One Hundred & Sixty Acres

Danju

July 2023 •English

Danju sets out to save his muse from an evil power determined to break his spirit once and for all. This film was created as an entry for Bricks In Motion's annual animation competition (BRAWL), and won 5th place out of 150+ entries.

Cat Skin

May 1962 •Portuguese

A few weeks before Carnival, slum boys organize huntings for stray cats, whose leather can be used in Samba percussion instruments, like the Tamborim, a small drum.

No Bruises

April 2023 •English

“No Bruises” is a narrative short film that explores the cyclical nature of emotional abuse, played out in vignette-style glimpses into one man’s relationships with three different women over time.

They Charge for the Sun

October 2016 •English

In a dystopian future where people live nocturnally to avoid the harmful rays of the sun, a young black girl unravels the lie that has kept her and her sister in the dark.

Pulsar

October 2005 •English

Here

January 2012 •English

A young woman's journey across the world following a set of cryptic clues.

The Resident Patient

April 1921 •English

An adaptation of a Sherlock Holmes short story starring Eille Norwood.

Two Distant Strangers

November 2020 •English

A man trying to get home to his dog becomes stuck in a time loop that forces him to relive a deadly run-in with a cop.

How Am I Driving

February 2002 •English

An expressionless man drives along a sterile freeway. Unaware of his concrete and steel surroundings he is consumed by the surface of his world. But is he so consumed that he is unable to see what’s underneath?

A Father's Worst Nightmare

January 2021 •English

A middle aged couple, Jane and John are concerned about their 17 year old daughter, when she decides to attend a party with boyfriend Chad, whom they don't approve of.

Gift

October 2013 •English

John despises his father for being a failure in life. When John returns home to facilitate his father's funeral, his life comes to a turning point, as he discovers the true motivation of his misjudged father.

Outside the Wire

July 2016 •English

A female Australian soldier cut off from her team, lies trapped in a collapsed building behind enemy lines. With a broken leg and minimal supplies, she is on her own until the unlikely arrival of a frightened 10 year old boy wielding a rifle, who helps her maintain survival through their developing friendship.

One Afternoon

November 2021 •Chinese

A strict father and his two boys share a calm life in a creaky old home. One summer moment changes everything for the brothers.

Mom's Celestial Robe of Feathers

May 2022 •Japanese

"There are many things that I don't like. The traffic jam on the way to Naha, my debt-ridden father, my best friend's boyfriend, milk, and my hometown, Shioya-wan. Why did my beautiful mother marry my father?" Ruri tried to escape from these thoughts as she faced an uncertain future. Then, one day, she learns of her mother's past, but…

Till Your Soul Dances

October 2024 •Spanish

Alma, a middle-aged woman, really wants to attend dance classes. However, her busy daily routine of caring for her sick mother Gladys and the lack of cooperation from her brother Rubén prevent her from doing so.

Lifeline

October 2018 •English

A nervous job candidate is forced to show much more than a positive attitude to save the life of her competitor.

Keys of Heaven

March 2014 •Persian

Iran, 1984. Homeless brothers struggle to survive in a country at war.

Stutter.

February 2020 •English

Chris is embarrassed and shy about some problems with his ding dong. When he starts to catch feelings for Daisy, he fears the truth will finally come out.

The Wet Season

September 2002 •English

Jocelyn works at her Uncle's 'Crying Booths' in the country, while crying is forbidden in the cities.

Limbus

June 2019 •English

As Alex struggles with disturbing hallucinations, his wife Vera tries to help, until they both experience their own profound revelations.