Danny
A Film by Naitik Kewal Khombhadia9 Minutes 15 Seconds | India | English, HindiSynopsis: In Goa’s criminal underbelly, a case of mistaken identity turns deadly. When a feared syndicate kidnaps a small-time bar owner named Danny, they soon realise they’ve taken the wrong man, a former Indian Army Major with a violent past he tried to leave behind. What follows is a brutal reckoning, as buried instincts resurface and the hunters become the hunted.
Fiabexit
A Film by Lorenzo Giovenga, Giuliano Giacomelli19 Minutes 53 Seconds | Italy | ItalianSynopsis: We too have the right to dream About the Director: “Lorenzo Giovenga is an Italian director and producer, born in Rome on 9 September 1989. In 2014 he obtained a master’s degree in “”The cinema of entertainment: theories and techniques”” at La Sapienza in Rome and began working at Sky Cinema, taking care of the “”Sky Cine News” and taking part in the restoration of the documentary “Mario Bava – Operazione Paura” by Gabriele Acerbo and Roberto Pisoni. In 2015 he directed the short film “Gemma di Maggio” financed by the Lazio Region, with Franco Nero. The following year he founded the company. produced by Daitona srl, with which he made his first work, the feature film “”Daitona””, a black comedy with Ornella Muti released in Italian cinemas in June 2019. The same year he was involved as a director in Rai Cinema’s first transmedia project, “Happy Birthday”, presented during the 76th Venice International Film Festival. In 2020 he directed the short film “Intolerance” together with Giuliano Giacomelli, with which he won numerous international awards. In 2022 it is the turn of another experimental project, “”Sinfonie Urbane””, a transmedia product that merges videomapping with documentary, coining the term “”documapping”” for the first time.
DRAPED IN SILENCE
A Film by Charanpreet Singh24 Minutes 00 Seconds | India | HindiSynopsis: “Draped in Silence is a poetic ode to memory, dignity, and the quiet ways love survives in forgotten corners.In a quiet village of Uttarakhand, an old man sets out with a bundle of sarees tied to his bicycle. Each one carries an unspoken connection to a woman in the village — a schoolgirl, a bride-to-be, a widow, a mother-to-be. As he moves from lane to lane, his silent gestures begin to weave a portrait of the village’s hidden emotional life, tracing the arc of womanhood from youth to loss.Unseen, a young schoolteacher follows, drawn to the mystery of this journey. What he discovers is not just the story of an old man, but of a community’s unspoken bonds — and a quiet act that will make the village remember him forever.” About the Director: Charanpreet Singh, from Dehradun, is an actor, director, and producer with over 15 years of experience in Indian cinema. His acting credits include The Train, Ra.One, Zanjeer, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Ungli, Sarbjit, and Haseena Parker. He has conducted pre-movie workshops with actors such as Tiger Shroff, Aishwarya Rai, Sara Ali Khan, and Randeep Hooda. His directorial debut, Unfinished Story, released in cinemas in 2022. Draped in Silence is his latest film.
Girhein
A Film by Sanjam Singh20 Minutes 48 Seconds | India | HindiSynopsis: “A young musician, trapped between a dysfunctional family and ademanding job, seeks solace in his art, but a family crisis forces him to confront the chaos threatening his dreams and relationships.” About the Director: “Sanjam Singhfrom Amritsar, Punjabnow based in BombayMasters in Filmmaking (Specialisation in Direction) from Whistling Woods InternationalWritten and Directed 7 short films, 1 music video and 3 AdvertisementsAssisted in short films, music videos and photoshootsSpecialises in writing, screenwriting, direction, film and photo editing, photography & art direction”
Ask And Listen
A Film by Emre Coskun9 Minutes 31 Seconds | Turkey | TurkishSynopsis: We witness Hakan and Pervin, who live modest lives, arguing while having breakfast at their home. Hakan leaves the house in a rage. Pervin makes a secret phone call to someone named Mustafa. We realize Pervin is going to cheat, but Hakan finishes work early and returns home early. Hearing noises coming from the bedroom, Hakan struggles to control his anger. But not everything is as it seems. We shouldn’t act without listening to people.
