From one Psyop to the next, the world is a confusing place. But don't worry, FILMS AGAINST THE MACHINE(S) FESTIVAL is here to shine a light on the dark shadows surrounding us, in an attempt to make sense of it all. Like in 2025, FILMS AGAINST THE MACHINE(S) FESTIVAL will showcase meaningful and enlightening films, which will all offer an alternative to the Hollywood propaganda machine that tends to pollute the space with less and less room for other views.

FILMS AGAINST THE MACHINE(S) FESTIVAL won't only aim at entertaining, it will undoubtedly leave a strong and unique impression that will stay with you for years to come.

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FEATURE / DOC  COMPETITION:

• THE SURRENDER OF WAYMOND HALL by Jane Greenberg (76mn) - USA
• I'D RATHER BE TURNED INTO CAT FOOD by Walter Santucci (72mn) - USA
• EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEY by Ben McKenzie (90m) - USA
• DIVINE TECHNOLOGY? by Saschko Frey (98mn) - GERMANY
• THE END OF TOM SIX by Tom Six (90m) - NETHERLANDS
• THE ALL-HEALING GRAVE by Jason Harang (100mn) - USA
• VIVANTE ! by Alex Ferrini (104mn) - FRANCE
• THE LAST MESSAGE by Sattar Mansouri (89mn) - IRAN

OUT OF COMPETITION:

• THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRE (aka The Vampire Project - New Version) by Yvan Gauthier (95mn) - USA
• INTO THE LIGHT by Mike Smith (68mn) - USA
• L.A. I HATE YOU by Yvan Gauthier (95mn) - USA
• BODY SNATCHERS by Abel Ferrara (87mn) - USA

SHORT FILMS COMPETITION

• NUB CITY by Michael Fitzer (8mn) - USA
• MAN SLAPPING by Mike Stinnett (9mn) - USA
• ZONA CESARINI by Maryam Rahimi (11mn) - ITALY/IRAN
• FRAMES OF MIND (17mn) by Alfred m Hernandez - USA
• ARTISTS FROM MONSTERLAND (29mn) by Mahmoud Yossry - EGYPT

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AI, FILMMAKING AND BEYOND

MIKE SMITH

Mike Smith, a former Hollywood stuntman and high diver, directed the controversial 2020 documentary OUT OF SHADOWS, pointing at Satanic and CIA influences in entertainment. Once a stunt double for stars like Mel Gibson and Christian Bale, he transitioned into filmmaking after a faith-based awakening during injury recovery. Smith remains active with follow-up projects like INTO THE LIGHT, expanding on media manipulation and elite control narratives.

Mike will be talking after all the screening of INTO THE LIGHT.

DENZ

Technology leader and applied researcher with more than a decade of experience spanning enterprise platform
engineering, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and scientific computing. Proven record building and operating large-
scale SaaS systems serving tens of millions of users, hardening client-facing platforms, and leading engineering teams. Current work focuses on AI platforms, National Cybersecurity, NatSec investigations, electromagnetic and audio-frequency research with university and agency partners, and public-interest initiatives supporting law enforcement and child-protection operations.

Here is the program, (subject to last minute changes), and tickets/passes page

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Yvan Gauthier, established filmmaker in the independent film industry for 30 years, along with wife Jane Gauthier, producer, are the masterminds behind this new kind of festival. 

FILMS AGAINST THE MACHINE(S) goes way beyond the usual film festival as it is also a platform that offers different kinds of contents, going from relaying interesting videos or articles that are relevant to the mission, to a collection of shorts and exclusive feature films available in pay-per-view.

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