Animation, 12m, New Zealand

A determined elderly man attempts to save his ailing wife’s memories from literally escaping her mind, so she doesn’t forget him before the end.

Dir/Writ: Allan George, Prod: Jason Taylor

Romantic Comedy, 10m, United Kingdom

Stuck in a stagnant moment of her marriage, Kay orchestrates an evening away from family responsibilities to pursue a surprising liaison.

Dir/Writ: Ben Norris, Prod: Lionelle Galloppa

Comedy, 14m, Spain

Two young women are willing to be part of the Sección Femenina (in the Spanish fascist party), but The Beatles’ visit to Spain will change their plans.

Dir/Writ: Dany Ruz, Writ: Juan Carlos Rubio, Prod: Fidel Pérez, Antonio Aparcero

Drama, 13m, United States

Feeling overwhelmed and isolated on the day of his wedding, Arman, a closeted gay immigrant, has to lie to his family in Iran on the phone about his marriage.

Dir/Writ/Prod: Farzad Kiyafar, Prod: Mike Watt, Prod: Courtney Shumway

Animation, 6m, New Zealand

A boy navigates a fleeting childhood friendship and discovers his own queerness across three pivotal summers.

Dir/Writ: Haojun Huang, Prod: Xiang Wang

Romance, 16m, New Zealand

On a drunken night out a young queer woman learns the love of her life is getting married. As passions clash she must decide whether to abandon the relationship entirely or become a mistress.

Dir/Writ: Alex Farley, Prod: Melissa Shao, Tayla Sutton

Romance, 13m, Australia

A man and woman vibe on a night out. As the evening leads to greater intimacy, their connection is put to the test as they confront their vulnerabilities.

Dir/Writ: Michael Becker, Prod: Nat Cartney

Animation, 7m, France

Lisa matched with Xuân through a dating app, but there is a problem: Lisa lied about being fluent in Vietnamese, despite not understanding a single word.

Dir/Writ/Prod: Alice Gervat

Environmental, 9m, Indonesia

A father and son strive to protect their rainforest home in the Sungai Utik community of West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Dir/Writ: Sil van der Woerd, Jorik Dozy, Kynan Tegar, Prod: Sara Kong

Music Video, 4m, New Zealand

The music video for Mau Moko by Alien Weaponry is a powerful visual statement about cultural identity and reclaiming indigenous pride.

Dir: Jermaine Leef

Documentary, 14m, Australia

Peter’s great-uncle, an Aboriginal WWI soldier, is buried far away from his family and traditional lands. To help his spirit return home, Peter travels to France to visit his grave, performing a traditional ceremony.

Dir/Prod: Dylan Nicholls, Prod: Sophia Carolyn Wallace

Animation, 6m, New Zealand

A lonely fisherman clings to the past in a polluted future, hoping to revive his once-thriving life by catching fish.

Dir: Kang (Andrew) Tian, Prod: Jingxuan Tong

Drama, 20m, Germany

A young Ukrainian fulfills his dream of working on board a container ship, but the war at home and the dangers on board turn his coming-of-age into a crucial test.

Dir: Maximilian Villwock, Prod: Cleo Campe

Drama, 15m, United Kingdom

Haunted by rising sea levels, a daughter digs up her father’s grave to move his body to higher ground.

Dir/Writ: Elham Ehsas, Writ: Sam Perry, Prod: Lorraine Bhattachary, Shakyra Dowling

Drama, 19m, New Zealand

In a desperate bid to prevent his older sister from leaving home, Cyrus attempts to recover her stolen dirt bike.

Dir/Writ: Arthur Elias Gay, Writ: Rali Chaouni, Prod: Laura Ganotis

Animation, 7m, France

A dog, abandoned on the Moon, desperately tries to escape. With unexpected help from another lonely soul, the dog will regain hope and learn to trust again.

Dir: Solène Marché, Lou Thoby, Tom Saurel, Evelyne Philippart, Marie Fantini, Amélie Soto

Drama, 15m, New Zealand

Riding along with his imaginary daredevil friend Ace, six-year-old Jimmy sets out on an epic quest to save his parents’ marriage.

Dir/Writ: Ray Edwards, Prod: Lindsay Gough

Science Fiction, 12m, New Zealand

Stranded on a distant alien world, a lone spaceman searches for his missing co-pilot - only to face a planet that seems to twist against him.

Dir: Weston Symes, Dir/Writ/Prod: James Tweddle

Drama, 10m, New Zealand

A young emergency dispatcher forms a fleeting yet profound bond with an elderly widower, reminding her of the fragile beauty of life and human connection.

Dir/Writ/Prod: Fraser Howse, Writ: Jenny Howse, Prod: Gavin Howse

Drama, 12m, New Zealand

When her child mysteriously vanishes in a garden centre, an anguished gardener develops an unhealthy relationship with a chrysanthemum plant.

Dir/Writ: Jolin Lee, Prod: Rachel Fawcett