N.O.R.A. (2021)

One Planetarium

Two scientists uncover the secrets of time travel, but will their love for one another destroy existence itself.

Swiff

An alien spaceship breaks down and crashes on earth in the countryside.

Till Human Voices Wake Us

Inspired by the Celtic myths of the Selkies - seals in water and enchanting maidens on land - who storm Manhattan when one of their kind falls for a man drowning under the Brooklyn Bridge.

Zelos

Maria, a competitive woman in her late 30's orders a clone from North Korea under the pretense of getting some help around the house so she can spend more time with her husband and two kids, but mostly to compete with her flawless friend Ari.

BURN·E

What lengths will a robot undergo to do his job? BURN·E is a dedicated hard working robot who finds himself locked out of his ship. BURN·E quickly learns that completing a simple task can often be a very difficult endeavor.

Lifted

When an overconfident teen alien gets behind the controls of a spaceship, he must attempt to abduct a slumbering farmer under the watchful eye of a critical instructor. But abducting humans requires precision and a gentle touch, and within a few missteps it's painfully clear why more humans don't go missing every year.

ERROR

In a world controlled by a powerful military conglomerate, the population is monitored through a global network known as "The Grid." Amid the glowing streets of a cyberpunk metropolis, a determined member of the resistance embarks on a dangerous mission that could change everything. As she races against time, her actions ignite a chain of events that challenge the very foundation of the oppressive regime.

Kino Kopf

Born from steel and glass Kino Kopf is created by two inventors. They are assembled by their mother, a nurturing artist, and their Father a greedy entrepreneur. Kino Kopf is the first of its kind a sentient humanoid VHS camera. They are given a life by their mother but presented to the world by their father. Kino Kopf is the next big sensation and spurs a technological revolution. They are soon forgotten and alone as new models surpass them. Kino Kopf is left alone to contemplate if they ever had a soul, as visions of an electric cowboy dance through their dreams.

MIGRANTS

MIGRANTS, a short film by Paul Chadeisson, is the first short film presented by Oats Studios in a new playlist that will become a curated collection of Oats' favorite short films from their favorite artists. Many years ago, humanity started the process of terraforming Mars. We follow the thoughts and prayers of one of the "cleaners" who work on this titanic project.

Irradiation

While being escorted to a mysteriously irradiated site, a scientist experiences strange visions.

Nano

In the near future, nanotechnology administered into the bloodstream can sync with computer apps to augment the human genome. A new law mandating and regulating this once elective procedure meets resistance from hacktivists who are conspiring to thwart the impending roll-out of "Nano version 2.0."

Neuro

In the late 1970’s and after a traumatic event on their honeymoon, a struggling couple visit an experimental, and borderline unethical memory research facility.

For People in Trouble

When two people meet one night in London, their relationship blossoms and fractures, intertwined with impending societal collapse.

A Rose Reborn

A brilliant young CEO from London contemplates the possibility of selling his invention to a mysterious Chinese billionaire. Before actually meeting his potential investor however our protagonist must face a number of challenges in the form of journeys, riddles and the exchange of clothes.

Cured

A young woman, possessed by a demonic entity, encounters a doctor with a very unusual method for performing exorcisms.

The Universe

In a last-ditch effort to save earth, a man sacrifices himself and is forced to relive a series of suppressed memories that become smeared by the detonation of a stellar bomb. This paranormal explosion of thoughts begin to blur the lines between reality and fiction; the only way out is forward.

AFTERWORLD

In a dystopian future where human genetics have evolved, a new breed of individuals—Variants—possess extraordinary abilities. However, the world’s leaders deem them a threat, unleashing an elite militia known as the Dark Hunters to hunt them down. Amidst this chaos, two sisters, Eve and Mia Levison, find themselves at the center of a brutal war for survival. Captured by the ruthless Grand Huntress, Eve is held prisoner while Mia, a powerful Variant, launches a daring assault to rescue her. As Mia fights her way through the heavily fortified Sector Thirteen, Eve struggles against her captors, discovering the deep-seated hatred fueling Cleo’s crusade.

