The Wait | Vilja Keskimäki | FIN | 7’
A woman’s peaceful reading moment at the bus stop is disturbed when two loud teenagers arrive. Her subtle attempts to silence them only incite them more and the passive bystanders are of no help. To restore order to the bus stop she must do something unheard of - disturb the peace herself.

SONGS OF LOVE AND HATE | Saurav Ghimire | BEL, NPL | 17’
Devastated by heartbreak, Prem, the charismatic radio jockey of a renowned love advice program seeks solace in the rugged mountains, grappling with his own emotional turmoil. Amidst his personal quest for answers, the desperate calls from the audience seeking love advice echo through the serene wilderness. As both the broken-hearted host, and the yearning listeners navigate the treacherous terrain of love, the power struggle between seeking redemption and offering guidance intensifies, creating a gripping tale of emotional upheaval and self-discovery.

Echoes | Robinson Drossos | FRA | 7’
Echoes is a contemplative adventure into the depths of a noisy world. Guided by a distant melody echoing through concrete and rock, we follow a character wandering in the dark.
Strange places take shape in the glow of his torchlight, and the sound of water droplets on the ground punctuates our footsteps. In the distance, we hear muffled music, where does it come from?

1:10 | Sinan Taner | SWI | 18’
An elementary school sports day gets out of hand. A harmless argument between two children ends in death threats between the two fathers. The collective overload shakes an entire society and unfolds into a microcosm of chaos. Cause and effect of violence echo in a fragile social construct. A distant view of the everyday.

Naufragia | Carolina Vaz Rebelo | PRT | 18’
Returning from Brazil after her grandfather's passing, Laura finds herself the sole heir to his cattle farm. But a chance encounter on the estate soon reveals that all may not be as it seems.

Up to Date | Camille Britte | BEL | 12’
In a dystopian world where people have to buy and throw away new clothes every day, a young couple is challenged when Anna discovers a revolutionary alternative.

Não Sei O Que Fazer Com As Mãos | Marta Delgado | PRT | 16’
Matilde, a 20-year-old woman, travels to her family’s village in Miranda do Douro due to her great-grandmother’s passing. After the matriarch’s funeral, the young adult reconnects with the place where she spent most of her childhood, learning about the experiences that her mother, aunt and grandmother have shared in the same house. By acknowledging the family’s past through the memories of different generations of women, Matilde tries to get reconnect with her maternal figure - the person who loves her most - during a time where everyone is battling with their grief.