wants to save him. The two must face the remains of a forgotten city, a spanning wasteland, and Ravagers as they search for a cure.

Darkwave: Edge of the Storm(en)

MTV Reloaded(en)

In this MTV short film parody of The Matrix Reloaded, Justin Timberlake and Seann William Scott must navigate their way through the world of The Matrix in order to fulfill their destiny: hosting the 2003 MTV Movie Awards.

The Surface(en)

To save the life of her dying son, Liz must venture to the desolate surface and face the monsters that drove mankind below.

Please Speak Continuously and Describe Your Experiences as They Come to You(en)

A psychiatric patient with a brain implant that allows her to relive her dreams finds her reality being encroached upon in unappetizing and surreal ways.

You Can't Take Anything from This World(pt)

B-Class Cultural Heritage(ja)

An urban skateboarder lands on a manhole—a cultural artifact protected by a shadowy association—and takes an unexpected and possibly lethal penalty.

Amen(fr)

Adam, 11, is a messenger sent by God to spread the Final News. He'll heal you from your sins and prepare you for the Last Day. Will you be ready when they come? You don't have a lot of time, they're here : the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Seed(el)

In a near future where corporations have seized all natural resources, Nala is a lonely rebel trying to break the rules.

Martian(lv)

A little boy pulls out one Martian toy from a vending machine and it turns into a real alien who takes him to his planet, where he is surronded by the toys from the vending machine, but much bigger.