Projects
Projects
The Girl with the Green Eyes
Category: Proof of Concept
Directed by: Yfke van Berckelaer
Produced by: Monique van Kessel, Make Way Film
Country of production: The Netherlands, Italy and potentially Norway / others
Genre: Magical Realism
Language: Dutch
When eight-year-old Mara finds a mysterious young woman in the lake behind her house, she believes her to be the Boezehappert, a mythical Dutch water spirit who has come to save her and her siblings from the terrifying monster that lives behind the red door in their house.
The Conference of the Birds
Directed by: Atiq Rahimi & Caroline Piochon
Produced by: Diabolo films, Mondex & Cie, Bidibul Productions
Country of production: France, Luxembourg
Original title: La Conférence des Oiseaux
Language: French
Runtime: 80
Completed in: 2026
For as long as anyone can remember, birds have lived in harmony in the paradise forest. But when a man-made disaster destroys their home, Hod-Hod, an adventurous young hoopoe, embarks with her friends on a quest to find the legendary king of the birds: Simorgh. The only one who can help them. A long and perilous journey through the Seven Valleys of Wisdom awaits our birds.
In Waves
Directed by: Phuong Mai Nguyen
Produced by: Silex Films, Panique!
Country of production: France, Belgium
Original title: In Waves
Language: French
Runtime: 90'
Completed in: 2025/2026
AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen while in high school in Los Angeles. Kristen is passionate about surfing, and she’s the most beautiful person he’s ever met. They fall madly in love. As life seems to finally come together for AJ, Kristen’s life starts falling apart, shattered by illness. Together, they will fight adversity with dignity and enjoy their now-shared passion for surfing and for the ocean, but also their loyal band of friends. This is what happens when love and friendship become a wave stronger than anything.
The Language of Birds
Directed by: Cynthia Fernandez Trejo
Produced by: David Flores Mendieta, Cine Bandada
Country of production: Mexico
Original title: El lenguaje de los pájaros
Language: Spanish
Runtime: 80'
Completed in: 2026
Natalia, a bird-loving girl, moves to a new town with a deep mystery: the children have disappeared, and the adults have forgotten about them. To save herself from also being forgotten, she will have to uncover this town’s dark secrets.
A New Dawn
Directed by: Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
Produced by: Asmik Ace, Inc, Miyu production
Country of production: France, Japan
Original title: A New Dawn
Language: Japanese
Runtime: 75'
Completed in: 2025
The Obinata Fireworks Shop factory is getting prepared for an administrative action for confiscation tomorrow. It has been six years since Keitaro has been holed up in a closed-down factory creating fireworks by himself, chasing after an illusion of his father who vanished. It is a story about three young people who overcome the extreme weather conditions, disasters and environmental problems imposed on them and establish their own identities.
Mu-Ki-Ra
Directed by: Estefanía Piñeres
Produced by: Letrario, Abano Producions
Country of production: Colombie, Espagne
Original title: Mu-Ki-Ra
Language: Spanish
Runtime: 86'
Completed in: 2025
In a land haunted by monsters made of vegetation, Cleo, a thirteen-year-old girl, will face her worst nightmare when Martín, her little brother, is devoured by one. With the help of Iolo, a magical old lady, she will go to the jungle to fetch Mukira, the monster who took Martín, in order to perform a ritual to bring her brother back. She will soon learn that monsters hide a secret under their foliage and love will flourish even in the most unexpected places.
Lesbian Space Princess
Category: Adelaide Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Emma Hough-Hobbs & Leela Varghese
Produced by: Tom Phillips | We Made a Thing Studios
Country of production: Australia
Original title: Lesbian Space Princess
Genre: Comedy
Language: English
Runtime: 80'
Completed in: 2024
Introverted space princess Saira is devastated when she is dumped by her girlfriend Kiki for being needy. Saira is thrown a lifeline when Kiki has been kidnapped by forgotten incels known as the Straight White Maliens. With 24 hours on the clock, Saira sets out to save her ex to win her back.
Mockbuster
Category: Adelaide Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Anthony Frith
Produced by: Sandy Cameron | Mostly True Media, David Eliot-Jones, Naomi Ball | Walking Fish Productions
Country of production: Australia
Original title: Mockbuster
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Runtime: 80'
Completed in: 2025
A struggling filmmaker’s chance at redemption collides with chaos and compromise as he navigates the eccentric world of notorious Sharknado production house, The Asylum.
Iron Winter
Category: Adelaide Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Kasimir Burgess
Produced by: Ben Golotta & Morgan Wright | Repeater Productions
Country of production: Australia, Mongolia
Original title: Iron Winter
Genre: Documentary
Language: English, Mongolian
Runtime: 90'
Completed in: 2025
For generations, the herders of the Mongolian Tsakhir Valley have protected their horses from arctic storms by amassing a giant winter herd, nominating their bravest young men to protect it.
Two friends are handed the responsibility to protect the valley’s herd and save its most sacred practice.
With or Without You
Category: Adelaide Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Kelly Schilling
Produced by: Carolyn Johnson, Su Armstrong | WitWot Pty Ltd
Country of production: Australia
Original title: With or Without You
Genre: Drama
Language: English
Runtime: 90'
Completed in: 2024
A mother, a daughter and a stranger from another land are thrown together on an unexpected road trip that takes them on a journey of love, humour and redemption.