Chaylla (France) by Clara Teper, Paul Pirritano

Lens, in northern France. Chaylla, a 23-year-old woman, is trying to break free from an abusive relationship. She is ready to fight – to gain custody of her children, to have her ordeals vindicated. But, deep inside, she still harbours a lingering hope of becoming a family again with her ex-partner. From legal battles to inner struggles, "Chaylla" portrays four years in the life of a young woman, whose longing for freedom and burning desire for justice are enmeshed with the mechanisms of abusive control and dependency.

Running time: 01:12:00

Redemption (taly) by Maria Martinelli

Two lovers and an encounter. The present and the past intertwine and mingle and the question is "What is the truth?". Hanna meets her lover in a secluded place, a mountain retreat. The present and the past intertwine in search of possible redemption, while the choices to be made, such as that of a child on the way, can wait no longer. Redemption is a film about love, mistakes made and the inevitable. It's a portrait of feminine searching for her own truths.

Running time: 01:38:16

Alone (United States) by S Columbus

Documentary about the difference of being alone and feeling alone.

Running time: 01:42:11

Kissing Ralph (United States) by Daniel Lewinstein

Kissing Ralph follows an anxious young man as he struggles to participate in the societal rituals expected of him.

Running time: 00:40:00

Where I'm From (Canada) by Sina Nazarian

The dreams of two artists become synchronized as they attempt to face their inner shadows and unmask their true selves.

Running time: 00:29:45

Higher Grounds (United States) by Joe Kramer

On the fateful day intelligent life arrives to destroy Earth, one slacker alien gets sidetracked when he’s smitten with a bitter barista. Suddenly, our survival depends on whether this space-schmuck can get her number, before his plucky partner blows us sky high.

Running time: 00:16:59

Ride (Australia) by Jeno Kim

A woman and a driver share a car ride. Whilst sharing the liminal space, the mysterious pair discover they may be more connected to each other than they realise.

Running time: 00:07:10

Tyranny of the Unafflicted (United States) by Adam E Stone

In this experimental, allegorical meditation on chronic illness and the poorly understood medical conditions that often underlie it, an unseen man describes his struggles with an auditory affliction amid the apathy and ableism that surround him.

Running time: 00:06:26

Mind Control Attempt No. 1 (Canada) by Erin Audley

Mind Control Attempt No. 1 is an experimental short film challenging bodily control, layering images and sounds to evoke urgency and tedium, ultimately immersing viewers in the visceral experience of needing to use the bathroom.

Running time: 00:02:48