Opening night

In the face of life's greatest challenges, we find our truest selves. These films remind us that our stories are written not in moments of ease but in times of upheaval and change. From the raw vulnerability of confronting mortality to the primal power of self-expression, these works celebrate the human spirit's capacity to evolve, adapt, and thrive. Words become weapons and shields, bodies become canvases for our inner beasts, and obstacles transform into launchpads for dreams long deferred. As we witness these journeys of self-discovery and rebirth, we're challenged to examine our own lives, to question the limitations we've accepted, and to embrace the fierce urgency of now. These films set the stage for a festival that dares us to dream big, live out loud, and create without abandon– because, in the end, our greatest stories are the ones we choose to live.