In Tijuana, Mexico, Laura is accepted to a dance master’s program abroad and has to quickly make a decision.
​She goes out with her friend, Ana, who assumes that she won't accept the offer because she's still hung up with her ex, José. Throughout the evening in the downtown district, Laura notices various girls that are carefully watching her wherever she goes. Distracted and anxious, she can’t make herself have fun like her friends, and is constantly annoyed by the assumptions they make of her. After an encounter with José later in the night, Laura takes his body to a coven of vampire dancers– the girls she saw throughout the night– and is initiated into the group.

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Josie leads a life of passive mundane displeasure before his psychic ills deform him and sees him roaming the rainforest hinterlands of Queensland.
A Grand Mockery is simultaneously singular and a flashback to underground filmmaking before it became codified. Filmed on soft luminous super-8, tonally playful and structured as a diptych, A Grand Mockery begins as a work of morbid comic realism before the film transforms along with Josie.

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Set in a small snow town just after winter, A Lovely Place explores the fickle yet, dark power of group mentality through the eyes of the outsiders.

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Two brothers attempt to storm the world of thrash metal with the Maori language, despite the fact they're both still teenagers.

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Andamooka is a story about a woman whose life falls apart just before she turns 30, she heads to the outback to spend her birthday with her best friend in tiny opal mining town Andamooka.

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Forgotten soap-star and self-appointed Mother of the Year, Ronnie Lipsick is living the life she never asked for. An acting career derailed due to an untimely pregnancy 18 years earlier, dreams of stardom replaced with a suburban performing arts school. A husband, Cormack, who’s lust and love for life has gone as limp as his manhood. Youngest daughter, Norah, who appears to have no use for her and finally, the ungrateful eldest, Audrey, who Ronnie has given the best part of her parenting time to mould into the success she always wanted to be. But when an accident lands Audrey in a coma, Ronnie gets her second chance at the life she actually wanted by taking on her daughter's identity.

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In a world where no one speaks, a devout female-led community hunts down a young woman who has escaped imprisonment. Recaptured, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to an ancient evil in the wilderness, but fights for her own survival.

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Directed by Kaius Potter

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Directed by Kieran Mpetyane Satour

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After becoming pregnant from a one-night stand, Eden leans on her married best friend and mother of two, Dawn, to guide her through gestation and beyond.

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Jordan is a refined, calculated doctor with high standards.  His boyfriend, Grant, is a pathological narcissist with loose morals.  Jordan prepares what seems like a romantic bath for Grant, but shatters the mood with a sudden accusation of infidelity.  As Grant attempts to smooth-talk his way out of trouble, the grisly truth of Jordan's intentions bubbles to the surface.

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Written and Directed by Mia Kidis

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Directed by Black Dahlia

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Summer is invited to a sleepover with a new group of friends, but when their makeover starts to take a dark turn, Summer is tested just how far she will go to fit in.

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Mary Chang, a 22-year-old slacker, accidentally eats her housemate’s weed cookie before a family Chinese New Year celebration.

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A young man recovers his collection of red cars only to realise that the scale of his fantasies has changed.

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Deep in the South Korean mountainside, a young domestic worker has her chores interrupted by news that will forever change her.

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Displaced by the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Anna has re-settled in rural Australia with a defeated husband and alienated son. After reluctantly renouncing her Hungarian nationality, Anna is haunted by her guilt, which manifests as a terrifying white presence that threatens to replace her.

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Directed by Conor Mercury

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When true-crime podcaster and sleuth Lola visits her hometown at Christmas for the first time since running away and transitioning, the vengeful ghost of a historical murderer and urban legend seemingly arises to kill again. Lola must solve the case before her community is slaughtered. She's up against not only a psychotic killer, but a town haunted by secrets.

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Corey goes to Las Vegas to meet the other Corey.

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In this silent tableau, an eclectic bunch of dusty cowboys take care of domestic duties, putting a spin on traditional Western iconography.

