Third Wheel (Switzerland) by Kevin Haefelin

Samurai comedy about a three-way relationship with a ghost set in Edo Japan. Following his abrupt death, Gohei, a master carpenter, returns as a ghost to make peace with his wife, Sachi but finds out he is invisible. He must rely on Sakichi, his once-neglected apprentice gifted with psychic abilities.

Running time: 00:04:00

The Other Side of Despair (Switzerland) by Varsy Buchmann

"The Other Side of Despair" is a moving portrait of a young Armenian artist, Art Petrosyan, who sets fire to his own paintings. Shot during a time of profound loss and upheaval in the aftermath of the forced deportation of 120,000 people from Artsakh, it provides a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the relationship between art, identity, and the struggle for survival.

Running time: 00:08:30

The Steak (Canada, Iran) by Kiarash Dadgar

A birthday party preparation is thrown into chaos by an awful event.

Running time: 00:08:13

After Dark (Norway) by Iain Forbes

On his way home one night, Kristian encounters a young woman in desperate need of help. He agrees to accompany her to the train station, but soon begins questioning her story.

Running time: 00:10:07

Stay Strong and Be Quiet (France) by Anne Loriot

Parents try to prepare their 6-year-old daughter for her future.

Running time: 00:02:18

The Cascade  (Mexico) by Pablo Delgado

A man discovers he's been crying for several months without even noticing. Strangely, his tear ducts have decided to work in an inverse manner, transforming his interiors into a waterfall. The man will have to find a way to stop a cry that he can't even feel.

Running time: 00:20:00

Confetti (United States) by Amanda Therese Bonaiuto

Separation, fever dreaming, and a deflated celebration.

Running time: 00:04:09

Amidst (Finland) by Pia Andell

Everything is perfect, and then, boom!

Running time: 00:29:59