We are excited to share with you that the post-conference film fest will feature two curated collections of shorts, Crossings and Connections. Both will feature a selection of award winning Norwegian and North American films.
The first short program, Crossings, presents a compelling series of short films that explore the complex journeys undertaken by individuals and families as they seek refuge, safety, and stability across borders. These narratives trace physical and emotional migrations, often driven by conflict, persecution, or systemic barriers, while highlighting the profound resilience and vulnerability of those who must leave everything behind. Through diverse stylistic approaches and geographical settings, the films in this program collectively illuminate the psychological weight of displacement, the bureaucratic challenges of migration, and the ethical ambiguities that emerge in survival.
The second shorts program, Connections, examines the nuanced process of integration, adaptation, and identity formation after migration. The films in this program explore how migrants and refugees navigate daily life in new environments. Themes of belonging, alienation, cultural exchange, and identity negotiation recur throughout, often with a mix of humor, tension, and introspection. These films highlight not only the challenges of integration but also the small, meaningful acts through which connection is sought, negotiated, and sometimes denied. In doing so, Connections foregrounds the ongoing emotional labor of establishing oneself in an unfamiliar world.
For more information on the individual shorts and their descriptions, you can follow these links on our website: