{"id":35534,"date":"2026-10-17T08:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinemadailyus.com\/?p=35534"},"modified":"2026-10-17T08:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:02:14","slug":"naples-international-film-festival-2026-announces-film-and-events-lineup-for-october-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinemadailyus.com\/?p=35534","title":{"rendered":"Naples International Film Festival 2026 Announces Film and Events Lineup for October fest"},"content":{"rendered":"
Artis\u2014Naples announces official selections for<\/strong>
\n18th annual Naples International Film Festival<\/strong>
\n(October 22-25, 2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NIFF presents its popular celebration of\u00a0<\/strong>
\nshort films on Opening Night and closes with<\/strong>
\nSuperman<\/em><\/strong>, accompanied live by\u00a0<\/strong>
\nJack Everly and the Naples Philharmonic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Juried competitions include the<\/strong>
\nNarrative Feature Prize, Documentary Feature Prize<\/strong>
\nand an expansion of NIFF\u2019s Short Film Prizes\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

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\"JAZZ\u00a0\"MY\u00a0\"SUPERMAN\"<\/div>\n
Jazz Infernal, My Dog: The Paradox, Superman (1978)<\/em><\/div>\n

Naples, FL (September 25, 2026) \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Artis\u2014Naples announced today the film lineup for the 18th annual Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), to be held October 22-25, 2026. The festival opens on Thursday, October 22, with\u00a0Opening Night Shorts<\/em>, featuring five creative short films screened in Hayes Hall. This celebration of short film highlights the creativity and imagination that flourish within the form\u2019s concise mode of storytelling. The festival will close on Sunday, October 25, with a special presentation of\u00a0Superman\u00a0<\/em>in Concert, featuring a live performance of John Williams\u2019 iconic score by the Naples Philharmonic, led by Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s film festival includes 59 films, selected from among nearly 1,000 submitted films: 10 narrative features, nine documentary features and 40 short films, representing 13\u00a0countries and including 47 premieres (two world, four U.S., three east coast and 38 Florida premieres). Select filmmakers will participate in post-screening Q&A conversations as well as panel discussions during the festival. Screenings and other festival events will take place in Hayes Hall, Daniels Pavilion and Norris Garden on the Artis\u2014Naples Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus as well as at Paragon Theaters \u2013 Pavilion.<\/p>\n

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Artis\u2014Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen said, \u201cFilm holds an important place within the multidisciplinary mission of Artis\u2014Naples, offering another way for artists and audiences to encounter ideas, perspectives and experiences beyond their own. As we welcome filmmakers and film lovers to the 18th edition of the Naples International Film Festival, we look forward to the conversations, connections and discoveries this year\u2019s remarkable lineup will inspire.\u201d<\/p>\n

David Filner, executive vice president, artistic operations, added, \u201cThis year\u2019s slate of films reflects the extraordinary range of independent filmmaking, from intimate documentaries and inventive narratives to short films that accomplish something remarkable in just a few minutes. Across the lineup, audiences will encounter distinctive voices, ambitious storytelling and the unique pleasure of discovering a film they may not have encountered anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat makes NIFF stand out among film festivals is the sense of connection that develops between filmmakers and audiences over these four days,\u201d said Festival Producer Shannon Franklin. \u201cWe want artists at every stage of their careers to feel genuinely welcomed here, and we want audiences to leave each screening energized by the films and by the chance to experience them alongside fellow film lovers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"WE\u00a0\"LIFE<\/div>\n
We Were Here, Life Goes On<\/em><\/div>\n

On Thursday, October 22, NIFF\u2019s Opening Night Shorts program will screen five inventive short films in Hayes Hall (5833 Pelican Bay Blvd). The lineup includes Will Niava\u2019s\u00a0Jazz Infernal<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0a semi-autobiographical story about a young trumpeter arriving in Montreal from Ivory Coast under the weight of his father\u2019s musical legacy;\u00a0Matthew Inman\u2019s\u00a0My Dog: The Paradox<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0a funny and heartfelt adaptation of his\u00a0Eisner\u00a0Award-winning\u00a0comic about the strange bond between people and their dogs; Cassidy Rast and Odin Wadleigh\u2019s\u00a0Body of Work<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0following Florida artist Eric Anfinson as he discovers painting after a spinal cord injury redirects his life; Pranav Bhasin\u2019s\u00a0We Were Here<\/em><\/strong>, about three retirees waging war against household technology; and\u00a0Daniel Audritt and Kat Butterfield\u2019s\u00a0Life Goes On<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0a darkly comic tale of a hospice patient trapped in a time loop on the final day of his life.<\/p>\n

