We served up the most hilarious short comedy films from all over the world to an almost micturating general public! Luckily they were able to refrain and the cleaning staff were able to take it easy after the event. Thank you to all our filmmakers. Making a comedy film that actually makes people laugh out loud is quite a rare talent. Best wishes and keep up your mirth control!

Short synopses of the hilarious films we showcased at our comedy film festival…

Our landlord and savior foolishly rents his modest spare bedroom to the devil. An intrusive thought comes to ruin a woman’s bath. Doctor Frankenstein is proud of his new Monster, but his assistant Igor only sees how problematic it is. A Target employee facing layoffs grows frustrated while trying to lead a focus group of insufferable Gen Z. Under the sheets, Connor and Jake’s domestic bliss is put to the test. The Stork is a character driven comedy that follows well intentioned, but clueless, parents of a queer woman wanting to start a family via artificial insemination using Norwegian semen ordered online. Past his prime and estranged from the zeitgeist, an amateur content creator hires a stranger off Craigslist to document his final attempt at cultural relevance: Man-on-the-street interviews…”Churchill Was No C***” is a satirical comedy centered around Liv, an outspoken mother, and her daughter Bea, whose blunt language comes up during a parent-teacher meeting with Jonas, the teacher. British comedy: in a post apocalyptic world overrun with cannibals a stoner idiot has to lead a group of survivors to safety. Madeleine is 75 years old and has gone into a chemist’s to buy condoms. Two men realise they’re grappling with their love lives by pretending to understand Taylor Swift. A lonely man attempts to find love online. Three siblings discuss the origin and meaning of a stain that appears in their late father’s house. A son’s mission to shine a light on his dad’s legacy.

Moody and surreal dramas featuring acclaimed actors, short docs on the possibility of human transformation, over the top French comedies, Norwegian satires on modern foibles, indictments on the effects of tech on children, brash and combative music videos, poignant reflections on life events and much more. Another hefty picnic basket of cinematic plenitude was bestowed upon our film loving festival goers. We wish Godspeed to every creative talent that made it happen! Go forth and multiply!

Short synopses of the films we showcased at this season’s festival…..

Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. This micro doc explores her journey through addiction, survival, and creative rebirth. On a stormy night, while closing a café, a young waitress (Hannah Onslow) is confronted by a mysterious older woman (AACTA nominee Caroline Goodall). In a rainy and desolate countryside, a man finds himself stuck behind the wheel of his broken-down car. Madeleine is 75 years old and has gone into a chemists to buy condoms. A young couple find themselves confronted by the bureaucracy and cynicism of the people running the purgatory in which they are now trapped. Boys & Girls is a dialogue-driven short film set in Enfield Island Village. In today’s digital age, smartphones and social media have become an integral part of children’s lives… but at what cost? When three room mates welcome a new housemate into their apartment, tensions rise as suspicions about his true nature grow. Say Aye to AI. Unhinged Catbot, Kevin, supplies the deepest darkest fakes on the deep dark web. A man goes for a drink, but is stalked by the manifestation of his grotesque masculinity.

Right on the forefront of innovation, just before filmmakers, film festivals & audiences all get replaced by A.I., we offered up our newest offerings to the Gods of progress. Beautifully imagined works using the most advanced technologies this side of N.A.S.A. & Legoland. People came & were dazzled while looking into our collective futures.

This is one of the most exciting festivals around as far as we’re concerned. As we all know, technology is barrelling forward at full steam and this festival shows the technical and artistic innovations as they’re happening. We’d like like to thank all our digital creators for being part of the advanced guard!

Every season just gets better and better. Through technological innovation and its widespread accessibility, the world of animation and music videos is a really exciting hotbed of talent right now, the world over. We were able to showcase eerie ruminations on the psyches of Japanese hostesses, scathing send-ups of pretentious art critics, futuristic yet retro portrayals of 1970s soul culture, charming skits on the trepidations of baby monsters, harsh indictments of the modern world and much, much more. A big RGB thank you to all the creatives who entertained and bedazzled our lucky audience members!

