Alone on Christmas Eve, Michael makes a last-ditch effort to win back his ex-girlfriend. Although repelled by his sudden reappearance, the promise of $1000 buys ten minutes of Honey’s time as she reluctantly sits through his declaration of love. Michael’s dreams of a heartfelt reunion are shattered when he is promptly rejected by a stripper who refuses to participate in his fantasy, challenging toxic romantic comedy tropes normalized through contemporary media. Based on her semi-autobiographical stage play, Never Walk Alone, Julie Phan offers a desensationalized interpretation of sex work through an intimate representation of the person underneath the projection.
When the 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck, tattoo apprentice Bonnie Singh was inside Southern Ink, the studio where she had finally begun chasing her dream. The tattoo studio collapsed and Bonnie, trapped in the rubble, suffered a broken back, a shattered neck, and a brain injury that would affect her for life. With the help of fellow tattooist Jak Law, Bonnie is determined to push through physical and neurological limitations to master the craft of tattooing that once seemed out of reach. A story of resilience, reinvention, and the invisible scars we carry, this is not just a film about tattoos but instead is about what it means to rebuild a life and the importance of having a dream when everything has fallen away.
An audiovisual essay constructed from Super 8 footage filmed during camera tests for the short film ‘La Trampa’. Through gestures, light, and silences, it reflects on what the image reveals and what it leaves unsaid.
Two young people navigate their first experience of love, dealing with its powerful emotions and obstacles while discovering the delicate nature of newfound romance.
A private detective investigating a missing person case becomes trapped in a hypnotic noir labyrinth, where he discovers that every exit leads back inside.
Soyeong, a woman with a disability, harbors a nightly dream: performing on stage. In her imagination, she dances effortlessly in a "normal" body, yet remains wary of praise. Her dance teacher, Heejeong, guides her through movements, encouraging her to chase her aspirations. Their shared performance is a cherished moment, but the following day brings a return to Soyeong's ordinary life. As she begins documenting her experiences, we embark on a journey alongside her, through changing seasons and flowing waters, towards an unknown destination.
Duda is a young lesbian who collects breakups. She is determined to make her next relationship work and decides to invite all her ex-girlfriends and her best friend to dinner. As soon as the guests arrive, secrets and surprises are brought to the table.
Dinar falls for Faiz, who brings color to her dull life. Amid their romance, she faces mounting troubles—unpaid tuition, her late father’s debts, and her mother’s cancer. Then, Firman, a wealthy man, offers her an easy escape—but at the cost of betraying Faiz.
In a small province in Thailand, the life of the former Thai veteran, Yong, casually seems like a typical old man. Even though he currently feels unwell, Yong spends every day with the dream of building a tree-house solely with his own hand, and raising an intelligent niece.
Eri, the girl Deku rescued, has grown up and is now a high school student. In the final episode, she was seen smiling with a guitar case on her back, and now she visits U.A. High School, determined to pursue her dreams once again.
Students in an art class are asked to draw the same nude model, but each interprets the subject in their own way. As their works reveal contrasting perspectives, the session becomes an exploration of perception, art, and the ways individuals project meaning onto what they observe.
During a seemingly ordinary school vacation, eight-year-old Diego struggles to understand why his older brother, Nicco, has suddenly become distant. While Diego clings to the simple rituals that once brought them together, Nicco retreats further into silence, carrying a pain no one around him fully sees. As memories of happier Julys blur with the present, Diego is forced to confront a reality beyond his understanding. Through the eyes of a child, JULY explores the quiet weight of depression, the bonds between siblings, and the small acts of love that can become lifelines in moments of darkness.
During a day of searching in Mexico City, a mother of a missing person reflects on grief, her daughter’s absence, and the struggle to find the missing. An intimate portrait of memory, resilience, and love that endures in the face of silence.
In a framework of fantasy and suspense, the work follows the story of the highwayman (Sari) and (Amira) during their journey in search of a legendary treasure in the imaginary Sakhima Valley, where they encounter mythical monsters, in addition to the complex personal relationship between them.