Drama, Drama, Drama Shorts

Krizalit
Directed by Naz Tokgoz & Aranxta Ibarra, 2025, Turkiye, 16:20 Min

Krizalit follows Deniz, an enigmatic young woman drawn into the vibrant life of modern Turkey. Alternating between the euphoria of her intricate love with a Turkish woman, Melisa, and the weight of feeling like an outsider, the story weaves subtle hints about Deniz’s true nature — inviting contemplation on identity and belonging.
Turkish with English Subtitles
Motherhood
Directed by Ava Corder, 2025, United States, 12:22 Min
NICKI is one of the first trans women to carry a baby to term as part of a groundbreaking uterine transplant trial. Just hours before her scheduled C-section, her water breaks—something the doctors said couldn’t happen. Her physician urges her to stick to protocol, warning that the outcome of her birth could impact access for future trans patients. Her husband, BENNY, and her father, AL, beg her to comply. But Nicki chooses to follow her instinct and pursue a natural birth at home. She’ll give birth on her terms.
Upon Starvation
Directed by Saurar Dattatraya Nahibd, 2025, India, 15:30 min

Vivek, a 30-something pickpocket in Pune, uses seduction as distraction, pressing against men on crowded buses to steal and satisfy his desires. Detached, he exploits others’ hunger while suppressing his own. Meeting Kartik, a soft-spoken student seeking genuine intimacy, disrupts Vivek’s control. What begins as a hunt unravels into vulnerability.