1. DISCOVERY
Unearthing extraordinary new voices from around the world
- Open submissions drive over 90% of festival programming
- Strong focus on first- and second-time filmmakers
- Curated exposure (in-person and global) to audiences, industry, and press
- Diverse programming across genres, cultures, and perspectives
2. ADVANCEMENT
Providing artists with the tools, recognition, and connections to move forward
- Awards that elevate careers and visibility
- Direct access to industry professionals and collaborators
- Engagement with audiences and press
- Platforms that extend artist visibility beyond the festival
3. INNOVATION
Empowering creators through technology and forward-thinking storytelling
- AI and emerging technology forums
- Leadership in storytelling evolution (digital cinema, mobile film, 3D, distribution, AI)
- Hands-on workshops and future-focused conversations
- Integration of creativity + technology — “The Future of Film”