Shorts on the Edge

2023, 2024

Film rated as: CFF-15

UK

USA

Spain

Switzerland

89 mins

Synopsis

Thrilling storytelling, showcasing intense, edge-of-your-seat experiences.

VOYAGER
Spain, 2023, 20 mins
Director: Pablo Pagán

A shy and timid night janitor in Barcelona discovers a drug that lets her transcend her physical self, breaking isolation and allowing her to pursue connections—yet her newfound freedom comes with a steep cost.

DOGTOWN
USA, 2024, 10 mins
Director: Grant Narasin

A vulnerable drug dealer in Venice Beach scrambles for her life after a murder-for-hire goes disastrously wrong.

HARD TIMES
UK, 2023, 19 mins
Directors: Elliott Gonzo, Elliot Warren

In Hackney, Danny faces the challenges of fatherhood in a society stacked against him, leading to a risky choice that endangers his daughter.

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
UK, 2023, 20 mins
Director: Franz Böhm

Based on a true story, a father and son running a makeshift hospital on the war front face a tough choice when enemy soldiers approach.

SYNCOPE
Switzerland, 2023, 20 mins
Director: Linus von Stumberg

Whim and her ensemble must dance for their lives in SYNCOPE, a harrowing performance led by a master who will go to any lengths for a triumphant performance.