PHIL(2023)

The Light At The End(en)

After a concerning therapy session, Anna, a troubled teen with mental health problems opts to find something that makes her happy to support her in recovery.

Bad Romance(en)

Rob, a socially awkward and lonely guy, attempts to track down the man who killed his wife — but not for revenge. He wants to make friends and find love along the way

Hysteria(en)

Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.

Twisted Hearts(en)

Three struggling couples embark on a transformative journey at a couples retreat, aiming to mend the cracks in their relationships.

Vivie(en)

A sexually frustrated young woman is desperate to persuade her vagina to open up when she bumps into an ex-boyfriend.

SelfCare(de)

A boy is cooking, a girl is waiting. Breakfast is soon served. Then a stranger enters the bedroom where the girl is lying and the nightmare begins. A short film about love and dependence, about relationships and the urge to break out. Experimental, atmospheric and drenched in neon red.

Hair Love(en)

When dad has to unexpectedly step in for mom to do his daughter Zuri’s hair before a big event, what seems like a simple task is anything but as these locks have a mind of their own!

Stitch Head(en)

Stitch Head was the first creature brought to 'almost life' by mad professor Erasmus. In the years since, he’s become nursemaid to the master’s ever-growing menagerie of neglected creatures, tasked with teaching them to suppress their 'inner monster' and hide out in the castle — away from prying eyes and itchy pitchfork fingers, of the village mob in the valley below. But when grubby circus impresario Fulbert Freakfinder arrives offering Stitch Head a starring role in his freak show, our hero is tempted by the promise of love and acceptance.

Empire Waist(en)

Lenore Miller’s size has always earned her teases and jeers in her school’s hallways, but this clothes-loving teenager is about to set the world on fire with her own line of inclusive fashion designs.

It's a Fat World(es)

Antonio is not satisfied with his physique. When he meets again with Cynthia, her eternal love from her youth, he tries to conquer her, but she announces that she is in love with Gerardo and asks him for help to conquer him. Antonio will do anything to avoid this relationship, while he undergoes fun treatments, diets and exercises to lose weight and become the type of man he thinks Cynthia likes.

Blackwood(en)

A look at the challenges of living in a small Australian town, portrayed through the lens of a novelist and her teenage son.

Hazel(en)

Hazel is a romantic comedy that explores the journey of a young woman navigating her personal relationships and discovering the importance of self-love. Through the narrative, Hazel learns that when she chooses herself, others will choose her too.

Self(it)

Ana is suddenly assaulted by the monster of anxiety generated by a sense of inadequacy. Day by day, her desire for perfection increases, the desire to be flawless, the tendency to isolate herself to avoid situations that generate difficulties. And just at the worst, assailed by the feeling of being inadequate for the world, the discretion and unconditional love of her mother opened her eyes to the beauty and value of uniqueness.

Eunoia(es)

Exploring the beauty and complexity of the human mind, a girl reflects her emotionals ups, downs and internal struggles that she often hides behind a smile.

Onde Foi Que Se Perdeu O Calor?(pt)

After the Act(en)

A devastating meditation on love and intimacy, unfolding over 24 hours as three friends face the quiet wreckage of their choices.

Fish Out of Water(en)

A man down on his luck reconnects with his ex and receives an inconvenience instead of an inheritance.

Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People(en)

An animated satire on the question of self-image for African American women living in a society where beautiful hair is viewed as hair that blows in the wind and lets you be free. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick-paced inventory of relaxers, gels, and curlers. This short film has become essential for discussions of racism, African American cinema, and empowerment.

Leaving Loveland(en)

As Mio goes on a journey to Loveland to find closure, an incident occurs, giving him new hope for his heart to shine again. A story about the importance of loving and coping, of hearts connecting and separating.

That Teen: The Movie(en)

Four teens from around the world step off the path they were told to follow — and take the road less travelled.