Short synopses of the brilliant films we showcased…..

Trapped in a world of artificial perfection, a grotesque man’s life is transformed when a freak accident leaves him strikingly handsome. Gilbert and George are an artistic duo working and living together in the East End of London since the 1960s. Their large bold imagery reflects their lives and their thoughts and covers the most important subjects in the world. Death, Hope, Life, Fear, Sex, Money, Race, Religion. Kylmän Syliin is a hot tango that is dedicated to ice-swimming. A surreal interview between an unknown presence and a Japanese woman. Built from fragments. Drifting between digital memory and emotional truth. In a prestigious modern art museum, self-proclaimed experts Joseph and Claire move through the exhibits with unwavering confidence, extracting profound meaning from even the simplest objects. The short film itself shows the dystopian future of our civilization and its evolution. A key scene from the 1927 film Metropolis is reinterpreted as a music video; a cautionary tale to today’s audience about the seductive powers and dangers of Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse. “Give It To Me” is a vibrant, Blaxploitation-era inspired music video set in a 1970s disco wonderland. In a securely locked basement, a futuristic robot vacuum cleaner, designed in a cyberpunk style, clumsily chases a feather, creating a whimsical and child-friendly spectacle. As the viewer watches….Have your thoughts ever kept you up at night? This stop-motion animated music video guides the listener through a nighttime anxiety episode. Matins Sauvages depicts the last days of two wanderers, exploring a world of wilderness, and bidding farewell to the skies they saw a thousand times. Cats and Robots clash in a vicious war in the music video for Les Savy Fav’s “Guzzle Blood”. And you thought JAWS was scary. (This is part of the three “Attack of the Killer Rubber Duckies” feature length movies in the works.) Music Video for ‘Let’s Go’ – An all night party for the very experienced. A young monster struggles to live up to his father’s legacy. Animated music video inspired by the band’s own artwork. 12 years living on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, led to the writing of Ghetto Hero, an inspirational track by Mash P. Director MSK lived on the streets for 15 years, before becoming a filmmaker.

With films hailing from France, Sierra Leone, Ireland, the USA, the UK, Switzerland and more, our festival showcased a real smorgasbord of talent. Dark comedies, music videos about personal struggles in a difficult environment, moving slice-of-life cinema, rambunctious humour, we had the works. Much love and respect to all those whose creative efforts made the festival such an enjoyable affair. Until next time!

Short synopses of the fantastic films we screened…..Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. Long after the fall of civilization, an android gunslinger roams the wasteland with her cybernetic bear hunting the slavers who tore her world apart. An ode to being a teenager with no responsibilities, spending all day and night playing video games with no consequences… somewhat… 12 years living on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, led to the writing of Ghetto Hero, an inspirational track by Mash P. Director MSK, lived on the streets for 15 years, before becoming a filmmaker. That lived experience explodes on to the screen in this music video shot in the slums of Freetown, home to both songwriter and director. Madeleine is 75 years old and has gone into a chemist’s to buy condoms. Supposedly, she wants to make water bombs out of them for a friend’s birthday. Does Madeleine really have a mischievous sense of fun, or is she hiding her desires? Edwin, a lonely, narcissistic vampire, returns home after a restock to lament about life and his yearning to be normal to his best friend Morris – a decapitated head that loathes his guts. A man‘s can – a hero‘s struggle… Music Video for ‘Let’s Go’ – An all night party for the very experienced. One night, fate brings together two women who should never have met. Between confidences, wounds, disputes, poetry and giggles, these two souls, which everything opposes, will sweep away the universal chronicle of human relations and offer us a lesson in tolerance. A rejected advert for small, local company, PJP Office Supplies. An elderly baker cooks up a sinister plan. But what should have been a piece of cake, becomes a very sticky affair…

We had a very wonderful time showcasing a real variety of films from the world’s up and coming student filmmakers. We had a lovely Q and A with Director Lea Tošić about her Comedy Student Short, Zanzibar 4K Colorized, made in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a team of talented young students. It was a standout film and is the deserved winner of our Audience Favourite laurel and $100 Cash Prize!

