Ava From My Class

During an after-school drama session, 10-year-old Anna becomes enthralled by her talented classmate Ava.

In competition for Best Live-Action Short 15 Minutes and Under and Best Student U.S. Short.

Bits

When his father arrives for a visit in a new truck, 11-year-old Teo reaches a decision that changes his life forever.

In competition for Best International Short.

Catch a Girl

With his elementary understanding of courtship, 11-year-old Darius meets up with friends who conspire to play a popular “predator vs. prey” childhood game—targeted to take advantage of girls.

In competition for Best Live-Action Short 15 Minutes and Under and Best U.S. Short.

Exposed

A young boy taking pictures in the city gets a glimpse into an adult world.

In competition for Best Student U.S. Short.

The Girls Who Burned the Night

While helping their mother prepare for a party, a denied request brings two young Saudi sisters to their boiling point.

In competition for Best of the Festival Award, Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes, and Best Student International Short.

Joychild

A young child tells their mother "I'm not a girl" for the first time.

In competition for Best Student Documentary Short and Young Cineastes Award.

So Be It and So It Is

Two 10-year-old girls prepare for a meeting with their mutual fantasy, a majestic-nosed older boy in this impressionistic film about girlhood longing.

In competition for Best Student U.S. Short.