Gala film screening, commendations and celebrations.

BEYOND THE HOOK
Dirs: Amit Bensangi
ISREAL 3mins

An eccentric fisherman, obsessed with catching the biggest fish, discovers that sometimes the smallest and most unexpected inspirations hold the greatest value.

ROSES ARE RED, EVERYTHING ELSE IS BLUE
Dir: Charlie Schanschieff
UK 13mins

“Roses are red (everything else is blue)” is a powerful anthology that delves into the often unspoken and misspoken struggles of men’s mental health. Through a series of five evocative monologues and poems, the film sheds light on the inner turmoil that many men face but rarely express. Each segment is set in a familiar, seemingly mundane location where men might find themselves alone—a place where they can reflect in solitude.The film is performed by men, each in their respective locations, creating a chorus of voices that call for compassion, understanding, and systemic change. Men, each in their respectiv locations, creating a chorus of voices that call for compassion, understanding, and systemic change.

NIGHT WHISPERS
Dir: JAdrian Leon
UK 7mins

A night of passion takes a terrifying turn for Tom when his date starts talking in their sleep. It maybe best to sleep with the night light on next time…

THE EDENBOUND
Dir: Andrew McGee
UK 13mins

Amid an unending planetary war, a pilot faces a devastating choice between duty and compassion.

SHOWTIME
Dir: Dante Black
USA 6mins

Anna, a young livestream/influencer, prepares for her broadcast amidst the chaos of her untidy apartment. During her stream, she navigates a mix of praise and harsh criticism from viewers.”Accidentally” she leaves her webcam turned on while receiving a phone call about a bill. As viewers rally with financial support, Anna’s orchestrated move to extend the livestream is revealed, showcasing her manipulation of digital interactions for survival. The film highlights the dual nature of internet fame.

THE REAL AMERICAN DREAM
Dir: Rita Damiron & Isabella Breton
USA 2mins

‘There is a space in the heart that never fills up.’ Two sisters separated by the Atlantic talk about their lives, and one shares her personal American Dream.

47:10:00
Dir: Serna Amini
IRAN 15mins

After a devastating accident, Hossein learns his wife needs a heart transplant within forty-eight hours to survive. Desperate, he turns to the black market, where he is forced to make an unthinkable decision: sell his son to an infertile family to afford the surgery. With no other choice, Hossein agrees, hoping this sacrifice will be enough to save his wife as the operation begins.

BADMOUTH GRANDMA
Dir: Timothy Blackwood
USA 6mins

Down and out comic John gets the opportunity of his life to headline a show at LA’s biggest comedy club. But there’s a catch, the show’s tonight and he’s only got 4hrs to prepare new material. His biggest problem isn’t beating the clock, it’s shutting up his hyper sensitive roommate, long enough to get through writing a joke. Luckily, his no nonsense, gulag-surviving Siberian Grandma comes to the rescue.