NIFF\u2019s Closing Night on Sunday, October 25, will feature a beloved classic in a format unique to NIFF as Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the Naples Philharmonic present\u00a0Superman<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in Concert, performing John Williams\u2019 soaring score from the 1978 classic live. This special event continues NIFF\u2019s tradition of pairing film with live orchestral performance for a memorable finale.<\/p>\n

NIFF\u2019s signature \u201cCinema Under the Stars\u201d in Norris Garden, located on the Artis\u2014Naples cultural campus, will feature the East Coast premiere of\u00a0Rebecca Tansley\u2019s documentary\u00a0Tenor: My Name Is Pati<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0on Friday, October 23. The\u00a0film looks at charismatic Samoan tenor Pene Pati, whose against-the-odds journey from the South Pacific to the world\u2019s greatest opera stages has earned him comparisons to Pavarotti along the way. On Saturday, October 24, audiences will see Jeff Dickamore and Aurora Florence\u2019s\u00a0Too Soon\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>under the stars.\u00a0The film\u00a0follows a former singer-songwriter turned elementary school music teacher and a music producer as they navigate young widowhood and solo parenting after an accidental casket swap brings them together.<\/p>\n

More than $15,000 in cash prizes will be awarded at this year\u2019s Closing Night Awards Ceremony in Daniels Pavilion on Sunday, October 25. NIFF will once again present the Audience Awards for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature and Best Short Film, as well as the Focus on the Arts Awards, the Impact Award, the Indie Spirit Award, the Programmers\u2019 Choice Awards, the Best First Feature Award, the Rising Star Award and the Florida Film Award. Additionally, 2026 marks the seventh consecutive year NIFF presents juried awards in Narrative Feature and Documentary Feature categories, and it is the second year the festival will present juried awards in the Short Films category, which have been expanded to include Best Live Action Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film and Best Animated Short Film.<\/p>\n

\"A\u00a0\"SOLITARY\"\u00a0\"THEIR<\/div>\n
A Woman\u2019s Work, Solitary, Their Town<\/em><\/div>\n

The Narrative Feature Juried Competition slate includes\u00a0A.R. Ephraim\u2019s award-winning feature directorial debut,\u00a0A Woman\u2019s Work<\/em><\/strong>, about\u00a0a young woman in rural Kentucky who works as a coal miner to provide for her young sisters;\u00a0Eamonn Murphy\u2019s Irish drama\u00a0Solitary<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0about a widowed farmer whose sense of security is shattered after a home invasion;\u00a0and the Florida premiere of indie-stalwart Katie Aselton\u2019s\u00a0Their Town<\/em><\/strong>, about two teenagers from opposite ends of the social spectrum confronting uncertain futures over one night in their small town.<\/p>\n

\"TENOR\"\u00a0\"FORK\u00a0\"I<\/div>\n
Tenor: My Name is Pati, Fork in the Road, I Got Bombed at Harvey\u2019s<\/em><\/div>\n

The Documentary Feature Juried Competition includes\u00a0Rebecca Tansley\u2019s\u00a0Tenor: My Name Is Pati<\/em><\/strong>;\u00a0Jonathan Nastasi and Vivian Sorenson\u2019s\u00a0Fork in the Road<\/em><\/strong>, which features\u00a0Nick Offerman\u00a0(Parks and Recreation<\/em>,\u00a0The Last of Us<\/em>) bringing humor and authenticity to the movement supporting sustainable, regenerative farming, from Alaskan kelp harvesters to dairy farmers in Kentucky; and NIFF alumni\u00a0Amy Bandlien Storkel and Bryan Storkel\u2019s\u00a0I Got Bombed at Harvey\u2019s<\/em><\/strong>, which recounts the events of August 26, 1980, when an elaborate bomb packed with 1,000 pounds of dynamite was wheeled into Harvey\u2019s Wagon Wheel Casino in Lake Tahoe alongside a demand for $3 million.<\/p>\n