We’d like to thank everyone who made the festival happen and to all the filmmakers who took part we wish you nothing but success in your filmmaking future. Here are short synopses of the fantastic films we showcased…A hamster king is a victim of his own demise when he refuses to share his excessive wealth with the rest of his kingdom. In a world overwhelmed by visual noise, advertisements saturate every corner of life—from towering billboards to intrusive pop-ups on digital screens. They blur the lines between content and commerce, subtly shaping desires and identities. A waiter and his client get into an absurd discussion in a situation that can change their lives forever. Natives of the Safari, Maasai tribes live on their cattle. In a traditional Maasai family, a man can have many wives. His wealth is measured by the number of cattle, wives, and children he owns. The surrounding world is changing, and so is the Maasai world. In the future, citizens are required to complete the ‘Transfer’ into ‘AI’ in order to become a legal citizen. The film follows a young film director who is determined to shoot her student film, but faces a series of comedic disasters: her car breaks down, the cameraman loses memory cards, one of the main actors doesn’t show up and the situation is further complicated when her jealous boyfriend shows up on set, bringing additional tension and chaos. The morning visit from a downstairs neighbour and his atypical request, take the main character on a journey down the memory lane of a lost relationship.

A really great festival edition that lightened up a slightly wintery Edinburgh, in a beautiful cinema just off the Royal Mile. We had a highly appreciative audience and a few of our blessed filmmakers were in attendance to add to the enjoyment. It was great to meet everyone, a huge thank you to our festival participants and can’t wait for next season.

Gus an ath uair (see ya next time in Gaelic)!

Short synopses of the brilliant work we showcased….. João shows up on a calm night in the Alentejo countryside, intent on taking his own life. When a driven architect pitches her dream project, the cross-examination of the panel suggests her ticking body clock will interrupt her commitment. After a couple great dates, Gina falls hard for Matt. Two best friends live out their childhood dream of becoming superheroes but quickly realize that it’s going to be harder than they expected. A couple’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a night of games reveals the mans intense, and slightly awkward, obsession with cars. A corporate secretary doesn’t understand the concept of April Fools Day. Or maybe she’s just living in a dystopian world. Donald Trump longs for Marge Simpson, so paints himself yellow and tries to find her in Springfield. It’s Lore’s first day as a navigator, and she’s eager to start her new job—if only her ship would show up. For that special time it takes a special cologne…Turkish Suede. Three brothers argue about the origin and meaning of a stain that appears in their late father’s house. In a rainy and desolate countryside, a man finds himself stuck behind the wheel of his broken-down car.

Here are our Medal Winners for our highly enjoyable screening season of the 1 World Film Festival in 2026. Here is the rundown on the films we showcased. We had a fantasy where a young girl’s imagination and her father’s legacy unite to make her dream of flying come true. A hitchhike along a new border in eastern Armenia becomes a journey within a human landscape. Will Harry come clean, or flush his love life down the toilet? A teenage boy’s driving lesson takes an unexpected turn. During a swordfight film shoot, chaos erupts as a real beard keeps falling off—again and again. Dark and Light have been at war since the beginning of time. Until one day, Light finally wins. Although traditional culture has faded out of the mainstream vision, its spirit is still sticking. Zapop! is a three minutes 3D animated short about Bob, a new employee at a candy factory who works tirelessly, pursuing first place on the ranking board. In a world where superheroes are required to use their powers for the good of society, Renaud—endowed with a string of utterly useless abilities—tries to prove that he’s not subject to this obligation.

We’d like to extend a warm thank you to our talented filmmakers who provided us with this season’s cornucopia of cinematic delights! We really enjoyed screening all the fantastic films at the Asia South East-Short Film Festival that happened in Phnom Penh on Saturday January 10th! It was a wonderful line-up and we thank all our filmmakers for their participation. We also were able to have a informative Q & A with Roshane Saidnattar, the director of Red Moon, one of the festival’s films.

