DIR: Lisa Ott, UK

When Sam meets a mysterious fox, they embark on a magical attic journey that reveals surprising common ground and the beauty of difference.

DIR: Mirjana Balogh, Germany

In a world where exes trade body parts after breakups, one fragmented soul sees their lost ear on a stranger—and embarks on a raw journey toward self-acceptance and identity.

DIR: Courtney Westbrook, Australia

Untethered from time, Ollie Quatch battles fate and heartbreak in a fractured reality to hold onto Az—their anchor in a world slipping away—defying the universe for love.

DIR: Walter Scott, Canada

Organza, a broke artist living in deep space, must travel across the galaxy to seek revenge on her ex in order to cure a mysterious illness. Along the way, she encounters strange beings—museum curators, cyborg pop stars, and more—and begins to realize that vulnerability might matter more than revenge after all.

A queer First Nations take on the space/road/revenge narrative, Walter Scott’s DIY retro genius shines through in their sharp, enduring satire. Endlessly funny, their takedown of the art industry never takes itself too seriously.

DIR: AJ Dubler, Carmela Murphy, Ireland

When Fionn shows up on Gray’s doorstep holding the pigeon that had just crashed into her window, an impromptu bird funeral changes the way Gray views herself and her identity.

DIR: Weifan Wang, Taiwan

After 20 years of rehearsed words, they hit pause—starting the countdown anew, wondering if honesty will ever arrive on time.

DIR: Daniel Sterlin-Altman, Germany

A mother and son navigate desire and loneliness in the queerest, most provocative way.