Official Selections
Summer 2025
Official Selections List
Best Short Film
"A Microcosm of Spring" by Sofya Lomaeva
"Best Short Film"
Trapped in a cycle of grief, Leah is confronted by a past she has done everything to forget.
"The Collector" by Samuel Hernández
"Best Short Film"
Gustavo Zimmermann, a young archaeologist, ventures into a dark forest trying to complete the last investigation into his missing grandfather. Once there, he meets a mysterious Old Man who keeps a vast collection of objects in his cabin, which arouses Gustavo's interest and suspicions.
"Card Game" by Isaac Middleton
"Best Short Film"
In the heart-pumping world of superheroes, it's not often you get a glimpse behind the mask. Enter "Card Game," a short film that dares to ask: what happens when three heroes swap spandex for a friendly game of cards? Every once in a few blue moons, three super beings get together to have a card game. In this enviroment they can relax, talk, share, and put there cards on the table.
"Housemates" by Georgie McGuigan
"Best Short Film"
Caitlin's sister, Cassie, has Down's Syndrome.  She also has a love for writing stories, sea salt and chardonnay vinegar crisps... and "feng shui-ing" every room she enters. When she comes to stay for the weekend, she brings all this colour and character with her, decorating Caitlin's rigid routine.
"The JUSTICES" by Yahn Kawamoto
"Best Short Film"
A man and a woman meet by chance at a cafe. They are strangers to each other, but they start boasting
about their achievements during a casual conversation. It turns into a competition of misfortunes. As the
conversation progresses, an unexpected crime from 20 years ago is revealed.
"Don't forget to smile" by David Dulev
"Best Short Film"
Teacher that's teaching kids to smile in a post a dystopic school.
"Frances" by Sharon Lewis
"Best Short Film"
Frances, serves as a poignant exploration of the pervasive housing crisis that has gripped our society. Going beyond mere statistics, the film endeavors to shatter preconceived notions about homelessness and directs attention to the alarming reality that anyone, regardless of their background, can find themselves facing the harsh uncertainties of housing instability. At the heart of the narrative is Frances, a resilient and hardworking woman navigating the aftermath of a recent divorce. As if the emotional toll of separation weren't enough, her rental property becomes short-term holiday accommodation. Faced with the daunting task of finding a new home in a fiercely competitive market, Frances encounters insurmountable challenges due to her single income and her unwillingness to be separated from her beloved dog.
"The Shell" by Yanni Dellaportas
"Best Short Film"
A desperate and agitated bikie sets off on his Harley Davidson to the coast. He arrives at a solitary caravan near the water's edge. Inside the van is the keeper of a mysterious secret; an ancient and timeworn shell, once found by explorer Matthew Flinders on the very the same beach in 1802.
The Shell is the key to the past and a gateway to the present.
"Industry" by Lee O'Connor
"Best Short Film"
Tired of being treated like a product to sell, a young model searches for happiness in her life and in the modelling industry.
"Mysterious Moments with Millie Mallory" by Mysti Smith
"Best Short Film"
Millie is learning how to solve mysteries on her vlogging channel in the town of Willow’s Run. With an uncle who is the Detective of The Colby County Police Station, she entrusts and unwittingly enlists him to help her put a face to the fingerprints in her mystery of murder escapades. Mysterious Moments with Millie ‘Mills’ Mallory – is a heartfelt, suspenseful and engaging Mystery Drama, created with the same beloved overtones as Murder She Wrote and a keen sense of suspicious clue solving as seen in the Murder She Baked Mysteries series. Hang on to your trench coat and hat-it's gonna be an interesting ride!
"Pierre West" by Henrik Larsson & Jakob Arevärn
"Best Short Film"
One day Pierre's TV breaks down, what at first seems like another setback will soon take him down a new road.
Pierre West is a drama about hope and darkness, filmed over 17 years.
Through Pierre’s isolated life and his unjust struggle with trauma, the film explores emotions that arise when the light at the end of the tunnel seems so very far away
A character-driven portrayal balancing hardships and inner demons with humor and longing.
In an existence without compassion – how long can Pierre endure?
"Stateside" by Dennis Shinners
"Best Short Film"
A shy American teenager and an outgoing French exchange student form an unexpected intimate connection on Halloween night.
"The Back Garden" by Pat Bradley, Melanie Gretchen
"Best Short Film"
The quiet seclusion of a private garden is slowly consumed by secrets, lies, and self-preservation.
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Best Director
"BRITALIANS" by Mirko Ricci
"Best Director"
BRITALIANS explores the journey of Italians in the UK, from early immigrants in Manchester’s Ancoats district to today’s professionals in key institutions. Using archival footage, personal testimonies, and expert insights, the documentary highlights their struggles, achievements, and cultural influence, in the UK.
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Best Feature Film
"Alucina (Fishgirl)" by Javier Cutrona
"Best Feature Film"
Camila is a young 24-year-old woman who suffers from amnesia: she remembers little to none about her childhood in the coast, in the sea, because of a traumatic event when she was a child. She replaced the pain and emptiness from her loss with an imaginary world where the perception of reality is unique and extraordinary, where details are brought to life, where a giant fish her guardian.

