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Film Country: India

September 17, 2026

Comedy Shorts: Anxious/Attachments

In a beautiful town on the Italian coast, tourists and locals alike find themselves in subtle competitions of masculinity, exposing their fragility in Oh Boys. Two kids connect at a vibrant Nigerian wedding and break free from the adults to go on an adventure of their own in Spray Me. In 32B, a s...

Four Indian men stand in a storefront doorway, one holds up a homemade cardboard sign that says "Robo Go Back" as they all discuss.

September 17, 2026

We Were Here

A group of retired Indian uncles decides to seek revenge on the AI machines that threaten their livelihoods. Timely and righteously indignant, this uproarious mockumentary celebrates distinctly human brilliance. This film screens as part of the Comedy Shorts: Anxious/Attachments shorts program.

April 22, 2026

Dug Dug

Riding his motorcycle home one night, a man named Thakur tragically dies on the side of an anonymous stretch of country road. Days after clearing the scene, the police are shocked to find Thakur’s motorcycle has mysteriously reappeared at the site of the accident. Taken as a sign from heaven, a n...

April 16, 2026

CineYouth Open Captions

Enjoy a selection of our CineYouth 2026 short films with open captioning in this virtual programming block. Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may not be suitable for all ages and elements of body horror, strong language, and violence. Films ...

March 23, 2026

Between Homes

It’s hard to leave home—but who hurts more: the one who leaves or the one who stays? Whether it’s longing for a place you’ve never been or starting over elsewhere, each life carries its own story. These films explore how memory, family, and identity shift across borders—and what it means...

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