A night of bold storytelling and emotional depth. From intimate short films to boundary-pushing narratives, this opening screening block sets the tone for the festival’s celebration of creativity and courage in filmmaking.

Films:

The Nameless Call — Narrative Short (Italy)
5:20 — Simone Menin, Fabio Retano, Giuseppe Lombardi

Saved by Grace — Documentary Short (Costa Rica / Israel)
12:00 — Orion Eshel

Why Did You Come Back Every Summer — Narrative Short (Spain)
18:30 — Juli Suarez

Diamante Azul — Short Music Video (Costa Rica)
03:26 — Yamile Garcia

Clown Song — Narrative Short (Canada, US, UK)
7:00 — Brady Dowad

A/Way — Narrative/Documentary Feature (USA)
1:07 — Derek Garcia

Total runtime: 1 hr 54 min

Tickets for screenings and events range from $12 to $30, with 10% of all proceeds donated to NOCA (Nosara Community for the Arts) in support of local arts and future community film programs.