2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

Having been told throughout his life he needs to meet his biological mother, adoptee Xavier finally does so, only to discover the only thing they have in common is blood.

Director(s): Tobin Carter
Writer(s): Tobin Carter
Producer(s): Tobin Carter
Key Cast: Case Walker, Lisa Winans, Katie L. Hall

Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere

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2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy

A horror novelist, with the help of a ghost hunter, brings back the spirit of a ghost who is hell bent on staying on Earth for socialization.

Director(s): Adam Willis
Writer(s): Chloe Schildhause
Producer(s): Chloe Schildhause
Key Cast: Della Saba, Paloma Rabinov, Chloe Schildhause, Maren Hill

Country: United States
World Premiere

 

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2025 Official Selection: Featurette – Drama

Through years of quiet struggle with trauma and emotional isolation, Pierre lives in a world that offers no compassion — until, suddenly, a moment of static sparks an unexpected connection, a chance at a new path. But how long can he endure before that hope slips away?

Director(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Writer(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Producer(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Key Cast: Tomas Hartwig, Alexandra Lindqvist

Country: Sweden
Los Angeles Premiere

 

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2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Experimental/Arthouse

One man’s fix. Everyone’s Story.

Director(s): Shawn Welles Linzey
Writer(s): Shawn Welles Linzey
Producer(s): Shawn Welles Linzey
Key Cast: Merle Racer, Chris SeaWill Williams, Elizabeth Merlot Prince

Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere

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2025 Official Selection: Series Pilot – TV/Web/Streaming

Paramedics: Emergency Response chronicles select teams of Paramedics at Medavie Health Services West as they respond to 911 Emergency Calls.

Director(s): Antonio Hrynchuk
Writer(s): Kate Walker
Producer(s): Antonio Hrynchuk, Ryan Malone
Key Cast: Tom Barbier, Rob Dziadyk, Shiela Matthies, Sema Seyli

Country: Canada

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