2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Horror

When an old crush finally shows interest in her, thanks to the miracle of a new injectable weight-loss drug, a woman indulges in a one-night stand with him. But late in the night, the drugs reveal a horrific side-effect.

Director(s): Amy Whittenberger
Writer(s): Amy Whittenberger
Producer(s): Liska Ostojic
Key Cast: Jahna Frantziskonis, Ben Levin

Country: United States

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Source: FILA

2025 Official Selection: Featurette – Drama

Due to his Tourette Syndrome, Jordan experiences struggles to interact with society. It gradually steers him toward a criminal lifestyle.

Director(s): Efe Tuncay
Writer(s): Efe Tuncay
Producer(s): Efe Tuncay
Key Cast: Michael Coley, Gabriel Quintella

Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere

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Source: FILA

2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

A routine rideshare takes a dark turn when a passenger’s unsettling conversation with the driver spirals into a terrifying revelation.

Director(s): Jon Cvack
Writer(s): Jon Cvack
Producer(s): Brittany Whiteq, Jon Cvack
Key Cast: Andrew Garret, Jonathen Wallace

Country: United States
World Premiere

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2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

Irene, a Chinese-American Adoptee burdened by gambling debts, returns to her childhood home to steal but confronts her estranged family and haunting memories. Facing her past and fragile identity, she struggles between who she is and who she was.

Director(s): Hao Yan
Writer(s): Hao Yan
Producer(s): Mandy Chen
Key Cast: Danni Wang

Country: China & United States
World Premiere

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Source: FILA