New Directors | New Films
FILM COMPETITION 2026 | Silver Lynx Experimental
06.04.2026

With just a few weeks to go until the 22nd edition of FEST, we’re ready to start unveiling this year's film program, kicking off with the official selection for the Silver Lynx Experimental.



This year, there’s thirteen nominees in this category, meaning that you can look forward to two screenings, each featuring six short films. These shorts come from all over the world, including Canada, Italy and The Philippines.


Secure your accreditation now so you can join us for this edition of FEST and find out which of these shorts takes home the Silver Lynx.

 

Silver Lynx Experimental 

Session#1
People Live Here by Gabrielle Côté
ROOM174 by Maria Bernardi
Memory of a Mycelium by Lisa Yang & Ganaël Dumreicher
PANDORA by Margarita Ivanova
Water Sports by Whammy Alcazaren
Obey, obey by Akira Kawasaki
Going on Strike by Chélanie Beaudin-Quintin

Session #2
Pupa by Antia Carreira
Magia comestibilis by Nazif Can Akçalı
Confession by Gianni Romeo
MyOPIA by Maria Lückerath
Abortion Party by Julia Mellen
Vertical Remains by Aadi Bhandari