Event Info
Each year Abertoir invites filmmakers from across the globe to submit short films for the Abertoir Short Film Competition. As always, the response has been phenomenal and it’s not possible to show all of the amazing entries.
There are two awards on offer. The first being the Audience Award for Best Short Film, and the second is the Méliès d’argent awarded to the best European short film.
Amira
Dir. Javier Yañez San, Spain, 15mins
In the XVIII Century there’s a music school where it’s always dark…
Bug
Dir. Ali Masoumi Iran, 6mins
A family of three has recently moved in and the little girl inspects the new home with curiosity when a small cricket finds its way in. But with the father’s unexpected reaction, the child’s perspective begins to shift, turning a simple encounter into something far more unsettling
Canto
Dir. Guilherme Daniel Portugal, 15mins
Night after night, a man goes into the darkness and encounters a monstrous creature that speaks to him in an unknown language.
Carmageddon
Dir. Tarun Thind UK 2025, 13mins
An inept nationalist’s mission takes a wickedly unexpected detour when he finds himself face-to-face with a Churel, a mischievous South Asian spirit determined to alter the course of his mission.
Cosmic Crash
Dir. James Smith Germany 2025, 2mins
When an otherworldly being crashes near a lab, chaos is unleashed.
Dolores
Dir. Cecilia Andalón Delgadillo Mexico 2024, 9mins
Dolores, a 7 year old girl who just wants to play, runs away from a fire demon and accidentally falls into grave.
Don’t Be Afraid
Dir. Mats Udd Sweden 2024, 15mins
A tormented photographer makes a comeback with freshly taken photos at the very location where his son once disappeared. During the exhibition, visitors suddenly realize that there’s someone lurking in the background of several photos.
Elevation
Dir. Matteo Macaluso Italy 2024, 15mins
Following a serious bereavement, Elsa temporarily moves to her sister Anna’s house. In that suspended dimension the faith of both is tested when strange phenomena begin to manifest themselves.
Glory Hole
Dir. Andoni Fernandez Spain 2025, 15mins
Borja finds a glory hole in a nightclub bathroom. He hesitates, but ultimately decides to try it. After a while, Borja realizes he can’t get his penis out of the hole. At this point, Borja will have to face his destiny in the most unusual place, a destiny that seems already written.
