This collection showcases the wide-ranging possibilities of animation—from hand-drawn to digital, surreal to grounded. Curated into programs, films in this section are part of our Official Competition and eligible for jury and audience recognition.

Our filmmaker panels offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, with directors, editors, producers, and industry professionals sharing their experiences and insights. These conversations are free and open to the public.

These nonfiction features offer powerful perspectives on the world around us—intimate portraits, urgent investigations, and unexpected stories that resonate. All films in this section are part of our Official Competition and eligible for jury and audience recognition.

These nonfiction shorts capture real stories with clarity, curiosity, and care—offering sharp perspectives on the world around us. Curated into programs, films in this section are part of our Official Competition and eligible for jury and audience recognition.

This group of fiction features represents some of the boldest storytelling in this year’s Festival. All films in this section are part of our Official Competition and eligible for jury and audience recognition.

These short fiction films pack emotional depth, creative risk, and sharp storytelling into compact runtimes. Curated into thematic programs, films in this section are part of our Official Competition and eligible for jury and audience recognition.

We’ve grouped this year’s short films into curated programs, each offering a unique mix of voices, styles, and stories. These bundles let you experience multiple films in one screening—perfect for discovering new filmmakers, spotting emerging trends, or just getting a lot of cinema in a little time.

These selections sit outside of juried competition, but remain an essential part of this year’s lineup. Whether it’s a long-awaited local premiere, a festival standout, or a story we couldn’t stop thinking about, these films reflect the spirit and range of what we’re here to celebrate. All films in this section are eligible for audience recognition.

These short films, created by emerging filmmakers in academic programs around the world, offer fresh perspectives and bold creative choices. Curated into programs, films in this section are part of our Official Competition and eligible for jury and audience recognition.