2026 MWFF Winners

The Mirror of PrincesDirector: Rubens Francesco Giusberti (Italy)The Mirror of Princes, is the personal Divine Comedy of director Rubens Francesco Giusberti, a short film that depicts a fresco of contemporary reality. The work addresses universal themes and philosophical-existential questions related to mankind, using symbolic language and images captured from different parts of the world.ExperimentalEXPERIMENTAL FILMS…

Our Glass HeartDirector: Anny Jimenez Abreu (USA)Periodically sighted at a riverside park, a wistful young woman writes to no-one, shallowly soothing an ache she dreads to face. Yet in time, her own words drift back towards her, allowing deeper reflection, reminders of the place she’s truly missing, and a call to return to things she…

I ExistDirector: Martin Del Carpio (USA)Jordan wakes up in a hospital after another night full of decadence and finds himself facing two very mysterious strangers who are not what they appear to be. Will it be too late for him?NarrativeNARRATIVE SHORT FILMS / SESSION 01 (11:00 am – 12:30pm) What drew you to create this…

MossDirector: Yi Cheng Lin (Taiwan)After Jie’s death, Jess receives a mysterious call from him, only to realize he has returned not to be saved, but to help her burn the bridges that have kept her anchored to him.Narrative – StudentNARRATIVE SHORT FILMS / SESSION 02 (3:30pm – 5:00pm) What drew you to create this film? Creating…

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DodgeballDirector: Jesse Van Norman (USA)When a tiny robot decides to play a friendly game of dodgeball with a heavily-armed military robot, things don’t quite go as planned.Animation – StudentMUSIC VIDEO AND ANIMATION SHORTS (11:00 am – 12:30pm) What drew you to create this film? This film was originally inspired by anime fight choreography! As the concept evolved…