FLICS - 2026 Official Selection

Official Selection 2026

FLICS

NARRATIVE SHORT FILM

But why? Mauro Goncalvez United States	A man begins to question everything with a simple “but why?”. His obsession isolates him and reveals the fragility of what he once believed to be certain. In the end, he realizes that some questions can be more dangerous than the answers.
Once upon a time...a pig Jeremy Josué Zúniga Núñez Mexico	A doctor who cannot get pregnant makes a deal with a disturbed butcher to obtain a baby. What seems like a solution soon turns into a nightmare. In that house, unimaginable horrors await her.
Your Order’s on the Way Facundo Daniel Lopez Argentina	A delivery rider with limited time encounters a disoriented elderly woman during a delivery. While trying to help her, he becomes trapped inside her house and caught in an increasingly violent and manipulative situation. As time passes, his humanity slowly unravels minute by minute.

NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM

Come back Irina VELEZ CRESPO David GELAY Mostafa BELBACHA Belgium	Alicia, an Ecuadorian woman in Belgium, raises her two children alone after escaping an abusive relationship. Desperate, she takes them to a shaman, after which she mysteriously disappears. Her children are left alone and must face a harsh world to avoid being separated. Each day becomes a struggle for survival and to keep their imagination alive.
The Silence of God Oskar Alberto Vidal Uruguay	Osvaldo, a theology student, travels after his father’s death and begins to question his faith. During a reunion with Verónica and through his uncle’s words, a priest, his inner conflicts deepen. Desperate and confused, he finds no answers in others. Finally, in the church, he faces his deepest doubts alone.
Snow Over Kigali - an African Christmas Tale Kerim Esen Argentina, Germany Paraguay, Rwanda	Seven days before Christmas: three mothers, two continents, one big family. A nine-year-old African boy travels alone to Germany in search of snow. In Kigali, several interconnected mother-and-child stories unfold across different cultures. Everything converges on Christmas Eve in Berlin with Rachel’s secret.

DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM

Higher Than Ever Nicolas Trivizio España	A couple sets out on a journey to the top of a mountain in pursuit of a shared dream. As they ascend, the physical challenge tests their bond and personal limits. Amid the cold, silence, and altitude, they must decide what truly keeps them together.
The World and a Dream Nicolas Andres Gomez Trevijano United States	“The World and a Dream” is a documentary by Nicolás Trevijano, with cinematography by André Barmak and music by André Abujamra. It reflects on sustainability and the future of the planet. Through children and teenagers, it shows their perspectives on the world to come. It invites us to think about what we are building for future generations.
Flying to Infinity Felipe Antunez Colombia	A plane takes off on a flight that quickly becomes unpredictable. The passengers confront their fears and memories during the journey. Reality begins to blur with no possibility of return. The trip turns into a life-changing experience toward the unknown.

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM

Paloma Negra: The Queen of Amphetamines Jesús Pamplona Javier Muriel España	A criminal past begins in Colombia with drug trafficking and continues in Amsterdam with “La Negra,” a drug dealer wanted by Interpol. To hide herself, she assumes the identity of Paloma and disappears into the life of Jesús Pamplona. Years later, he tries to reconstruct the story of his former friend. Their relationship was marked by silences, lies, and absences.
Twin Tongues Iliana Pagán Teitelbaum Puerto Rico	In a world dominated by English, two Latinx twins face the challenge of learning it without losing their Spanish. The story follows a Puerto Rican-Peruvian family as the children begin school. The documentary explores migration, language, and identity across different countries.
Malpractice Daniel Ernesto Blancá Argentina	A family production portrays medical malpractice through the story of David, who became quadriplegic after a medical error in Córdoba, Argentina. Years later, a similar case occurs in the same hospital, reopening old wounds. The film questions whether medical malpractice can be prevented.

ANIMATED FILM

Heidi - Rescue of the Lynx Tobias Schwarz Belgium, Germany, Spain	Heidi lives with her grandfather in the mountains and discovers an injured lynx cub. Together with her friend Peter, she secretly tries to help the animal return to its family. Meanwhile, a businessman threatens the forest and their rescue mission.
Rally from Paris to the Pyramids Rasmus A. Sivertsen Norway	Reodor Felgen, an eccentric inventor, and his friends Solan and Ludvig take part in the Paris-to-the-Pyramids rally. Aboard their car “Il Tempo Gigante,” they cross dangerous stages through Europe and Africa. They face major challenges to prove that ingenuity and friendship can overcome any obstacle.
Conni - Mystery of the Craine Dirk Hampel Germany	Conni stays at home while her parents travel, but an injured crane suddenly appears. Together with her friends, she tries to help the bird while conflicts arise with neighbors and other adults. Her mission is to make sure the crane can fly south in time with its flock.

WEB SERIES

T1 - Contrato Vitalício Lucas Domso Brazil, Portugal	Rodrigo, a Brazilian singer, buys an apartment in Lisbon that already has a lifelong tenant. Desperate to take possession of it, he makes an extreme decision to solve the situation. His choice drags him into a dangerous game that tests his morality.
My Lovely Therapist Igor Moreira Brazil	In her office, therapist Cristina listens to her patients’ deepest pains, vices, and dilemmas. Each episode presents a new human conflict inspired by the seven deadly sins, universal emotions, and the laws of the universe. A provocative series about what drives us and what holds us back.
Science Stories Logan Mock United States	How did the researchers aboard the research vessel Falkor (too) begin their careers in science? What are they most interested in studying? What is the most exciting thing they have learned? Discover their world in this web series.