Angel City
A second-generation immigrant rideshare driver defies his family’s expectations to pursue his childhood love of acting, only to watch his housing security collapse as he chases the dream. As the looming specter of homelessness closes in, he maintains a carefully curated social media persona that hides his growing desperation, navigating the beautiful and brutal realities of a city built on perception. Described as a dramatic odyssey with comedic undertones, the film is a raw, soulful portrait of ambition, identity, and the cost of chasing what you love.
Good Deeds
For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
Sierra
A father and his son are losing the race. To win, the boy turns himself into a car tyre. Sierra looks at toxic masculinity through dark irony, while pulling us into the surreal car racing world. Loosely inspired by the director's childhood, this animated black comedy includes fragments of a stop motion film animated by the director's father during Soviet Estonia.
Aimi
UNFPA Maldives is proud to present 'Aimi' — a powerful short film that follows the journey of Aimi; a 17-year old with a passion for singing. Caught between the weight of familial and societal expectations and her own quest for personal identity, Aimi navigates through the challenges of finding her own voice in a dream that isn't hers.
Blanche et Claire
Picture Perfect
Picture Perfect tells the story of a woman reflecting on her past relationships. She looks back at each one, trying to understand what went wrong. Through her memories, we see the how self-absorption and entitlement have roles to play in romantic relationships. The film shows her journey of heartbreak and self-discovery, all while she holds onto the hope of finding a love that will finally work
DO
Paper Dream
A determined woman goes to great lengths to achieve her childhood dream of becoming a mother. When life leaves her out of options, where will she turn?