The Iberoamerican Short Film in Competition program features diverse short films from Costa Rica, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Uruguay, showcasing a rich tapestry of storytelling from across the Iberoamerican region.

Mosquitoes (Costa Rica, 14 mins. 2024)
On the Rails (Argentina, 19 mins. 2024)
The Smell of the Flowers (Chile, 25 mins. 2023)
The treasure (Mexico, 21 mins. 2023)
New York (Uruguay, 25 mins. 2023)
Thursday in March (Spain, 17 mins. 2024)
Little Haiti, Miami (USA, 8 mins. 2024)

The SLFF section featuring these short films presents a diverse array of narratives and styles from across the Americas. The collection showcases the rich storytelling traditions and unique cultural perspectives of Guatemala, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Chile, and the USA. Each film offers a distinct glimpse into the varied experiences and creative voices shaping contemporary cinema.

The City We Occupy (Guatemala, 15 mins. 2023)
Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake (Canada, 5 mins. 2024)
Eu amo ver você / I loved to see you (Brazil, 19 mins. 2023)
Lion's Tail (Colombia, 17 mins. 2024)
Sara (Peru, 14 mins. 2023)
Miami (Uruguay, 26 mins 2023)
Lonesome George (Ecuador, 8 mins. 2023)
Pick One (USA, 6 mins. 2024)

Miguel, a 7-year-old boy, lives with three generations of estranged women in an old house. Among them is his mother, who, adrift with the trauma of her divorce, distances herself from the boy. Miguel takes refuge in Carmen, an enigmatic Venezuelan immigrant who works as a maid for the Brazilian family. Carmen becomes an ambiguous mother figure for Miguel, who develops an intimate and unusual bond with her. This connection triggers his inner world and introduces him to a universe where the real and the imaginary intertwine.

Preceded by:
Mara Has Three Jobs in San Juan, Puerto Rico (USA, 11 mins. 2023)

After the assassination of a resident of an old condo, an extensive investigation holds a group of seven tenants in an interrogation room, all of whom are suspects in the crime.

Preceded by:
Mala Facha (Uruguay, 20 mins. 2023)