Should Virtual Petz Die?

After a computer crash, a girl struggles with the loss of her long-time virtual pet, Bubba.

Italy / 2025 / 00:12:00

Carlo Galbiati

Born in 1990, Carlo Galbiati lives and works in Milan. He attended the Luchino Visconti Civic School of Cinema and studied with director Mirko Locatelli. He is interested in themes of identity, technology, and the ethical challenges of modern society. His videos, including LXXI (2019), Tracy’s Face (2021), and Le Mot Couleur (2023), have been shown in festivals like FilmmakerFest Milan, Circuito Nomadica, L’alternativa Barcelona, and Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg, as well as in galleries and institutions.

Façade

Elise Kruusel

Façade | Fassaad

Estonia / 2026 / 12' 25''

Grand Competition - Short Film 3

The Flesh Dress

Joachim Hérissé

The Flesh Dress | La robe peau

France / 2026 / 15' 10''

Grand Competition - Short Film 3

A Taste of Beer

Xie Li

A Taste of Beer | 啤酒的滋味

China / 2025 / 5' 30''

Grand Competition - Short Film 3

A Pint of Bitter

Conor Kehelly

A Pint of Bitter | A Pint of Bitter

Ireland / 2026 / 8' 58''

Grand Competition - Short Film 3

Strive

Krešimir Pernek

Strive | Težnja

Croatia / 2026 / 19' 15''

Croatian Film Competition 2

Grand Competition - Short Film 3