Camila escapes from a blurry past and in that escape meets Jose, a delivery guy with whom she falls in love. But one day Jose disappears, and Camila has to stop running and go look for her lost love, and in that process find the missing pieces of her memory.

“Fishgirl” is the urban and fantastic portrait that inhabits a dimension at the same time tragic and dazzling, tender and dark, a dimension illuminated with characters as everyday as they are fantastical.
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Best Actor
"TOKYO STRANGE TALE" by Koichi Ueno
"Best Actor" — Fumitaka Otoguro
Neuroscientist Senichi Itabashi decides to test the concept of superhuman ideologies on his own brain, using research materials left by his grandfather from the wartime era. This experiment leads him to see and hear ghosts, yet he struggles to discern whether these visions and voices are genuine or merely figments of his imagination.

Admit this confusion, Ren, a female staff member from his favorite bar, appears before him, though something about her seems off. Upon visiting the bar, he discovers that police have begun investigating her disappearance.

Is Ren truly dead? And if so, who killed her? To verify the outcomes of his experiment and his own senses, Senichi seeks the cooperation of the deceased that appear around him and a medium, delving into the truth behind her death and the identity of the perpetrator.
"The Back Garden" by Pat Bradley, Melanie Gretchen
"Best Actor" — Bryan Harlow
The quiet seclusion of a private garden is slowly consumed by secrets, lies, and self-preservation.
"Stateside" by Dennis Shinners
"Best Actor"
A shy American teenager and an outgoing French exchange student form an unexpected intimate connection on Halloween night.
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Best Actress
"The Back Garden" by Pat Bradley, Melanie Gretchen
"Best Actress" — Melanie Gretchen
The quiet seclusion of a private garden is slowly consumed by secrets, lies, and self-preservation.
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Best Supporting Actor
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Best Editing
"Crossing through the Highlands of Iceland" by Dan Razvan Coman
"Best Editing"
The so called “F Roads” go deep into the heart of Iceland crossing many glacier rivers, winding through vast black sand territories.

Only accessible during the Icelandic summer, the Higlands of Iceland, is an oasis of tranquility and inspiration; unique landscapes inspire those who decide to explore this place.
Some of the attractions require hiking, some others are situated right by the roads. Climate and volcanic activity have shaped dramatic landscapes unlike anywhere else on Earth: craters, crater lakes, glaciers, glacier streams and rivers, waterfalls, canyons, vast black sand territories, mountains and magnificent geothermal locations.

Following the “F roads” deep into the Highlands of Iceland is a real adventure - due to the quickly changing weather, quite often, explorers have to make their way through strong winds, rain or fog.
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Best Original Score
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Best Cinematography
"Crossing through the Highlands of Iceland" by Dan Razvan Coman
"Best Cinematography"
The so called “F Roads” go deep into the heart of Iceland crossing many glacier rivers, winding through vast black sand territories.

Only accessible during the Icelandic summer, the Higlands of Iceland, is an oasis of tranquility and inspiration; unique landscapes inspire those who decide to explore this place.
Some of the attractions require hiking, some others are situated right by the roads. Climate and volcanic activity have shaped dramatic landscapes unlike anywhere else on Earth: craters, crater lakes, glaciers, glacier streams and rivers, waterfalls, canyons, vast black sand territories, mountains and magnificent geothermal locations.

