MFF

01:08:15 (68 minutes)
Feature Film
Brian Finucane
Cambridge, United kingdom
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
A young man begins to follow a woman he just had a first date with. His voyeurism backfires however when he witnesses the woman commit a petty crime, for which he becomes the main suspect.

Trailer: Watch on Vimeo

Credits: Written & Directed: Brian Finucane

01:22:55 (1 hour 23 minutes)
Feature Film
Justin Ho
Best Feature Film Award 2025
New York City, New York USA
iPhone 14 Pro
One day in NYC the lives of five people cross paths with each other in unexpected ways, revealing the subtle yet important interconnectedness of their lives as they grapple with their own issues and try to make sense of the chaos that surrounds them. Love is a complicated and messy thing, and sometimes it takes being broken to find the pieces that fit.

Trailer: Watch on YouTube®

Credits: Writer, Director & Cinematographer: Justin Ho; Cast: Greg: John Amedro, Haley: H. Lynn Pai, James: Sam Pearce, Anna: Sylvie Pratt, Jason: James Riley, Lucy: Diana Salina, Kevin: Joe Messina, Alice: Elisha Jachetti, Ryan: Ian Allen Jones, Lis: Katherine Vollenweider, Stef: Gillian Dittmer; Crew: Cinematography: Justin Ho; Editor: Justin Ho; Costume Designer: Allison Windhausen; Score: Lee Armbrust and Andrija Lazarevic; Producers: James Orfanos, Teddy Orfanos, Justin Ho; Associate Producer: John Amedro

7:01
Ultimate Mobile
Miguel Lopez de Leon
Best Ultimate Mobile Category Award
Los Angeles, California USA
iPhone 13 Pro
A man tries to control his negative thoughts.

Credits: Cast: Miguel Lopez de Leon as Connor

9:59
Narrative
Zach Roe
Attending in person.
Portland, Oregon USA
iPhone 13
A woman searches for her friend’s missing dog.

Credits: Directed, Edited, and Scored by: Zach Roe; Written by: Eve Grissinger & Zach Roe; Cast: Eve Grissinger, George, Feta, Megan Ulrich, Jillian Leigh Lewis, Joey Kotsovos, Zach Roe, Kelsey Uhlin, Chyna Thompson; Crew: Filmed by: Eve Grissinger, Joey Kotsovos, Zach Roe

8:00
Screendance
Christina Hughes
Third Place Award
Best Screendance Category Award
Ketchikan, Alaska USA
iPhone 15 Pro
“Un-Contained” explores the external process of relinquishing the need to meet society’s expectations, and the internal transformation of authentic expression.

Credits: Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Christina Hughes; Dancers: Savannah Jones, Amy Lin, Nathan Waters, Sabrina Campaña; Crew: Producer: Irvine Valley College Dance Department; Original Score (music): Matthew Mason; Costume Designer: Christina Perez

10:00
Narrative
Eric Guo
Attending in person.
Anaheim Hills, California USA
Sony Xperia 1 IV, Sony Xperia PRO-I
An ESF agent, driven by the ghost of his murdered wife, hunts a tech smuggler with world-threatening technology. His mission intertwines with his therapy, where he battles crippling guilt and the fear of losing himself. The agent must reconcile his personal demons with the high-stakes pursuit before both consume him. 

Credits: Directed by: Eric Guo, Writer: Eric Guo, Todd Robinson; Cast: Erin Michele Soto, Branding, Elmore, Eric Jeong, Paul Enu Ha, Ysabella Costa, Nathan Horowitz, Yumiko Rafael; Crew: Director of Photography: Gary Ahmed, Jason Rafael; Director of Photography Underwater: Matthew Levin; Editor and Colorist: Jason Thomas Campbell; Make-Up: Lina Leikam; Sound Design: Mariya Mihaylova; Music Composer: Colin Wood, Roozbeh Shahbazi; Props Master: Alexa Gabriel; Director of Visual Effects: Iganace Aleya; 3D Artist/Printer: George Estrada; Stunt Coordinator: Tony Snegoff; Producer: Eric Guo, Amy Lê, Mariya Mihaylova, Paul Gordon; Executive Producer: Eric Guo, Anukriti S.B. Singh, Victoria Lynn Krincher

8:08
Narrative
Eileen Santiago
Attending in person.
North Hollywood, California USA
iPhone 12 Pro
A story of enduring love and enduring loss.

