A showcase of the best documentary short films in the world today.

AUDIENCE AWARDS:
Best Feature Film: RICK NELSON: GUNTERSVILLE
Best Short Film: AT THE EDGE OF SKIN
Best Story: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS
Best Direction: ON TIPTOES

Rick Nelson: Guntersville, 60min., USA
Directed by Kenny Scott Guffey
This poignant documentary goes beyond the myth to explore iconic musician Rick Nelson’s final performance, from the people who were there when he rocked the stage that one last time.

At The Edge of Skin, 20min,. Brazil
Directed by Danielle Villanova
“At The Edge of Skin” (20’, 2024, dir. Danielle Villanova) is an observational documentary guided by the lives of Laiz and Joselito, both Black and albino. By juxtaposing Laiz at the height of her 7-year-old childhood and Joselito at 60, the film weaves together and reveals the complex ancestral network that connects their two lives.”

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For The Love of Dogs, 26min., India
Directed by Mohanjeet Baldev Singh Kalsi
In the biting cold of North India’s winters, thousands of stray dogs struggle to survive, unseen and unheard. But in the bustling city of Gurugram, one man refuses to look away.

https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofdogs2025

ON TIPTOES, 23min., Brazil
Directed by Giovanna Romano
When Fernanda and Andressa received the autism diagnosis for their sons, Rafael and Martin, they found themselves facing a future that seemed to be decided by others—invasive treatments, heavy medication, and the fears and uncertainties that come with the diagnosis. But in their pursuit of dignity and autonomy for their children, the two mothers decided to rewrite their future. The key? Cannabis oil, which gave their sons the possibility to dream. A story of courage, where maternal love transforms into a fight. Each new step is taken with the hope of achieving what once seemed impossible.

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