Durga
Abhishek Parasher
Australia. 2024. 15 min

A young woman tries to fashion an escape from her volatile household, as her husband and sister in law demand more in dowry payments.

Alice
Kamil Hardin
Russia. 2024. 25 min

Sergey recently lost his family and faith in the future, but artificial intelligence does not allow him to make a fatal mistake. Once in the loop, a smart speaker starts a dialogue with him. After disconnecting her from the network to complete what she started, the speaker continues to conduct a dialogue, as if she not only hears, but also sees what Sergei is going to do.

Dvand
Sandeep Singh
India. 2025. 19 min

Radhika a 28 year old women, grapples with guilt after committing female foeticide, battling suicidal thoughts amidst familial pressure. As she confronts her internalized misogyny, Radhika finds the courage to break free from her toxic family, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Basanti Tailors
Ajay Govind
India. 2025. 19 min

In the small Himalayan village of Halduwala, near Dehradun, Basanti (59) runs a tailoring shop with her young granddaughter, Ginny (9). When Anupama (39), a newcomer to the village, requests Basanti to repurpose old clothes into cushion covers, bedsheets, and bags, Ginny becomes attached to a t-shirt designated for recycling. As Basanti teaches Ginny about the importance of honoring commitments and recycling, she discovers that the t-shirt belongs to Anupama’s son and is his favorite. Struggling to balance her love for her granddaughter with her promise to Anupama, Basanti must find a way to resolve the situation that respects both her familial bond and her commitment to sustainability.

Today is the Day
Roee Naggan
Israel. 2024. 13 min

During an ugly divorce battle, Oded takes his son to the police station to file a complaint. When his son refuses to go into the station alone, Oded comes up with a deceitful way of inserting himself into what is an uncomfortable situation. Putting his son in a rough and difficult position, even if it means sacrificing his son.

Pines
Gil Peled
Israel. 2024. 15 min

A 60-year-old man with a chainsaw returns to the burnt forest where he last met his brother, in order to deal with his own guilt.