presented by The Discover Indie Film Foundation
Peggy opens her door to find Lou, her cat she gave away 12 years ago, looking for answers.
Director(s): Karina Wolfe
Writer(s): Karina Wolfe
Producer(s): Karina Wolfe, Andrew Fairbank, Micheala Myers
Cast: Karina Wolfe, William Knight
2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Horror
In the aftermath of a global pandemic, two grieving souls find solace in one another and attempt to recover what was once lost.
Director(s): Ahmed Zayani
Writer(s): Ahmed Zayani
Producer(s): Mohamed Fareed
Key Cast: Ghazi Al Shehabi, Rand Al Gosaibi, Lujane Yacoub
Country: Bahrain
2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Animation
A junior astronaut fulfills a dream of going to the moon. Once there, exhilaration gives way to reality but what has been left behind?
Director(s): Jerry van de Beek, Betsy De Fries
Writers(s): Jerry van de Beek, Betsy De Fries
Producer(s): Betsy De Fries
Los Angeles Premiere
Country: USA
2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Thriller
After opening a mysterious door while hiking in the woods, a depressed Ruth finds herself in a haunting predicament.
Director(s): Ming Fen Congdon
Writer(s): Ming Fen Congdon
Producer(s): Alexa Frisch, Rose Knight, Christine Celozzi
Key Cast: Kate Surinskaya, Monaye Moyes, Donovan Wolfington
Country: United States
World Premiere
2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy
A trans teen and her mom must survive a night of winter camping after being challenged by her politically incorrect uncle.
Director(s): Michael D. Cohen
Writer(s): Michael D. Cohen
Producer(s): Felix Mack, Michael D. Cohen
Key Cast: Erinn Hayes, Sophie Giannamore, Michael D. Cohen, Chris Cornish
Country: United States
World Premiere
2026 Official Selection: Featurette – Drama
Through years of quiet struggle with trauma and emotional isolation, Pierre lives in a world that offers no compassion — until, suddenly, a moment of static sparks an unexpected connection, a chance at a new path. But how long can he endure before that hope slips away?
Director(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Writer(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Producer(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Key Cast: Tomas Hartwig, Alexandra Lindqvist
Country: Sweden
Los Angeles Premiere
2026 Official Selection: Feature Film – Documentary
Good guys always win. Even in 2025.
Director(s): Bob Lindenmayer
Writer(s): Bob Lindenmayer
Producer(s): Felix Chamberlain
Key Cast: Barry Bostwick
Country: United States
World Premiere
Ever wonder who Alexa is? Here’s a day in her life.
Director(s): Rebecca Demeter
Writer(s): Xochi Blymyer
Producer(s): Xochi Blymyer
Key Cast: Stevie Lynn Jones
2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama
A disabled wheelchair user tries to solve the biggest question in physics, a solution to the theory of everything, while struggling with the cigarette butts and other rubbish falling onto his apartment balcony from the neighbours above.
Director(s): Leo Berkeley
Writer(s): Leo Berkeley
Producer(s): Leo Berkeley
Key Cast: Leo Berkeley
Country: Australia
Los Angeles Premiere
2026 FI-Lima Official Selection: Short Film – Animation
LIFTED is an animated tale of awakening and transformation, following one man’s fantastical journey aboard an elevator.
Director(s): Daniel Robichaud
Writer(s): Daniel Robichaud
Producer(s): Daniel Robichaud
Country: United States
