In this curated selection of recent short films, we spotlight the boundless creativity of emerging ASEAN filmmakers. Breaking free from traditional cinematic boundaries, these works showcase a rich variety of genres and cinematography, utilising music and sound design to push the limits of innovative storytelling. From the deeply authentic and energetic to the whimsical and unapologetically absurd, each narrative reflects a fresh, evolving way of seeing the world. Through these diverse practices and dynamic perspectives, we get to witness the unmistakable, vital frequency of tomorrow’s cinema.
The screening on 23 August will be followed by a talk with filmmakers Adnan Al Rajeev, Ananth Subramaniam and Whammy Alcazaren, moderated by M+ Curator of Moving Image Chanel Kong in English.
The screening on 29 August will be followed by a talk with filmmakers Khozy Rizal, Lam Li Shuen and Sam Manacsa, moderated by M+ Curator of Moving Image Chanel Kong in English.
Water Sports
Whammy Alcazaren | 2025 | Digital | Colour | Filipino (with English subtitles) | 20 min.
Bleat!
Ananth Subramaniam | 2025 | Black & White and Colour | Tamil (with English subtitles) | 15 min
New Land Broken Road
Kavich Neang | 2018 | Digital | Colour | Khmer (with English subtitles) | 15 min.
Chirp Chirp
Wenting Song | 2026 | Digital | Black & White | Khmer (with Chinese and English subtitles) | 7 min.
Ali
Adnan Al Rajeev | 2025 | Digital | Colour | Bengali (with English subtitles) | 15 min.
Annisa
Reza Rahadian, Sam Manacsa | 2026 | Digital | Colour | Indonesian (with English subtitles) | 14 min.
Mothers are Mothering
Khozy Rizal, Lam Li Shuen | 2026 | Digital | Colour | Indonesian (with English subtitles) | 17 min.