• Growing Pains

Sensitive, fantastical and sobering, these coming-of-age shorts encapsulate the delicate and diverse experiences of today’s youth.

Short Films

EBB & FLOW

A first kiss is interrupted by the reality of living in Lebanon in the early 2000s, where children fight to hold onto their innocence and experiences amidst a crumbling environment.

TRANSYLVANIE

Ewa is convinced she is a vampire and dreams of turning a neighborhood boy into a vampire, as well. When Ewa opens up to him, she is humiliated. Crushed, she finds herself desperate to prove her identity to the world.

UNIBROW

In an attempt to get rid of her unibrow, Leyla accidentally makes things worse. Fortunately, the new girl at school offers to help.

WHERE INSECTS HIDE AT NIGHT

A 12-year-old boy's obsession with insects and a borrowed MiniDV camera takes him on an unexpected journey during a countryside vacation in 2006, revealing hidden secrets within his family and challenging his perception of innocence.

WINTER

Every year, the Seghers go to Tignes, where they own a chalet. Rosa accompanies them to take care of chores and cleaning. This year, Rosa has been offered to bring her son so he can experience the joys of skiing.

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