\"JACKRABBIT\u00a0\"LKINE<\/div>\n
Jackrabbit, Line Cooks<\/em><\/div>\n

Beyond the juried slate, additional narrative feature highlights include NIFF alum Ballard C. Boyd\u2019s feature directorial debut,\u00a0Jackrabbit<\/em><\/strong>. The film is a mystery-comedy about an investigative journalist and struggling actress who despise one another and are forced to team up to solve the disappearance of their mutual best friend. John Mossman\u2019s mockumentary\u00a0Line Cooks<\/em><\/strong>, about a college student who takes a job as a line cook at a hole-in-the-wall Korean taco joint, only to discover that it\u2019s run by ex-convicts and cartel members, will make its world premiere. Jay Silverman\u2019s\u00a0Yale\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is based on a true story written by Naples resident Van Billet. The film, which stars Caitlin McGee, Kevin Dunn and Rachael Harris, follows a young woman\u00a0who must convince the father she has not seen in 30 years to donate one of his kidneys to save her son\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

\"DEAR\u00a0\"UNSPOKEN<\/div>\n
Dear Lara, Unspoken Bond<\/em><\/div>\n

Additional documentary highlights beyond the juried competition include\u00a0Arthur Egeli\u2019s\u00a0Anne Packard: An Artist\u2019s Resolve<\/em><\/strong>, which follows\u00a0acclaimed Cape Cod painter Anne Packard as, at 92, she prepares to leave behind the gallery that helped define her career.\u00a0Lara St. John\u2019s\u00a0Dear Lara\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>follows the\u00a0renowned violinist as she exposes decades of sexual abuse and institutional complicity in the classical music world. Don Hardy\u2019s\u00a0Unspoken Bond\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is a deep dive into the unique bond between humans and animals,\u00a0following three lives forever changed by an animal\u2014a champion dressage rider confronting grief, a woman struggling with addiction who finds hope in the trust of a fox and a veteran finding his way back to the world through his service dog.<\/p>\n

Themes for the Naples International Film Festival\u2019s curated short film programs include\u00a0Because We Care, Unexpected Outcomes<\/strong>,\u00a0The Art of Animation, True Stories: Artists at Work<\/strong>,\u00a0True Stories: How We Carry On\u00a0<\/strong>and NIFF\u2019s\u00a0Student Filmmaker Showcase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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NIFF 2026\u2019s panel discussions include\u00a0Unscripted & Unfiltered: Tales from the Set<\/strong>\u00a0on Friday, October 23, and\u00a0The Mavericks of Cinema: Why Independent Storytelling Matters<\/strong>\u00a0on Saturday, October 24, both taking place at Paragon Theaters \u2013 Pavilion.<\/p>\n

Tickets for all screenings and activities at Paragon Theaters \u2013 Pavilion go on sale September 23. Tickets for the Opening Night Screening and Party; the Closing Night Awards Ceremony, Film and Wrap Party; and\u00a0Superman\u00a0<\/em>in Concert are on sale now. For more information, visit\u00a0artisnaples.org\/niff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NIFF extends deep appreciation to Festival Presenting Sponsors Richard and Christine Lublin. Generous support is also provided by the Collier County Tourist Development Council.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Sincere thanks to Opening Night Film and Party Sponsor The Woodruff Institute; Closing Night Awards Ceremony, Film and Wrap Party Sponsor Scott Meloun; Friday and Saturday Night Norris Garden Screening Sponsors Vincent and Debra Maffeo; and Theater Sponsors Entech, Bobbi and David Drobis, FisherBroyles and Tes and Brian Manley. NIFF is pleased to partner with\u00a0<\/em>Gulfshore Life\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>The Naples Press\u00a0as exclusive Media Sponsors.<\/em><\/p>\n

The 2026 Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) Official Selections:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

OPENING NIGHT SHORT FILMS<\/strong><\/div>\n

Jazz Infernal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Will Niava
\nCountry: Canada | Running Time: 17 minutes
\nA young musician arrives in an unfamiliar city with only the legacy of his father to guide him. To succeed, he must confront his roots and find his own voice.<\/p>\n

My Dog: The Paradox\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Matthew Inman
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 7 minutes
\nRambo is ridiculous, lovable and destined to break his owner\u2019s heart. From the creator of\u00a0The Oatmeal<\/em>,\u00a0My Dog: The Paradox<\/em>explores the strange joy and inevitable grief of loving a dog.<\/p>\n

