Shorts Program: 2026 Conflict and Resolution Shorts

The Films of Conflict & Resolution program is dedicated to showcasing films that deal with the complex issues and societal effects of war, violence, and injustice. Since this signature section was launched over 25 years ago, it has continued to stimulate discussion about major issues and conflicts of our time. Films in this program: • Maybe Tomorrow · dir. Waad Al-Kateab, Wafa Mustafa · 40 min • Room of the Absolute · dir. Natalie Shirinian, Elizabeth Baudouin · 18 min • The Second Life of Freddie Nole · dir. Dana Nachman · 21 min