BEYOND SILENCE

Two women, two generations, same trauma. One silent for over 30 years, the other 'only' for a year and a half. When one decides to remain silent after a confrontation, the other finds the courage to break the silence.
Best International Short Film and Best of the Festival Special Mention: Best Acting

KUCHAR (THE ITCH)

After the whirl of a washing machine unexpectedly introduces her to new sensations, teenage Chanda struggles to conceal her new discovery within the household. Meanwhile, her strict and composed mother is keeping secrets of her own.
Best International Short Film

MA MAO

Pet owners know how they care for pets, but how do pets care for their owners? Join Mao as he secretly helps his owner, Chloe, throughout an eventful day in New York City.
Special Mention: Best Student Animated Short

MEDUSA

A young Swedish perfumer gets stung by a jellyfish while swimming at a remote beach in France. An attractive older French man comes to her aid, but his intentions remain unclear as a sudden intimacy develops.
Best Live Action Under 15 Minutes

NERVOUS ENERGY

On the cusp of success/failure, two unhinged female filmmakers decide to break up with their boyfriends and, for once, make a bold decision with their lives.
Special Mention: Best Live Action Over 15 Minutes and Best Student U.S. Short Film

SZYPLISZKI

Sam, en route to a Polish village to romance a likely-imaginary woman, spends an overnight layover in Queens with his niece and her girlfriend whose relationship is on its last legs.
Best U.S. Short Film

THE LITTLE ANCESTOR

In the heart of a buzzing city, a house on a windswept hill comes to life and quietly evolves with its surroundings.
Special Mention: Best Animated Short