Following the “F roads” deep into the Highlands of Iceland is a real adventure - due to the quickly changing weather, quite often, explorers have to make their way through strong winds, rain or fog.
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Best Animation
"RAY THE RUG" by Mohammad Ali Shakeri
"Best Animation"
Ray shares his tragic past: “I lost my mum when I was a wee cub. Well, I didn’t lose her. She was murdered… by a human.” His heartfelt plea, “A tiger can’t change its stripes. But you can,” transforms him from a symbol of loss into a powerful advocate for change. The film’s simple, innovative visuals and direct messaging cut through the noise, resonating with audiences, driving over a million views within first view weeks. This campaign showcases the power of creativity to inspire action and highlights urgent need to save one of the world’s most iconic species.
"I Want Her For Myself" by Tim Ross
"Best Animation"
This Animated Action Comedy which takes place in the groovy era follows a sunshine rock band called Apology None that has always struggled to make a hit record. A promising demo gives them hope but is stolen by a rival record company. A raunchy band called The Hoglies takes their song toward the top of the record charts. Apology None, with the guidance of their genius keyboardist, attempts to reclaim their song using methods seen in espionage action films.
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Best Original Screenplay
"Elysian Falls" by Ragan Mozee
"Best Original Screenplay"
In a strange mountain town that secretly serves as a gateway to the afterlife, two eccentric death agents keep rebellious souls in check—until an orphaned teen with a mysterious past arrives and threatens to unravel everything.
"Buried in Light" by Lorraine Flett
"Best Original Screenplay"
Liv Fry Cordóba (20s) returns home with her gringo husband, Jonas Fry, to revive a historic cantina, only to find her former lover, Fern Castañeda, still running the bar and tied to the local cocaine trade. Their old flame reignites fast, and Jonas’s violent jealousy drives Liv into Fern’s arms. When Jonas vanishes, Liv assumes he’s on an alcoholic bender until she learns he’s dead and buried. No remorse. Just the harsh truth: she's on her own. But survival in San Miguel demands more. When Jonas’s estranged brother Clay Fry arrives, sniffing for answers, Liv must outwit a new threat, claim her second chance, and prove that in a town built on second lives, only the fierce endure.
"The Bulliiball Showdown - Rise to Glory" by Manuel Antonio Cantuj
"Best Original Screenplay"
Ten years after inventing Bulliiball—a brutal fusion of soccer and football—WIK, a former legend, sits behind bars for the tragic death of his wife, framed by a corrupt prison warden with deep ties to the sport’s elite. As the Bulliiball World Championship approaches, WIK’s daughter Grace uncovers a conspiracy linking the warden to Bali, the arrogant star player who replaced her father. Determined to clear WIK’s name and restore his legacy, Grace teams up with her father’s old teammates for a daring scheme involving blackmail, underground games, and breaking the system from within. As personal rivalries ignite and hidden traumas surface, this underdog team must come together, or risk losing more than just the championship—they could lose each other.
"Parthenope's Island" by Sarah Pearce
"Best Original Screenplay"
In the 16th century, Timaios, a Greek explorer-cartographer, arrives with a crew on an unknown island. The clan is guided by Lucio, who, like several other members of the clan, has the power to manipulate fire. While visiting the island, Timaios meets a strange woman, Eione. Lucio announced to him the death of one of his clan's hunters. Timaios embarks on an investigation that leads him to an ancient temple on the ocean's edge. He discovers that Eione is the queen of the mermaids. They started to have feelings for each other. A new attack by the mermaid Thexiope ignites the flames. An open conflict between the men and the mermaids begins. With no conceivable victory over the fish-women, Lucio begins negotiations. Thexiope requires the life of the young Osman. With a heavy heart, Lucio gives in and sacrifices the young man to the mermaids.
"Ding-dong!" by Pete Hewitt, Ally Hamilton
"Best Original Screenplay"
It's 1962. Five Avon ladies go head to head with the local sheriff as they cover up a brutal murder.
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Additional Categories
"SINNER MAN" by Holly Rock
"Best Student Film"
After killing his brother in an alcohol induced rage, Tony, a reluctant priest, must now reap the consequences of his actions, facing his demons from the past, and the present.
"INHABIT" by Erica Portunato
"Best Dance Video"
"Icarus" by Gökşin Doğa Egesoy
"Best Director Debut"
A group of seven friends in their mid-20s, frustrated by their inability to secure spots for their short films at festivals, decide to host a house party to watch their films together. What starts as a joyful night soon takes an unexpected turn, igniting the secrets they have been hiding from one another. The only witness to the night's events is the director's recording digital camera. The entire film will consist of seven different recordings captured by this camera.
"BRITALIANS" by Mirko Ricci
"Best Feature Documentary"
BRITALIANS explores the journey of Italians in the UK, from early immigrants in Manchester’s Ancoats district to today’s professionals in key institutions. Using archival footage, personal testimonies, and expert insights, the documentary highlights their struggles, achievements, and cultural influence, in the UK.
"Crossing through the Highlands of Iceland" by Dan Razvan Coman
"Best Director Debut", "Best Short Documentary"
The so called “F Roads” go deep into the heart of Iceland crossing many glacier rivers, winding through vast black sand territories.