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Being human is challenging, and being a ghost is not a cakewalk! A rookie ghost realises she has only 30 days left before fading away. Makoto, a ghost agent, invites her to team up with the washed-up ghost champion Catherine.
Their mission is to revive the legend of haunting ghosts in The Lucky Hotel. In the afterlife, ghosts must be frightening enough to survive. The world after death is far from idyllic. "I don't want to be forgotten by this world!" becomes their final conviction. The ghosts about to sink without trace strive to become
the scariest legends. They believe, "As long as you have the talent to scare, you will be seen!"

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In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.

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Producer, director and screenwriter of several short films with more than 250 selections in national and international festivals. He is currently preparing his first feature film, "#thechallenge", a found footage horror film, as well as other genre projects such as the horror thriller "Delivery",  the fantasy drama "Bramble" and the teen horror movie "Mommy will always protect you".

In 2018 he published "Ajuar Funerario", a horror comic adapted from the book by Fernando Iwasaki.

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Directed by Ant Candlish & Jacob Sandor Tamas. Written by Ant Candlish.

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In the late 19th century, South Australia was in the grip of a mighty drought. Farmer’s wives had almost no agency – they were chattel, like the land itself, which had in turn been stolen. It was the women who carried the mercilessness of the men’s rage against the land. Adapted from the poem Dust by Anna Spargo-Ryan.

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In this supernatural dark comedy, a pathetic Irish fishmonger must survive a sex pact with an ancient fish creature in order to save his mother’s soul from burning in hell.

Christie O’Mallaghan is a lonely and pathetic fishmonger, hated by everyone on the island of Connamarragagh, for being a disgrace of a man — can’t fish, can’t swim, can’t even drink. When Christie’s mother is struck down with a deadly case of St. Moira’s Bloat (contracted by eating cheese made from her own breast milk), Christie learns that if he is unmarried at the time of her death, her soul will burn in hell. Christie sets off on wild ride of suicide attempts, exploding hell blisters, tentacle sex, and a musical promenade.  Either Christie will rise above a life of disgrace and failure, or his mother will burn for eternity.

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Mei, an 8 year old immigrant, yearns for the type of life she sees on TV. A life that resembles the Western way of living that is so often played on her television.

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Lexi, a struggling young mom, has the opportunity to become a registered nurse. But on the day of her big interview, her estranged father reveals the news of her mother’s ailing health. Lexi must decide whether to reconnect with family, in hopes it may help her with a letter of recommendation or protect the life she has created with her son, Tyler. In doing so, she must confront her difficult past, all while introducing her son to her childhood home.

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Jules, a Chinese American woman, has been sober for a year but can’t stop vomiting goldfish. Striving to put her life back on track, she must preserve control when a fish enthusiast unexpectedly enters her life.

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After calling a late-night party hotline that promises out-of-this-world fun, uptight yuppie Conor Sweeney must battle the pint-sized forces of evil unleashed through his phone line, led by the maniacal rock n’ roll goblin FRANKIE FREAKO.

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Damon Gameau (2040, THAT SUGAR FILM) takes eight kids on the ultimate school excursion: a road trip across Europe to seek solutions to the climate crisis.

Millions of children around the world are frustrated by the dire lack of action to protect the planet and their future. Until now, their only avenue to express these concerns has been protesting on the streets. Director Damon Gameau (2040, THAT SUGAR FILM) invites eight children on an epic adventure across Europe in a school bus powered by biofuel. Their mission is to better understand the planet’s predicament, explore solutions and, most importantly, take the conversation from the streets, into the boardrooms of some of the world’s largest polluters and influential companies.

This inspiring and rollicking journey, where ‘School of Rock’ meets ‘An Inconvenient Truth', results in the children forming a ‘Future Council’ to advise and influence the world's most powerful companies on their decisions that impact nature.

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Directed by Ben Bloom & Gemma Owens.

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Written by Gemma Owens.

