EVOL
A poetic short film about a young woman, Dolly, who’s grappling with the haunting echoes of past relationships and her unraveling sense of self.
Soultribe: A Dance of Life
Three families struggle to find their true selves and their soulmates in a world full of expectations, pressure and obstacles. Inspired by real events, this film shows how they pursue their dreams and potential without losing themselves.
Twisted Hearts
Three struggling couples embark on a transformative journey at a couples retreat, aiming to mend the cracks in their relationships.
Colour Poetry
Colour Poetry explores the journey of two lovers—Red, chaotic and anxious, and Blue, calm and structured—their characters being constructed through the lens of their emotional and mental states. As they navigate the complexities of a long-distance relationship, their interactions subtly transform their identities. While Red finds solace and stability in love, Blue begins to feel suffocated and reluctant to change. Their inevitable reunion forces them to confront an uncomfortable truth: growth isn’t always shared, and love doesn’t always mean staying together. As they move toward a seemingly unbreakable bond of their union, they must confront the reality that not all transformations are mutual.
Liquefy
A vertical film about self-love in the times of liquid love. A film based on a poem by Isadora Tricerri about freedom and the difficulties of being in love.
Hazel
Hazel is a romantic comedy that explores the journey of a young woman navigating her personal relationships and discovering the importance of self-love. Through the narrative, Hazel learns that when she chooses herself, others will choose her too.
wasted potential
A documented introspection written, directed, composed, illustrated, and experienced by Riadh Bakache, serving as a transition into a new era for his YouTube channel. Rich in emotion, this piece reflects on his personal experiences and inner journey, supported by his readings. Riadh explores several philosophical and psychological questions about himself, in an effort to better understand and ultimately accept who he is. Taking a step back from his situation became necessary, leading to the telling of his entire journey in this video.
Blackwood
A look at the challenges of living in a small Australian town, portrayed through the lens of a novelist and her teenage son.
SHE
A love story on the first glance, and a self-love story on the second. It's for everyone who has ever felt trapped in their own body. Without words, but with images, dance, and music, we explore the theme of gender identity and internalised transphobia.
Bad Romance
Rob, a socially awkward and lonely guy, attempts to track down the man who killed his wife — but not for revenge. He wants to make friends and find love along the way
Onde Foi Que Se Perdeu O Calor?
Detangle
Jadyn wants to wear a cute natural hair style but needs to take out her head full of messy box braids first. She learns that sometimes you need a little help to get things done, and that’s okay.
Her Happy Place
Tasha's friend Felicia helps her time travel to find when she lost her self love hoping they can get it back.
A Self-Love Story
After two consecutive heartbreaks, Felipe begins a quiet journey of self-discovery that forces him to confront his emotional dependence and the fantasies he projects onto the people he falls in love with. A Self-Love Story is a drama about loneliness, identity, and the difficult realization that the most important love story begins within ourselves.
Self
Ana is confronted by the monster of anxiety, born from a growing sense of inadequacy. As her obsession with perfection intensifies, she begins to withdraw from the world, avoiding every situation that might expose her flaws. When she reaches her lowest point, it is the quiet support and unconditional love of her mother that help her see the beauty and strength hidden in her own uniqueness.
Wash Day
As they get ready for the day, three young Black women discuss the public perception of their Blackness in relation to their cultivation of a strong sense of self. Wash Day is an intimate exploration into how private, domestic acts such as washing your hair or putting on makeup become a significant re-acquaintance with the body, before and after navigating the politics of one's outwardly appearance. Sundance Ignite 2021
Fish Out of Water
A man down on his luck reconnects with his ex and receives an inconvenience instead of an inheritance.
Sincerely Sha3shabona,
Feeling not real? Let me go insane. An homage to the director's mind. A take on body dysmorphia and the bloody tale of self love.
Paper and Ivy
The short film *Paper and Ivy* tells a story of self-love, queer love, and unrequited love through imaginative metaphors. With few words, but through ivy vines, flowing piano music, singing, and drawings, it describes the feeling of being different, the self-hatred that can come with it, and the eventual acceptance of one’s own individuality.