Body of Work<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirectors: Cassidy Rast, Odin Wadleigh
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 25 minutes
\nAfter a spinal injury in high school redirects his life, Eric Anfinson discovers his true calling as a painter.<\/p>\n

We Were Here<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Pranav Bhasin
\nCountry: India | Running Time: 11 minutes
\nIn a crumbling Indian town, three retired men protest machines replacing human jobs by pretending to be household appliances.<\/p>\n

Life Goes On\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>EAST COAST PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirectors:\u00a0Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield
\nCountry: U.K. | Running Time: 19 minutes
\nBill is waiting for the sweet release of death. Unfortunately for him, he\u2019s stuck in an infinite time loop that causes the day to restart the second his heart stops.<\/p>\n

CLOSING NIGHT FILM PRESENTATION<\/strong><\/div>\n

Superman<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(1978)<\/strong>
\nDirector: Richard Donner
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 143 minutes
\nSent to Earth as an infant before Krypton\u2019s destruction, Clark Kent discovers his extraordinary powers and becomes Superman. In Metropolis, he battles evil genius Lex Luthor while working as a reporter and falling for colleague Lois Lane.<\/p>\n

JURY COMPETITION NARRATIVE FEATURES<\/strong><\/div>\n

A Woman\u2019s Work\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0A.R. Ephraim
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 92 minutes
\nAfter losing her parents to the opioid epidemic, a young woman in rural Kentucky takes a job as a coal miner to provide for her two younger sisters, but she must hide part of who she is to survive.<\/p>\n

Solitary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Eamonn Murphy
\nCountry: Ireland | Running Time: 86 minutes
\nSolitary<\/em>\u00a0tells the story of Brendan, a widowed farmer living a quiet life on the edge of a village in rural Ireland. When his home is broken into, a growing sense of fear and isolation takes hold. As violence touches the community and trust in the system fades, Brendan must confront what it means to feel safe, to grow old and to be truly alone.<\/p>\n

Their Town\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Katie Aselton
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 80 minutes
\nWhen Abby\u2019s boyfriend drops out of the high school play, she finds herself helping school outlier Matt step into the role opposite her. Over one long night wandering their small town, the two examine their futures and uncover surprises from their past.<\/p>\n<\/ins>\n

JURY COMPETITION DOCUMENTARY FEATURES<\/strong><\/div>\n

Fork in the Road<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirectors:\u00a0Jonathan Nastasi, Vivian Sorenson
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 88 minutes
\nFeaturing Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation<\/em>,\u00a0The Last of Us<\/em>), a champion of regional agriculture and American farmers,\u00a0Fork in the Road<\/em>\u00a0follows small farmers, visionary chefs and innovators working to heal the land, improve our food systems and build a more regenerative future for people and the planet.<\/p>\n

I Got Bombed at Harvey\u2019s<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirectors:\u00a0Amy Bandlien Storkel, Bryan Storkel
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 93 minutes
\nI Got Bombed at Harvey\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0recounts how a gambler who lost heavily at the casino built an intricate 1,000-pound bomb, wheeled it into the casino lobby with a $3 million ransom demand and triggered a massive FBI manhunt.<\/p>\n

Tenor: My Name Is Pati\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>EAST COAST PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Rebecca Tansley
\nCountry: New Zealand | Running Time: 104 minutes
\nFrom Samoa to the world\u2019s great opera stages, Pene Pati and his brother Amitai pursue an unlikely path to international success. Bursting with humor, heart and soaring performances, the film reveals the resilience born of adversity, the richness of family and culture and the rewards that come from following an unlikely dream.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURES<\/strong><\/div>\n

A Real Man\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0U.S. PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Liteo Pedregal
\nCountry: Spain | Running Time: 82 minutes
\nMaria has spent much of her adult life catering to her husband Guillermo\u2019s traditional, macho values. After she suddenly dies, the retired neurosurgeon must unlearn his old ways, learn to care for himself and reconsider what it means to be a \u201creal man.\u201d
\nJackrabbit\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Ballard C. Boyd
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 96 minutes
\nAn investigative journalist and struggling actress who can\u2019t stand each other are reluctantly forced to team up when their best friend mysteriously vanishes. As they search for answers, they discover her disappearance is only the beginning of the secrets she has kept.<\/p>\n