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Directed by Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore

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Directed by Dan Baebler

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‘Get On With It’ follows Frankie, an eight year old girl with a very active imagination. Frankie finds out for the first time in a game of ‘Death Stuck In The Mud’ that everyone dies in real life. As humans, we’re constantly working through that certainty, and in this film, we cut straight to the heart of it, through a child’s perspective. We stay with Frankie after she finds out, at her Grandad’s 73rd birthday party, and become witness to her fear, fuelled by erratic imaginings on all the ways people can possibly die.

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Karin, 11 years old, finds herself abandoned by her father in a small Japanese town, where her grandfather, a monk, resides. Her grandfather asks Anzu, his jovial and helpful, although rather capricious, ghost cat, to look after her. As their spirited personalities collide, sparks fly—yet perhaps only in the beginning.

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Directed by Andy Freer & Daniell Flood

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A porn addict's life falls apart.

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January 2021. The UK is in its 3rd lockdown and all entertainment venues remain closed. For theatre actors Sam and Mark, the future looks bleak. As the pandemic drags on, Mark - single and childless - is increasingly socially isolated, while Sam panics about how he is going to support his young family. They spend their days in the online digital world of Grand Theft Auto and when they stumble across a theatre, they suddenly have an idea to stage a full production of Hamlet within the game. This film charts their ridiculous, hilarious and moving adventure as they battle violent griefers and discover surprising truths about life, friendship and the enduring power of Shakespeare.

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On a trip to Los Angeles to visit a new flame, Anna finds herself lost, stoned and alone… or is she?

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Stories have been told of a legendary craftsman during the Edo-era, by the name of Jingoro Hidari. Today, sculptures accredited to Jingoro can be found throughout Japan, but his very existence is yet to be confirmed. Having lost his foster parent and right arm to the betrayal of his senior apprentices, Jingoro is on a journey of revenge with a mechanical prosthetic arm and his sidekick, "Sleeping Cat." People soon came to call him Jingoro "Hidari" because of his ability to artfully use his carpentry tools with only his left arm ("hidari" means "left" in Japanese). Finally, Jingoro faces one of his adversaries "Inumaru" and the curtains rise on a fight to the death.

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Directed by Turk Lees

When a vision impaired mother becomes convinced that the baby in her house is not the child she gave birth to, she must confront the shadowy figure of her mother that stalks her house and the creeping darkness before it consumes her.

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ILY, BYE follows Siobhan (Meg Stalter), a quirky, socially anxious mess who can't seem to keep a job. Thanks to the help of her best friend Gary (Kanoa Goo), she scores an interview with his boss, Mr. Litchfield (Rainn Wilson). When her call to schedule the interview goes to voicemail, Siobhan panics and leaves a series of unhinged messages. Not wanting to lose the interview, she embarks on a chaotic mission to delete the voicemails herself...

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After being transferred from juvenile to adult prison, Mel Blight (Vincent Miller) is taken under the wing of both Mark Shepard (Cosmo Jarvis), Australia’s most despised criminal, and Warren Murfett (Guy Pearce), a soon-to-be-a-paroled inmate. As a paternal triangle grows between them, we see that even the worst of men have a little bit of good inside that will be their undoing.

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A couple's picnic is disturbed by what may or may not be a mime.

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Directed by Triana Hernandez

In the future no one can die and no one wants to live anymore. Two space pirate brothers must destroy an evil messiah to break the curse of immortality and deliver Humanity to its final resting place.

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Jon Baxter's journey from military serviceman to acclaimed director is a testament to his passion and determination. At just 23, after completing his military service, Jon channeled his disciplined mindset and creative drive into founding JÁEN, a production company that has since made a significant mark in the film and media industry. Over the past decade, Jon has guided JÁEN to produce groundbreaking music videos and high-profile commercial campaigns, establishing himself as an illustrious director. Now, with ten successful years behind him, Jon is setting his sights on the world of feature films, ready to bring his storytelling talents to the big screen.

