Official Selection 2025
SHORTS 5
SUNDAY, NOV. 9 / 5.30PM
This screening session features 4 short films (line-up below).
​All selected films are in English and/or have English subtitles.
Marilyn Monroe Theatre at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute,
7936 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
Map, parking & arrival tips.
The Steak (Canada, Iran) by Kiarash Dadgar
A birthday party preparation is thrown into chaos by an awful event.
Running time: 00:08:13
After Dark (Norway) by Iain Forbes
On his way home one night, Kristian encounters a young woman in desperate need of help. He agrees to accompany her to the train station, but soon begins questioning her story.
Running time: 00:10:07
Violet (Germany) by Laura Engelhardt
After an argument with his mother, 12-year-old Dan looks for love and intimacy with Anna. When his mother leaves for the night shift, Dan and Anna cross set boundaries.
Running time: 00:21:10
Scenario (Japan) by Kazunori Miura
Set in the future shortly after singularity has happened, this is a story of a woman's decision in a world where the "scenario" has come to present optimal solutions.
Running time: 24:59