The Dreadful Hallowgreen Special

Renowned Nashville horror host, Dr. Gangrene, and New England's Penny Dreadful must join forces to save Halloween. Science and sorcery combine in this All Hallows Eve spooky special.

I Am the Doorway

A short movie inspired by Stephen King’s science fiction short story “I Am the Doorway”.

Building No. 7

A short by Steven Soderbergh described as “intense sci-fi homage to Godard.”

Frankenstein

Frankenstein, a young medical student, trying to create the perfect human being, instead creates a misshapen monster. Made ill by what he has done, Frankenstein is comforted by his fiancée; but on his wedding night he is visited by the monster.

The Impossible Voyage

Using every known means of transportation, several savants from the Geographic Society undertake a journey through the Alps to the Sun which finishes under the sea.

So What If the Goats Die

Abdellah, a young shepherd living in the mountains, is forced to brave the snow blocking him in order to get food and save this cattle. Once he gets to the village, he faces a supernatural phenomenon.

Recoil

Traveling through deep space, lone pilot Marshall and his trusty AI, Bodhi, receive a distress call. Now, Marshall gets a lot of those, and acts on them when he’s motivated enough by the potential reward. But this time, the cry for help is from his own brother, who’s stranded on the edge of a massive black hole, “trapped in distorted space.”

Lunatique

Lunatique is a sci-fi short film about a lonely woman who fights daily for survival in a post apocalyptic world.

Black Hole

When a miniature black hole shows up in a man's house, he has to learn to deal with it. But as time passes, his obsession with the anomaly grows, and he begins to dance with danger as he utilizes it in his every day life.

Home in Time

Kate and Felix get a surprise visitor for Christmas - an older, drunken Felix, from 2044. He's come back to visit his young family, when things were good. Before everything went to shizz.

Meet My Soulmate Dia

"Meet my soulmate Dia" by Tanishqua Sattiraju In 2028, technology has advanced to the point where people can download and configure their perfect partner using AI. Soulmate as a Service, or Saas, is a popular company that provides customized companions for lonely hearts. A homage to "Her" the movie, and inspired by the recent developments in the field of AI.

The Astronaut

A short film recounting the travels of a lonely astronaut confronted by the unknown. Unfolding as a mystery, it becomes a carefully subtle, autobiographical examination of the feeling of loneliness and the existential issue of not understanding life on earth and ones place among it.

The Cathedral

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Good Business

Humanity makes a deal with a new client. Based on the comic "Good Business" by Simon Roy

Swirlee

Tells the story of Mr. Softee, a mutant hybrid with an ice cream cone for a head, who was the victim of the anti-miscarriage drug "Nodroppinum" which changed the pregnant mother's child into whatever food she craved at the time (a parody of the Thyladimide scandal from the 60s.) Softee was the head of an ice cream company, until he was forced out of business by the artificial ice cream mafia, led by Don Tofutti.

The Space Between Us

In a post-nuclear, oxygen-ridden future, humble cleaner Juliette has her loyalties tested when she falls for Adam, a captive merman whose gills are mankind's last hope for survival.

Unnecessary Things

The film tells the story of a robot named Rob. One day he was walking around the city and saw an elderly man sitting in a chair inside the Store of Unwanted Things. Next to the man, there was a sign “For Sale.” The owner of the store said that the goods were up for sale. The man's name was Robert. Rob wanted to have a friend. He made a purchase and received a receipt. Robert explained that he was now Rob's pet and from now on Rob should provide him with a roof over his head, feed him, and make sure he doesn’t get bored. The robot and man started living together…

Black Sugar

When a group of bored suburban teens experiment with a mysterious new drug, they are thrust into a nightmare world where hallucinations kill.