Line Cooks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>WORLD PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0John Mossman
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 83 minutes
\nIn this mockumentary, straight-A college student Callie takes a summer job as a line cook alongside ex-cons and cartel members at a Korean taco joint. Determined to earn a letter of recommendation, she navigates dumpster rats, health hazards, a newfound family of misfits and one dreaded health inspector.<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Jack Spring
\nCountry: U.K. | Running Time: 98 minutes
\nAubrey Flint, a reclusive painter of model soldiers with a lifelong hatred of Christmas, is sentenced to community service at a struggling retirement home. Reluctantly roped into helping stage\u00a0A Christmas Carol<\/em>, he finds himself drawn into the lives of its eccentric residents and forced to reconsider the holiday he has spent years avoiding.<\/p>\n

Too Soon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirectors: Jeff Dickamore,\u00a0Aurora Florence
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 99 minutes
\nAfter meeting on the day of their spouses\u2019 funerals, a young widow and widower form a two-person, music therapy-style support group. But when friendship begins to turn into something more, they face the question everyone around them is asking: Is it too soon?<\/p>\n

Wake\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Devon M. Schwartz
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 102 minutes
\nFour semi-estranged siblings reunite on the day of their father\u2019s wake, navigating overbearing relatives, oblivious guests and a death-phobic funeral director as they fumble through their absurd new reality\u2014one that, maybe, just maybe, could bring them closer together.<\/p>\n

Yale\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Jay Silverman
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 123 minutes
\nMac\u2019s life has been consumed by alcohol and run-ins with the law, but when her son needs an emergency kidney transplant, she turns to someone she hasn\u2019t seen in 30 years: her deadbeat father, Yale, who abandoned her as a child.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURES<\/strong><\/div>\n

4000 Days\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Daniel E.\u00a0Catullo III
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 112 minutes
\nAfter losing their sons to fraternity hazing, three families unite in a 4,000-day fight against a culture of secrecy and silence, transforming unimaginable grief into a national movement that changes the law and helps protect future generations of students.<\/p>\n

Anne Packard: An Artist\u2019s Resolve<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Arthur Egeli
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 74 minutes
\nPainter Anne Packard once sold her work outside her Cape Cod home to help support her five young children. Now 92 and one of the most successful artists of her generation, she reflects on the choices, struggles and determination that shaped her creative life.<\/p>\n

Dear Lara\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Lara St. John
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 94 minutes
\nWhen violinist Lara St. John goes public about the assault she endured as a child at an elite music school, she uncovers a global pattern of abuse in the classical music world and joins fellow survivors to confront an entrenched culture of silence.<\/p>\n

Frampton\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Rob Arthur
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 104 minutes
\nFrom the arena-shaking triumph of\u00a0Frampton Comes Alive!<\/em>\u00a0to the quiet introspection of a final tour shaped by a degenerative diagnosis,\u00a0Frampton<\/em>\u00a0is an intimate portrait of a rock icon who soared, stumbled and rose again.<\/p>\n

Unspoken Bond<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector: Don Hardy
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 80 minutes
\nUnspoken Bond<\/em>\u00a0makes the case for human-animal connection as it follows three lives forever changed by an animal: a champion dressage rider confronting grief, a woman struggling with addiction who finds hope in the trust of a fox and a veteran finding his way back to the world through his service dog.<\/p>\n

Yuja<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Lorna Tucker
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 83 minutes
\nAt the height of her career, celebrated pianist Yuja Wang opens a window into her personal world as a daring artist who plays by her own rules and constantly reinvents herself along the way.<\/p>\n

JURY COMPETITION LIVE ACTION SHORT FILMS<\/strong><\/div>\n

32B \u2013 Internal Issues<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Mohamed Taher
\nCountry: Egypt | Running Time: 19 minutes
\nA single father struggles to connect with his teenage daughter as he realizes she is growing up.<\/p>\n

The Decision Making Center<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Kevin Vincenti
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 19 minutes
\nA grieving former therapist is tasked with teaching a new AI how to understand empathy and help humans make difficult decisions.<\/p>\n

