A praying mantis mutant seduces and preys on men out of desperation to save her child. A failed mission leads to revelations of her past and dark secrets. Director bio: Joe Hsieh is independent Taiwan animation director whose works often explores the dark side of human nature, dabbling in horror and suspense. His films have captured the attention of many international film festivals.

Praying Mantis

A praying mantis mutant seduces and preys on men out of desperation to save her child. A failed mission leads to revelations of her past and dark secrets.

A struggling young artist takes an odd job as a human racetrack in a senior rejuvenation workshop, only to develop an obsession with the hypnotic sensation of snails gliding across his skin. Director bio: Born on June 28th 1998 in Ho Chi Minh city, Nguyễn Thiên Ân is a Vietnamese filmmaker working at the intersection of fiction and reality. His films offer a satirical lens on society. His latest short, "The Dream is a Snail," world premieres in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking his emergence on the international stage.

The Dream is a Snail

A struggling young artist takes an odd job as a human racetrack in a senior rejuvenation workshop, only to develop an obsession with the hypnotic sensation of snails gliding across his skin.

On an intergalactic cruise for singles, lonely souls chase a kiss, a caress, or just a glimpse of love among the stars. Director bio: Leo Černic (Čino) is a Slovenian-Italian filmmaker who graduated in Film and Television Directing at AGRFT Ljubljana and Animation at CSC Turin. He has since worked as an independent author, exploring weird, quirky characters and their vulnerabilities, crafting stories that blend humor, emotions, and absurdity.

Cosmonauts

On an intergalactic cruise for singles, lonely souls chase a kiss, a caress, or just a glimpse of love among the stars.

Kieran is convinced a telepathic earthworm is manipulating him into making bad choices in his life. His concerned family decide to stage an intervention. The result? An amusingly bizarre showdown between reason, belief and one very unlucky invertebrate. Director bio: Australian director Tom Noakes started with skate films before studying at AFTRS. In 2019, he won Best Director at the Sydney Film Festival for his acclaimed short "Nursery Rhymes,", which won 15+ awards globally. His irreverent commercial work for Apple, Nike, and Amazon has won top industry prizes and millions of views. In 2016, he co-founded STUDIO GOONO to develop feature films and TV.

The Worm

Kieran is convinced a telepathic earthworm is manipulating him into making bad choices in his life. His concerned family decide to stage an intervention. The result? An amusingly bizarre showdown between reason, belief and one very unlucky invertebrate.

A young waitress tired of working at a seaside diner reaches out to cosmic forces. Director bio: Ryan McCown is a Brooklyn based filmmaker.

Crab Diane

A young waitress tired of working at a seaside diner reaches out to cosmic forces.

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