Alien Rider (Estonia) by Jacopo Domenichini

A short documentary film that takes the viewers on a thought-provoking journey into the daily life of a food delivery rider, in Estonian harsh winter. The observational approach with its focus on visual composition emphasises minor details, allowing us to observe a society that has turned its back on the most vulnerable. The film portrays the rider’s struggle without excessive words or narration, capturing perfectly the isolation and uncertainty of their everyday lives.

Running time: 00:09:01

Faustyna (Poland) by Natalia Dutkiewicz

Faustyna is 22 years old and wants to find her voice. Will sex work and theatre help her in this journey?

Running time: 00:22:07

Hyodo's Paradise (United States) by Jacque Rabie

Hyodo lives near Tokyo in a vibrant house filled with hundreds of sex dolls. An unconventional character living amidst the normalcy and conformity of Japan, his life blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Hyodo’s hedonistic, imaginative world is explored unflinchingly in an affectionate portrait of a deeply complex man.

Running time: 00:22:05

Dirty Dogs (United States) by Mischa Livingstone

A poetic look at canine warfare using archival digital footage, 16mm film stock, and magnetic tape.

Running time: 00:01:15

Hooked (United Kingdom) by Glen Fulthorpe

Journey with Glen, a resilient filmmaker, as he navigates the haunting past of heroin addiction in his family. Through intimate interactions with figures from his past and stark archival footage, Glen seeks understanding, healing, and redemption, not only for himself but to offer a beacon of hope to others entrapped in the harrowing world of substance abuse.

Running time: 00:28:12