Faith/Survives(2024)

BARE BONES(en)

BARE BONES is an experimental short film written, directed and scored by DEBBY FRIDAY. Conceived during the Covid-19 lockdown and shot in Vancouver, BC on 16mm, the film tells the story of a young woman who swallows a bee and begins to undergo a hallucinatory and transformative experience. Abstract visual sequences depict time and space fracturing around her as she succumbs to wave after wave of pure feeling.

Utopia(en)

A man returns to his country only to find a society where citizens police each other with their mobile phones and where there is more freedom inside prison rather than outside it.

Shift(en)

Cassidy is experiencing intense visions, 'shifts' in reality, but as we delve deeper into the darkness of his psyche, it becomes all too clear that reality itself is far from what it seems to be...

Beethoven In Beijing(en)

"Beethoven in Beijing" starts with a forgotten moment in history —the first American orchestra's visit to communist China. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 1973 tour was a gesture of cultural diplomacy that resonates still today, as the revival of classical music in China energizes the world of music.

Tokyo-Uso(ja)

A psychology professor at a Tokyo university finds himself drawn to the younger sister of one of his students.

Dear Santa(en)

An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a little known program called Operation Santa. For more than 100 years, human elves have been helping Santa respond to the thousands of letters children write and mail to him. This gripping documentary crisscrosses the country, following the most emotional letters as the elves work hard to make sure each child’s Christmas dreams come true.

Madonna f64.0(el)

After a major surgery Maria returns to her family home to recover, living with her mother, her sister, and a newborn baby. While her body starts healing, an innermost desire emerges.

The Flame of the Spent Hour(hu)

Hour by hour the ancient face of repeated / Beings changes, and hour by hour, / Thinking, we get older. / Everything passes, unknown, and the knower / Who remains knows he knows not. / But nothing, Aware or unaware, returns. / Equals, therefore, of what isn’t our equal, / Let us preserve, in the heat we remember, / The flame of the spent hour. Ricardo Reis (Fernando Pessoa)

Scala(en)

A film about the London repertory cinema the Scala, noted for its eclectic and sometimes controversial programmes, which changed daily. Management, staff and audience members are interviewed about the cinema's history and notable events, which included themed parties and personal appearances by film-makers.

S W E A T(el)

A documentary about the Athens underground rave scene that explores and narrates different quests for the gender, body and society, through music and dance. A cinematographic journey into the night, desire and transformation.

Toby(en)

On the surface Gerty and Matthew seem like the quintessential quaint old British couple, but Gerty has a thirst for vengeance. This one act film has Gerty invite her young neighbour Rodney for tea, but unbeknownst to her that is the last person Matthew wants to see. They discuss the passing of their sweet dog Toby and eventually Gerty's motives become clear.

Hell or High Seas(en)

"Hell or High Seas" follows U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Grieger and writer Stephen O’Shea on the adventure of a lifetime. As the two sail around Cape Horn – the world’s most treacherous ocean waters – to raise awareness about veteran suicide, Taylor finds healing from his own painful journey with PTSD.

Linda and the Mockingbirds(en)

A road movie with music. A song-soaked, foot-stomping trip straight to the heart of what it means to be Mexican, and to be American, and the complex joy of being both at the same time.

Harmonica Man(el)

A father has kidnapped his daughter. Running out of money, they are on a road trip, trying to reach as far as possible.

Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story(en)

A documentary adventure recounting the incredible life story of British-born Amazonian cowboy turned US TV star, Stan Brock, who sacrificed everything to bring free healthcare to people in need. At once a heart-warming tribute to the unifying power of volunteerism, and an exploration of a perennial outsider’s search for meaning through giving of himself. This film is a challenging and inspirational tale of an unlikely man on an improbable and unwavering mission to resolve one of the biggest social issues of our time; the US healthcare crisis.

My Policeman(en)

In the late 1990s, the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship between Tom and Patrick at a time when homosexuality was illegal.

Les rafles d'août 1942 en zone libre, un crime de l'État Français(fr)

What Lies Inside(en)

In the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake, grappling with PTSD, filmmaker Luke A. Renner set out on a healing journey. In his pursuit, Luke would eventually uncover an older, deeper, childhood trauma he had lost in time, the insidious reality of psychological damage, and a public health crisis that’s been quietly wreaking havoc on humanity.

When My Time Comes(en)

Spurred on by the death of her husband, Peabody-award winning NPR journalist Diane Rehm crosses the country to investigate the right-to-die movement in America.

Worth The Wait(en)

Coach Yeagley turns the Indiana University Intramural Soccer team into the power house it is today.