Short synopses of the fantastic films we showcased…..

In Cambodia, under the Khmer Rouge regime (1075-1979), love was forbidden—labeled counter-revolutionary. To repopulate the country and tighten its control, the regime imposed forced marriages between deliberately mismatched singles. Each couple had three nights, under surveillance, to consummate their union. Refusal meant betrayal of the Organization—and risked execution. Mei-jin, an ethnic Korean girl from China, escapes domestic violence and works illegally in South Korea. When her abusive husband tracks her down, she receives unexpected help from Jae-beom, a Korean ex-convict struggling to find his place after prison. As they flee together, they taste a moment of freedom. Peace Lim, the protagonist, inherited his quirky and difficult temperament from his grandfather. This made his career and romantic life far from smooth. He always blamed his grandfather for his downhill life and resented him throughout his life. A man moves to Thailand with hope and optimism, before quickly decaying into a horrible example of the worst kind of foreigner. A fully AI-generated (SORA) music video, projected onto the tangible substance of a body and filmed in a single take. In this case, that body belongs to musician Masha Qrella: a candy-colored world made of inflated balloons inside a hall of mirrors. Fed by the Mekong River, Tonlé Sap Lake in Cambodia is not only home to hundreds of thousands of people living in the floating villages, it is also the source of 75% of Cambodia’s fish (equal to 60% of the country’s protein intake). Because of a combination of threats, from pollution to climate change, the densely populated area’s fish populations are dwindling – but locals are educating themselves on ways to make change. The film focuses on traditional Chinese opera, Tai Chi, calligraphy, embroidery and other intangible cultural heritage, explores the inheritance dilemma in modern society, and thinks about how to balance the development of traditional culture and future technology. Meet ICan`t, the most useless vacuum cleaner ever invented.

A big congratulations and welcome to the gifted filmmakers participating in this season’s fantastic smorgasbord of cinematic wonderment and no we’re not being hyperbolic, our mothers agree! See you there!

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Short synopses of the brilliant films we’ll be showcasing…..

A fantasy where a young girl’s imagination and her father’s legacy unite to make her dream of flying come true. A hitchhike along a new border in eastern Armenia becomes a journey within a human landscape. Will Harry come clean, or flush his love life down the toilet? A teenage boy’s driving lesson takes an unexpected turn. During a swordfight film shoot, chaos erupts as a real beard keeps falling off—again and again. Dark and Light have been at war since the beginning of time. Until one day, Light finally wins. Although traditional culture has faded out of the mainstream vision, its spirit is still sticking. Zapop! is a three minutes 3D animated short about Bob, a new employee at a candy factory who works tirelessly, pursuing first place on the ranking board. In a world where superheroes are required to use their powers for the good of society, Renaud—endowed with a string of utterly useless abilities—tries to prove that he’s not subject to this obligation. Over the past year, this film has gradually emerged from a strange place: part grief ritual, part creative compulsion, a constant re-working of ideas that have plagued me.

We’d like to welcome our talented filmmakers of these comedy gems from all over our globe to this exciting season of hilarious short films! 

Short synopses of the brilliant work we’ll be showcasing…..

João shows up on a calm night in the Alentejo countryside, intent on taking his own life. After a couple great dates, Gina falls hard for Matt. When a driven architect pitches her dream project, the cross-examination of the panel suggests her ticking body clock will interrupt her commitment. Two best friends live out their childhood dream of becoming superheroes but quickly realize that it’s going to be harder than they expected. A couple’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a night of games reveals the mans intense, and slightly awkward, obsession with cars. A corporate secretary doesn’t understand the concept of April Fools Day. Or maybe she’s just living in a dystopian world. Donald Trump longs for Marge Simpson, so paints himself yellow and tries to find her in Springfield. It’s Lore’s first day as a navigator, and she’s eager to start her new job—if only her ship would show up. For that special time it takes a special cologne…Turkish Suede. Three brothers argue about the origin and meaning of a stain that appears in their late father’s house. In a rainy and desolate countryside, a man finds himself stuck behind the wheel of his broken-down car.

