On a school day, a 7 year-old hustles strangers for money on the streets of New York City.
October 8-12, 2026
Closing Dynasty
Generation UA
After the outbreak of a full-scale war of Russia against Ukraine, the Ruslan Shostak Foundation carried out the largest evacuation of orphans since the Second World War. Rescued 1700 orphans from Ukraine, transporting them to Turkey. What do children dream of without parents? Where will they return after the war?
Starling
A tenacious young star soars down from the heavens for an important occasion.
The Old Young Crow
Mehrdad, now an old man, recalls his encounter with an elderly Japanese woman named Chiyo at a graveyard in Tokyo near his elementary school. Through his childhood sketchbook, he reflects on the mystery of her disappearance.
Big Sur
Big Sur follows Faye on the eve of her 40th anniversary, as she and her husband return to the beloved place they eloped to many years before.
Food That Saves You
Emerging from the isolation of grief, a man finds joy in a passion he used to share with his loved one.
Distancias
Subway patrons are confronted with their own humanity when a sudden void is created around a curious individual.
Eulogy
Rabbi Gold has a difficult time writing a eulogy for a friend.
Short Film Friday | Program 1 of 2: Emerging
SHORT FILM FRIDAY – This year BOTH Friday evening shorts programs + dinner & dessert + drink for ONE ticket. Join us for a brand new experience this year. A thoughtfully curated journey through the human experience viewed in two distinct programs.
Your ticket to this event includes:
- admission to Program 1: Emerging + filmmaker panel
- a dinner intermission
- admission to Program 2: Navigating + filmmaker panel
- a drink + dessert mingle to end the night
Program 1 | emerging + filmmaker panel
Emerging from the uncertainties of yesterday, we forge ahead. We are determined to see the beauty in tomorrow.
Eulogy
I Am Home
Glimpse
Help Me Understand
Food That Saves You
Distances
Big Sur
Radio Silence
Confronted with her mother’s illness, radio DJ- Tracey Odelle navigates the hauntingly beautiful memories of her past and the painful realities of her present; Ultimately orchestrating a broadcast focused on reconciliation.