Manya (Portugal) by Faebitha Rahiman, Camila Amado Restrepo, Mariia Ivashchenko, Jean Jurado

Manya recalls the night when the Russian forces first attacked Kyiv. One of the initial missiles struck her building, her home. She gradually returns to her work as a foley artist. Manya reflects on the concept of "cool" kids from school who influenced her to try her first cigarette. She will go on to take up smoking. She smoke with her father for the first time while looking at the massive crater left by the Russian missiles in her building. Distracted and unable to focus on her work, Manya questions the audience on where she is supposed to go from here.

Running time: 00:07:04

I Wanted To Hear Your Voice (United States) by James Pellerito

After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails serve to show the progression of the disease, underscoring the frustration, isolation and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.

Running time: 00:12:00

Después del silencio (Canada) by Matilde-Luna Perotti

If an aggressor's strength lies in his victim's silence, speaking out is an indispensable weapon for the victim to break free. Silence is the first step towards liberation.

Running time: 00:13:40

Shepherd Boy (Portugal, Qatar) by Joao Queiroga

Left to fend for himself on the outskirts of Doha, a dog named Shepherd Boy must navigate the harsh desert that has become his new home in a fight for survival. This documentary unveils a hidden side of Qatar, shedding light on the lives of those marginalized and pushed aside by society, both literally and metaphorically. 

Running time: 00:17:25

Choy: The Making Of (United States) by Maxwell Johnson

When a student filmmaker turns the camera on his professor, Christine Choy, her eccentric behavior and unconventional wisdom force him to reconcile his ambitions with the ethics of documentary filmmaking.

Running time: 00:14:47

To the embers (France) by Morgane Ambre

Seven years ago, I was raped by a boy I really liked. Three years ago, he wrote me a letter to take responsibility for his actions. This film is our open letter to rape culture.

Running time: 00:28:55