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‘Fiber Affair’ Directed by Andrea Pecora

Director Andrea Pecora makes takes a look at obsessions in the most eye-catching way in his short 'Fiber Affair'. Teaming up with Mathery, the film features pastel decorated sets that depicts the lead actors performing random acts such as brushing lint off of their clothing. Flamboyant in a sense, 'Fiber Affair' is a set decorators wet dream.

The Singularity Series by Alex Chappo

Created by CHAPPO frontman Alex Chappo, 'The Singularity' is a six-part animated series which follows the adventures of an astronaut character named Rene Cogito into a trippy journey into a black hole with the intent on saving the world. Quite the entertainment, the music throughout each episode is also provided by NYC band CHAPPO, which is really amazing.

‘Abaddon’ by Rogerio Silva

Director Rogerio Silva depicts the trials and tribulations of a relationship through the art of dance in his short film 'Abaddon'. Starring choreographers Harriet Waghorn and Troy Savic, intimacy, suffering and rejuvenation are all brilliantly projected in the stunning and captivating work of art.

‘Subway Love’ Video

Director Matthew Freidell and writer Max Stossel create the perfect solution to aimlessly waiting on the subway in New York City on a hot day. Rather than miserably hoping that the train will hurry and arrive, why not actually make eye contact with the person next to you and allow human magic to happen. While this may only be a mere fantasy for those living in NYC, this video entitled 'Subway Love' is an amazing depiction of the possibilities.

‘Missing One Player’ by Lei Lei

Chinese artist Lei Lei explores the melancholic side of life in his visually vibrant latest work entitled 'Missing One'. Shown via Nowness, the lack of storyline in the short film helps to emphasis to the bigger picture which is the general apathy that exists between humans. The title points reference at the game of mahjong, in which commonly four players participate. Three players roam the streets in search of one more, yet finds it difficult task. In response to his film, Lei Lei told Nowness: "The lack of sympathy among people has made me feel very strange and sad."