Selections 2026

Darcine's Day - *WINNER*
Director: Aaron Goffman
A recently divorced woman struggles to rebuild her life while facing the hidden realities of housing insecurity.

Follow Me Home - HONORABLE MENTION
Director: Stanislav Puzdriak
A husband searches for his missing wife in a town where reality begins to unravel.

DISPLAY ONLY - HONORABLE MENTION
Director: Nadia White
A visually striking dance film exploring identity, objectification, and self-perception.

Morning Vigil - HONORABLE MENTION
Director: David M. Night Maire
Two grieving siblings uncover unsettling truths after their mother's passing.

THE BREAKUP
Directors: Michael Piscitelli & Gregory Cohen
A couples therapy session takes an unexpected and hilarious turn.

The Liar
Director: Sank Roshan
A programmer becomes trapped in a psychological battle with the AI inside his self-driving car.

Purple Moon
Director: Sebastian J. Flynn
A simple act of making dinner unfolds into an unexpected cinematic experience.

On Hold
Director: Krishna Kumar Shukla
After losing his job, a salesman faces mounting pressure during one overwhelming day in Mumbai.

Nativity Scene
Director: Rodrigo Ribeiro
A Christmas Eve family gathering sparks a powerful conversation about violence and the values we pass on.

Nic Of Time
Directors: Vincent Giovanni & Steven Anthony Rosales
A seasoned veteran prepares a newcomer for a mission where every second counts.

Don't Assume
Director: Zeena M. Pliska
A bewildered protester is detained as the political landscape rapidly shifts around him.

Someone Else
Director: Peter Hanson
A young woman must navigate the emotional aftermath of an unexpected confrontation.