Star (Italy) by Paoli De Luca

Chiara dreams of becoming a movie star. That morning, she faces an important part-on-part audition. After several failed directions and interpretations in front of the camera, the director asks her to play the lines of the script once again, but this time looking at him. 

Running time: 00:12:00

Una Notte / One Night (Italy) by Alessio Vasarin

Late spring, downtown Bologna, it is almost 3am. GIULIO is waiting for a girl, LARA, outside the club where she works. They are friends with benefits and, as often happens in this type of relationship, one of them would like something more. Giulio needs to talk to her about something that has happened. 

Running time: 00:18:19

Phantom (Italy) by Gabriele Manzoni

Leonardo, introverted and lonely, has one true companion: his Phantom F12. Recently moved to town, Leo meets Dylan, a charming boy who gets him out of his shell. After an afternoon with Dylan’s friends, Leonardo will find himself caught up in a complicated situation that will forever impact his growth.

Running time: 00:17:00

Via delle Rose 36 (Italy) by Kristian Xipolias

Corviale, Rome. Rita is a young mother working as a farmer. Tired of his lonely life and terrorized of her uncertain future, she begins to dream of a better life thanks to a meeting with a Mental Coach.

Running time: 00:14:59

Albert (Italy) by Michele Silvano

Lele, a young actor who has spent the last ten years in London, returns home to his parents. During a family lunch, he announces that he has decided to give up his artistic career to study medicine. However, his choice clashes with the wishes of his father, Alberto, who is willing to do anything to keep his son from giving up.

Running time: 00:14:10

The Elephants (Italy) by Antonio Maria Castaldo

On a cold and dark night along a country road, a vehicle veers off the road and plunges into a ravine. Rescuers must act promptly to save Andrea, the driver, who is trapped inside the car. During the rescue, the personal challenges of Carlo and Luca, two team members, come to light. Carlo, experienced and composed, must manage the pressure of the rescue and help Luca, a firefighter going through a tough time in his life, to overcome his fears. As time passes and the operation becomes increasingly complex, touching details of Andrea's life emerge, leading the rescuers to reflect on the need for a human and empathetic approach to unlock the situation. Ultimately, a gesture from Luca provides a moment of comfort to Andrea, crucial for resolving the crisis.

Running time: 00:13:06