Jane Chow - 23, Peter Rafe - 24, Oscar Martinez - 23, Tav Bartlett - 24 | CA, USA

“This film does such a great job at being this really beautiful, atmospheric experience while also remaining grounded in the story of its protagonist and especially just how much love she feels for her parents.”

Slice of Life

Alisha Liu - 21 | CA, USA

“Short, sweet, but so affecting. I absolutely love the colors, compositions, and just the overall atmosphere of this animated piece. I promise this film will stick with you long after watching it.”

Slice of Life

Yuelei Song - 24 | CA, USA

“Beautifully shot and full of understated performances, this film shows a woman reliving memories to make her feel a little less alone on her birthday. I can’t wait to see what Yulei does next.”

Family Ties

Emily Ryder - 23, Sabrina Soto - 21 | Canada

“Equally joyous and heartbreaking, this queer coming of age story is so special. I’m so glad NFFTY audiences will get to meet Alfie and watch them grow up and learn to understand how they feel about themselves and the world around them.”

Dynamic Duos

Alex Leombruno - 22, Sam Friedman - 21, Caden Ghen - 21, Vinny Sacchetti - 21 | MA, USA

“From basically the moment I started watching this, I could tell just how personal this story was to Alex, and I’m so glad she chose to share it with us. This film is equally absurd and heartbreaking, and just an extraordinary film you shouldn’t miss.”

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