Magpie

The Beast

February 2024 •French

In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.

A Street For Two

February 2023 •Spanish

A brokenhearted young man has a strange encounter with a beautiful girl as their cars are parked in front of each other. The awkward situation soon turns into a tender moment, under the streetlights and a summer starry night.

Essai Post-Romantique

March 2024 •French

We Live in Time

October 2024 •English

An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.

Bella

August 2023 •English

An elderly woman is confronted by an intruder in her home. Shortly after she realizes a familiar face and a familiar feeling.

Under My Window

March 2024 •English

Anna is thinking of quitting sex work. She hears screaming from out the window.

It's gonna be okay

February 2023 •English

After the ode to love of "Loving", the b-side, about sadness, breaks-up, loneliness.

Red Palm

April 2024 •English

A man must go on a journey through the darkest recesses of his mind or succumb to his vices.

Alone, But Not Forever

May 2023 •Malayalam

Yamin and his struggles with loneliness and isolation. His little brother, Dhamin, helps him to find some solace through their shared love of drawing. However, Yamin still feels the need to leave and find his own way in the end. It's a touching story about the power of connection and creativity.

Perdita

April 2024 •English

A man reflects on his last memories of a past lover.

Adrift

March 2024 •English

In this Lego stop-motion animated short brickfilm, an astronaut mysteriously trapped in space recounts how things could have been different

Birthday Cake

December 2022 •English

A family grieves the death of their son while eating the child's birthday cake.

Demain dès L'Aube

April 2024 •French

A, My Name Is Alex

March 1987 •English

Alex agrees to help his friend Greg - but when he arrives late, Alex turns him down because his schedule has been thrown off, and Greg races to complete his task all alone. When Greg dies in an accident caused by his haste, Alex is plagued by guilt and grief, and talks through his childhood and outlook on life with a therapist.

L’Ultimatum

June 2024 •French

In a small apartment, a couple spends a tense evening. Arguments are frequent, but that evening, the situation reaches a climax. During a violent altercation, Sophie, exasperated, speaks to express everything that goes through her head to her boyfriend Marc. Her monologue marks a turning point in their relationship and in her daily struggle as a woman.

Break

May 2024 •English

A woman makes a rash decision after being pushed to the point of desperation.

She Never Had A Home For Me

Invalid date •English

Hannah, an aspiring young actress, has dreamed all her life to make it big in America. When this dream doesn't come true, she must learn to live life back home again and heal past relationships.

Triste Palhaço

June 2023 •Portuguese

Woodpecker

December 2023 •English

A dreamy autumn picnic goes awry when it receives an unexpected visitor.

Through the Glass

May 2024 •English

Erik is a university student struggling to find work in the games design industry. At home he battles living with his emotionally abusive and alcoholic mother who will stop at nothing to hinder his success.