2026 Official Selection: Drama – Short

An aspiring writer uses increasingly desperate and unconventional methods to overcome a crippling ailment – writer’s block.

• Director(s): Dave Rosas
• Writer(s): Dave Rosas
• Producer(s): Dave Rosas, David M. Rosas
• Key Cast: Dave Rosas, Mason Bancroft, James E. Clark, Daniel Maggio, Jessica Rosas
• Editor(s): Dave Rosas
• Cinematographer(s): Dave Rosas
• Production Designer(s): David M. Rosas
• Sound Designer(s): Dave Rosas

Language: English

Runtime: 15m

Country: United States

Synopsis: An aspiring writer uses increasingly desperate and unconventional methods to overcome a crippling ailment – writer’s block.

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Source: FILA

2026 Official Selection: Comedy – Short

Two headstrong Koreans can’t agree on who’s treating who to dinner, causing their casual restaurant outing to spiral into a martial arts deathmatch.

• Director(s): Shane Chung
• Writer(s): Shane Chung
• Producer(s): Anna Castagnaro, Nick Leahy
• Key Cast: Richard Yan, Sukwon Jeong
• Editor(s): Madie Giaconia
• Cinematographer(s): Tristan Baumeister
• Production Designer(s): Abby Mac Kenzie, Lulu Abathra
• Sound Designer(s): Taniya Tleubayeva
• Composer(s): de Wolfe Music USA

Language: English

Runtime: 10m

Country: United States

Synopsis: Two headstrong Koreans can’t agree on who’s treating who to dinner, causing their casual restaurant outing to spiral into a martial arts deathmatch.

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Source: FILA

2026 Official Selection: Horror – Feature

Runtime: 1h 32m

Meeting the parents is hard. Surviving them is harder.

• Director(s): Gabrielle Christensen
• Writer(s): Gabrielle Christensen, Graham Dunn, Simon Louis Ong
• Producer(s): Gabrielle Christensen, Graham Dunn, Simon Louis Ong
• Key Cast: Hannah Deale, Carter Sirianni, Iryna Malygina, Keoki Trask, Juan Paulo Munevar, Sarah Kim
• Editor(s): Dylan Lanham
• Cinematographer(s): Graham Barbour
• Sound Designer(s): Moises Uriarte
• Composer(s): Andrew Pattenaude

Language: English

Country: United States

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In the highlands of Scandinavia, where folklore and reality converge, Hannah travels to surprise her boyfriend and meet his family. However, her unexpected arrival unlocks family secrets and unleashes mystic danger.

Source: FILA

2026 Official Selection: Comedy – Short

Runtime: 12m

New love is tough, especially when your granddaughters are the matchmakers

• Director(s): Rachel Borders
• Writer(s): Sy Rosen
• Producer(s): Sy Rosen, Eliza Roberts
• Key Cast: Summer Kitchens, Sienna Kitchens, Eric Roberts, Penny Johnson Jerald
• Editor(s): Brice Beckham, David Fickas
• Cinematographer(s): Will DaRosa
• Composer(s): Nick Pierone

Language: English

Country: United States

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Summer and Sienna’s grandfather has been lonely since their grandmother passed away. The girls decide to find him a new match, which includes sneaking into a senior speed dating event.

Source: FILA

2026 Official Selection: Drama – Short

Runtime: 15m

Some fears ask for nothing—and take everything

• Director(s): Mikheil Gabaidze
• Writer(s): The short film was based on Anton Chekhov’s "Death of a Civil Servant" story
• Producer(s): Sofiko Komakhidze, Elene Jafaridze
• Key Cast: David Jakeli, Zaal Goguadze, Tatia Tatarashvili
• Editor(s): Amiran Vadachkoria, Shota Gujabidze
• Cinematographer(s): Mamuka Chkhikvadze
• Production Designer(s): Luka Beselia
• Sound Designer(s): Naiko Kadidze

Language: Georgian

Country: Georgia

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The film’s central theme is the condescending attitude of a simple civil servant towards high-ranking government officials. The short film was based on Anton Chekhov’s "Death of a Civil Servant" story.
The film’s main character, a man, sneezes in a concert hall and puts a high-ranking official in an embarrassing situation. Despite apologizing, the main character feels a slavish fear that ultimately proves fatal to the man’s life.

Source: FILA