Nostalgie<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Kathryn Ferguson
\nCountries: U.K.\/Ireland | Running Time: 19 minutes
\nAn aging pop star is invited to perform at an event in Northern Ireland. Hoping to recapture his old glory, he arrives in a city he doesn\u2019t understand and encounters a disturbing truth about his music\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

JURY COMPETITION DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS<\/strong><\/div>\n

The Art of Sharing<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector: Ric Serena
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 20 minutes
\nChef and artist Minh H. Phan bridges the gap between food waste and hunger, culminating in an evening of art and food that challenges how we feed one another.<\/p>\n

The Second Life of Freddie Nole\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Dana Nachman
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 21 minutes
\nWhen Freddie Nole offers a ride to a man walking out of prison, a simple drive becomes the first step toward hope, dignity and a lasting second chance.<\/p>\n

One Last Order<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirectors: Lauren DeFilippo, Sam Soko
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 20 minutes
\nAfter 37 years turning drive-thru orders into personal connections, Sighle Williams expects a quiet farewell from a Florida burger joint, but her town has other plans.<\/p>\n

JURY COMPETITION ANIMATED SHORT FILMS<\/strong><\/div>\n

Living with a Visionary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Stephen P. Neary
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 15 minutes
\nAfter 50 years of marriage, John must care for his wife while learning to live alongside her vivid hallucinations. A true story.<\/p>\n

Paper Trail\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Don Hertzfeldt
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 14 minutes
\nA life, seen through paper.<\/p>\n

Plus\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>U.S. PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Renaud Hall\u00e9e
\nCountry: Canada | Running Time: 7 minutes
\nA plus sign carves a path to rebirth.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT FILMS<\/strong><\/div>\n

Candy Bar<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector: Nash Edgerton
\nCountry: Australia | Running Time: 6 minutes
\nA young girl waiting in a movie theater concession line thinks a stranger looks just like her dad.<\/p>\n

The Collateral<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0WORLD PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Jacqueline Dow
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 11 minutes
\nWhen no bank will touch him, Spencer\u2019s last option for a mortgage is an unconventional lender who looks past credit scores and straight at the single most important thing in your life. You\u2019ll never miss a payment.<\/p>\n

Crisis Actor<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Lily Platt
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 12 minutes
\nFired from her day job, an impulsive actress crashes a support group and spirals into a chaotic night that forces her to face her addiction to drama.<\/p>\n

Daddy\u2019s Girl<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Josephine Lohoar Self
\nCountry: U.K. | Running Time: 16 minutes
\nWhen her mother leaves for the weekend, a precocious 12-year-old plots to kill her well-meaning stepfather.<\/p>\n

Emergency Accommodation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0U.S. PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Kate Haley
\nCountry: Ireland | Running Time: 14 minutes
\nLooking for a place to sleep, Joe slips Garda (Ireland\u2019s national police force) custody in a chaotic emergency department, hiding in plain sight as overworked staff battle relentless pressure.<\/p>\n

Father on Fire<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Rafa Piqueras
\nCountry: Spain | Running Time: 15 minutes
\nFulfilling his late father\u2019s last wish should be simple. For Javier, there\u2019s just one problem: His mother is still very much alive and very much against it.<\/p>\n

Rose\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Justine Pesin
\nCountry: France | Running Time: 11 minutes
\nA dreamy autistic child sees the world differently, challenging her loving father to understand the strength and beauty of her unique perspective.<\/p>\n

Two Tears<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector: Josefina Pieres
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 19 minutes
\nOn the eve of their\u00a0Nutcracker<\/em>\u00a0debut, two young ballerinas discover a mysterious curse that can only be broken by shedding two tears of pure emotion on a stone at the Bass Museum.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS<\/strong><\/div>\n

Cindy Sherman: Picture This\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Sophie Chahinian
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 23 minutes
\nIn this intimate portrait, artist Cindy Sherman reveals her childhood preoccupation with family photos, what drew her to photography and the challenges she has overcome throughout her career.<\/p>\n

Eterni: The Last Marble Sculptors<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Liam Tangum
\nCountry: Italy | Running Time: 20 minutes
\nA small group of artists in Carrara, Italy, fights to preserve the centuries-old tradition of hand-carving marble.<\/p>\n

