The Element of Surprise

Death is Business(en)

A new short film from Trance Productions.

Wastelands(es)

The eldest member of a rural community of grape growers refuses to sell his land to a greedy real estate company. When he seems cornered by the dirty tactics of a corrupt businessman, he must decide whether to give up everything he owns, or take control of the situation.

Breathe(en)

An asthma patient gets an attack after a long period and is stuck in a life-and-death situation

The Wrath of Becky(en)

Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, 16-year-old Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman -- a kindred spirit named Elena. However, when a violent group known as the Noble Men break into their home, attack them and take their beloved dog, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.

It Came From the Trash(en)

A young man encounters a mysterious Yangban mask necklace in the trash which turns out to be more than he bargained for.

Alone(en)

When an outbreak hits, Aidan barricades himself inside his apartment and starts rationing food. His complex is overrun by infected Screamers, and with the world falling apart into chaos, he is left completely alone fighting for his life.

The Making of a Killer(es)

Bent on avenging the death of his gambling addicted father, Julian Carrera embarks on a violent spree with deadly consequences.

Grosse Baston Partie 21(fr)

Tang Hall(en)

A short film, made at the University of York, about a man who starts to hear noises in his Tang Hall house...

Riders of Justice(da)

Markus returns home to care for his daughter when his wife dies in a tragic train accident. However, when a survivor of the wreck surfaces and claims foul play, Markus suspects his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to find those responsible.

Nation's Fire(en)

The former leader of a female motorcycle club loses her son in a school shooting caused by a known gangster. With the help of her old gang, they seek retaliation against those responsible to prove her son was not the shooter.

Echo der Flure(de)

Night City(en)

The disturbed young loner Paul is looking for his place in life in the urban 80s metropolis Night City. When the sleazy city pushes him to the edge, he decides to strike back against the scum. David, a ruthless cop, is on Paul's trail. In the streets of Night City, where the line between morals and mania begin to blur, both antagonists enter collision course.

Bystanders(en)

A sweet and awkward teenage girl named Abby attends a party held by her crush Cody, an attractive and rich frat boy. But soon, the event spins out of control when the boys decide to drug, rape, and hunt down several of the girls in attendance. Meanwhile, Clare and Gray are a sweet and loving millennial couple who are driving their way home from a wedding. But when Abby, Gray, and Clare’s paths all intersect, they form an unlikely and violent alliance during a night of chaos and bloodshed. Soon the trio must fight for their lives against their collegiate offenders.

Sehati Semati(id)

Five friends who are trapped in an ancient board game called SURRA without knowing the origins and rules of the game. They are trapped in a parallel world and face life-threatening terror. In order to uncover the mystery of the game, they try to find previous players.

23rd Street(en)

After witnessing a tragedy on Christmas Eve, a young man returns to his old neighborhood seeking justice for the wrongs done to his family.

Entangled(en)

Four brilliant university students are forced to confront themselves in terrifying ways when their Quantum Physics experiment leads to an entangled parallel existence that leaves them questioning who they are and what is real.

Panther(id)

A drug dealer's gang arranges a brutal massacre in the house of the girl's relatives. But her loyal friend comes to the rescue.

Night is an Odd Day(it)

A food truck selling 'O pere e 'o Musso - a mass of cyanotic butcher's waste - has just appeared in the village, and little Tommaso cannot imagine that his fate is in the hands of Vittorio, the man who is cutting the meat before his eyes. But tonight nothing is as it seems, and even participating in a tasty lottery can turn into the worst of catastrophes.

Manhunt in the City(it)

A man's daughter is killed by thieves during a bank robbery. Due to the incompetence of the corrupt authorities, he decides to take to law into his own hands and track down the killers.