Hopeful Movies

As an astronaut mourns the death of her canine companions, a pet shop employee sees to help her fill the fluffy void. Unsuccessful, they both despair...

A personal and intimate portrait of disabled, gender fluid cosplayer Paul/Paula. Inviting us into her world, Paula lives life to the full, embracing...

An 18-year-old dancer struggling with ARFID must face challenges to follow her passion towards dancing on stage. Whilst still taking dance lessons...

A young woman grapples with her fear of connection and commitment. Her moments of hesitation quietly shape the course of her days as she navigates...

In the weeks and months surrounding the overthrowing of Bulgaria's socialist dictatorship, the public's taste for democratic discussion begs to be...

A young photographer sets out to get a photo of the sunset, but falls short of his goal.

"Stages of Me" is a short film following May, a young woman trapped in a mental prison of her own creation. As the past unfolds once more before her...

A documentary that carefully explores the sensitive topic of mental health among young people, challenging social stigmas and dispelling common...

Two souls reunite in the afterlife and embark on adventures together, rediscovering how to fall in love.

A young couple embarks on the exciting journey of adoption, preparing to welcome a new member into their family. As they navigate the ups and downs...

The film supports the incredible athletes from the Sierra Leonean football team, Flying Star Amputees, comprised of players who are all victims of...

The boy with talent in photography arrives to summer camp. The main magic of his photos is that he can make couples from people on his works. But...

Hozumi is a widower. He meets the Kondos at a bar, and is intrigued when they make a wish before drinking their hoppy cocktails. Hozumi decides to...

How do two of the new generation’s most passionate designers, Nienke Hoogvliet (1989) and Dave Hakkens (1988), use design to tackle the...

A cinematic collage about people caught between two worlds. An empathetic look at a physical journey and the melodramas of a journey that is...

WayneRadioTV attempts to contact his dead son, Joshua, through a séance with the help of a spirit medium named Creed.

In conversation with her grandson, 93-year-old Carol reminisces on her marriage of 62 years in this vibrantly animated documentary.

Upon realizing there's not much time left, a teenager stuck in their bedroom, with only a window to the outside world, reflects on their life and...