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Genre: Science Fiction


In-Person
A black and white image. Illimunated by a single bright light, a man sits in front of a ham radio.

Alien Island (Isla Alien)

Cristóbal Valenzuela  |   Chile, Italy
Spanish  
Documentary, Political, Science Fiction

During Chile’s military dictatorship, radio operators receive messages from an alien race. Are they real, or is it something more insidious?

In-Person
A man and woman, looking concerned, kneel next to a retro-futuristic looking microwave.

Fingernails

Christos Nikou  |   United States
English  
Drama, Romance, Science Fiction

In this offbeat romance, Anna and Ryan take a test that proves their love is true. Then Anna meets another man, throwing everything she knows into doubt.

In-Person
Virtual

Shorts 6: Comedy – Awkward Laughs

Various  |   Canada, Chile, Iran, United States
English, French, Persian, Spanish  
Comedy, Coming of Age, Drama, Family Affairs, LGBTQ, Science Fiction, Sex and Sexuality

The works in this program muck around the dark corners of human experience, bringing forth the darkly comedic, can’t-help-but-laugh moments that arise in difficult times.

In-Person
Virtual
Behind a slightly open door we see a couple in towels arguing. In front of the door, we see another couple talking.

Variations on a Theme [short film]

Peter Collins Campbell  |   United States
English  
Comedy, Science Fiction

A couple starts literally splitting into multiple versions of themselves.