5:54
Narrative
Pranav Kumar
Attending in person.
Allen, Texas, USA
iPhone 13 Pro Max
In this lakeside caper, a jewel thief on the run finds her only way out is through a cop’s vacation home; she is stopped in her tracks as chemistry ensues.

Trailer: Watch on Vimeo

Credits: Writer, Director: Pranav Kumar; Cast: Paanery Shah, Kush Rama; Cinematographer, Editor & Sound: Pranav Kumar

3:46
Ace Howell
Attending in person.
Ultimate Mobile
Boston, Massachusetts USA
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
A young hooper destined for greatness crosses paths with a supernatural firearm. This unexpected symbiotic relationship could be the key in order to restore street justice and equilibrium.

Credits: Cast: Amari Howell

9:40
Narrative
Rick Cerda
Attending in person.
Killeen, Texas USA
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Mya must successfully navigate through the stress of her maternal dream life before she loses grip on reality and her marriage

Trailer: Watch on YouTube®

Credits: Written and Directed by Rick Cerda; Cast: Jenny Campbell, Sacha Campbell, Holly D Landez, Rick Cerda, JP Bredwell, Julianna Landez, Robert P Avila, and Meghan Hubbard; Crew: Executive Producer: Holly D Landez; Associate Producers: Jenny Campbel, Produced by Rick Cerda; Jesse Cerda; Original Music Score: Rick Cerda

6:48
Narrative
Damilare Olalude
Kuopio, Finland
Tecno Camon 18
Under pressure from ruthless criminals, a skilled lab scientist is forced to create a dangerous formula in a desperate bid to save his captive family. But a single mistake in the lab unleashes a biohazard that turns him into a monstrous carrier of a deadly virus. His horrific transformation triggers a chain reaction, as each of his victims becomes infected with a single bite.

3:44
Narrative
Melissa Mars
New York USA
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
A woman’s jog through the park turns to panic when she finds herself dialing 911. But things are not always as they seem…

Trailer: Watch on Vimeo

Credits: Writer, Director & Editor: Melissa Mars; Cast: Domino, James Kacey, Melissa Mars; and the voice of Monica Blaze Leavitt; Music: Special Thanks to Filmstro

4:23
Documentary
Sasha Maxyutova, Aleksei Solomin
Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation
iPhone 5s, 8, 12 and 12 Pro
“Toska”, an untranslatable Russian term, encapsulates a range of emotions, from boredom to homesickness. Explored through the candid revelations of forced emigrants who left their homeland, the short film delves into the aspects that evoke the strongest sense of toska. The film is entirely shot on a smartphone.

Credits: Director: Aleksei Solomin, Sasha Maxyutova; Editor: Aleksei Solomin; Sound design/Score: Nikolai Mushkov

5:00
Narrative
Richard Stirling
Cambria, California USA
iPhone Pro Max 15
Somewhere someone believes in you.

8:32
Narrative
Charli Fletcher, Raymond Mendez
Attending in person.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
iPhone 14 Pro Max
An app seemingly begins to stalk its followers. With every notification blurring the line between your screen and reality. Losing yourself in your phone has never been more terrifying.

Credits: Director: Charli Fletcher; Cinematography: NoFilter Productions; Cast: Sofia: Rosangela Fasano, Jody: Neave Fletcher Jon: Jacob Smith, Julia: April Elleston, Leonardo: Mitch Lucas; Crew: Script Supervisor: Lee Reuben; 1st Ad- Bianca Kean; SFX Makeup- Karli-Ryan Norman; Production Assistant: Frank Noshie, Sound Design- Peter Climpson; Sound Recordist- William Oarr; GFX Designer: Abhimanyu Gupta; Editor and Colourist: Nick Payne; Executive Producer: Roseangela Fasano, Bianca Kean; Producer: Raymond Mendez; Mix & Master: PAX on the Beat, Courtesy ALTASONA Music; “Don’t Cry” by CIRÉ

4:30
Narrative
Cami on the Cam
Attending in person.
Colombia
iPhone 15 Pro
Homeland is a short film about the challenges artists face living under a visa in the USA. Homeland is a story of resilience, uncertainty, and the unbreakable passion for art, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the sacrifices and strength it takes to pursue a dream as an immigrant.

