Screening 10th

12.30pm – 30 minutes

BRIDGE – My Little Friends – Animation 

I’ll bring Shiro to you.I promise!” Jin, the cat, made this promise to Mugi, who is deeply sad about losing her beloved dog, Shiro.
Jin loves Mugi very much and, after hearing the story of the “Rainbow Bridge” from his owner Aki, he decides to take Mugi to meet Shiro at theRainbow Bridge! Can Jin heal Mugi’s sadness? With the help of nearby pigeons and squirrels, Jin’s great plan is now underway!

Director Biography – Kazuyuki Ishihara

13.00 pm – 120 minutes

Weaving Tomorrow 

Misaki and Nanami are roommates. Misaki lost her mother at a young age, while Nanami was abandoned by her father after an affair. Both raised by single parents, they share a quiet empathy and live closely, supporting one another.

Directed by SHINTARO SUZUKI

15.15pm – 8minutes

Five Past Twelve 

A young woman wakes up in a hospital to learn she caused the death of a little girl in a car accident while driving under the influence. A police officer on the brink of burnout, tasked with delivering the tragic news, struggles with her past and her own emotional scars. Amid the chaos of the hospital, the fates of the girl, the young woman, and the officer intersect in a life-defining moment. 5 Past 12 delves into guilt, redemption, and the invisible connections that bind lives together, even in the darkest of times.

Director Biography – Kevin Van Doorslaer

17.00pm – 50 Minutes

Forever Families / Untold Soldiers’ Stories of World War II

In the quiet corners of Europe, thousands of American Soldiers are buried in immaculately preserved cemeteries– symbols of sacrifice and gratitude. “Forever Families” is a deeply moving documentary that follows European caretakers, American Descendants, and local historians as they keep the stories of these soldiers alive. From floral tributes on Memorial Day to digital reunions between families who’ve never met, this film reveals the powerful way remembrance still connects strangers separated by time, distance, and war. They have become Forever Families.

Executive Producer Lola VanDeWalle
Producer Don Arns