Like Father\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Jared Callahan
\nCountries: U.S.\/Austria | Running Time: 8 minutes
\nA poignant look at the work of renowned children\u2019s author Richard Scarry and the son who carries on his family\u2019s artistic legacy.<\/p>\n

Women Laughing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirectors:\u00a0Kathleen Hughes, Liza Donnelly
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 38 minutes
\nThe New Yorker<\/em>\u00a0cartoonist Liza Donnelly draws, laughs and reflects with fellow women cartoonists on the power and evolution of women\u2019s humor.
\n

<\/div><\/p>\n
ADDITIONAL ANIMATED SHORT FILMS<\/strong><\/div>\n

La Fille du Lac\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>(The Girl\u00a0from the\u00a0Lake<\/em>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirectors:\u00a0Louise Bacou, Mathieu Leguay, Ludivine Miermont, Elisa Martin, Marion Fuchs, Achille Houplain, Olessia Fedko, Luna Schwertz
\nCountry: France | Running Time: 10 minutes
\nBombs sound in the dark and the house shakes. One night, something appears from the lake, helping a young girl learn to move forward while carrying the memories of her past.<\/p>\n

Leg Day\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Jo\u00e3o Lauro Fonte
\nCountry: Brazil | Running Time: 5 minutes
\nTo some, every day is leg day…<\/p>\n

Les Vieux\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>(The Seniors<\/em>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirectors:\u00a0Axelle Fuset, Boris Boidron, Fanny Ghesquiere, Lucile Brunet, J\u00e9r\u00e9my La, Lauren F\u00e9lines, Ma\u00eblys Guillemoteau, Manuel Mabayog
\nCountry: France | Running Time: 6 minutes
\nA group of seniors basking in the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur sun finds laughter, warmth and unexpected freedom as the end of life gently draws near.<\/p>\n

Saba\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Liron Topaz
\nCountries: U.S.\/U.K. | Running Time: 10 minutes
\nIn a surreal world where gravity flows upward, a young boy embarks on a poetic journey through grief, memory and the endless search for closure.
\nSunspark\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Danny Bourque
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 11 minutes
\nWhile scavenging for spare parts in a post-human wasteland, a lonely robot discovers another who desperately needs his help.<\/p>\n

The Whistle\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Greg Franklin
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 8 minutes
\nCologne, Germany, 1938. When a Jewish doctor defies a Nazi law forbidding him from treating non-Jews, empathy, courage and compassion emerge where he least expects them. Based on a true story.<\/p>\n

STUDENT SHORTS K-12 DIVISION<\/strong><\/div>\n

The Chip\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>EAST COAST PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Jack Curby
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 3 minutes
\nAfter being pressured into eating an extremely spicy chip, teenager Seth races across his high school in search of milk before the heat becomes unbearable.<\/p>\n

Evanescence\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Una Finn
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 10 minutes
\nIn a near future where the government taxes memories, a teenage girl discovers her best friend has deliberately forgotten her.<\/p>\n

The Hard Way Home\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Hunter Nickless
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 16 minutes
\nInspired by true events, this coming-of-age drama follows a boy whose innocence is shattered by domestic chaos, forcing him to confront the past he has spent years trying to escape.<\/p>\n

STUDENT SHORTS COLLEGE\/UNIVERSITY DIVISION<\/strong><\/div>\n

Buck and Burrow\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>U.S. PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Maya Oster
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 16 minutes
\nA 1970s Nashville country duo\u2019s rising fame exposes the cracks in their romance, turning heartbreak into their biggest spotlight yet.<\/p>\n

Franken Struck\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Sommar Boulware
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 5 minutes
\nA reckless hand, a lethal play, a love so pure now ripped away. Forged hot from rage and shocking light, the Creature\u2019s love must set things right.<\/p>\n

Gardeners\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Merry May Ma
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 17 minutes
\nOn the verge of losing her research and her grip, an engineer encounters a mushroom musician who leads her toward an unexpected discovery hidden in the nano-landscape.<\/p>\n

Timbertown: The Squirrel and The Lumberjack\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Avery Noble
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 4 minutes
\nNew to a mountain town and overwhelmed by anxiety, Mr. Chestnut befriends a mythical lumberjack who helps him see that a change in perspective can change everything.<\/p>\n

