PUT IT IN A BOOK, short film for teens & adults, Directed by Rodrigo Garcia (USA). The writer and star, Jabril Muhammad, who has sickle cell anemia, was inspired by his experience in working with the “Make A Film Foundation” to realize his dream of starring in his own short film. The story: Two brothers struggle to survive the rough streets of Los Angeles. When one brother is killed, the other has to choose between a path of righteousness or a path of revenge.

DESIRE OF THE PITBULL WARRIOR, short film, Directed by: Lou Hamilton (UK). Desire of the Pitbull Warrior is about a transformational encounter between strangers. Sarah is intrigued by the somewhat threatening but seductive attentions of Jack, when they become trapped on a halted train. Slowly their connection turns to intimacy and revelation. By the end of the journey, both their lives have been changed forever.

TOGETHER: DANCING WITH SPINNER DOLPHINS, short film, Directed by: Chisa Hidaka (USA). A wild Spinner Dolphin and human dancer meet in the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean. As they swim, dive and swirl together underwater, they discover that through the common language of dance they can express their mutual affection and shared excitement for each other. 'Together: Dancing with Spinner Dolphins' gives voice to the creativity and eloquence of wild dolphins, and imagines a world where humans and dolphins live and play in beautiful harmony.

PROTECT THE NATION, short film, Directed by: C. R. Reisser (Germany). n the spring of 2008, a shocking wave of xenophobic attacks against foreign immigrants spread across South Africa, leading to the deaths of sixty-two people and the displacement of over 40,000. “Protect the Nation” is a humble and intimate look inside the struggles of a community and the consequences of greed, miscommunication and hate. When faced with the unexpected kindness of a stranger, a young boy begins to question himself. Does he have the courage to do what's right?

TOURETTE SYNDROME: UP CLOSE, short documentary, Directed by: Zach Jankovic (USA). Du Ballon Rouge is an annual camp exclusively for children with Tourette Syndrome (TS), a neurological movement disorder. Due to the various symptoms of TS, such as involuntary vocal and motor tics and severe OCD and ADHD, many of the children do not have friends outside of camp. For one weekend, in the hill country of Texas, these kids have the rare opportunity to socialize and be themselves, free from teasing, judgment, and embarrassment. Just FUN!! Get perspectives from the campers themselves, counselors, and parents, on life with TS and the magical transformation that takes place at Camp Du Ballon Rouge.

DILLI, short film, Directed by Rintu Thomas, Sushmit Ghosh, produced by Robin Raina (USA). Dilli is a short documentary film about the hidden faces behind the so-called development of Delhi and their untold story. Dilli brings out a stark comparison of the rampant progress and development of the megalopolis vis-à-vis thousands who are left homeless while the whole city is modernized and revamped. Dilli records and documents the evacuation of the thousands who in a matter of minutes lost their homes, and were left in a sea of rubble with nowhere to go and no ray of hope for a better tomorrow. Director Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas eloquently weave this untold story of mass exodus of thousands who were bulldozed from their homes and transferred to a makeshift facade in the slums of Bawana without water, shelter or drainage while the city was redone for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

THE DUST MACHINE, animation, Directed by Damon Mohl (Colorado). A highly imaginative visual journey into a dark microscopic world, The Dust Machine is a poetic expressionistic meditation on absurd technological eras of exploration, isolation and communication.

STUPID QUESTIONS, short film, Directed by: Jessie Kahnweiler (USA). 'Stupid Questions' is the story of Lucy, a feisty young casting assistant trying to make it even though she's not really sure what 'it' is. Terrified she's on the fast track to becoming her single bitter boss, Lucy decides to hold and open, and phony, casting call to find her dream guy. Surprisingly, she actually falls for one of the studs from the audition and things become tricky. Is her genuinely interested in her or just using her to advance his career? Will Lucy prove that you really can have it all? Starring Zelda Williams and Ryan Carnes, 'stupid questions' offers a unique perspective on what it's like to be young, vibrant, and broke in a city that can either crush on nourish your dreams.

LAB RATS, Directed by: Sam Washington (UK). Tells the story of Zac, a desperately single and desperately penniless student who signs up for a bizarre psychological experiment for cash, where he meets the love of his life... Or does he? You see, Zac is being paid by the hour to try and make Cindy fall in love with him. What he doesn't know, is that Cindy is also being paid by the hour to try and make him fall in love with her. At the center of this experiment is a cynical professor who is trying to prove that true love does not exist, convinced that within the week, Zac and Cindy will each storm into his office, demanding that they end the experiment because they have fallen in love.

DER SANDMANN (THE SANDMAN), feature film, Directed by: Peter Luisi (Switzerland). One fine morning, Benno finds sand in his bed. While he tries to ignore this at first, he soon must realize that he himself is loosing the sand. Day after day the sand increases and soon his time literally starts running short. Finally he is left no choice but to ask Sandra for help, who runs a small coffee shop under his apartment. Although Benno hates her with a passion, he started having dreams of her every night. What could Sandra and the dreams have to do with the sand? Though they still cannot stand one another, they try solving the mystery of the sand together. This not only leads them beyond their dreams but also to themselves and therefore – to each other.