Twelve emerging filmmakers respond to climate change in comedy, drama, satire, dance and documentary. In this 'micro festival', they leave technology to the engineers and turn their lens to the human heart, our interiors where imagination and action are born. They express what many of us are feeling: worry, grief, and rage but also hope, solidarity, and courage. Honorary Judges: Edward Norton and Bill McKibben. We invite you to experience Chapter Two of the Climate Future Film Festival at RIFF 2026. Climate Future Film Festival
Between roots and experimentation: the National Feature Film section explores new forms of Italian cinema. Four feature films that reject standardized formulas to delve into the nuances of contemporary storytelling…
Four feature films that reject standardized formulas to delve into the nuances of contemporary storytelling, presenting tales of obstinacy, vulnerability, and rupture. This selection explores the landscape of independent Italian cinema, highlighting a recurring theme: territory—both physical and emotional-as a space defined by conflict, contradiction,
