THE SELECTED SHORT FILMS
FOR THE COMPETITION
With over 70 films submitted this year, the five members of the Film’Ô festival jury carried out meticulous and rigorous work to uncover the most outstanding pieces. After a demanding selection process, 12 short films were chosen to represent the 2nd edition of the International Short Film Festival in Sign Language. Discover the official list of selected films, which are sure to captivate audiences with their creativity, originality, and boldness.
1- Selection of French Short Films
Dans l'oeil de la jalousie
France
6 min 28
Drama
Director under thirty
- By Luca GELBERG
- With Romain Roguet, Camille Déjardin, Mathilde Bourdette
SYNOPSIS
Three childhood friends, Nicolas, Capucine, and Thomas, share an apparently harmonious relationship, but beneath the surface lies an unstable emotional triangle. Nicolas, tormented by an obsessive love for Capucine, feels his frustrations deepen as she grows closer to Thomas. A simple picnic in the forest turns into the setting for an irreversible drama, where jealousy and impulsiveness reach their peak, culminating in a brutal tragedy.
Rien à perdre
France
6 min 07
Drama (Awareness)
Director under thirty
- By Rose VER POORTEN, Lorena SAUVANET
- With Nolwenn Gilart de Keranflec’h
SYNOPSIS
Soley is an ordinary woman navigating the challenges and joys of everyday life. At home, Alba, her dog, is much more than just a companion—she’s a constant presence. Together, they share simple yet precious moments, from walks in the forest to quiet times at home. A story that celebrates hope and the importance of looking beyond appearances to find light in the simplest moments.
Mains étouffées
France
19 min 40
Drama
Director under thirty
- By Iléana PANISOT-VILLON
- With Wafae Ababou, Noemi Ponzo, Eudes Limousin
SYNOPSIS
When Maya and Nora join Lucas to plan a dinner at an Italian restaurant, latent tensions emerge between them. What should have been a moment of camaraderie takes an unexpected turn, casting doubt on the future of their friendship.
Transmutation
France
19 min 59
Drama
Science Fiction
Director under thirty
- By Justine DURRIEU
- With Mathilde BOURDETTE, Sylvie Rémi BEAUCHAMP, Juan Yoann SOULIE , Benoît STOM
SYNOPSIS
Both pills are for a deaf person and an audible person who are opposite. The lab CEO wants to swallow them and swap their ears. They are discovering who they really are…
2- Selection of Foreign Short Films
Karma
Spain
5 min 33
Drama
Director under thirty
- By Franscisco JAVIER PENA RODRIGO
- With Iván Plaza Sánchez, Paula Bango Vaquero, Natividad Mayebe Esono Okomo, Rosana Rodrigo Álvarez, Francisco Javier Peña Fresnillo
SYNOPSIS
Two friends bully a boy because his mother is Deaf-blind, but karma shows up in the end.
Andi macht's
- By Christoph KOPAL
- With Manfred Schutz, Angelika Lepper, Brato Avramovic
Austria
11 min 12
Comedy
SYNOPSIS
Andi presents his new navigation app in sign language with his low-budget team in front of the camera. Conflict arises between Andi and the production manager right from the first shots. It remains uncertain whether Andi can endure his problems until the end.
My Deaf Papa
China (Hong Kong)
20 min
Drama
- By Anthony CHEUNG
- With Michael Ng, Wyatt, Susan, Remi Kwok, Allison, Tong Yun Wing
SYNOPSIS
At night, Wyatt, a Deaf man, works in silence, sharing a special breakfast every morning with his daughter Allison, a CODA and passionate YouTuber. When one of her sign language teaching videos goes viral, a conflict arises. Wyatt, overwhelmed with guilt after breaking her camera, tries to make amends. Will their relationship survive?
Serendipity by Sofia
Norway
07 min 52
Comedy
- By Audrey SANGLA
- With Anne-Linne Lonnbu Ditte, Emilie Hatlelid
SYNOPSIS
Sofia, imaginative and dreamy, spends her lunch break imagining stories on her favorite bench. When Saga sits down there, Sofia, clumsy but determined, tries to flirt. A book brings the two women closer, but their budding connection suddenly takes a turn, revealing the complexity of human relationships. Serendipity by Sofia blends charm, suspense, and unexpected encounters.
3- Sélection des courts-métrages HORS-CONCOURS
La création d'un squelette
Roumanie
8 min
Drame
- De Ilisie REMUS
- Avec Ilisie Remus et Oleskii Podopryhora
SYNOPSIS
La caméra
Inde
15 min
Horreur
- De R.P. DHINESH
- Avec S.D Danial Jebaraj
SYNOPSIS
Sans imaginer l’horreur qui va lui arriver, un photographe vient de recevoir un cadeau de la part de ses parents : un appareil photo. Témoignant petit à petit de la mort des personnes qui regardent dans l’objectif de son appareil photo, il prend conscience du danger qu’il cause…
Attention : N’autorisez personne à regarder votre visage et vos yeux. Si vous ne me regardez pas, vous mourrez.
- De Christoph KOPAL
- Avec Manfred Schutz, Angelika Lepper, Brato Avramovic
