Manhattan Short - Finalists

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The Talent

Directed by: Thomas May Bailey

On the set of a luxury car commercial, an overlooked assistant seizes his chance to get noticed by the star in this lyrical meditation on masculinity, desire and becoming.

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I'm Not a Robot

Directed by: Victoria Warmerdam

A woman repeatedly fails a computer security test. Suddenly, her humanity is called into question.

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Mother

Directed by: Mariia Felenko

At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Katya decides to leave her hometown and take her mother. But mother is getting her nails done.

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Dovecote

Directed by: Marco Perego

A small boat navigates the canals of Venice, Italy only to stop at a women’s prison where an inmate is poised to rediscover freedom.

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Pathological

Directed by: Alison Rich

A pathological liar wakes up one day to discover her lies have become true.

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Alarms

Directed by: Nicolas Panay

Pierre is diligently overseeing the completion of the tumultuous construction site under his responsibility, ensuring that progress doesn't come at the cost of safety.

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Favourites

Directed by: Nick Russell

Two parents face an impossible choice when their family camping trip goes terribly wrong.

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The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Directed by: Nebojša Slijepčević

Bosnia, 1993. Paramilitary forces stop a train in an ethnic cleansing operation. Only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them. A true story and winner of the 2024 Palme D'Or at Cannes.

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Room Taken

Directed by: TJ O'Grady-Peyton

A homeless man moves in with a blind woman who doesn't know he's there. A strange bond develops.

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Jane Austen's Period Drama

Directed by: Julia Aks, Steve Pinder

In this period comedy, the sudden appearance of a blood stain stops a marriage proposal mid-sentence. Should the suitor be told the truth?