Dave Gentic & Headgun (Belgium) by Samuel Van Geesbergen

Dave Gentic, a man with an old camera as a head, and Headgun,  are alone in a sleazy old bar, the StrobeŁódź, talking nonsense, while stories are happening on the television. But Dave doesn't look okay...

Running time: 00:56:00

Familiar (Austria) by Jakob Jakubowski

The animation opens up a variety of familiar perspectives generated by AI on the subject of war and conflict that we are confronted with today. The recognizable images of destruction create the backdrop for a world torn apart by war. It shows the human cost of war, the suffering of innocent people and the devastation of the environment while we are caught up in our happy lifestyles watching films at the cinema. The video could show the importance of diplomacy and understanding, and the power of hope and resilience in contemplation of death and adversity. A call for peace.

Running time: 00:02:12

Emperica (Belgium) by Kris De Meester, Ron Chiers

Against the backdrop of societal collapse, two powerful voices engage in a high-stakes debate over the future of humanity. Should mankind be placed under total control to safeguard its survival, or should they be granted the freedom to shape their own destiny, even if it means risking self-destruction?

Running time: 00:09:02

Chops (United States) by John Dawson

Chops is a film of moving abstract images created by painting directly onto 16mm film stock. The film was made by Colorado artist and filmmaker John Dawson in 2024. It is paint with a pulse, abstraction that moves and comes alive. I am taking an old school technique and trying to do something modern and current with it.

My films are all about the colors, motion and having fun! I hope people are entertained and energized by all of my films. You can think of it like a ride at the amusement park or view it the same way you might view fireworks or abstract painting. The films I make are designed to bridge all language and cultural barriers and are 100% universal. The sound design was done by David Fodel out of Lafayette, Colorado and davidfodel.com.   Norman McLaren, Len Ley, Stan Brakhage and Steve Woloshen were all great influences and inspiration for this work. 

Running time: 00:01:53