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What's it like to "make a family" when you're not part of the traditional hetero couple? Can two best buddies living on the same floor become a family? Océan and his best friend Sophie-Marie Larrouy will question their friendship, their desire for children and their ability to commit to each other, going to meet people who have made families "differently" to draw inspiration from them and invent their own model.

Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor, watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for coffee. He is drawn into a relationship with the young woman whose boyfriend goes missing; Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.

A heartwarming story about a precautious, 8-year-old girl exploring the world with her globetrotting father and growing up in an unconventional family.

On a disastrous date, Olivia’s attempt to escape takes an unexpected turn, pulling her into a surreal nightmare of elastic waistbands and absurd transformations. Pants Labyrinth blends dark fantasy with surreal comedy, reimagining the epic stakes of Pan’s Labyrinth through the ridiculous lens of bad dates and oversized underwear. Blending DIY filmmaking with absurdist humour, this short film is a playful and unsettling dive into the strange, the unexpected, and the uncomfortably familiar.

DAMSELS is the story of a couple of girls and their dates out for a night of food and fun. Features Rachel Faulkner and Clarke Wolfe from 1A Plate Productions.

An 8-year-old boy must return his friend's notebook he took by mistake, lest his friend be punished by expulsion from school.

An awkward teenager hopelessly in love with her older sister's boyfriend tries to make him notice her.

Little Intan was used as collateral for a debt by her mother, who was forced to become a migrant worker and leave her behind. But from that moment, her life took a turn. Dedi, the debt collector — a stranger who initially just came to collect — ended up becoming an important figure in Intan’s life. Together with Tatang, they grew into an unusual kind of “family.”

When a young gay man suspects he has an STI and goes in for testing, he discovers the older man he recently slept with is a doctor at the clinic.

When Shannon is dumped at the altar, her single mother, Marla, suggests they take the planned honeymoon to a remote island resort together. Marla, a publisher of a top magazine, tells Shannon that the trip to paradise will make their relationship stronger, but she has ulterior motives: she needs a big interview to help her magazine, and the resort owner is the perfect catch.

An American doctor establishes an orphanage in Ecuador to help the starving and homeless children of the Amazon rain-forest.

Spencer works a dead end job at the local theater concessions stand. Everyday, he waits for his prince charming to come and sweep him off his feet, until he does. Spencer can't immediately determine prince charming's sexuality, so he turns to an internet "Are You Gay?" quiz for help.

Featuring Alan Thicke, the film explores the struggles faced by children of alcoholic parents, highlighting the emotional turmoil and chaos within seemingly normal families. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing alcoholism as a disease and the impact it has on family dynamics. The narrative provides insights into the feelings of loneliness, shame, and frustration experienced by children, while also offering coping strategies such as the "three C's": you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it. The film encourages open communication and seeking support from others, like counselors or peer groups, to navigate the challenges of living with an alcoholic parent.

Two lovers struggle to find the right way to say goodbye - to more than just their relationship.

A young woman meets a long-lost friend during New Year's Eve for an unforgettable celebration.

A short animated tribute to Georgia’s beloved dog Kupata (“Sausage”), created in celebration of Children’s Day.

A young man, unaccustomed to children, must accompany a young girl on a train trip.

Laura and Ryan are perfect for each other: they both love Meryl Streep, have been totally destroyed by previous relationships, and have no idea what they are supposed to do tonight. They also both know that they'll have to pretend to be completely different to how they've ever been previously, in the hope of getting it right this time. How bad can a second date really go and what is there to lose? Ryan and Laura are about to find out.

On Halloween night, a shy high school artist must navigate social validation and the bittersweet lines of friendship and heartbreak.

A young British man and American woman navigate misunderstandings on a first date that takes a bizarre turn.