Credits: Cast: Camila Osorio

3:01
Mike McLaughlin, Ben Slater
Best Music Video Category Award
Music Video
United Kingdom
iPhone 13 Pro
A film shot in sequence during a morning walk. It was very misty and the sun gradually shone through. The idea was to highlight the power of the mobile (the camera you have with you) but also to highlight the transformational power of music. The track you hear was composed specifically for this film.
Time Invites Development Podcast: Watch on YouTube®

Credits: Videographer: Mike McLaughlin; Composer and Musician: Ben Slater

3:14
Experimental
Mostafa Keshvari
First Place Award
Best Experimental Category Award
Vancouver, Canada
Samsung Galaxy S24
The tale of an Iranian girl is told through the eyes of her shoes, capturing her journey from the first steps to the very last.

5:00
Narrative
RJ Baculo
Second Prize Award
Best Narrative Category Award
Melbourne, Australia
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
A young woman who can access multiple versions of herself across the Multiverse is on the run from various malicious forces out to get her while trying to overcome her greatest struggle: loneliness.
Trailer: Watch on Vimeo

Credits: Writer & Director: RJ Baculo; Cast: Amber Bennett, Mark Johnson, Gaia Leigh Johnson;
Crew: Assistant Director: Aris Balabat; Production Designer: Rochelle Anne Daus; Additional Gear: Posterboy Media; Music & Sound FX: Artlist.io

5:18
Narrative
Allen Jarmolinski
Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
iPhone 13 Pro Max
A man enters his kitchen to make a cup of tea and suddenly begins chopping all the vegetables, fruit, fruits, and anything he can find in his kitchen.

5:00
Documentary
India Mitchell
Best Documentary Category Award
Petaluma, California, USA
Apple iPhone 14
An inspired teen filmmaker looks back on the Polly Klaas kidnapping case and its 30 year legacy of the endeavor to keep children safe.

1:30
Rookie Award Contest
Alexandra Varkarotas
Tomball, Texas, USA
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Inspired by an infamous line from The Great Gatsby, this poetry film follows a young woman as she reflects on a recent relationship.

Credits: Written, Directed, Edited & Produced by: Alexandra Varkarotas; Starring: Laura Laughead; Music by: Eric Matyas

3:40
Rookie Award Contest
Dion Aya
2025 Rookie Award Winner
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Girl awaits her boyfriend at a train station who never shows. She deals with her sorrows by walking around at night in the city of Trieste, monologuing about the transience of love.

Credits: Writer, Director & Editor: Dion Aya; Starring: Sofia Haffegee

2:20
Rookie Award Contest
Lorena Monagas
Pawling, New York USA
iPhone 14 Pro
The time is right for pumpkin soup! Unless there’s a witch living in the pumpkin you pick! Be careful not to eat the witch’s home, or she might turn you into her new home!

Trailer: Watch on YouTube®

Credits: Writer & Director: Lorena Monagas; Starring: Lorena Monagas; Crew: Camera: Flynn Jones; Editor: Lorena Monagas; Set Design, Wardrobe, SFX, Editor, Illustrations: Lorena Monagas; Producer: Flynn Jones; Props: Cryo Weld Corporation, Dykeman Farm GAEMEN, MocoQueen; Song: Toy Piano by Wayne Jones; Sounds Effects: Casual Cookery FOBOS PLANET, Nutolina, Shindo 7, Siimon Sounds, Sound Ideas – Topic SoundEffects10Hours Soundsnap, TP TUBE; Fireplace: FOBOS PLANET; Special Thanks: Ceci Jones and PAPA

4:00
Rookie Award Contest
Lina Borbi
Brazil
Apple iPhone 15
Far away from home and dealing with a very tough moment of farewell, a little girl finds herself lost in apparently random memories that will help her realize that, against all odds, time may become the greatest ally of her childhood.

Credits: Written and directed by Lina Borbi; Produced by Angela Brandão; Original score by: Marcus Moraes; With: Cristina B. / Mari de Lima and Ana Cortes-Monroy