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Episode 1: Two years ago, 263 people died in the Lius' Commune tragedy. Miss Liu was the only survivor and was saved by Lantern Blade. In order to let Lantern Blade help her take revenge, she followed him to wander. Lantern Blade will kill when the lantern is on and specializes in killing the living dead. The two came to the town, and sinner Gushan was performing a ceremony to revive the Witch Mother.

Episode 2: The official organization Hoof wanted to stop Gushan's plan. To eliminate the Witch Mother, they need the blood of the Black Star, and Miss Liu is the Black Star. The chief of Hoof Shangshu sacrificed Miss Liu and tried to use her to kill the Witch Mother.

Episode 3: Lantern Blade got rid of the control of the Witch Mother and rescued Miss Liu. In the end, the matter was settled, and Gushan died. Miss Liu lost her memory, and Liu and Lantern Blade continued their journey.

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A dog loses grasp of its shape and time while balling like Shaq.

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A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing.

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Directed by Ant Candlish & Jacob Sandor Tamas.

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Written by Ant Candlish.

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Jae-hee is a free-spirited young woman, who is completely unconcerned with other people’s opinions and draws attention with her bold style and daring attitude.

Heung-soo, who has caught Jae-hee's eye but never sparked her interest, faces a major crisis as his most guarded secret is discovered by none other than Jae-hee!

But through this, Jae-hee and Heung-soo come to realize that although they may not be each other's ideal types, they share special moments that only they can understand.

Putting aside the rampant rumors churned by others, Jae-hee and Heung-soo choose to live and love on their own terms, embarking on a journey of cohabitation.

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Leo's got something important to discuss with his 8-year-old daughter - he's got a brain tumour. But when Luna hears 'brain tuna', her big imagination takes them both on a fantastical detour.

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A very hungry woman tells a pizza delivery guy she can't pay for the pizza she ordered. But can the sex she offers instead of currency possibly equate to the true value of a pizza? Is there anything that can be worthy of pizza, aside from what the market has decided? Together the two decide that their only option is to become the pizza object themselves, to make each other into pizza, in order to become free.

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Montreal video artist Maurane and New Yorker poet Billy Pedlow immerse themselves in an exercise of total honesty to recreate their first dates, which quickly turn into romantic chaos.

“Blurring the line between fiction and nonfiction, ME AND MY VICTIM is about co-directors and subjects, Maurane and Billy Pedlow, who are not quite friends and not quite lovers and the true, messy, and kind-of-fucked-up story about how they met. A messy, whirlwind, imperfect, orgasmic, meme-inflected, jump into the rabbit hole of their on-again, off-again situationship, their ultra-micro-budget (the film was made for less than $1000 US) confession playfully captures the humanity of love and lust in the 21st Century.”

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Oz, neglecting his girlfriend’s graduation for toys, receives a puppet. Trying it on, his soul is trapped. With his human body dying, he faces his life choices. To save his relationship and survive, he must do what he’s always avoided: grow up.

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Written and directed by Freyja Benjamin.

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Nearly 15 years later, Vita (Odessa Young), recounts making her first feature - a semi-autobiographical film about a young woman who gets pregnant and decides to leave home. Being an enthusiastic but inexperienced filmmaker, the shoot is chaotic, and her ego-tripping methods destroy the production. As her “first film” falls apart, director Zia Anger stages a lyrical auto-critique that probes the nature of artistic truth and personal mythmaking.

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A 21-year-old construction worker in New Mexico joins a community of queer rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream.

Dylan lives an isolated life of routine in rural New Mexico, working odd construction jobs to help support his little brother and alcoholic mother. He accepts a gig working at the House of Splendor, a homestead built by a community of queer rodeo performers and ranchers, and soon the indefinable magic of an untamed America unfolds before him. Finding space to explore and discover himself, he becomes entwined in the life of Sky, a talented barrel racer and free spirit. While working together in the breathtaking expanse of the Southwest, they contend with the undeniable forces of nature, family, and love.

