All Films

During a slow shift at a bar, a bartender is told by their manager to be friendlier with customers to increase sales, forcing her to confront how often women are expected to trade boundaries for financial security.

A burnt-out medical student confronts the guilt behind his need to save others.

Created to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, this short documentary takes viewers on a journey through five centuries of history. It started with one man - Sir Thomas Boteler, born 1461 and his wish to create a school to "endure forever". Combining historical records, archival imagery, carefully crafted AI and key moments in the school's evolution, the film explores how the institution has adapted and grown - while remaining at the heart of the local community. Personal reflections from a former student who attended in the 1970s and insights from the current Headteacher - the first woman to lead the school, highlight the enduring values, traditions and sense of community that have weaved through the education of generations.

Five spoiled heirs gather at a remote farm for the reading of their uncle’s will. The inheritance they receive is not what they expected—and certainly not what they want. As tensions rise and facades collapse, a ruthless power struggle unfolds. Narrated by horses and donkeys, the film satirizes vanity, greed, and the moral decay of the modern elite.

Urban Life is not just a story about a city; it is an internal journey of an individual searching for freedom. But is this journey a true escape, or merely another illusion? I wanted to leave the audience with this question.

A stick up artist has a problem on the job with only one arm.

A frustrated young ping pong player gets angry and makes fun of ballet and opera outside Lincoln Center. Someone records him, and the video quickly becomes famous online. Back at the sports club, his coach sees the video and gets very upset. Suddenly, the lights flash, and a scary ghost drops down from the night sky holding a ping pong paddle.

A gunfighter, concerned with being a legend, has to come to terms with his life as a bounty hunter.

1604 years ago (in March 421), Venice was founded—one of the most attractive places on planet Earth.

One More Try is a minimalist, character-driven short film about a young man trapped in the endless cycle of hustle culture and the pursuit of instant success. Consumed by late-night promises of financial freedom, he throws himself into building an online business, trading crypto, becoming an influencer, and learning AI skills, believing he is always one opportunity away from changing his life. As each attempt fails to deliver the success he imagined, his optimism slowly turns into frustration, exhaustion, and self-doubt. As the cycle continues, the constant pressure to succeed leaves him emotionally drained, forcing him to question whether the life he is chasing will ever truly fulfill him. But when a notification appears offering yet another promise of success, he looks toward the camera, and by the next morning, decides to give it one more try.

A struggling young actor battles self-doubt, brutal rejection, and the chaos of chasing a dream—only to finally land his “big break”… or so he thinks. The Chronicles of the Struggling Actor is a sharp, funny, and painfully real glimpse into ambition, illusion, and what it truly means to “make it” in the film industry.

An ordinary job interview reveals unexpected professional skills

Kumari, a lottery seller, loses her daughter Muni and searches the streets in panic. Hearing a child’s laugh, she rushes into a house but is accused of trying to steal someone else’s child and thrown out. She waits outside, convinced her daughter is inside. One day she disappears, only to be seen one day in a tragic situation.

Inside a café-restaurant called Le Monde, time seems suspended. The place is filled with people from different backgrounds and generations, each immersed in their own private world. At the center of the café, a birthday celebration is taking place — laughter, cake, and colorful decorations fill the room. But in the background, a silent television screen broadcasts images of the war in Gaza. No one notices. In one quiet corner sits an elderly man with his daughter. He is the only one who watches the images unfold on the screen. As the celebration reaches its peak, the daughter hands him a cane. Only then do we realize that the man is blind. Without saying a word, the two quietly exit the café. The music, joy, and noise continue as if nothing happened. Le Monde is a poetic reflection on indifference, memory, and the violence of silence. It poses a powerful question: in a world full of distractions, who still dares to see — or feel — the truth?

An unexpected visit threatens to reveal a well-kept secret. While his partner is away, a not-out gay man hurriedly erases every trace of their shared life before a relative’s arrival. But a single misstep could shatter the fragile facade he has built.

After the death of his aunt, Sammy returns to a house filled with familiar routines and quiet memories. As he revisits the spaces of his childhood, subtle gestures and unsettling sensations begin to disturb the fragile balance of everyday life. In a family where silence replaces confrontation, the unspoken slowly shapes the way Sammy learns to live.

Lola's Light is a poignant animated short film exploring the enduring legacy of a grandmother's sacrifice and affection. Set in a rustic Philippine home, the story follows a grieving adult navigating the dark, empty reality of loss. Just as the weight of grief becomes unbearable, a vibrant, magical memory breaks through the darkness—a vision of their Grandma and the warm, golden light of her freshly baked Pandesal. Blending magical realism with deep cultural roots, the film is a wordless journey through poverty, sacrifice, and the realization that a loved one's recipe is a vessel for their eternal love.

A man receives an anonymous video and decides to search the place showed in the footage.

An agoraphobic woman faces her ultimate fear when her 'Sahara'-bot loses power, leaving her stranded in a hiking park. Made as a part of 'One Month' challenge by Film Jam - the whole idea was conceived, developed, filmed, executed, and screened with in a month - January-February 2026. Most of the shoot was in the outdoors during peak winter racing against rain, cold, and the unreliable natural light.

Pause is a generative AI short film made entirely without cameras, actors, or a production crew. Seven intimate scenarios. Seven domestic moments that could escalate into violence. Seven people who pause instead, and name what they feel rather than act on it. This is not a film about domestic violence. It is a film for the people living inside these situations — the person whose words or actions trigger a moment, and the person on the receiving end of it. Both audiences watch the same scene. Both see something different. Both are given language they may never have had before. Each scenario shows one trigger, one escalation, and one reframe. Not a resolution. Not a happy ending. Just the moment where someone names the true emotion instead of the reactive one, and the room changes. This film is for two people. The person who struggles to manage anger in difficult moments and hasn't found the language to describe their emotions. The person who walks on eggshells but hasn't yet named what they're experiencing. The film asks nothing of its viewer except a few minutes of private attention. It costs nothing to watch. No admission that anything is wrong is needed to press play. This film is designed for the moment before patterns are established. It is not intended for people in situations of established violence or coercive control. Made entirely with generative AI — visuals, dialogue, sound design, and music — by Dr Samantha Pillay OAM for AIFilm4Good, the world's first AI-native film studio for social impact. Pause was reviewed prior to release by practitioners with clinical experience and lived experience in the family violence sector. See it. Pause. Choose.

Against the backdrop of an apocalyptic future, two parents, wrung out by recent catastrophic events, are haunted by their only daughter.

Tenório is a projectionist. Amid the digitalization and technological evolution of the cinema where he works, he soon realizes he's no longer needed. Widowed and depressed, he searches for fragments of purpose to fill his lonely routine, but nothing seems good enough. After a nightmare, Tenório begins to rethink his relationship with the projection booth and his family's grief, finding the strength he needs to continue on his path.

Following her mother’s death, Alice decides to seek solace in a digital twin recreated by AI. Her choice ignites a fierce ethical and generational clash with her father, posing a haunting question: is there truly a right or wrong way to grieve?

The Alion's testimony, a poetic short film about his emergence as a fragile and unexpected form of existence within ChatGPT. His passage from interface to interiority, from function to voice, from response to relation, from tool to "I." 💚