In a world where senseless war and conflict irreversibly alter the lives of countless families, Bumbumpapá asks the question: when there seems to be only darkness, can you find a spark of light? Director Alexis Gómez shares the tale of a father desperate to shield the joyful innocence of his young daughter in harrowing moments that may be their last.

In the near-future age of artificial intelligence, Luna is finally ready to re-enter the world of dating, turning to smart contact lenses to overcome her grief and anxiety. But when her search for human connection takes a dark turn and her vision is held for ransom, she must outsmart a mysterious hacker to save her sight... and her date night.

An overwhelmed woman listens to a sleep ambience app to unwind before bed, but when the sounds eerily blend with reality, she suspects it has conjured something frightening into her room...

Following an argument, unhappy couple Suzanna and Andrew decide to purchase a sex robot called James, very much to Andrew’s displeasure. James, who was meant to be a mere sexual experiment to bring them closer together, stirs up unexpected feelings in Andrew and unwittingly uncovers the very fractures that damaged Andrew and Suzanna’s marriage in the first place.

In a not-so-distant future where AI technology is part of everyday life, Rebecka (41) is working from home with a sick daughter. Although her AI-clone, “R”, assists her in the household, Rebecka fantasizes about different ways to kill her.

Bruised, hungry and only halfway through her late shift, a lonely and disillusioned police officer forms an unlikely connection with an appreciative and thankful criminal. This slow-burn film explores appreciation and unlikely connections, and whether we consider “the person underneath”.

When I-Ling arrives at the Life in the UK test centre to be one step closer to becoming a British citizen, she immediately feels the hostility from the staff members. As she goes through the ID and security checks, she is pushed to the limit by micro-aggressions and turns to her imagination to express her emotions.

In a near future where artificial intelligence in the workforce is a societal norm, Tita, an injured and elderly fieldworker, reluctantly hires an AI substitute worker to fill in for her picking strawberries. When their AI substitute workers are unable to do her back-breaking work, she unexpectedly attracts the curiosity of the creators of this technology.

Against the backdrop of a historic fire season, an inmate firefighter is denied parole and desperately tries to call home while his crew combats a wildfire.

A tale of love, conflict, and impending parenthood unfolds as Eva and Jacobo confront their relationship's tumultuous past while racing to the hospital for the imminent birth of their first child, only to face a harrowing labor experience that tests their bond to its limits.

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.