Free for All Shorts
Free For All Shorts runs from Sept. 20 through Sept. 27, 2026.
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There are 30 films in the shorts program.
MR. HAPPY
Mr. Happy, an enthusiastic Saigon local in Ho Chi Minh City, challenges outdated perceptions of Vietnam by revealing the city beyond its tourist facade. Through a community-based tour he creates, he immerses visitors in everyday life, transforming outsiders into locals and reshaping how they see the city, its culture, and their own sense of belonging.
NEIGHBORS
A working mom, burnt out by political discourse online, commits an impulsive act against her neighbor from the opposing party.
NURSE: Empathy Heals
While people may think they know what nurses do, “Nurse: Empathy Heals” reveals the challenges nurses face on a daily basis and celebrates them as the heroes they truly are.
SECOND RESPONDERS
Second Responders explores the emotional aftermath of the 2023 Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting from the perspective of public school teachers. The film examines the invisible burden educators carry in the wake of violence and the resilience required to return to school after a community is forever changed.
THE AMBASSADORS OF PEACE
Erni and Ola Friholt, both 88, have spent their lives campaigning for disarmament, justice, and the environment. From marching to Moscow during the Cold War to running journals and hosting visitors at their café – where every pastry honored a peacemaker such as Nelson Mandela or Mahatma Gandhi – their activism has left its mark in countless ways. Set against the striking Bohuslän landscape, this heartwarming portrait captures their humor, love – and a conviction that change is always possible.
THE BOOK OF NEMO: A Psychedelic Gospel
An American has a psychedelic experience where a spiritual encounter reckons with his morality.
THE DANUBE DELTA AND THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE
What if preserving wild nature could help heal the bodies, dreams, and landscapes of a country scarred by years of war? In the heart of Ukraine and the Danube Delta, this is what the team behind 'Rewilding Ukraine' believes — betting on life itself to build the country of tomorrow.
UNDER THE PEACH TREES: The Story of the Hochstetler Family
A nation-wide extended family celebrates their 18th century pacifist Amish ancestors, who were caught between warring empires, kidnapped by tribesmen, and adopted into another world.
UNDIVIDED with Simran Jeet Singh
UNDIVIDED is a docuseries that asks the question: “Who is included in the story of America?” Hosted by Simran Jeet Singh—an educator, activist, and national bestselling author—UNDIVIDED takes us on a cross-country tour to discover how the fight for freedom through American history has shaped and been shaped by our diverse religious communities. UNDIVIDED introduces audiences to stories that are often unknown and overlooked, shedding light on how our unique struggles actually bind us together.
