“ASTOUNDING-BEVERLEE” BY WEIYI ANG
“Astounding” is a celebration of radical queer joy in a world that makes it hard to do so. Follow Beverlee as she indulges in campy sapphic fantasy to escape from petty high school bullies and manifest her future identity as a chic, cigar-smoking lesbian powerhouse.
Latest Submissions
This is our curated list of the latest short films, documentaries, animations and music videos from today’s independent filmmakers. Take some time and add these to your queue - these films demand your attention.
Short Films
A pregnant high schooler is forced to go on a road trip with her lesbian mom in order to get an abortion at the nearest women’s health clinic.
After acquiring provisions for his family, a man faces hardship and struggles to survive on his journey home.
The seemingly ordinary birthday bash takes a surprising twist as partygoers feast on film-infused cake, immersing themselves in a cinematic journey through the captivating highlights of past SIFF premieres.
A woman experiences a strange sensation when the side effects of her personal passion collide with the realities of daily life.
A poetic, slice-of-life tale of two young brothers as they spend an afternoon on a farm in rural South Africa, processing their home life and helping each other cope with the troubles that lay before them.
Music videos
A classic girl breaks up with boy, girl explores her sexuality with a mystical being, then murders them both becoming everything she didn't want to be type of story. A tale as old as time, truly.
In a realm of solitude, a wandering man grapples with the echoes of his past when a former lover visits him.
A chaotic dance of love and self-destruction, entangled in toxicity a couple finds themselves drawn back together, navigating the thin line between passion and peril.
In the music video for 'Decisions,' an emotional journey unfolds as symbolic imagery of arrows and wings vividly narrate the inner conflict of a tough choice: to release or reclaim a connection. Rooted in a profound belief in love's endurance, this visual narrative explores resilience and determination amidst uncertainty, echoing the heartfelt plea of the song for a return despite imperfections.
Émilie is alone in her well. During her journey inside, she will discover the most beautiful landscapes.
A gory folklore from Kerala, India, romanticised through soul stirring music by the popular band Thaikkudam Bridge.
documentaries
Growing up with your twin is being able to spend a lot of time together without ever getting bored. Especially if you have the same passion, goals and dreams.
Tella a fras for Moroccan culture is a concept that encompasses all aspects related to the care and maintenance of an individual's physical, emotional, and mental aspects.
Self-care is an important part of a healthy and happy life, as it helps to improve the quality and sense of satisfaction.
When Broeder Willy decides to resurrect missionary work at a local convent in Belgium, it becomes his life's work. For over 40 years he’s collected and distributed essential items like furniture, clothing, medical equipment and hygiene products to those in need. Dedicating his life to service and compassion he has only one goal - to give the underprivileged a dignified life.
A provocative short film about a woman's relationship with an essential piece of clothing-her panties.
“In the Wind” is a skate film about the Brazilian longboard dancing world champion Brenno Brélvis.
A personal, visual essay about gender transition – focusing on the social context and implications and exploring how the world is different living as female compared to being perceived as male.
Take a dive into the mind of An Chhay, a refugee displaced by the reign of terror brought by the Khmer Rouge.
Follow his hardships and triumphs as he does his best to live by the guiding principles of a sport he has been practicing for over 60 years.
Art & Experimental Films
A nude model's serene croquis session is disrupted by a mysterious arrival.
Set in the liminal space between waking life and dreams, this series of portraits feature 25 people proclaiming their resolutions of what they will do tomorrow. This video art piece was designed as a two-screen projection as part of the “Window To The Future” exhibition at the Telefonica Foundation in Madrid.
Follow a dancer’s search for autonomous self expression, through isolation and the brutal ideologies of the arts industry.
A man digs himself further and further into a hole.
Dear Diary, I can't sleep. There are so many things in my past I could have done differently. I need to exorcise myself of my former selves.
Inundated by the relentless, breakneck pace of Seoul, a weary woman seeks to anesthetize her misery with alcohol and partying. Longing to break free, she will have to take a leap of faith to find solace and serenity.
‘LIMPET’ is a movement narrative film exploring the complexities of navigating unhealthy dependent relationships. The film ranges from very pedestrian movement to more physicalised choreography accompanied by dynamic sound design.
Abel 30s, living with bipolar 1 disorder, is in the midst of a psychotic episode at his parents cabin. His delusions take a turn towards religion and Abel is faced with his childhood trauma.