Alter Ego Film Project

5 short films, from 5 directors and 4 different countries on the theme of the Alter-Ego. The "Alter Ego Film Project" is inspired by the spirit of Maya Deren and her way of making films. Between double personality, secret identity, doppelgänger and impossible love we have discovered several unconventional stories halfway between narrative and experimental.

Benchmark

A man whose job it is to inspect public benches gets several unexpected assignments that cause him to question his job.

Lolita ou le Bréviaire des Simulacres

Theo

A barber fantasizes about killing his customers after hearing them complain about the world.

It's All Wrong

Three creatures wait in a basement for a mysterious man. But their curiosity might just get the better of them.

The Cry of the Owl

Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor, watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for coffee. He is drawn into a relationship with the young woman whose boyfriend goes missing; Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.

The One I Love

Ethan and Sophie are a married couple on the brink of separation when, at the urging of their therapist, they decide to salvage their relationship by escaping to a beautiful vacation house for the weekend.

Irish Catholic

Meet Shavon O'Brien: Her family doesn't understand her, her church ignores her, even Jesus forgets about her. With only the spirit of Sinead O'Connor to guide her, Shavon battles institutional child abuse, narcissistic group think, a talking stomach and a singing poop bucket! Shavon goes from Catholic to Crusty Punk in this very, very, very, dark musical comedy!

2:22

Two planes almost collide after a blinding flash of light paralyzes air traffic controller Dylan Branson for a few seconds. Suspended from his job, Dylan starts to notice an ominous pattern of sounds and events that repeats itself in exactly the same manner every day, ending precisely at 2:22 p.m. Also drawn into a complex relationship with a woman, Dylan must figure out a way to break the power of the past and take control of time itself.

Sanatorium pod Klepsydrą

Josef visits a dilapidated Sanatorium to see his father. Josef undertakes a strange journey through the many rooms of the sanatorium, each which conjures worlds composed of his memories, dreams and nightmares.

I'm Home

A man wakes up dazed and weary, he begins to start having strange flashbacks and weird premonitions A short thriller film made in 2022 for A Level Film coursework

Духът на Боби Фишер

An obsession with chess leads a boy to a nightmare where he realizes that his life must change.

XEN

An estranged couple’s vacation leaves Kyle, a leg-injured housesitter, in a sinister predicament. Military presence, eerie calls, and the fate of an ex girlfriend cast a chilling scenario that will remain with him as long as he lives.

The Double

The film follows Jeremiah, a teenage boy haunted by something entirely unnatural. As he becomes increasingly paranoid, he begins to question the decisions he's been making throughout his life.

Uma Nódoa de Família

At the Valverde family's formal dinner, Mateus, an anxious young man, attempts to conceal his secret from the bizarre family members who suspect him.

Hollywood Lucifer

Sunfall

A girl sitting on an autumn leaf-filled sidewalk communicates with a mysterious figure across the street.

Resonances

"Resonances" is an abstract journey that invites diverse interpretations. For some, it’s the tale of an ant that delved too deep, for others, a puppet seeking freedom. The narrative evolves with the viewer, offering no single path but rather a multitude of meanings. Free and autonomous, "Resonances" challenges you to explore with your mind and question with your soul. Only through personal reflection will the answers reveal themselves, making the experience uniquely yours.

RYANGOSLINGIMYOURBIGGESTFAN

Im a big fan of Ryan Gosling. He is a great actor and man.

La Suite

One evening, a young man, not so different from you, hears about a strange substance capable of giving him control over his dreams. He then decides to abandon his real life for this new world. The consequences of this drug use soon become apparent: a battle against his darkest desires.