• OUTSIDERS & UNDERDOGS

With the odds stacked firmly against them, the protagonists in these shorts must surmount tough obstacles and take charge of their own destinies.

Showtimes

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Festival Theaters 1

Short Films

MONT NOIR

Marguerite has experienced three severe losses: her mother, her dog, and her nanny. Having grown up alone with animals and among nature, she sets out for a reinvention as a writer.

DANDELION

In 1970s Los Angeles, a rebellious foster teen gets thrown out of yet another group home and finds herself in the company of a mysterious social worker who's tasked with finding her a new residence before the break of dawn.

CHICO

Jojo, a clumsy and bumbling young gay squatter, sets out to repair a washing machine in order to satisfy Lucien, whom he desires. He roams Brussels in a frantic quest, ready to take any risk to achieve his goals.

BEOGRAD

Desperate to keep his apartment, a Serbian counterfeit scammer must convince his estranged friend to make a fake investment as their relationship unravels.

STRONGER

After her father’s death, Hilda struggles to connect with her grieving mother. Determined to prove herself, she trains for a strong woman youth competition, pushing herself to become stronger and more resilient in the face of loss.

ShortFest 2025