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Filmmakers In Attendance

One of the best parts of SLIFF is the chance to interact directly with the incredible filmmakers. These films will be followed up by discussions and Q&As meant to engage audiences, deepen your connection to the story, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.

Filmmakers In Attendance, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Spotlight on Inspiration Documentary Competition

4000 Days

Film 4000 Days Directed by Daniel Catullo 4000 Days is a powerful documentary chronicling the relentless fight of three families who turned their personal tragedies…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

A Story About Voices

Film A Story About Voices Directed by James Barahanos A Story About Voices is a participatory / hybrid documentary that follows Shell, a proud Australian Māori and…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, International Spotlight, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

A Witch’s Heart

Film A Witch’s Heart Directed by Laura Martin A woman flees into the forest at dawn, her white underdress stained with blood. A warning of the…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, QFest LGBTQ Spotlight, Women In Film Spotlight

Acting Like Women

Film Acting Like Women Directed by Cheri Gaulke Revisiting the groundbreaking feminist performance art movement in 1970s Los Angeles, one artist spotlights the inspirational, transformational, radical…
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, The Immigrant Experience

Ana the Cleaner

Film Ana the Cleaner Directed by Guy Bauer Ana spends her days cleaning the homes of Chicago's elite while feeding an obsession with true crime. When…
Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Women In Film Spotlight

Are We Breaking Up?

Film Are We Breaking Up? Directed by Mia Hagerty When Shandaeya and Nic watch a theatrical reenactment of the fight that nearly ended their relationship, they are…
Asian Focus, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, International Spotlight

Bear Entanglement

Film Bear Entanglement Directed by Ted Sharks Satoshi, a bear hunter, lives a quiet life with his wife, Sachi, who cannot speak. Their peaceful routine…
Environmental Focus, Filmmakers In Attendance, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight

Bob And David Climb Machu Picchu

Film Bob And David Climb Machu Picchu Directed by MICHAEL LAHAIE Comedy legends Bob Odenkirk and David Cross tackle one of the world's toughest hikes — and each other…
American Indie Spotlight, Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, SLIFF Kids / Family Films

Bob’s Best Friends

Film Bob’s Best Friends Directed by Randy Kent A lonely man discovers he has an ability to talk to dogs after a sudden illness strikes. Through…
ARCHIVAL, Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Race In America: The Black Experience

Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam

Film Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam Directed by Joseph Puleo In the 1960s and early 1970s, Black Americans fought two wars, one in Vietnam and one at home…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Race In America: The Black Experience, Show-Me Cinema, SLIFF Kids / Family Films

Building a Dream

Film Building a Dream Directed by Ben Scholle Following a catastrophic storm, a youth organization expands its mission to help a community in need.
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Fine Arts Spotlight, Human Ties, Race In America: The Black Experience

C.R.E.A.M.

Film C.R.E.A.M. Directed by Ryen McPherson A modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" told entirely through lyrics sourced from over 700 Wu-Tang Clan…
ARCHIVAL, Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Spotlight on Inspiration Documentary Competition

Come to See Me at Oglala

Film Come to See Me at Oglala Directed by Jack Moseley This is a 1987 interview of William Horn Cloud, a renowned traditional Oglala Lakota singer, historian, philosopher, and…
Cinema For Students Program, Environmental Focus, Filmmakers In Attendance, Fine Arts Spotlight, Human Ties, International Spotlight, Women In Film Spotlight

Couture To the Max

Film Couture To the Max Directed by Dori Berinstein COUTURE TO THE MAX" shines a light on an extraordinary young designer who inspires us to dream boldly…
American Indie Spotlight, Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, Race In America: The Black Experience, Women In Film Spotlight

Dust

Film Dust Directed by Swisyzinna Dust explores how one tragic event reverberates through the lives of several people across generations. When a young…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Show-Me Cinema

Eternal

Film Eternal Directed by Joshua Jeffrey Miller Eternal is an allegorical tale about a man who, in his grief, seeks out death and the ability…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Fine Arts Spotlight, International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Spotlight on Inspiration Documentary Competition, Women In Film Spotlight

