
Inspired by the viral true story of Panchi-kun, an infant macaque rejected by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo, Japan. In this fictionalized short, Punch finds fleeting comfort with Uma, an abandoned Persian kitten, endures cruel rejection from Garo, a bullying troop member, and discovers protective love from the gentle guardian Go-chan.
2026-06-29 00.0

A foreign writer is in Sicily and believes that careful observation is enough to understand Sicilian culture and Sicilians. However, through his stories, he learns that you cannot know or understand Sicily or Sicilians through mere observation. You have to stand beside its people, shoulder to shoulder (Spalla a Spadda), share their struggles and their victories. Only then can you begin to understand
2026-06-14 00.0

Seventeen years after leaving home, I moved back into my mother's house, bringing with me objects that felt out of place here, much like myself. So I retreated to the basement, reconstructing past living spaces, allowing memories and dreams to gradually emerge. Through examining these objects, I try to rediscover "myself"; meanwhile, my mother's voice from upstairs constantly calls out, reminding me of my identity as a "daughter". Amidst this tension, I attempt to rewrite myself, allowing the narrative to shift from "daughter" to "me".
2026-06-14 00.0

Luke is pressured by a pair of stereotypical bullies to get a new phone, so he enlists the help of his unpredictable, dumb friend Liam, but their mission quickly spirals into chaos when a pair of rich, phone-obsessed twins enter the classroom, turning a simple task into a ridiculous, absurd adventure.
2026-07-22 00.0

Tehran, January 2026. Inspired by real events from 47 years of Iranian civilian resistance, through the eyes of five strangers, Dreams of Violets brings protest footage to life with raw immediacy. At dawn, as Iranian forces execute wounded protesters, one soldier discovers five hiding in a dead-end alley. Above them, Amir, a child in a wheelchair, watches from a window and decides to act.
2026-06-10 00.0