This compelling shorts program celebrates stories of resilience, defiance, and self-discovery. Each film highlights the power of courage—whether it’s standing up for oneself, embracing identity, or confronting life’s toughest challenges. Films in this block include: Different Kind of Sick, Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake, Mannequin, Female and Furious Lifers, Warmest Regards, E, Beyond the Reins, Kids Are Only Kids Once, Bubblegum Ice Cream, Eulogy, The F-Bomb, Jia.
Where Cinema Meets Social Change - Our mission is to recognize and showcase films that use impactful and informative storytelling to raise awareness and inspire action on critical social causes and issues. We aim to celebrate filmmakers who are committed to creating positive social impact and promoting empathy, understanding, and social justice.