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Short synopses of the hilarious films we’ll be showcasing at our comedy film fest…..

Our landlord and saviour foolishly rents his modest spare bedroom to the devil. An intrusive thought comes to ruin a woman’s bath. Doctor Frankenstein is proud of his new Monster, but his assistant Igor only sees how problematic it is. A Target employee facing layoffs grows frustrated while trying to lead a focus group of insufferable Gen Z. Under the sheets, Connor and Jake’s domestic bliss is put to the test. The Stork is a character driven comedy that follows well intentioned, but clueless, parents of a queer woman wanting to start a family via artificial insemination using Norwegian semen ordered online. Past his prime and estranged from the zeitgeist, an amateur content creator hires a stranger off Craigslist to document his final attempt at cultural relevance: Man-on-the-street interviews…”Churchill Was No C***” is a satirical comedy centered around Liv, an outspoken mother, and her daughter Bea, whose blunt language comes up during a parent-teacher meeting with Jonas, the teacher. British comedy: in a post apocalyptic world overrun with cannibals a stoner idiot has to lead a group of survivors to safety. Madeleine is 75 years old and has gone into a chemist’s to buy condoms. Two men realise they’re grappling with their love lives by pretending to understand Taylor Swift. A lonely man attempts to find love online. Three siblings discuss the origin and meaning of a stain that appears in their late father’s house. A son’s mission to shine a light on his dad’s legacy.

Short synopses of the films we’ll be screening at our festival…..

Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. This micro doc explores her journey through addiction, survival, and creative rebirth. On a stormy night, while closing a café, a young waitress (Hannah Onslow) is confronted by a mysterious older woman (AACTA nominee Caroline Goodall). In a rainy and desolate countryside, a man finds himself stuck behind the wheel of his broken-down car. Madeleine is 75 years old and has gone into a chemists to buy condoms. A young couple find themselves confronted by the bureaucracy and cynicism of the people running the purgatory in which they are now trapped. Boys & Girls is a dialogue-driven short film set in Enfield Island Village. In today’s digital age, smartphones and social media have become an integral part of children’s lives… but at what cost? When three room mates welcome a new housemate into their apartment, tensions rise as suspicions about his true nature grow. Say Aye to AI. Unhinged Catbot, Kevin, supplies the deepest darkest fakes on the deep dark web. A man goes for a drink, but is stalked by the manifestation of his grotesque masculinity.

We’d like to welcome our talented digital creatives and filmmakers to this exciting season of work!

We’d like to welcome our wonderful filmmakers to this season’s fantastic and international music videos and animated films! 

Short synopses of the brilliant films we’ll be showcasing…..

Trapped in a world of artificial perfection, a grotesque man’s life is transformed when a freak accident leaves him strikingly handsome. Gilbert and George are an artistic duo working and living together in the East End of London since the 1960s. Their large bold imagery reflects their lives and their thoughts and covers the most important subjects in the world. Death, Hope, Life, Fear, Sex, Money, Race, Religion. Kylmän Syliin is a hot tango that is dedicated to ice-swimming. A surreal interview between an unknown presence and a Japanese woman. Built from fragments. Drifting between digital memory and emotional truth. In a prestigious modern art museum, self-proclaimed experts Joseph and Claire move through the exhibits with unwavering confidence, extracting profound meaning from even the simplest objects. The short film itself shows the dystopian future of our civilization and its evolution. A key scene from the 1927 film Metropolis is reinterpreted as a music video; a cautionary tale to today’s audience about the seductive powers and dangers of Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse. “Give It To Me” is a vibrant, Blaxploitation-era inspired music video set in a 1970s disco wonderland. In a securely locked basement, a futuristic robot vacuum cleaner, designed in a cyberpunk style, clumsily chases a feather, creating a whimsical and child-friendly spectacle. As the viewer watches….Have your thoughts ever kept you up at night? This stop-motion animated music video guides the listener through a night time anxiety episode. Matins Sauvages depicts the last days of two wanderers, exploring a world of wilderness, and bidding farewell to the skies they saw a thousand times. Cats and Robots clash in a vicious war in the music video for Les Savy Fav’s “Guzzle Blood”. And you thought JAWS was scary. (This is part of the three “Attack of the Killer Rubber Duckies” feature length movies in the works.) Music Video for ‘Let’s Go’ – An all night party for the very experienced. A young monster struggles to live up to his father’s legacy. Animated music video inspired by the band’s own artwork. 12 years living on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, led to the writing of Ghetto Hero, an inspirational track by Mash P. Director MSK lived on the streets for 15 years, before becoming a filmmaker. 

