After missing his chance to become Afghanistan’s first Olympic skier, a coach inspires his home village to create its own ski competition. Young athletes build makeshift wooden skis and compete in a mountain race that brings unity, peace and triumph–lessons they must call upon when their world is suddenly upended.

The arrest of trusted midwives ignites an unexpected rebellion, as Amish and Mennonite women break from tradition and emerge as fierce political activists.

How do you live on an island whose cheapest freestanding house costs $1.8 million? This student documentary explores the lives of Nantucket’s year-round community members as they try to make a home in one of the world’s most expensive real estate markets.

A program of four narrative shorts, including Learners, Cliff Edge, Overcomers and Sally Get the Potatoes.

Prior to our closing night film, we present our juried awards and prizes. Join us for a celebration of our prize-winning filmmakers and the festival supporters who make these prizes possible.

A program of four student narrative shorts, including The Custodian, Sunshine City, Kosher Test and My Father’s Wedding.