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Keeper (Dir: Hannah Rafkin – 39m) For Flynn, a single father and empty nester in the Bronx, beekeeping is a source of calm, wisdom, and healing. Undeterred by his severe allergy to bee stings, he cares for colonies across New York City—including four hives inside his apartment. When a cancer diagnosis threatens Flynn's life, he's forced to step away from the bees and accept the care of his 19-year-old daughter Alaura, preparing her to continue living powerfully—with or without him. Academy Award Shortlist for Best Documentary Short 2024 Student Academy Award Winner — Gold Medalist Anangu Way (Dir: Tace Stevens – 12m) Through cinematography and soundscape, this film offers an immersion into Country, as Keenan reconnects with his father and the land. It aims to give Country a voice through a textured soundscape specific to Cundeelee, allowing audiences to listen as Country speaks for itself. A Letter from Antarctica (Dir: Stanislav Donchev – 35m) To protect her young son, a single mother tells him his father is on an Antarctic expedition. As she deviates further from reality, pain and difficulties intensify, but hope emerges from an unexpected source. This film is an effective and touching family drama. Razor Raptis ( Dir: Alex Siddons – 5m) A description and director for this short film could not be found with the available information. (Note: The title was previously corrected to 'Razor Raptors', but no relevant film information was found under either spelling). More Than a Fish Kill (Dir: Otis Filley – 38m) This film explores how artists, fishery managers, and First Nations custodians responded to the devastating 2019 and 2023 fish death events along the Darling River. They transformed these ecological disasters into catalysts for cultural connection and revival, interweaving art, science, and ancient knowledge to care for communities, honour rivers, and reshape future living.