A selection of international short films exploring how movies connect, inspire, and shape our lives — from passionate cinephiles to communities built around film, these stories celebrate cinema as a universal language. Stay after the screening for The Audience Strikes Back: Reclaiming the Screen, a panel discussion with filmmakers and film lovers about the future of cinema and the evolving relationship between audiences and the movies they love.

The Fellowship of the Screen: United by Cinema is a collection of international competition shorts celebrating the many ways cinema becomes part of our lives. These films explore the passion, memories, connections, and communities built around movies — from those who preserve film culture to those who find friendship, inspiration, and meaning through the stories we watch.

Following the screening, audiences are invited to stay for The Audience Strikes Back: Reclaiming the Screen , a panel discussion exploring the evolving relationship between audiences, filmmakers, and the future of cinema. Join fellow movie lovers for a conversation about why we gather, why we watch, and why the shared experience of film still matters.