Tussen ons(2025)

Facticity(id)

On the river side, a photographer meets a girl who likes to go there. The discourse on that day becomes a contemplation and release from past events

The Beads(pt)

Two young women retreat to a remote holiday home. While one of them undertakes a medical abortion, the other quietly cares for her. A snake slithers around them, unnoticed.

Everyone Gets What They Don't Need(pl)

A visual concoction of model photo-shoots, swimming routines, filmmaking, drowning, death and holocaust.

Las Cosas Que Brillan(en)

When a trans Latinx mermaid defies her mother’s warnings, she is forced to confront the violent legacies of colonialism, environmental destruction and the danger of being desired in the human world. The BlackStar Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is presented with support from Independence Public Media Foundation, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote Foundation. This project has been supported by The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.

Be A Fish(en)

An African-American girl, obsessed with her hair, seeks guidance in a small fish when her mother forces her to go underwater.

Andrei Tarkovsky: WATER(it)

A visual and interpretative journey through the filmography of Andrei Tarkovsky, in search of the hidden meaning behind the recurring presence of water — a central and mysterious element in his work. This video essay analyzes the scenes in which water appears, organizing them by theme: from everyday actions to metaphysical moments. An attempt to understand whether, behind the poetry of natural elements, lies a deeper message from the russian filmmaker.

Meek's Cutoff(en)

A group of settlers traveling through the Oregon High Desert in 1845 find themselves stranded in harsh conditions.

When Big People Lie(en)

Eight-year-old Elvis’ world begins to sink when his mother marries an immigrant stranger for money.

Lake(ko)

Water's Edge(en)

Lucy discovers the body of a Second World War pilot in the village pond.

Slow Drown(fr)

Lampi(it)

A young woman suffers from an electrical disorder that disrupts her life and her sister's bachelorette party.

Tempus(it)

Woman at Sea(fr)

Lili has left everything behind to travel to the edge of the earth and accomplish her dream, fishing the Northern seas. She persuades Ian, the captain of a trawler by the name of Rebel, to give her a chance and let her join the crew. The only woman on board, they call her Sparrow. Hidden behind a frail appearance is a will of steel, and her courage and determination ultimately win over their respect. Adopted into this world of often unfortunate individuals, Lili will conquer her right to live differently, free.

Mom's Secret(nl)

After the sudden death of her mother, 13-year-old Yara struggles to find her place in a world that no longer feels familiar. Hoping for comfort, she returns with her father to the campsite where their family once spent every summer. But things have changed — their beloved caravan has been sold, and her father seems unwilling to face the grief they share. One night, Yara hears mysterious music coming from the direction of her old caravan. Together with her best friend Deon, she sets out to uncover its source. What begins as a haunting mystery slowly transforms into a tender journey of memory, love, and acceptance.

How We Became Friends(en)

two people decide who will save a dog inside their pool.

Heartless Disappearance Into Labrador Seas(en)

When a marriage is threatened by a long excursion for work, domestic trouble is buffeted by family and friends.

codec.34 PAIN(en)

Amidst cityscapes, an experimental short film unravels a woman's exploration of inner pain.

The Voice of Water(cr)

A healing and poetic essay on our intergenerational relationship with water.

Time Out - Out of Time(en)