PHIL(2023)

Blackwood(en)

A look at the challenges of living in a small Australian town, portrayed through the lens of a novelist and her teenage son.

Hysteria(en)

Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.

Bad Romance(en)

Rob, a socially awkward and lonely guy, attempts to track down the man who killed his wife — but not for revenge. He wants to make friends and find love along the way

Hair Love(en)

When dad has to unexpectedly step in for mom to do his daughter Zuri’s hair before a big event, what seems like a simple task is anything but as these locks have a mind of their own!

Twisted Hearts(en)

Three struggling couples embark on a transformative journey at a couples retreat, aiming to mend the cracks in their relationships.

Vivie(en)

A sexually frustrated young woman is desperate to persuade her vagina to open up when she bumps into an ex-boyfriend.

The Light At The End(en)

After a concerning therapy session, Anna, a troubled teen with mental health problems opts to find something that makes her happy to support her in recovery.

SelfCare(de)

A boy is cooking, a girl is waiting. Breakfast is soon served. Then a stranger enters the bedroom where the girl is lying and the nightmare begins. A short film about love and dependence, about relationships and the urge to break out. Experimental, atmospheric and drenched in neon red.

It's a Fat World(es)

Antonio is not satisfied with his physique. When he meets again with Cynthia, her eternal love from her youth, he tries to conquer her, but she announces that she is in love with Gerardo and asks him for help to conquer him. Antonio will do anything to avoid this relationship, while he undergoes fun treatments, diets and exercises to lose weight and become the type of man he thinks Cynthia likes.

Her Happy Place(en)

Tasha's friend Felicia helps her time travel to find when she lost her self love hoping they can get it back.

Young & Naive(en)

Young & Na!ve is a poetic apology to everyone ever sexually molested and a film that needs to be seen by everyone ever born.

Soultribe: A Dance of Life(de)

Three families struggle to find their true selves and their soulmates in a world full of expectations, pressure and obstacles. Inspired by real events, this film shows how they pursue their dreams and potential without losing themselves.

Thine Own Self(en)

Torn from their home by a hand in the sky, colorful entities seek freedom from a rigid binary in this short experimental animation.

Onde Foi Que Se Perdeu O Calor?(pt)

Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy Headed People(en)

An animated satire on the question of self-image for African American women living in a society where beautiful hair is viewed as hair that blows in the wind and lets you be free. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick-paced inventory of relaxers, gels, and curlers. This short film has become essential for discussions of racism, African American cinema, and empowerment.

Leaving Loveland(en)

As Mio goes on a journey to Loveland to find closure, an incident occurs, giving him new hope for his heart to shine again. A story about the importance of loving and coping, of hearts connecting and separating.

Fish Out of Water(en)

A man down on his luck reconnects with his ex and receives an inconvenience instead of an inheritance.

My Fat Arse and I(pl)

A girl who believes she is too fat is invited to the "Kingdom of Slimbuttlandia".

Shadows on the Glass(en)

In the stillness of a dark, lonely house, Lucas struggles to cope with the recent death of his partner, Bethany Clark. As he returns home after an emotionally exhausting day, he is confronted by memories and supernatural occurrences that blur the line between reality and grief.

Happy Birthday, Moon(en)

A little bear wants to give the moon a birthday present, but before he does, he needs to find out what the moon wants. He then makes the journey across the river, hikes through the woods, and up into the mountains. The little bear feels that the closer he is to the moon, the better the moon can hear him. The little bear begins to talk with the moon by interpreting the moon's response through his own echo. Eventually, he buys the moon a hat, because that's what the little bear said he wanted...