An age old festival question, how long is a short film? A wide range of narratives on this high quality reel take a little time to tell their beautiful stories.

FILMS AND FILM LINE-UP ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

FINDING NABI – A bright future dims for young Kiaan when his college dreams are crushed by a rejection tied to his past: years of cruel bullying on social media. Haunted by the harm he caused and the digital footprint he can’t erase, he embarks on a heartfelt journey to seek forgiveness from those he humiliated online. As he confronts his victims, he discovers the lasting impact of his words and the resilience of those he once belittled.  (2025 / 22 mins / India / dir. Rukshana Tabassum / in English and English subtitles)

5 STEPS (For a farewell) (5 PASOS (Para una despedida)) – Due to the nomadic work of his father, a military man, Pato has had to grow from city to city and create a manual to constantly say goodbye. Pato has only a couple of hours left to say goodbye to Isa, his first love and the first person immune to the manual. The only way to solve it is to travel through his memories. (2025 / 26 mins / Mexico / dir. Julio César Rubio / in Spanish w/English subtitles)

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST – A comedic short film about the misadventurous day a shy teenager named Joe wakes to find he has an imaginary friend, Ernest Hemingway. Ernest is there to help but Joe needs to figure out where in his life that might be. (2025 / 21.5 mins / USA / dirs. Emily Pillemer, Juliette Monaco / in English)

LITTLE MONSTERS – Visually impaired teenager Erwan can’t wait to get to school to declare his love for Agathe. Unfortunately, he first has to share a medical transport van with David, a wheelchair-bound student, who tries everyday to make friends with Erwan. They both are more similar than they would like to believe despite the daily insults they exchange. One day Erwan decides to take control and where it goes from here is anybody’s guess. (2024 / 14 mins / France / dir. Pablo Leridon / in English)

STORYBOARD: The Musical – After hearing about a local film competition, Everly Easton, fresh out of high school, takes a leap of faith and makes her first animated short film with the help of her friends. (2025 / 20 mins / USA / dir. Jordan Gibbs / in English)

BREAKING THE FEED – Two lifelong friends, bonded by their shared passion for MMA, find themselves on divergent paths when the allure of social media enters the cage. As their training intensifies, so does the competition—not in the ring but for the spotlight. One’s rise as a social media sensation sparks envy, while the other grapples with feeling overshadowed and forgotten. As likes and followers pile up, their once-unshakable friendship teeters on the edge, forcing them to confront whether they’re fighting for the sport—or for validation on screen. (2025 / 23 mins / India / dir. Rukshana Tabassum / in English and English subtitles)