Movies Released in 2026

In this compact and emotionally charged drama, a chance discovery in a Swiss town forces two strangers to confront buried truths. The film follows Marco (played by Marco Trotta), a reclusive archivist who stumbles upon a set of old audio recordings in a forgotten storage...

In the surreal and emotionally charged short film Angels Pull Your Hair, directed by Gabby Beans, a young woman grapples with the invisible weight of grief and the strange, unsettling ways the universe manifests its presence. The story follows a protagonist who feels...

In the compact yet powerful documentary "Glass Bricks," director Simone Holland turns her lens to the resilient and multifaceted artist Finessa Jawn, exploring the delicate balance between strength and fragility that defines the creative process. The film follows Jawn...

In a world where the boundary between the living and the dead is dangerously thin, director Yvonne Michelle Shirley crafts a chilling supernatural thriller that explores the price of curiosity. The story follows a skeptical young journalist who, after inheriting a crumbli...

In just five minutes, director Kevin Jerome Everson crafts a quiet, observational meditation on labor and routine in "National Seating." The film follows a factory worker whose daily task involves assembling and testing heavy-duty seating components, each movement precise...

In the evocative drama Old Man River, director Iyabo Kwayana crafts a deeply human story set against the timeless backdrop of the American South. The film follows an aging riverboat captain, a man whose weathered hands and quiet wisdom are as much a part of the waterw...

A summer of freedom and hormones turns deadly in this slasher film that wears its influences on its blood-soaked sleeve. At Camp Miasma, a group of teenagers, including the rebellious Jenna Ortega and the anxious Jacob Elordi, arrive expecting the usual mix of campfir...

In the sun-drenched yet emotionally arid landscape of rural Argentina, The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer unfolds as a poignant drama exploring the fragile bonds of family and the weight of unspoken truths. The story centers on three sisters—played with raw vulnerabi...

In just twenty-two minutes, director Donn Thompson-Morelli crafts an intimate and inspiring portrait of a man who has quietly shaped generations. "The Philadelphia Sensei: Lovett Hines" focuses on the titular Lovett Hines, a revered jazz educator and musician whose de...

In the taut 21-minute psychological thriller Authors of the Estate, director Abdou Cissé crafts a claustrophobic mystery that blurs the line between creation and reality. The story follows a reclusive novelist who inherits a sprawling, decaying estate from a distant...

Directed by Arlieta Hall and Brittany Alsot, this heartfelt documentary explores the transformative power of comedy through the lens of Black women comedians. The film follows a diverse group of performers as they navigate the challenging landscape of the entertainmen...

In just four minutes, director Tchaiko Omawale delivers a powerful and visceral short film that explores the primal bond between motherhood and survival. Fists of Mothers follows a mother, played with raw intensity by Loren Lillian, who is pushed to her absolute l...

In this enchanting short film directed by Jonathan Thunder, a young boy named Ish discovers that the boundaries between reality and imagination are more fluid than he ever imagined. During a quiet, solitary afternoon by the lake, Ish encounters a mysterious and ethereal m...

In the surreal and darkly comedic short film "Potato Salad," directed by Kyle Drew, a seemingly ordinary family gathering spirals into a tense, absurd reckoning. The story centers on a matriarch, played by Inger Tudor, whose meticulously prepared potato salad becomes...

In director Fatima Wardy’s evocative short film, a woman’s solitary routine is disrupted by the lingering scent of a lost love. The story follows a protagonist navigating the quiet, empty spaces of her home, where a single bottle of perfume becomes a potent trigger fo...

In just eight minutes, directors Sonali Gulati and Sanam Sheriff craft an intimate and provocative documentary that explores the deeply personal and political relationship individuals have with their own bodies. The film weaves together a tapestry of voices, each shar...

In the haunting Australian drama "Storm Bird," directed by James Ivor and Eryk Lenartowicz, a solitary man named Arthur, played by James Ivor, finds his quiet, reclusive life shattered when a mysterious woman, portrayed by Serena ven Sandalwood, washes ashore...

In this poignant and gripping drama directed by Ragan Henderson and Lauryn Darden, two estranged brothers are forced to confront their fractured past when a family tragedy brings them back to their childhood home. Glynn Turman portrays a stoic and principled patri...

The sun, sand, and surf of a idyllic coastal paradise turn into a nightmare in this chilling horror film from director Sela Brixius. When a group of friends, including the adventurous Jax and his sister Sela, arrives for a weekend getaway, their vacation quickly descends...

In this poignant and visually arresting short film from director Gabrielle Patterson, a grieving botanist named Elena returns to her ancestral farm after the death of her estranged grandmother, only to discover a hidden seed bank filled with rare, heirloom plants. As she...