THE FESTIVAL | 2026
We have a fantastic lineup for you this year, dates and times coming soon!
DATE & TIME
THE FILMS
2026
DRAWING WITH WIRE
Directors: Daniel Redding & Bill Mudge
Kendra Haste is a contemporary British sculptor celebrated for her distinctive use of galvanized wire to create expressive, life-sized representations of animals.
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The film follows the Progress of Kendra over one year, as she develops pieces for an exhibition, focusing the re-introduction of predatorial species in parts of Germany.
KEUR SIMBARA
Director: Sea Mahsati
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Keur Simbara is an intimate, lyrical short documentary that follows a group of women community organizers in a rural Senegalese village as they build and sustain systems of health, finance, agriculture, and domestic infrastructure.
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Through intergenerational conversation and everyday observations, the film explores the deep relationships among mothers, daughters, and neighbors, highlighting the collective labor that upholds their community.
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Amid water scarcity and environmental challenges, they articulate their hopes for the future and the legacy they wish to leave behind. Keur Simbara is a tribute to communal wisdom and the power of local organizing.
NO KIDDING
Director: Sarah Ford
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In No Kidding, a quaint and picturesque Welsh town is divided by an uncommon issue: they have a goat problem. Wild Kashmiri goats stray increasingly far from their home to encounter a quirky cast of characters from the obstinate mayoress to an artist with a goat muse. We follow on their journey, unravelling their place within this slightly absurd village ecology.
PUSH THE MACHINE
Director: Max Ward
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A young stuntman embarks on the most perilous, and illegal, project of his life. With the police hot on his trail, and an arduous mission to reach the takeoff, the jump itself is only half the challenge.
THE DEPTH OF JAPANESE TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE
Director: Yuuki Onodera
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The Depth of Japanese Acupuncture takes viewers into the hidden world of Japan’s Meridian Therapy. an ancient healing art rooted in harmony, subtlety, and touch.
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Filmed in Japan, this short documentary features rare interviews with blind masters, intimate treatment scenes, and a personal moment where the filmmaker performs acupuncture on himself, reflecting the timeless pursuit of vitality and well-being.
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Through powerful imagery and cultural insight, the film reveals how this living tradition continues to inspire modern approaches to health, balance, and human connection.
THE DETECTORISTS
Director: Sarah-Jane Walsh
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The Detectorists is a coming-of-age story about Cariad, a young detection dog learning to use her powerful nose to help protect wildlife.
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Set on the riverbanks of rural Wales, Cariad teams up with her owner Lee and seasoned sniffer dog Neo on a mission to uncover signs of otters—an elusive, protected species.
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But learning to read the land isn’t easy, and Cariad has a lot to prove. With every scent trail and muddy pawprint, she edges closer to becoming a vital part of the conservation team.
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It’s a story of instinct, training, and finding your place—one sniff at a time.
THE NOMINEES
Coming Soon
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
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THE WILD ANIMAL AWARD
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
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