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After her nepotism fails her, a fame obsessed young woman fabricates a conspiracy to garner media attention and jump-start her career.

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A neurotic delivery driver named Owen battles his OCD at a local convenience store while his TikToker girlfriend plans an exposure therapy dinner date at home. But when she helps him resist his compulsion, it subsequently triggers the apocalypse.

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Get an all-access pass into the masterminds behind Grammy award-winning band The Mars Volta: Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. Whittled down from hundreds of hours of footage shot by Omar throughout their lives, the film shows the iconic duo’s journey from the hardcore scene in El Paso, Texas, to rock and roll acclaim; from growing up as minorities to their rise to success; from struggles with loss, addiction, and scientology to their blazing come-back. A uniquely personal chronicle of the life-long friendship between two era-defining artists, the film is a depiction of love, death, and inspiration – with a soundtrack that has defined a generation.

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Directed and Edited by Aidan McDonald

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With the help of her family, Bee puts on a period party to celebrate the return of her period after a battle with anorexia.

Mum's neurotic, Dad's embarrassing and Gran doesn't quite get it. Plus little sibling Lou is a wee bit scarred. While the vagina cake melts and the uterus piñata awaits a beating, Bee comes to terms with the messiness of family and womanhood.

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When the music hits just right, pizza night turns into a nightmare.  This slick, pulse-pounding horror short by Gorgazma follows a group of unsuspecting friends as their favorite meal takes on a mind of its own—literally. With a fresh, modern twist on the 'body horror' genre, this fast-paced, darkly fun film will have you second-guessing your cravings. A chaotic thrill ride that fuses gory tension with a killer soundtrack—dig in, if you dare.

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Every gaze carries within it the potential for profound understanding.

Through the lens of a woman's eyes, we watch a private performance where sight transcends mere observation, becoming a vessel for connection and empathy.

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Written and Directed by Ollie Jones

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Encountering restlessness the night after her abortion, a young woman kills time in her apartment in the dead of night.

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When Yussef is forced to work the night of his daughter's piano recital he is determined to listen to her play at all costs.

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Three Australian girls seek the ultimate success in the world of competitive skateboarding while sliding into an adolescence without handrails.

QUEENS OF CONCRETE is a seven-year journey following three talented young skateboarders—Hayley (14), Ava (13), and Charlotte (9)—each with dreams of representing Australia at the Olympic Games. Nationally recognised as top competitors in their age groups, these girls are strong contenders. However, as childhood naivety fades, their Olympic ambitions evolve into a tale of resilience, triumph, and self-discovery.

QUEENS OF CONCRETE stands apart from traditional sports documentaries with its ethereal score, serene and visually striking footage, and unique directing approach. Director Eliza Cox patiently documents the girls' lives over the years, creating intimate portraits of their individual journeys while reflecting a universal truth—life often deviates from our expectations. Cox’s coming-of-age documentary offers a gripping and at times devastating look into the challenges these girls face while growing up.

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Directed by Anne Berry.

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Written by Rainbow Chan.

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January 2009 in Tobyhanna, PA. Three young men (Jack Bensinger, Eric Rahill and Conner O’Malley) self-document their attempt to write and record a rap album in one night. Shot on digital video from the era, this hazy portrayal of after-hours suburban life captures the inescapable boredom as a catalyst for bad decisions.

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Determined and aspiring cake-maker Ruby and her aloof partner Tom must deliver a wedding cake out of town, forcing them to rely on their family and friends who consistently can't seem to spare a second thought to anything beyond their own self-involved lives.

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Very few artists lived their art, Genesis died three times for it. Pioneering electronic musician/avant garde artist/spiritual explorer/gender revolutionary/cult leader?