A warm welcome to our talented filmmakers who have provided us with this season’s cornucopia of cinematic delights! 

Short synopses of the fantastic films we’ll be showcasing…..

In Cambodia, under the Khmer Rouge regime (1075-1979), love was forbidden—labeled counter-revolutionary. To repopulate the country and tighten its control, the regime imposed forced marriages between deliberately mismatched singles. Each couple had three nights, under surveillance, to consummate their union. Refusal meant betrayal of the Organization—and risked execution.

Mei-jin, an ethnic Korean girl from China, escapes domestic violence and works illegally in South Korea. When her abusive husband tracks her down, she receives unexpected help from Jae-beom, a Korean ex-convict struggling to find his place after prison. As they flee together, they taste a moment of freedom.

Peace Lim, the protagonist, inherited his quirky and difficult temperament from his grandfather. This made his career and romantic life far from smooth. He always blamed his grandfather for his downhill life and resented him throughout his life.

A man moves to Thailand with hope and optimism, before quickly decaying into a horrible example of the worst kind of foreigner.

A fully AI-generated (SORA) music video, projected onto the tangible substance of a body and filmed in a single take. In this case, that body belongs to musician Masha Qrella: a candy-colored world made of inflated

balloons inside a hall of mirrors. 

Fed by the Mekong River, Tonlé Sap Lake in Cambodia is not only home to hundreds of thousands of people living in the floating villages, it is also the source of 75% of Cambodia’s fish (equal to 60% of the country’s protein intake). Because of a combination of threats, from pollution to climate change, the densely populated area’s fish populations are dwindling – but locals are educating themselves on ways to make change.

The film focuses on traditional Chinese opera, Tai Chi, calligraphy, embroidery and other intangible cultural heritage, explores the inheritance dilemma in modern society, and thinks about how to balance the development of traditional culture and future technology.

Meet ICan`t, the most useless vacuum cleaner ever invented.

Welcome to our talented filmmakers who make this year’s festival absolutely brimful of quality 

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Short synopses of the fantastic films we’ll be showcasing…..

Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. Long after the fall of civilization, an android gunslinger roams the wasteland with her cybernetic bear hunting the slavers who tore her world apart. An ode to being a teenager with no responsibilities, spending all day and night playing video games with no consequences… somewhat… 12 years living on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, led to the writing of Ghetto Hero, an inspirational track by Mash P. Director MSK, lived on the streets for 15 years, before becoming a filmmaker. That lived experience explodes on to the screen in this music video shot in the slums of Freetown, home to both songwriter and director. Madeleine is 75 years old and has gone into a chemist’s to buy condoms. Supposedly, she wants to make water bombs out of them for a friend’s birthday. Does Madeleine really have a mischievous sense of fun, or is she hiding her desires? Edwin, a lonely, narcissistic vampire, returns home after a restock to lament about life and his yearning to be normal to his best friend Morris – a decapitated head that loathes his guts. A man‘s can – a hero‘s struggle… Music Video for ‘Let’s Go’ – An all night party for the very experienced. One night, fate brings together two women who should never have met. Between confidences, wounds, disputes, poetry and giggles, these two souls, which everything opposes, will sweep away the universal chronicle of human relations and offer us a lesson in tolerance. A rejected advert for small, local company, PJP Office Supplies. An elderly baker cooks up a sinister plan. But what should have been a piece of cake, becomes a very sticky affair…

Welcome to our brilliant contributors to this year’s far-reaching festival. Films from every corner of the planet made by our most talented up and coming filmmakers. See you there!

