Through phone calls, letters, and footage of nature, Friends on the Outside weaves the story of a man who discovers a love of foraging while incarcerated, exploring how nature can take care of us and offer moments of connection in the spaces of the state’s neglect.

In the municipality of Villa Guerrero, State of Mexico, flower growers and their families live with the hope of better times ahead; in the meantime, they live every day in a field that no longer smells of flowers...

Travelling Home follows Joe Cannon Snr., an English Romany Traveller and retired farrier, as he reflects on his heritage and makes his annual journey to Appleby Fair in Cumbria, UK.

In Busua, Ghana, a group of young men who taught themselves to surf as children using wooden planks now extend their knowledge and skill to their community. Today, with their own surf school, they are empowering local girls, teaching them how to swim, surf, and embrace the ocean, rather than fear it. This short documentary captures this journey, showcasing the transformative impact of surfing, as well as the joy and freedom that comes with understanding nature and being with your people.

Could Australia’s past help secure its future? 65,000 years in the making, Burnt Country is about fighting fire, with fire. Exploring the profound knowledge and wisdom of First Nations, this film is an invitation to connect to country and community.

Elizabeth became a mother at just 16, after a traumatic sexual assault. Now, 15 years later, she reflects on the profound challenges and emotions of raising her child under extraordinary circumstances.

Khiew Ranei (Black Clay) explores the craft of black clay pottery artisans in Larnai, Meghalaya through the eyes of 9-year-old La-ini Pyrtoh. Roilin Pyrtuh, La-ini’s mother and the village’s only practitioner of this craft, takes us through the creation process and the challenges she faces to preserve this tradition. As the sole inheritor of this craft, La-ini reflects on her responsibility and aspirations to perpetuate this unique art form.

Deep in the heart of Borneo's rainforest, the Iban tribe thrives as a resilient community bound by their sacred connection to their land, river, and their time-honored traditions. Through their struggle, the youth of the Iban tribe uncover the strength within themselves and their identity in what is not only a fight for survival, but a fight for dignity and for the preservation of a way of life that is quickly vanishing.

ALT Jay focuses on twenty-year-old Jay Southern and his love of sport, explored through his relationship with his identical twin brother Matthew. Through his perseverance and the support of his family and trainer, Jay’s multiple disabilities have not stopped him from practicing CrossFit and belonging to a community. The film shows Jay’s determination to break down barriers and bring about change for deaf and disabled people in sport and fitness.

After hearing about a couple's late-night encounter with a mysterious big cat in the Welsh countryside, two filmmakers decide to investigate by conducting phone interviews with local witnesses, exploring the idea of belief and providing a space for vivid personal experiences.

‘No sugarcoatin’ it, you’ve got brain damage from multiple sclerosis. Your memories are fading and down the line it’s gonna get scary. So gather everything left in that noggin, like paper and ink and photos and love of course. Start with the foundation and don’t give up! Soon you’ll have a palace full of friends, pets, and love. That way you’ll never, ever forget them.'

Vladimir, an elderly resident of Beirut, checks the obituaries page and attends funerals daily. His “mourning” routine reveals a journey of grieving and accepting the loss of a loved one, a home, a city.

After discovering the power of the humble brick, pigs forged ahead into the industrial revolution building houses, factories and shops to wolf-proof their lives. This is the story of Richmond, a little piggie who befriends Billy, a not-so-big bad wolf, much to the outrage of his father. Set in the Black Country, this film is about friendship, inclusivity and not judging a wolf by its cover.

Things haven’t gone quite the way Robin expected them to, so she decides the time has come to get rid of her drum kit. But giving up her passion might not be as simple as she anticipates.

Chile, 1982. At the height of the Pinochet dictatorship, shellfish divers Antonio and Gabriel Casablanca are asked to find the body of an army officer’s son, who was recently lost at sea. In return the brothers are promised information on the whereabouts of their missing sister Lucía, who is being detained by the military.

Shalewa, a reclusive autistic teenager, finds comfort in building and repairing objects using metal scraps. Constantly tormented by mischievous siblings, she retreats into her world of creation. When a severe fish shortage in the village river threatens her mother’s livelihood, pushing their family into debt and the risk of eviction, Shalewa is determined to use her skills to help.

Eight-year-old Elvis witnesses a dramatic family shift when his mother Lola invites Mohammed, an immigrant stranger, into their home for money, culminating in an unexpected green card marriage. As Elvis navigates a staged familial landscape, collapsing memories of his biological father fragment the line between truth and lies. When an unannounced visit from authorities disrupts their precarious arrangement, the consequences of adult choices threaten to overwhelm Elvis and his family, pulling them into uncertain emotional waters.

Based on a true story, a father and son operating a makeshift hospital at the frontline are tested when a platoon of opposing soldiers approach their building, forcing them to make a difficult decision in order to protect their patients and their own lives.

After the death of her young daughter, Sara kidnaps a baby from a woman she meets in a park. The journey to rectify the crime she has committed leads her to explore the darkest corners of the soul and confront the hellish reality that the family was already enduring.

In Bethlehem, the unexpected arrival of Maria, a pregnant nun, into an isolated convent run by a community of elderly nuns sets off a chain of events.

Some people enter a room with a computer and only one instruction to execute.

In a quiet fishing village, a boy and his father clean the sea, believing it keeps a "sleeping monster" at bay. When pollution claims his father, the boy, convinced the monster has awakened, vows to "defeat" it—by protecting the Earth.

Shu Zhen and Mr. Li became life companions after both losing their spouses. When Mr. Li is diagnosed with cancer, he wants to treat Shuzhen to one last meal before having to say goodbye.