INTERNATIONAL AFTER DARK: SHORT FILM SHOWCASE

October 19, 2025

Programmed by Bridget van Voorden

Melted Doll (Poupée Fondue)

d. Marion Le Corroller

After online humiliation by her ex, a cosmetic surgery-addicted reality TV star and influencer finds her glossy world shattered, thus setting out on a raw journey to reclaim her true self.

For Sale
d. Barney Pell Scholes, Thomas Harnett O'Meara

The London housing market proves unsettling for an expectant couple.

Pimple (Borbulha)

d. Fernando Alle

A young boy’s hidden blemish bursts into a full-blown bloody nightmare.

Pandora, Inc.

d. Joe Lueben

While his family is away, a stressed-out illustrator faces the ultimate temptation when an alluring A.I. creation mysteriously appears on his doorstep.

Seismic Brain Implosion

d. Alistair Quak

A man attempts to harness the maximum potential of the human mind to travel through the cosmos and deliver a life altering message.

Terror Night (Epadunk)

d. Jakob Arevärn

Josefine installs the world’s fattest bass box in her car, but as young love pulses through the night, the thunderous beats awaken something in the dark.

Outside Noise

d. Ethan Evans

Using a sleep ambience app to unwind isn’t necessarily the peaceful escape it seems.

Don't Talk to Strangers (No hay que hablar con extraños)

d. Imanol Ortiz López

My mom always told me not to talk to strangers, but Agustín isn’t a stranger, because he offers me treats whenever we go to his store. 

Damsel in Geekstress

d. Renaud Parra

When the collector’s figurine of her dreams finally goes on sale, a screen-addicted geek dives in headfirst, dragging her loyal gerbil into a whirlwind of obsession and mayhem.

Clown Song

d. Brady Dowad

“Cuz I’m a famous freakin’ clown, and I do just what I please.”

Grandma is Thirsty

d. Kris Carr

A pair of peculiar twins promise a solution to a bullied boy that’s too tempting to ignore: to be made big and strong.