Every Line Becomes A Circle

Film Every Line Becomes A Circle Directed by Christopher Leete, Lynnette Luis, Ottilie Maters Every Line Becomes A Circle is a powerful documentary about 94-year-old German artist Inge Besgen. Her life and…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Show-Me Cinema, Women In Film Spotlight

Forget Me Not

Film Forget Me Not Directed by Danielle Herrera Boivin, Michelle Bucci When a fracture in the multiverse tears them from their parallel lives, a guarded go-go dancer and a…
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Fine Arts Spotlight, New Filmmakers Forum, SLIFF After Dark

Friday the 69th

Film Friday the 69th Directed by Alex Montilla Porn filmmakers in 1981 seek to cash in on the slasher craze by making their own independent ripoff…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Race In America: The Black Experience, Show-Me Cinema

Half Order

Film Half Order Directed by Remrod HALF ORDER is a cultural documentary exploring the bond between Black culture in St. Louis and the city’s...
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Women In Film Spotlight

Homebodies

Film Homebodies Directed by Rachel Olson In a near future where it literally costs money to leave the house, a burnt-out woman risks fraud...
Asian Focus, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Spotlight on Inspiration Documentary Competition, The Immigrant Experience, Women In Film Spotlight

Hoop Like This

Film Hoop Like This Directed by Shubhangi Shekhar Twelve players come together to form the world’s first professional Indian origin basketball team, risking their careers, reputation,…
American Indie Spotlight, Environmental Focus, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

I Am Not The Last

Film I Am Not The Last Directed by Alvaro Donado Marooned by time and place in a natural world untouched by humankind, a young boy and his refugee…
Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, International Spotlight, Spanish-Language Focus

Jardines Del Bosque

Film Jardines Del Bosque Directed by Álex Barragán, Diego Barragán Santos, Lechuga and Daniela remember the summer of 2014, when they were preteens, and Arlette, an older girl…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Women In Film Spotlight

Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart

Film Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart Directed by Dori Berinstein Kenny Loggins – multi-platinum, Grammy, Emmy-winning and Oscar and Tony-nominated Songwriter/Recording Artist – was a shy, gawky, unpopular…
Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, International Spotlight, Women In Film Spotlight

La Boheme

Film La Boheme Directed by Robin Norton-Hale In present day East End London, an aspiring novelist falls in love with a Ukrainian cleaner whilst his...
Animation Spotlight, ARCHIVAL, Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Fine Arts Spotlight, Human Ties, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Spotlight on Inspiration Documentary Competition

Let’s All Go to the Lobby: The Story of Filmack Studios

Film Let’s All Go to the Lobby: The Story of Filmack Studios Directed by Justin Atkinson Robbie Mack, the third-generation owner of Filmack Studios, takes us behind the scenes of the world’s oldest producer…
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, QFest LGBTQ Spotlight, Women In Film Spotlight

Love Loaded

Film Love Loaded Directed by Jan Miller Corran When is a threat an idle threat and when is it a serious threat? Dr. Jack Scanlon is…
Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Spanish-Language Focus, Spotlight on Inspiration Documentary Competition, The Immigrant Experience, Women In Film Spotlight

Love Thy Neighbor

Film Love Thy Neighbor Directed by Isabella Urrutia Witness a day in the life of Casa De Paz workers as they support newly released individuals.
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, International Spotlight, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus

Max

Film Max Directed by Adrien Boublil During World War II, in a sealed room, a brutal psychological duel unfolds between Jean Moulin, the leader…
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Show-Me Cinema

Mort

Film Mort Directed by Larry Ziegelman, Terry Ziegelman A risk-averse actuary's all-nighter spirals into absurdity when an unexpected visitor claiming to be Death, forces him to…
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, The Immigrant Experience, Women In Film Spotlight

Notes on Courtwatch

Film Notes on Courtwatch Directed by Kate Levy In early summer of 2025, when ICE officials began detaining asylum seekers at their hearings, an ad-hoc network…
American Indie Spotlight, Cinema For Students Program, Environmental Focus, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

Ornamental Horticulture

Film Ornamental Horticulture Directed by Sam Hyatt After experiencing the wrath of the internet firsthand, an aspiring succulent influencer struggles to make her second post.
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Show-Me Cinema, Women In Film Spotlight