Genesis P. Orridge has been featured in numerous films and videos, but never the full story…never this intimate... until now. In this authorized but extremely raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (Gay Chorus Deep South) documents the final year of P-Orridge’s existence as they grapple with mortality. Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gyson, Timothy Leary, Alice Genesse (PTV), David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African Witch doctors and a special cameo by her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, plus never before seen archival treasures, performances from COUM Transmissions, Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV. This film is Executive Produced by LAURA JANE GRACE — trans activist and AGAINST ME! singer.

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Directed by Thorsten Hertog

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After her mother's unexpected passing, Mattia finds herself thrust into the care of her estranged aunt & her mother’s identical twin. As Mattia grapples with the loss of her mother, a treacherous secret begins to unfold, threatening her life. From beyond the grave, Mattia’s mother possesses her daughter in an attempt not only to protect her from the same fate that befell her but also to find reconciliation with her sister, using food as a gateway.

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Two twins compare their different existences within the same world.

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Denied the coveted set menu for dining alone at a famously exclusive restaurant, Frances strikes an unexpected deal with a stranger to access both the menu and a night of peace and solitude.

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In Tijuana, Mexico, Laura is accepted to a dance master’s program abroad and has to quickly make a decision.
​She goes out with her friend, Ana, who assumes that she won't accept the offer because she's still hung up with her ex, José. Throughout the evening in the downtown district, Laura notices various girls that are carefully watching her wherever she goes. Distracted and anxious, she can’t make herself have fun like her friends, and is constantly annoyed by the assumptions they make of her. After an encounter with José later in the night, Laura takes his body to a coven of vampire dancers– the girls she saw throughout the night– and is initiated into the group.

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A celebration of female self-pleasure and sex-positivity, “She and Her Good Vibrations” is an animation comedy short film that follows a stressed-out, middle-aged woman who discovers the wonders of a vibrator, but she soon becomes addicted to solo pleasure sessions and loses touch with reality.

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In the middle of nature, at the base of a cliff, two campers, intrigued by outside noises, cross the deserted landscape, lamp in hand.

Cracking, trickling and other sounds give life to these places, home to a silent fauna, almost invisible, but still very present.

This film was drawn and animated alone on a single sheet of paper as a performance.

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Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t  commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.

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A contemporary portrait of America, told through a collection of stories observed within the walls of former Pizza Hut buildings across the country.  These nostalgic spaces hold memories of a bygone era, but through the power of transformation, they provide something new and special for the communities that continue to flow through them.

From an LGBTQ+ church in Florida, to a karaoke bar in Texas, to a cannabis dispensary in rural Colorado, these modern-day portraits are paralleled with the origin story of Pizza Hut - one of America's most iconic brands, and the two brothers who founded the company in Wichita, Kansas in 1958.

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Genevieve is a Brisbane-based screen producer with a speciality in short-form digital content. With a passion for bold, cathartic stories, Genevieve gives microphones to mavericks, illuminates innovators and paints a picture of artists.

Genevieve is the head producer and co-founder of Stranger Films, a production company and collaboration with writer/director Tony Walsh. Throughout her career she has worked with international brands including Vice, National Geographic, Hasbro, Lululemon and local brands like Great Northern and Pillow Talk. She has also partnered with larger production companies in producing digital ancillary content and EPK material for their shows online.

Her most recent creative project, a music video for Brisbane indie band ‘Spring Hill Walkers Club’ is screening at SXSW Sydney 2024 and won Best Asia & Pacific Music Video at the International Music Video Awards.

Her last narrative project, a pilot for a new comedy series titled ‘For a Good Cause’ has received a great reception online and international market interest.

Genevieve is also currently developing a slate of disruptive content at Stranger Films to take to SVOD and digital platforms, with a focus on telling poignant stories in new and emerging formats.

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Written & Directed by Finegan Sampson

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Roy’s attempt to end his life fails when a woman dressed in a monkey suit intervenes. Beneath the furry costume is Jane, who is in the process of escaping a toxic relationship.