Watchdog\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>FLORIDA PREMIERE<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Harsh Vardhan Singh
\nCountry: U.S. | Running Time: 16 minutes
\nDesperate for work, a struggling migrant worker takes on a backbreaking job as a farm guard dog, where survival comes at the cost of submission.<\/p>\n

ARTIS\u2014NAPLES<\/strong>
\nArtis\u2014Naples, home of The Baker Museum and Naples Philharmonic, creates and presents world-class visual and performing arts. Through our multidisciplinary offerings, we inspire, educate and entertain to engage and enrich the growing and diversifying community.<\/p>\n

KIMBERLY K. QUERREY and LOUIS A. SIMPSON CULTURAL CAMPUS<\/strong>
\nLed by CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen and Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley, Artis\u2014Naples offers more than 800 paid and free events annually across its 8.5-acre Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus. Artis\u2014Naples welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for a broad array of artistic and educational opportunities perfect for audiences of all backgrounds and interests. The cultural campus is home to five buildings, including two performance halls (Frances Pew Hayes Hall and Myra J. Daniels Pavilion), The Baker Museum, the Toni Stabile Education Building and the Kohan Administration Building.<\/p>\n

NAPLES PHILHARMONIC<\/strong>
\nThe Naples Philharmonic has long been recognized as one of the cornerstones of Southwest Florida\u2019s arts community. As part of Artis\u2014Naples, the Naples Philharmonic performs more than 140 orchestral and chamber music concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts annually between September and June in the 1,477-seat Hayes Hall, the 283-seat Daniels Pavilion and around Southwest Florida. The Naples Philharmonic has enjoyed a history of working with world-class artistic leadership, a tradition that continues in 2026-27 with Alexander Shelley in his third season as artistic and music director, following two successful years in the role and an extended commitment through the end of the decade. Podium leadership also includes Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, marking 17 years in this role in the 2026-27 season and bringing pops performances that celebrate music across genres. Renowned violinist James Ehnes continues as artistic partner through 2026-27, working with Naples Philharmonic musicians in a variety of settings with a focus on inspiring and embodying a high level of artistry.<\/p>\n

THE BAKER MUSEUM<\/strong>
\n<\/a>The Baker Museum is the foremost fine art museum in Southwest Florida, presenting an ambitious slate of exhibitions annually to complement installations of works from its permanent collection. Comprising more than 3,000 objects, the museum\u2019s broad holdings of 20th- and 21st-century art reflect particular strengths in modern art of the United States and Mexico. The Baker Museum\u2019s collection demonstrates the generosity and commitment of area collectors, including significant gifts from the collection of the late Olga Hirshhorn.<\/p>\n

In 2025, The Baker Museum was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition for museums in the United States, affirming the museum\u2019s commitment to excellence, accountability and public service.<\/p>\n

With more than two decades of collecting and exhibiting, the museum is committed to the stewardship and scholarship of its collections and to fostering inspiring and transformative experiences with the visual arts. At the same time, The Baker Museum partners with the world\u2019s leading arts institutions to make extraordinary exhibitions accessible to the Southwest Florida community\u2014including the National Portrait Gallery, London and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. In 2020, Artis\u2014Naples celebrated the renovation and expansion of The Baker Museum and adjoining Norris Garden, designed by Weiss\/Manfredi Architecture\/Landscape\/Urbanism, which created new spaces for multidisciplinary exploration and social interaction.<\/p>\n

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY<\/strong>
\nIn addition to creating and presenting visual and performing arts, Artis\u2014Naples provides robust education and community activities for students of all ages in Collier and Lee counties. Each season, thousands of Collier County Public School students interact with Artis\u2014Naples education programming, both on our cultural campus and in their classrooms. Beyond our commitment to youth education, the Lifelong Learning program provides informative lectures and study opportunities for adults seeking to engage more deeply with the arts.<\/p>\n

The Friends of Artis\u2014Naples, comprised of more than 3,500 donor households, offers activities, travel experiences and events designed to foster a deeper relationship between patrons and the arts.<\/p>\n

In 2017, Artis\u2014Naples acquired the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), expanding its film offerings and providing a platform for the festival\u2019s continued excellence and growth. In 2023, the festival\u2019s 15th anniversary year, NIFF was named one of\u00a0MovieMaker\u00a0<\/em>Magazine\u2019s \u201c20 Great Film Festivals in Vacation Destinations.\u201d
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