Permanent Scar

Film Permanent Scar Directed by Ally Betker An introverted and withdrawn young woman, Kali, meets a precocious little girl at a park. Though she tries…
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Race In America: The Black Experience

Remedy in the Rhythm

Film Remedy in the Rhythm Directed by Jon Boogz Haunted and guilt-ridden after his childhood best friend's suicide, Jon spirals into isolation until his friends push him…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

Right On Time

Film Right On Time Directed by Tom Bent When Ben is late to an important family event in his Cornish hometown, memories of his tumultuous relationship...
American Indie Spotlight, Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Fine Arts Spotlight, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Race In America: The Black Experience, Women In Film Spotlight

Romare Bearden: A Life in Collage

Film Romare Bearden: A Life in Collage Directed by Deborah Riley Draper RB_SM_WIKI.1716__Pablo Picasso meeting with Rosanjin
Animation Spotlight, Asian Focus, Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, International Spotlight, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

See You Tomorrow

Film See You Tomorrow Directed by Keiya Ando A five-year-old boy wakes to find his beloved dog has died in the early morning. As he drifts…
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Women In Film Spotlight

Stop to Stop

Film Stop to Stop Directed by Asher Grodman, Samantha Massell Carolyn is flooded with political text messages. When a chance encounter reveals the identity of one of her…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Spotlight on Inspiration Documentary Competition, Women In Film Spotlight

Tampons & Taxes

Film Tampons & Taxes Directed by Emily Harrold When male legislators in South Carolina refuse to repeal a sexist state tax on menstrual hygiene products, the…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

The Custodian

Film The Custodian Directed by Khaula Malik Following Samu Qureshi, a devoted Washington Commanders superfan who has spent more than 50 years building the country’s…
ARCHIVAL, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Women In Film Spotlight

The Dark Knot at the Center

Film The Dark Knot at the Center Directed by Inês Pedrosa e Melo Drawing from an archive of letters written in the 1960s, the film reimagines women's clandestine journeys from across…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

The Expiration of Darius Campbell

Film The Expiration of Darius Campbell Directed by Charlie Roth In a retro-futuristic "revitalization suite" widow Bethany Campbell pays to have her dead husband Darius revived so that…
Asian Focus, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, International Spotlight

The Last Room in Hanoi

Film The Last Room in Hanoi Directed by Coz Greenop The Last Room in Hanoi is a dark, romantic drama that delves into the depths of grief, love,…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Show-Me Cinema

The Tiger Widows

Film The Tiger Widows Directed by Kaustuv Mukherjee A documentary feature about human survival, resilience and hope against all odds in the perilous forests of “Sundarbans”,…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, QFest LGBTQ Spotlight, Women In Film Spotlight

Tim Miller Citizen Artist: Performing Stories to Change the Ending

Film Tim Miller Citizen Artist: Performing Stories to Change the Ending Directed by M. Heather Carver, William T. Horner Citizen Artist explores the life and career of the internationally acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller who, over his…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, J. Kim & Sharon Tucci Italian Focus, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, The Immigrant Experience, Women In Film Spotlight

Tiramisu

Film Tiramisu Directed by Katerina Munis In the aftermath of ICE raids, a temperamental Italian chef must bargain for help in his kitchen from…
Asian Focus, Filmmakers In Attendance, International Spotlight, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

Unbroken Reins

Film Unbroken Reins Directed by Udi Zaken On the vast Kazakh steppe, a young boy named Nurzhigit finds joy and purpose in caring for horses,…
Cinema For Students Program, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, International Spotlight, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition

Visiting Time

Film Visiting Time Directed by Sebastian Szewczykowski Ula wants to see her deceased son. Together with Dorothy, his girlfriend, she deceives the receptionist to get…
American Indie Spotlight, Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Ties, New Filmmakers Forum

Wake

Film Wake Directed by Devon M. Schwartz Four estranged siblings deal with difficult relatives and an anxious funeral director at their father's wake, where family…
Filmmakers In Attendance, Human Rights Spotlight, Human Ties, International Spotlight, Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Competition, Spotlight on Inspiration Documentary Competition

Worldless

Film Worldless Directed by Amin Nakhi Worldless tells the personal story of an Iranian filmmaker whose search for a better life becomes a difficult…