Celebrating bold and original storytelling from independent filmmakers across the USA.

Showcasing inventive works of animation that span genres, techniques, and audiences.

Highlighting visionary films and voices from across Asia, reflecting the region’s depth and diversity.

Exploring urgent stories about our planet, sustainability, and the fight for a livable future.

Films that intersect with painting, music, dance, design, and other creative disciplines.

Powerful films confronting issues of justice, freedom, and dignity around the world.

Stories that reveal the complexities, humor, and heart of human connection.

A global showcase of acclaimed films and emerging voices from around the world.

Celebrating the artistry and passion of Italian cinema, past and present.

Honoring outstanding nonfiction films that illuminate real lives and pressing issues.

A juried competition highlighting first features from rising American filmmakers.

National selections from around the world submitted for the Academy Award for Best International Feature.

Highlighting stories that explore identity, community, and love across the LGBTQ+ experience.

Films that reflect the history, culture, and contemporary realities of Black life in America.

Documentaries and narratives exploring immigration, identity, and belonging in the U.S.

Exceptional French-language cinema from France and beyond.

Short films competing for Oscar-qualifying awards, recognizing exceptional, concise storytelling.

Grouped collections of short films organized around theme, tone, or style.

Celebrating the stories, people, and creative talent connected to St. Louis and Missouri.

From creature terror to moral decay, After Dark celebrates filmmakers who remind us that the night still has teeth.

Family-friendly films that spark imagination, curiosity, and creativity for young audiences and the young at heart.

A celebration of Spanish-language cinema showcasing stories rich in culture, emotion, and artistry.

Uplifting films that remind us of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit.

Showcasing highly anticipated films from major studios and celebrated filmmakers, often ahead of their national release.

A collaboration with the True/False Film Festival highlighting two standout films that screened at the documentary fest in Columbia, MO.

Honoring women directors and actresses whose voices and visions shape the landscape of contemporary cinema.

In-depth masterclasses led by industry professionals offering insight into the art, craft, and business of filmmaking.