AN ALMOST CHRISTMAS STORY
Director: David Lowery
USA, 21 min
Moon, a curious young owl, unexpectedly finds himself stuck in a Christmas tree destined for Rockefeller Plaza. In his attempts to escape the bustling city, Moon befriends a lost young girl named Luna, and together, they must find a way to reunite with their parents.

FREERIDE IN C
Director: Edmunds Jansons
Latvia, 10 min
Downhill skiers disturb the white tranquility of mountains.

HENRIETTA FINDS A NEST
Director: Hannah McNally
USA, 7 min
Henrietta embarks on a journey from a factory farm to friendship.

LIVESTREAMS WITH GRANDMAPUZZLES
Director: Emily Sheskin
USA, 6 min
A lifelong hobby becomes a lifeline for an unexpected Twitch streamer.

TESSA
Director: Megan Dahl
USA, 16 min
A 7-year-old girl with limb difference discovers freedom and self-belief through swimming.

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE…
Director: Britney Fan
USA, 3 min
Kat meets her biggest rival: her boyfriend’s cat.

VELO LOVE
Directors: Sam Méndez, Carlos Cruz
USA, 11 min
Two bicycles fall in love while parked outside a café.

YELLOW DAISY BUTTERFLY
Director: Diek Grobler
South Africa, 10 min
A short film on the metaphorical journey of Cheri-Lee after the passing of her Nanna.

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