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Short synopses of the fantastic films we’ll be showcasing…..

A hamster king is a victim of his own demise when he refuses to share his excessive wealth with the rest of his kingdom. In a world overwhelmed by visual noise, advertisements saturate every corner of life—from towering billboards to intrusive pop-ups on digital screens. They blur the lines between content and commerce, subtly shaping desires and identities. A waiter and his client get into an absurd discussion in a situation that can change their lives forever. Natives of the Safari, Maasai tribes live on their cattle. In a traditional Maasai family, a man can have many wives. His wealth is measured by the number of cattle, wives, and children he owns. The surrounding world is changing, and so is the Maasai world. In the future, citizens are required to complete the ‘Transfer’ into ‘AI’ in order to become a legal citizen. The film follows a young film director who is determined to shoot her student film, but faces a series of comedic disasters: her car breaks down, the cameraman loses memory cards, one of the main actors doesn’t show up and the situation is further complicated when her jealous boyfriend shows up on set, bringing additional tension and chaos. The morning visit from a downstairs neighbour and his atypical request, take the main character on a journey down the memory lane of a lost relationship.

We want to thank our medal winning filmmakers for dedicating themselves to the art of comedy. It’s a hard thing to pull off, especially in the film medium. Also a big thumbs up to our audience who made the effort to come along and be entertained! Until next year, b,bye!

Here are the synopses of the films hailing from all over the globe…. Alex and Chiara die in a car crash just after getting married. The young couple find themselves confronted by the bureaucracy and cynicism of the people running the purgatory in which they are now trapped. Pablo travels on the road with his girlfriend Belen and his cousin Mauro to his grandmother’s wake. But a heavy fog stops them. A country is shaken when — least expected — a ban is placed on the use of cheesy cat puns. Madeleine is 75 years old and has gone into a chemists to buy condoms. Supposedly, she wants to make water bombs out of them for a friend’s birthday. Mark is off to meet some quirky locals, and get stuck in! Bec & Sam move back home with their parents and become unBARable. Woking Cupcakes, a quirky and fun loving cricket team, prepare for their season opener. After 10 years of suffering the humiliation of having a mismatched helmet, one plastic astronaut has a chance at achieving his dream. A young man votes for the far right and something (un-) expected happens. Camilla is an aspiring actress auditioning for the background role of a couple kissing in the park in a Romantic Comedy. Ravioli – A dream or nightmare? Follow one man’s journey into the netherworld of pounding bass & pasta treats. A robot tries to break into a human facility, and is asked a security question. 

What a fantastic collection of films we showcased and we were lucky enough to have the director of one of them; “Speaker” directed by Alan Hamwan, give a Q and A to an appreciative audience. We learned that there was actually quite a bit of personal peril that went into the making of this moving and unique film which added an extra poignancy to the work. The other films were of a wide variety from documentaries to farcical, fast paced comedies, to disturbing AI generated fairytale-esque animations. We want to thank everyone who contributed to this wonderful event and look forward to next year’s festival.

Short synopses of the films we screened….. A disabled grocer goes to work as usual. On the way, he sees several men taking a girl to kill her. The grocer tries to save her life. A boy meets a rock on a salt flat. Two rickshaw drivers fighting with each other on a stop in the wilderness for a ride. Focusing on the Ewenki culture, the video explores the current situation of its cultural disappearance and the “rebirth” of the new generation of Ewenki people, and fully presents the hidden cultural meaning and emotional world of the Ewenki people. A well-meaning man discovers that love can change in five minutes. Pez’s life is a fairy tale, but it was written by the Brothers Grimm… and when the killer troll from under the bridge comes to harvest young girls, this girl scout must use her cookies to kill. This project is an allegory of the feeling of being lost, a sentiment that seems increasingly present, especially among Generation Z. Rather than a pessimistic outlook, it aims to highlight the power of unity and cooperation in navigating future challenges.

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