October 9-13, 2025

October 9-13, 2025
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Impossible Is Just a Word

Chris Nikic made history by becoming the first athlete with Down Syndrome to complete the IRONMAN, the world’s most grueling triathlon, totaling a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.22 mile marathon.

Unveiling the layers of his life with delicate humanity, this film goes beyond the athlete to explore Chris’s personal narrative. Amidst his astounding athletic accomplishments and intellectual disability, we uncover Chris’ greatest aspirations from homeownership to falling in love, drawing on points of relatability that resonate universally.

The Test

A Ghanaian maintenance worker at a Virginia retirement community dreams of becoming an American citizen to provide a better life for his family. With their future at stake, he enlists the help of two elderly residents to prepare for the biggest test of his life: the US Citizenship exam.

Viaje de Negocios

Daniel arrives at school wearing brand-new sneakers from America, gifted to him by his father. When he sees another boy wearing the same sneakers, he begins to suspect that their shoes are the key to a terrible secret.

Favourites

Two parents face an impossible choice when their family camping trip goes terribly wrong.

Oh, Christmas Tree

16 year-old Claire and her father Ben try to recreate a few of their favorite Christmas traditions.

One Note (单注)

A dark comedy about a neurotic but driven 17-year-old Chinese-American violinist on a mission to get admitted to Harvard at any cost. After spotting a mistake in her application at the last minute, she embarks on a midnight rampage through her magnet high school, blackmailing a socially-awkward teenage hacker to deliver the perfect audition for the elusive Dean of Admissions before the deadline.

Jedo’s Dead

During the social and political turmoil of 9/11, a young girl and her brother intimately confront loss when they discover their dead grandfather’s body.

Balloon Boy

On October 15, 2009, America watched with rapt attention a large balloon float through the skies of Colorado on live TV.

Director’s Choice: A Longform Shorts Program

These captivating selections from our Executive Board will take you on a journey through the intricate tapestry of the human experience, weaving together themes of grief, identity, magic, and beauty.

Outside Line


As one of the only Black drivers and having no connections in the sport, Rajah Caruth is a relative outsider in NASCAR. Nevertheless, he has forged an unlikely path from virtual racing to the sport’s penultimate series, building stardom on the way.

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