BUDŌ

On the outskirts of Tokyo lives Miho, a lonely old widow. At the supermarket she meets a hungry stray cat that follows her home, and soon makes himself more comfortable in her little apartment than she could ever imagine.
Best Animated

DANCING IN TOMORROWLAND

In this fantasia of a 1980s gay rights theme park documentary, activist Crusader (FKA Andrew Exler) fights to overturn Disneyland's ban on same-sex dancing.
Special Mention: Best Student Documentary

ENOUEMENT

Jen, a recent college grad and career-driven amateur navigating the film industry, struggles to balance her career while caring for her grandfather with dementia.
Young Cineastes Jury Award

FOREVERGREEN

A joyful adventure featuring an orphaned bear cub and a fatherly tree turns serious when the cub is tempted by the allure of easy food.
Special Mention: Kids' Choice

ONE DAY I WILL HUG YOU

When Palestinian father Abou Yousef leaves for Gaza after a decade of living in Norway, his daughter Mai begins to confront the emotional distance shaped by his 20 years of imprisonment in Israel.
Special Mention: Best Documentary

PASSARINHO

Olivia and Laura, two 13-year-old teenagers, have a plan to get the autograph of Passarinho, a Brazilian soccer idol, but before they can put the plan into action, Olivia has her first period.
Special Mention: Best Directing

RETIREMENT PLAN

At odds with his life, Ray dreams of the beauty and joy he will find in retirement.
Best of the Festival Award