Empowered by her alter ego “Monkey”, Jane commandeers Roy and his silver airstream and they take to the open road. The unlikely duo soon hatch a plan that could help finance a new life but could also land them in jail! Hot on their heels is Jane’s controlling partner Wade, who aims to put an end to Jane’s new found freedom.

This unconventional comedy is about two people on the edge of life who find purpose and romance through an unlikely connection, both escaping the darkness in search of some sunlight.

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Tales from the Void is an episodic horror anthology series based on the most viral and haunting stories from r/NoSleep.  Inspired by Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone, Tales from The Void delves into the darker side of the human psyche showcasing the horrors mankind is capable of if given the right motivation.

Balancing social commentary with homage to the look-and-feel of horror classics, each episode takes place in a contained environment featuring seemingly ordinary people. Slowly introducing a character flaw or external force that alters their path toward a horrific twist ending.  

From creepy dolls to unborn children, unexplained invasions to creatures that stalk the night, unsolved mysteries to serial murders, Tales from the Void draws from a wide spectrum of horror sub-genres with each episode paying homage to a classic and cult films from the eighties and nineties.

Unnerving, uncompromising, and rooted in character, Tales From The Void finds all the ways to keep you up at night.

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Filmed during The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour in 2022, this  documentary seamlessly weaves together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage capturing the transformative journey of Canadian Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse Peaches.
From the inception of the stage show to the rigorous rehearsal and riveting performances, the film provides an intimate look at the inner workings of a tour led by this beloved and globally celebrated icon. As a feminist musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches has spent over two decades challenging gender stereotypes, solidifying her status alongside pop and music industry icons. Her fearless originality has challenged social norms, dismantled stereotypes, and confronted patriarchal power structures. Through biting wit, she advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of gender and sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.

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Written and Directed by Tas Wilson

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A sexless couple, paranoid about the status of their relationship, embraces surveillance, spying and performance as a means to fall in love again, in this absurd, high-concept comedy from Eugene Kotlyarenko (Spree, Wobble Palace).

When Celine (Dasha Nekrasova) begins filming a documentary about her failing relationship, her boyfriend, Jay (Peter Vack), becomes suspicious that she may have an ulterior motive: to cancel him. In a paranoid attempt to seize authorship over the film, Jay sets up hidden cameras and tries to entrap Celine into problematic behavior he can record as insurance. As their secret surveillance escalates, they find themselves creating a movie full of absurd, erotic and highly performative scenes, with a wild cast of characters. But when another couple’s whirlwind marriage puts Jay and Celine’s dysfunctional dynamic into perspective, the two of them must use all the cinematic moments they've shared to try and save their love, in this high-concept relationship comedy that asks, “Who’s in control of the narrative?”

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Synesthete Totsuko can see others as colors. Honour student Kimi has dropped out of school but still pretends to attend for her grandmother's sake. They reunite and decide to form a band with Rui, who dreams of composing on analog synthesizers but whose mother expects him to become a doctor. Together, they find freedom, joy, and love.

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A privileged family, gathered for a wake, find their perfect home under attack from the desperate survivors of a parasitic pandemic.

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In a dystopian world, a creature attends a feast hosted by a magical fridge. Thus begins his downfall in a spiral of unbridled food consumption. Corrupted and transformed into a beast, he faces a macabre final course.

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Hanako, vocalist of the now iconic punk band "The Gesuidouz", along with guitarist Masao, bassist Ryuzo, and drummer Santarou, face a question from a foreign interviewer… “What does music mean to you?”. Hanako reflects on the band's journey, beginning under a small record label.
The Gesuidouz are confronted by a pile of unsold albums and dwindling audience numbers. Their manager, Takamura, proposes a last-ditch effort: relocate to the countryside, compose a new song, and if it's a hit, he won’t drop them from the record label. Seeing it as their final opportunity, Hanako, grappling with a belief that she will die at age 27, holds onto her rock star dreams and agrees. With a beat up van full of equipment and unsold albums, the band settles in a remote village with no cell phone service.

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