Hello Maggie.
Animation
dir. Tony Tarantini
The true story of a boy and his bird in a WWII internment camp. At its heart, a film about resilience — and how love and memory endure even in hardship.
One Screw.
Animation
dir. Xintong Ruan, Jialu Wu, Shaojia Wang, Qisong Shi, Kaixin Zhang
In a repair shop, a retired grandmother struggles with her slipping dentures until she reshapes them like metal screws. Her new steel teeth become a bold symbol of resilience and defiance.
I'am Li Yangqiao.
Animation
dir. Qianai Lin, Yiqian Ma, Xihan Yin, Zhiyan Chen, Junqi Long, Ruizhe Pan
A miner trapped underground waits for rescue. The film immerses the audience in the harsh realities of mining life while revealing the character's inner fantasies and monologue.
Yao Bai Bai Wanna Eat Bread.
Animation
dir. Juntao Dong
In the snowy wilderness, Yao Wobble races a vulture toward a piece of bread — only to discover it's a hunter's trap, sparking a desperate struggle for survival.
Bird Girl.
Drama
dir. Andrea Ramolo
After moving to a new town, 13-year-old Lyla finds comfort in a caged bird as she copes with loss. She bonds with a classmate, Devon, but when he disappears, Lyla is forced to confront her fears.
The Confession.
Drama · Comedy
dir. Justin Settembrini
A therapist enters a church confessional carrying a secret that challenges his sense of right and wrong.
Aporia.
Drama · Romance
dir. Adam Langton
When her partner starts speaking word salad — despite everyone else understanding him perfectly — a woman must find a way to reconnect without words before their inability to communicate pulls them apart forever.
Pepper on the Heart.
Drama · Comedy
dir. Oriana Di Nucci
After Nonna's death, Antonia helps her mother settle her affairs — convinced she's suffering from the Malocchio. As her condition worsens, Antonia searches for a cure, ultimately forced to choose between logic and tradition.
Hiko.
Drama
dir. Flavien Demeure
Hiko follows an 11-year-old boy who runs away during a festival and stumbles into a mysterious circus, where a magical encounter challenges his sense of identity and self-expression.
Jazz Infernal.
Drama
dir. Will Niava
Koffi, a young Ivorian trumpeter, arrives in Montreal with nothing but the legacy of his father. Lost between the city's noise and the silence of his past, he must confront his roots to finally find his own voice.
Fan.
Comedy
dir. Philippe Berthelet
Victor is Camille's table fan. Following a rough heatwave, she decides to replace him with an air conditioner. Victor will try to surmount this act of treason.
Happy Hour.
Comedy
dir. Andrea Ramolo
During happy hour at the only bar in town, a newlywed's quarrel collides with a belligerent bigot — until a strange girl by the jukebox decides that last call will come early tonight.
Nothing but the End.
Drama · Sci-Fi
dir. Tanguy Pichon
As the end of the world seems to loom, a young man must choose between staying with his paranoid mother — who wants to turn their trailer into a bunker — or finally living his own life.
Hold On.
Comedy
dir. David Barbieri
When an office worker named Eugenio calls customer service over a Wi-Fi issue, he's pulled into a surreal loop of hold music and endless transfers. What starts as a simple fix becomes an absurd battle against bureaucracy.
I'm Always Here For You.
Dramedy
dir. Marco Pacchiana
When a young copywriter is suddenly given an hour to redo a project, he turns to AI for help. Though he finishes first and wins, the experience reveals that speed can come at the cost of originality.
Orosi.
Drama
dir. Mohammad Hormozi
A female musician attempting to cross the Iranian border by land gets arrested by the police because of an exit ban. The events during her detainment inspire her for her new musical piece.
Vital.
Drama
dir. Amir Zargara
A mother in Iran considers selling her organs to save her daughter, while in the United States a doctor faces ethical dilemmas to save his own daughter — revealing the complexities of organ trade.
A Song for Gracie.
Drama
dir. David Liu
Gracie and her injured lover Amir stop at a rundown gas station in the desert. The lines between past and present blur, forcing Gracie to ponder an uncertain future.
L'Alone.
The Streak · Drama
dir. Gian Piero Rotoli
In early 2000s Naples, Grazia struggles between her hospital career and helping her mother as a domestic worker.
— Programme 04 · At Home · Digital Platform
At Home.
Nine Italian shorts curated for the ICFF at Home streaming platform — available coast to coast during the festival window. Rent any single title for $6.99 or unlock the lot with the $32 All Access pass.
2054 Seele.
Sci-Fi · Drama · Women
dir. Edoardo Maione, Alice Gnech
Set in the future, the film reveals a scene in which economic violence has changed gender — a world where artificial intelligence and social control become threats to human rights.
Oltre la Collina.
Beyond the Hill · Comedy
dir. Andrea Maddalena Bernardi
Matteo, a young illustrator nervous about an interview, stops for a coffee. When Sara gets stuck in the café bathroom, he uses his drawings to calm her — an unexpected bond that might change his day, and maybe his career.
Grandi Speranze.
Great Expectations · Mockumentary
dir. B. Ugioli, M. Capone, A. Garelli
To help his grandmother climb a hill, Mayor Massimo Rampanti decides to build a chairlift. In Monforte, a fever for "grand projects" breaks out — a hilarious mockumentary on the megalomania of Italian politics.
Viola.
Drama · Comedy
dir. Marco Lorenzo Masante
Viola and Carlo meet Elena, their son Ascanio's fiancée, at a tense dinner. Economic power dynamics emerge when Ascanio reveals a secret, ignoring Elena's aspirations.
La mister.
The Coach · Sports · Drama
dir. Domenico de Ceglia
Alice is the new coach of a men's soccer team. Between sexist jokes and distrust toward her methods, she challenges prejudices and earns the respect of her team while promoting fairness.
Lascia Andare.
Let Go · Drama
dir. Isabella Leoni
Fear can be paralyzing — but the enduring bond between a father and daughter can bring strength, helping us let go and trust what we can't control.
L'Alone.
The Halo · Drama
dir. Gian Piero Rotoli
In early 2000s Naples, Grazia struggles between her hospital career and helping her mother as a domestic worker.
Le Faremo Sapere.
We'll Let You Know · Comedy
dir. Beppe Tufarulo
An apparently normal job interview reveals the disillusionment and irony of the contemporary professional world.
Torta Di Rose.
Rose Cake · Drama
dir. Tommaso Diaceri
It's Amelia's fiftieth birthday. Before her family arrives for lunch, something happens between Amelia and her seventeen-year-old son Andrea — an event that turns lunch into a small revolution.