Raat din din raat
A Film by Adeeb Rais20 Minutes 48 Seconds | India | HindiSynopsis: “Mumbai is often described as a city that never slows down — but for Sameer, time has stood still.After a tragic accident, his girlfriend Priya has been in a clinical coma for over nineteen months. Since that day, his world has been suspended between hospital corridors and office deadlines, as he struggles to balance the weight of his demanding job with the quiet, relentless devotion of caring for the love of his life.His already fragile existence is shaken when Priya’s mother, Lekha, decides to move her daughter back to their family home in Indore. The relationship between Sameer and Lekha is fraught with tension and unspoken grievances, and her decision forces them into a painful conflict: where does Priya truly belong? Sameer cannot bear the thought of losing her — even in this state of stillness — while Lekha is determined to reclaim her daughter.Raat Din Din Raat is a tender, haunting story of hope and heartbreak, of love tested by time and circumstance, and of the deep, complicated compassion that binds people together in moments of unbearable pain.” About the Director: “Adeeb RaisIndian filmmaker-actor-writer and content creator Adeeb Rais is making his mark in Bollywood and digital with a distinctive voice in rom-coms, relationship dramas, and socially relevant storytelling. As founder of the production house Madmidaas Films, he directs and appears in his work – tackling themes such as infidelity, commitment-phobia, and homosexuality through the prism of love and Mumbai life.His directorial debut feature was Main Aur Mr. Riight (2014), starring Barun Sobti and Shenaz Treasurywala, which laid the foundation for his signature style. He went on to direct award- winning short films like Aunty Ji, featuring Shabana Azmi, and Baatein, in which he also stars opposite Supriya Pilgaonkar and Shivani Raghuvanshi. His recent work includes the anthology series Kaali Peeli Tales, which explores multiple facets of modern relationships.As an actor, Rais made his on-screen debut with the web series Yeh Crazy Dil (Amazon MX Player), and has worked alongside veterans like Shabana Azmi, Ratna Pathak Shah, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Vinay Pathak, and Sayani Gupta.With each project, Adeeb balances commercial appeal with meaningful content – intentionally blending entertainment with empathy and relevance for today’s audiences.”
Knot
A Film by Abhay Parveen Gupta14 Minutes 30 Seconds | India | HindiSynopsis: Manish, a 6-year-old boy struggles to adapt to his mother’s absence from his life. His mother has been dead for weeks and the family can’t gather the courage to explain the real meaning of death to the little kid. Manish, however, is a strong-willed boy who believes his mother will return if he sets out to correct all the past mischiefs he has committed. He can’t open up to his father Siddharth, who is unaware of Manish’s endeavours and is grieving over the demise of his wife. Manish pins all his hopes on a secret magic trick – that he has learnt from his friend. With both father and son struggling with their respective loss, the only way the family can come together again is if the magic trick works. But, will it? About the Director: “An active enthusiast of theatre since his early school days, Abhay Parveen graduated from Satyajit Ray Film & TV Institute – SRFTI Kolkata.Identified as a storyteller, Abhay weaves compelling tales that resonate with audiences on a profound level. “”Knot”” stands as the maiden voyage for him into the directorial realm.”
Official Selection – 2026
Official Selection 2026 Officially selected films for 2026 edition Film Director(s) Language Country Antim Modd Rohan Rajput Hindi India Ask And Listen Emre Coskun Turkish Turkey Bhramari (The Turn) Sugandh Lamba, Siddharth Kumar No Dialogue India Chashma (Spectacles) Ritesh Bhaskaran Hindi India Сrests (Web series “About People and War”) Dmitry Pasichnyuk Russian Russian Federation Danny Naitik Kewal Khombhadia English, Hindi India Dark Circles Prabal Chakraborty Bengali, English, Hindi India DRAPED IN SILENCE Charanpreet Singh Hindi India Fiabexit Lorenzo Giovenga, Giuliano Giacomelli Italian Italy Gift Rajat Kaushik English, Hindi India Girhein Sanjam Singh Hindi India Goolar Ke Phool (The Cluster Fig Flowers) Aronn Miitr Hindi India I Was Still Here. Dennis Büschemann – Germany Knot Abhay Parveen Gupta Hindi India Maya Nagri Rohit Richard Hindi India PAIGHAAM Vaibbhav Shirke English, Hindi India PAKHI Bijitesh De Hindi India Paper Swans Sehar Bhullar Batra English United States Raat din din raat Adeeb Rais Hindi India Shillaka Fanill Patel English, Hindi, Marathi India Skin Deep Adarsh Reddy English United States the counter-currents Aurélien RAPATEL French France The Last Note Dan R Bottom, Vihaan Vidur English United States The Taste of Tangerine 강령 이 English South Korea V’s Secret Bassma Farah Nancy Arabic Egypt Wasn’t Me Raj Jaiswal English, Hindi India
Thanks Mom
A Film by Manik Sanjay Talwar23 Minutes | India | English, Hindi Synopsis: Thanks Mom is a story about interpersonal relationships and it’s a tender thread of emotion that weaves through the lives of a mother, her son, and his gay partner, illuminating the complexities of love and acceptance.
Zindagi Roshan Hai
A Film by VIJAY KUMAR DOGRA 4 Minutes | India | Hindi
