Mind, Body & Soul

Cramming

November 2020 •English

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened.

Der tote Winkel der Wahrnehmung

March 2025 •German

Vienna, 1996. A mini-DV tape with footage for a student documentary. Alina and Flora interview unreliable witnesses to the appearance of extraterrestrial reptilian creatures. But soon they themselves drift further and further into the narrative: Lizards subjugating humanity through hybridization? Sounds plausible. At some point, the Hofburg is in flames, and reason itself is in ruins. Michael Gülzow's mockumentary hilariously satirizes the media logic and spread of conspiracy ideologies.

A Clüsterfünke Christmas

December 2021 •English

A celebratory parody of the traditional TV holiday romance that follows Holly, a go-getter real estate exec from New York City who heads to a small town to buy the quaint Clüsterfünke Inn and transform it into a mega-resort.

Artists In Agony: Hitmen at the Coda Teahouse

December 2021 •English

A mockumentary dark comedy where a camera crew follows four hitmen who end up getting killed in the infamous Coda Teahouse Massacre.

No Honor Among Thieves

May 2024 •English

In the heart of a bustling city, two skilled thieves, Connor Mason and John Maverick, are assigned to root out a potential traitor within The Guild of Thieves. As they delve into the secretive world of their fellow criminals, tensions rise and suspicions mount. But their mission takes a dangerous turn when an important heist goes awry, putting their lives on the line. Now, Connor and John must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and deception, racing against time to uncover the truth before they become the next targets.

Head Above Water

February 2018 •English

A mockumentary following the craziest rivalry in surfing history, and the events that follow a shark attack at an annual competition.

California King

April 2025 •English

When mattress store manager Perry's childhood crush, Lynette, announces she's leaving town, he panics. Desperate to prove himself, he and his reckless best friend, Wyatt, concoct a harebrained scheme to "rescue" her younger brother from a fake kidnapping--only to accidentally pull off a real one.

Toxic Tutu

October 2017 •English

Follow Mark Torgl star of 1984's The Toxic Avenger who played "Melvin The Mopboy" and transforms into Toxie, as he attends the Monster Convention circuit for the first time. Discover the convention world through Torgl's eyes, and learn a deep dark secret that has kept Torgl in hiding for 30 years.

Living Dangerously

Invalid date •English

High school sophomore Michael Raftery interviews his favorite band, Harvey Danger, about their involovent in the film Soul Survivors (2001) for his media studies class. He got a D... minus.

Blah Airlines Flight 101

April 2015 •English

A five hour and forty-five minute film set on board a BLAH Airlines flight - the boring, beige and dull antithesis of the innovative and stylish experience when flying Virgin America. The film, which will be screened on April 10 as part of the official DIFF Festival Line-Up, is a surrealistic and humorous work of cinema vérité that exposes the grim reality of commercial air travel - characterized by cramped seats, harsh lighting and a lack of entertainment and meal options.

Whose is the Court of Commerce

March 2018 •Dutch

A pseudo realistic look at 20 years of dominion by West-Flemish rap group 't Hof Van Commerce. Documentary-style, but hugely fake.

Debunk Beraya

April 2023 •English

Sofi and Mizan's travel plans to return to the village are delayed, when Debunk fans challenge Sofi to prove that the devil's ghost is bound before Ramadan. In order to prove the truth of his words, Mizan invited Sofi to the North Mega Hospital and Sofi was definitely not to be challenged! Sofi's arrival at the Utara Mega Hospital accidentally invites Edna who has been lonely there for a long time, and really wants to feel the Hari Raya atmosphere in the village. Secretly, Edna finally gave Sofi and Mizan a ride to the village. Sofi's Hari Raya turns into chaos when Edna plans to make Sofi's Hari Raya even more fun for the family!

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

December 2024 •English

Bubbles and his band, The Shitrockers, embark on a European rock tour and earn a spot opening for Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. However, after traveling from Nova Scotia to Prague, they're kicked off the tour and must resort to busking to survive and find a way back home. Ricky and Julian must figure out how to make their dreams come true again — if that’s still possible.

The Farmer And The Mice

June 1922 •English

Silent cartoon.

La Boucherie Éthique

May 2017 •French

Crimson

October 2020 •English

FaZe Rug moves into a new home, unaware of the creepy clowns who live next door.

The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater

October 2020 •English

Ava Moriarty, Art History PhD dropout-turned-dominatrix, wants OUT. But there's no safeword for golden handcuffs. When her mobster ex gives her 30 days to repay a massive loan, she's forced to agree to one last job--seducing and extorting "Father Dracula," a small town Episcopal priest. But Father Radovan Markovic brought his own secrets from Serbia, and moonlights as an MMA fighter while unwittingly hiding the world's greatest lost painting. Not to mention he's the one hot guy avoiding Ava like loose glitter. Certain he's embezzling a priceless art collection, will she win his heart only to destroy his life, or doom herself to a custom pair of concrete stilettos?

What Lurks Beneath?!

November 2019 •English

An homage to the weird and wonderful world of B-movies, this short fauxdocumentary by film artist Chris Gerrard splices together classic clips with some new footage to tell the ludicrously fake story of the mysterious people (and things) lurking beneath us in the eerie River Tay. Feast your eyes on this unique archaeology of aquatic-themed film.

4th Dementia

June 2024 •English

In this multiverse comedy about Alzheimer's, Nellie travels through alternate dimensions in search of her husband.

Bullets Over Antebellum

Invalid date •English

In an alternate reality, America grapples with the consequences of a divisive war over escalating issues surrounding reproductive rights.