Official Selections 2026

In 2005, when filmmaker Jean-Marie Vinclair filmed the unveiling of the ‘Raymond Vinclair’ plaque in the square that will bear his name, he was stunned: why was this relative, who died as a martyr in Germany during the Second World War

Maïto, a 14-year-old Krump dance prodigy from suburban Tokyo, navigates the pressures of school and a demanding career. Through the raw energy of his dance, he channels his unspoken emotions and the silent sacrifices of his mother in this intimate family portrait

Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin tells the story of Jim Franklin - the iconic concert poster artist who helped establish the Austin music venue, Armadillo World Headquarters, and is credited with making Austin “weird.” At the intersection of psychedelic art, outlaw country, and rebellion, Jim Franklin is an artist whose larger-than-life personality helped define 1970s Austin counter-culture. 

In the 1960s, a small group of self-empowered Malian women sparked a revolution, inspired by beauty – and economic survival. The seemingly humble women's activity of hand-dyeing cloth blossomed into a symbol of cultural pride in West Africa and African diaspora communities, economic sustenance and international fashion.

They wear the red suit not for the spotlight, but for the moment when a child's eyes go wide and something real passes between them. Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real follows the men and women who have made Santa & Mrs.

CAIRO is one of the oldest and greatest cities of the Arab and Muslim world, and a city that has been the subject of much fascination by historians, architects, filmmakers, tourists and ordinary citizens.

Based on the book by John McCormick. Chinese in Napa Valley reveals the pivotal yet long-overlooked contributions of Chinese immigrants to Napa County. Through archival images, family stories, and expert insight, it uncovers the labor, resilience, and community life that helped shape the valley.

Born in Sapporo, Japan, in 1986. He received an Associate Bachelor's degree from the Sapporo School of The Arts, Industrial Design Department (Craft Design Studies). From 2007, he worked in photography and theater in Sapporo and Tokyo.

In Paraguay, a country where homophobia, violence, and discrimination against transgender people are unfortunately all too common, there is a unique refuge: Casa Diversa. 

In 1998, a young American student ventures into the forests of south India to study tigers. What he finds instead changes the course of his life.

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Becoming a dad is the start of an extraordinary adventure in a man's life — but it’s also a biological transformation, the scale of which was unimaginable, just two decades ago.

An observational-participatory documentary capturing the fierce struggle against anti-Asian hate in the wake of COVID-19. Told through the lens of a community filmmaker, Guardians of Oakland Chinatown reveals the physical and cultural guardians—elders, business owners, women—who refuse to let violence erase their neighborhood

This documentary explores the ancient Asian art of stone appreciation-where naturally formed stones are discovered, contemplated, and elevated as works of art-and its unexpected evolution in the modern West. Filmed across California.

When Nicole reveals to her childhood friend and cousin, Reine, that she’s been addicted to heroin since she was 13, they decide to document Nicole’s rehab journey.

At the heart of the film is Antonello's personal story, his stubbornness in remaining firmly attached to his homeland despite the myriad challenges of everyday life. However, incivility, boredom, social depression, and love eventually spur him to leave in search of something new and a place where "people still look up to the sky."

After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails serve to show the progression of the disease, underscoring the frustration, isolation and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.

Island of Dreams delivers an intimate portrait of Cuba in a time of crisis.

What makes someone leave everything and everyone they know and love, and forego their familiar culture, to make their way into an unknown future in an unknown land?  What makes someone stay where they live despite hardship and deprivation? 

Survive against all odds. In 1940, Benjamin Orenstein, just a teenager, was sent to his first concentration camp in Poland. The start of a journey that will mark him for life. After years of silence, he testifies on one of the darkest pages in history

In the dark hours of Kharkiv's curfewed nights, a quiet tension hums through its empty streets.

A glimpse into the life of Maria, a street vendor who sells mangoes.

Raíces: El día nos espera (Roots: The Day Awaits) is a poetic anthology of four short documentaries that explore the emotional landscapes of migration, cultural heritage, family unity, and self-healing across the Americas.

The world runs on lithium batteries, and lithium batteries require cobalt. Eighty percent of that cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Red Earth: Cobalt Miners of the Congo, the people behind this global supply chain tell their own stories—miners who dig by hand in perilous conditions to extract the metal powering our clean energy future. Through their words, we confront the human cost of technological progress.

In coastal New England, where pond after pond of aquaculture stretches as far as the eye can see, seafood is not just a meal but a way of life. Shucking Tradition follows a cohort of forward-thinking, hard-working New England women who bring new energy and perspectives to aquaculture or oyster farming, an industry layered with history.

After a surfing accident triggers inexplicable symptoms that leave Nicole unable to work or parent her children, she embarks on a quest of self-discovery. Guided by dreams, nature, and wisdom from others, she weaves an immersive diary of destruction, trauma, love, and renewal. Her journey transforms grief into a new story as she begins to see beauty and regeneration in the world around her.

Indonesian activist, Rukka Sombolinggi believes the key to confronting the climate crisis is to unite and mobilize the Indigenous communities who are often impacted the most

Ivan and Argo, both 67 years old, once served in the Soviet Army and later built their lives on the land — one in Ukraine, the other in Estonia.
Ivan, a Ukrainian farmer and veteran of the ongoing war, takes care of the farm while his son fights at the front.

The Sacrifice Zone is a gripping short documentary that follows the Aguirre family of Kern County, California—four generations of Chicano activists whose legacy began with the United Farm Workers and Cesar Chavez. Today, they face a new threat: Big Oil’s latest greenwashing scheme known as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).

Tree of Fire is a heartfelt story of loss, survival, and spiritual connection. After a devastating fire, a once-thriving oak – blessed by Avatar Meher Baba – rises from the ashes to offer love and solace. 

A portrait of 26-year-old Matthew - a young man who stutters and wants to realize his childhood dream. He wants to become a Polish champion in acrobatics.