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TWO 90-MINUTE COLLECTIONS: Volumes 1 & 2
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VOLUME 1
ARMAN & ELISA
Luxembourg / Drama / 15 min.
In Luxembourg, an Iranian boy finds an unlikely connection with a local girl, transcending the barrier of language. But their innocent friendship faces unforeseen challenges when the adult world intrudes.
DAD PROJECT
Norway/ Documentary / 28 min.
Camilla’s dad is a pick-up artist who teaches other men how to succeed on Tinder, and who seeks self-development through ice-cold topless walks inspired by Wim Hof. Camilla is an artist and a feminist, and there’s not much she and her father agree on. How can they maintain a strong bond?
THE GRIEVANCE
USA/ Comedy / 8 min.
Hatched on the picket line during the 2023 writers’ strike, this sharp comedy flips the script when an AI sitcom writer files an HR complaint against its human colleagues. When the lines between creator and creation blur, workplace chaos ensues. Starring Rosie O’Donnell and Kevin Pollak, written by comedy powerhouses Carol Leifer (“Seinfeld,” “Hacks”) and Andy Gordon (“Big Bang Theory”), directed by Richie Keen (“Always Sunny in Philadelphia”).
SHANTI RIDES SHOTGUN
USA / Documentary / 8 min.
On Manhattan’s jam-packed streets, NYC’s most iconic driving instructor prepares students for the road ahead.
THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT
Croatia / Drama / 13 min.
February 27, 1993, Strpci, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A passenger train from Belgrade to Bar is stopped by paramilitary forces in an ethnic cleansing operation. As they haul off innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent.
B!TCH, I'M EARLY
USA / Comedy / 6 min.
In the corporate world, being FIRST is all that matters. Two women, a generation apart, find themselves locked in an absurd battle for a coveted promotion. The film hilariously skewers corporate culture while reminding us that in the rat race, we’re all running in circles.
THE COCKROACH
USA/ Drama / 20 min.
After a body-altering accident, a woman must find a way forward in her new reality.
VOLUME 2
CONTOURS
USA / Romance / 12 min.
Against a backdrop of sublime artwork in a hushed museum, two deaf individuals with extraordinary communication skills meet. An instant, longed-yearned-for spark ignites between them… but can it truly flourish? Perhaps some barriers, however silent, remain insurmountable.
PORTRAIT
Romance / Spain / 1 min.
A young couple, glowing in the early days of love, sets out to capture their joy in a portrait. But when unexpected trouble interrupts their moment, they prove that love isn’t just beautiful—it’s powerful. In just sixty seconds, this adorable microfilm delivers heart, humor, and a reminder that love can steal the scene.
CALF
Ireland / Drama / 14 mins.
In this shocking and stylistically assured drama, a calf is about to be born, when a sinister farm accident leaves Cáit with a terrible decision to make. A gut-wrenching film from way out in the countryside, a place where the worst things are silenced.”
MY DAD AND THE VOLCANO
Scotland / Documentary / 15 min.
A story of a father and son and a volcano. Gavin built a 6-foot volcano. He asked his Dad, if he could store it in his dad’s shed for ‘a wee while’ until he figured out what to do with it but that ‘wee while’ turned into five years, testing his Dad’s patience as he threatened to destroy it over the years.
Gavin’s aspiration is to bring him and his Dad together through the volcano, to help his father see it as he does. However, there’s a challenge – his dad holds no interest in modern art and has declined any involvement in the documentary.
Gavin’s aspiration is to bring him and his Dad together through the volcano, to help his father see it as he does. However, there’s a challenge – his dad holds no interest in modern art and has declined any involvement in the documentary.
DRESSED TO THE NINES
UK / Drama / 6 min.
Luke goes on a journey of self-discovery in his mum’s bedroom, trying on her clothes and losing himself to the connection. But when dad catches him, tensions in the house reach a boiling point.
BROONO
Scotland / Drama / 20 min.
In 1970s Glasgow, an unlikely friendship develops between a bereaved 11-year-old lad and the local bully until tragedy strikes again.
MIMINE
Canada / Drama / 13 min.
A disheartened father watches his son bond with his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend. Desperate to preserve his special place in his child’s life, he orchestrates a magical moment between them.”
HOPE IS ON THE WAY
USA/ Documentary / 11 mins.
A documentary that explores the power of hope through the voices of everyday people. As an Uber driver named Hope (a translation of the filmmaker’s Russian name), she asks her passengers one simple question: “What is your hope?” Through candid conversations, the film captures a wide range of responses, from personal dreams to hopes for the world.”
THEY GROW UP SO FAST
USA / Comedy / 10 min.
When Brian meets Amy after a night out on the town, things move a little faster than he’d anticipated.