Only accessible during the Icelandic summer, the Higlands of Iceland, is an oasis of tranquility and inspiration; unique landscapes inspire those who decide to explore this place.
Some of the attractions require hiking, some others are situated right by the roads. Climate and volcanic activity have shaped dramatic landscapes unlike anywhere else on Earth: craters, crater lakes, glaciers, glacier streams and rivers, waterfalls, canyons, vast black sand territories, mountains and magnificent geothermal locations.

Following the “F roads” deep into the Highlands of Iceland is a real adventure - due to the quickly changing weather, quite often, explorers have to make their way through strong winds, rain or fog.
"SILK" by Sylvie Kay Staf
"Best Music Video", "Best Dance Video"
Created by Sylvie Kay.Standing by herself in a large and white rehearsal studio, similar to a blank page, she creates this intimate story. This particular atmosphere drives her to play with imagination, fantasy, supported and captivated by Igor Dvorkin musical compositions.  Both in front and behind the camera, she becomes «Woman Conductor» using all the simplest tools at her disposal. Between modernity and reminiscence, she tells us a very personal story both offbeat, unusual and poetic.
"Mysterious Moments with Millie Mallory" by Mysti Smith
"Best Trailer"
Millie is learning how to solve mysteries on her vlogging channel in the town of Willow’s Run. With an uncle who is the Detective of The Colby County Police Station, she entrusts and unwittingly enlists him to help her put a face to the fingerprints in her mystery of murder escapades. Mysterious Moments with Millie ‘Mills’ Mallory – is a heartfelt, suspenseful and engaging Mystery Drama, created with the same beloved overtones as Murder She Wrote and a keen sense of suspicious clue solving as seen in the Murder She Baked Mysteries series. Hang on to your trench coat and hat-it's gonna be an interesting ride!
"The JUSTICES" by Yahn Kawamoto
"Best Director Debut", "Best Closing Credits"
A man and a woman meet by chance at a cafe. They are strangers to each other, but they start boasting
about their achievements during a casual conversation. It turns into a competition of misfortunes. As the
conversation progresses, an unexpected crime from 20 years ago is revealed.
Dreamweavers - Gidja Walker OAM
"Best Short Documentary"
Gidja Walker is a Mornington Peninsula based ecologist and ethnobotanist who has worked for years protecting its Earthscapes. Gidja overcame discrimination in a male dominated profession.
She is a mentor to young women entering the world of nature-based learning and an advocate for traditional owner custodianship. Over many decades, Gidja has contributed professionally and informally as a consultant and advisor to many government bodies and community-based organisations.
In 2006 she was a recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Banksia award for the "Back from the Brink" endangered orchid species recovery project.
Michele Fraternali - Devil's Cry
"Best Music Video"
This Opera and the Caracters were inspired by the timeless journey of Dante's Divine Comedy and the magical world of Devil May Cry.
"Roots of The End" by Guigo Gerber
"Best AI Film"
The short film, produced entirely in AI, tells the story of a chief in the Amazon, through the eyes of a chief, about the effects of the devastation of the forest, fauna and indigenous peoples.
A necessary call to action for a problem that will affect not only Brazil, but planet Earth.
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