Louis le Prince International Short Film Competition 1
 THE SPECTACLE
When rumours spread that a young Roma boy possesses a rare gift, TV crew descends upon his home, eager to capture the miracle. Yet the rising hopes and expectations of his community collapse as his quiet talent falters under the harsh glare of media scrutiny. |
 I Fear Blue Skies
Amid the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a desperate civilian seeks a Taliban permit for his American employer, hoping it will secure his family’s evacuation. Inspired by Zemari Ahmadi, an Afghan aid worker who strived to make life better for others |
 Sukua
Pirimín, a Kogi child, receives a water pistol as a gift. But when he overhears his father's disapproval of the toy, Pirimín must make an important decision. A quietly powerful coming-of-age story about confronting inherited trauma and collective history. |
 Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid
Workers chat amidst traffic. A woman cares for her grandmother. An editor works on a film amidst sirens. In three vignettes, three strangers attempt at regaining normalcy amidst war. In these pockets of peace and silence, life slowly reemerges. |
 Don't Wake the Sleeping Child
Diamant, a young girl from Dakar, is set to be betrothed without her consent. Her family's dream swiftly becomes a nightmare when they are unable to wake her from her slumber. A Senegalese reimagining of Sleeping Beauty, where rest is resistance. |