Cinefest 2026 Films
I’ll Try
dir. Alexa Sewell
On a lonely summer day, a girl meets a mysterious stranger who helps her rediscover hope, belonging, and the courage to move forward.
Runtime 10:03min - Drama
A Dying Tradition
dir. Grace Danielewicz
One family reckons with the multigenerational tradition that has brought them together, potentially dying.
Runtime 7:12min - Documentary
What Would Benji Do
dir. Cameron Nagy
While grieving the loss of her dog, a girl navigates the obstacles she faces in her closest friendship.
Runtime 6:50min - Drama
The Rainbow Doorway
dir. Cara Rommeney
A stressed out girl encounters a rainbow doorway and becomes haunted by it, causing her to go on a journey of self-love.
Runtime 8:58 min - Drama
Shapeshifters
dir. Ryan Morgenstern
Shea gets himself, Leo, Lexi, and Ryan trapped in a magic toy box.
Runtime 4:27min - Animation
Hot Dog
dir. Christian Gerardi
In the midst of his own search for closure, a grief-stricken teen attempts to bring together his feuding family before it’s too late.
Runtime 12:25min - Drama
All That Is
dir. Melina Silvestro
A young woman travels through the stages of life, guided by emotions that shape her understanding of what it means to be human.
Runtime 3:48min - Experimental
Street
dir. Simon Perez
Zachary O’Connell is a Fairfield Student and Street Photographer. His favorite place to photograph is New York City. We follow him in the city as he explains the beauty of street photography.
Runtime 2:30min - Documentary
The Slapman
dir. John Donohue
After slapping his way through the criminal underworld, the Slapman seeks to put an end to it, only to learn that there are many more monsters, and a far larger puppet master at play.
Runtime 10:47 min- Action
Temp Check Live With Ricky Blaze
dir. Michael Boudrot
A celebrity chef goes live to make the perfect egg sandwich. What could possibly go wrong?
Runtime 6:21min - Horror
Requiem for a Marionette
dir. Michael Sessa
A young man ventures out into the woods with the hope of interacting with the world by himself—a feat that proves more difficult than he expects.
Runtime 13:38min - Drama/Experimental
Project Alex
dir. Anthony Lupercio
An engineer and his wife are assigned to the shipment of a sentient AI.
Runtime 7:46min - Sci-fi
Evil Murder Pants
dir. Leonardo Tarascio
If you gaze long into the pants, the pants gaze also into you.
Runtime 5:06min - Horror Comedy
Value
dir. Ryan Morgenstern
A troubled detective and a defiant young man push each other to confront the weight of their actions.
Runtime 13:41min - Drama