Stories of girls and boys whose rights to live with their families were violated. First- and third-person accounts that show wounded childhoods and care processes, and how difficult it is to grow up without supportive bonds.

On the cusp of unionizing, a team of factory workers find their loyalties tested when a suspicious workplace injury threatens to hinder their looming quota.

Born out of a commitment to the idea that it’s never too early to introduce kids to the pleasures of movies made outside of the commercial mainstream—and the suspicion that young audiences are often more open-minded and curious than their elders when it comes to such matters—Metrograph presents the latest iteration of Art Cinema for Tots, a celebration of handcrafted, kid-friendly films that reconcile the smart and the silly. In this edition, join us for Journeys, a suite of enchanting, adventurous shorts, including Charlie Chaplin’s early silent family outing gone awry, A Day’s Pleasure, and Hermína Týrlová’s lively stop-motion animation The Little Train, about a cheeky little coal train who gets tired of working and attempts to set off to see the world!

A documentary about grassroots racing and what it takes to keep it alive. The film follows Robert Snyder, a short track promoter fighting to keep his track open, along with drivers Ryan and Austin Pannone and Tyler Gallup as they race through a season at Orange Show Speedway, one of the last remaining short tracks on the West Coast. Through their experiences, the film shows the realities of short track racing, the cost, the risk, the long nights, and the community that surrounds the track. As more local tracks close, Short Track examines what these places mean to the people who race there and what could be lost if they disappear.

Rival brothers, both on and off the field, must unite after their mother falls ill. Amidst football, secrets, and old grudges, living together forces them to confront toxic family patterns.

Shot on 16mm film, and presented entirely in CHamoru, The Forest is a Spirit That Beckons Me follows a CHamoru woman who finds that her family curse has finally emerged on her body. Heeding the advice of her mother, she embarks on a quest deep into the forest to find someone who may be able to stop the curse from spreading.

In a rural community in Central Oregon, Sprague, a quiet and guarded young trans man, seeks to carve a life. He spends his days working on his property — immersed in a place that offers freedom and isolation. Solitude has always been a form of protection, a way of surviving in a place where visibility carries risk. When he meets Mack, an older community member who extends an unexpected hand of friendship, Sprague finds himself at a crossroad — connection or safety. Sprague’s presence unsettles Wayne, a suspicious and territorial neighbor whose watchful eye makes clear that acceptance requires strategy. As pressure mounts, Sprague must decide whether to remain guarded within the safety of isolation or risk taking up space within this community.

In 1976, David Attenborough embarked on the most ambitious television series he had ever attempted. This is the hair-raising story of how the first wildlife blockbuster was born.

A coming-of-age drama about a farmboy gaining the courage to tell his Papa about his secret passion: music.

About man has Panic because of intruder

The footage from the director’s wedding triggers a dark family history. Between reality and fiction, the story unfolds with the voiceover narration of her aunt, guardian of a secret whose revelation could destroy her.

When Mandy, a stereotypical blowup doll is gifted as a practical joke by a group of friends, she starts to hunt them down one by one

A psychological portrait that delves into the inner disintegration of a woman forced to carry the weight of impossible ideals of self-image, motherhood, and faith.

Sato is a young man consumed by a desire to eat human flesh. One day, he stumbles upon a discarded phone outside the hostess club where he works, which entangles him in the shady underbelly of society. As he sinks deeper into the criminal underworld, Sato's twisted hunger grows — until he finally kills to satisfy his craving for human flesh.

Harvest is a gripping 2026 psychological thriller short film that begins as a warm Friendsgiving celebration among close friends. What starts as a joyful evening filled with delicious food, laughter, and lighthearted secrets quickly spirals into tension and darkness when Maya (Alesia Daniele) introduces a mysterious card game that forces everyone to confront hidden truths. Blending elements of action and psychological thriller, Harvest masterfully explores escalating drama, mind games, and the dangerous power of secrets in an intimate setting. What begins as a cozy holiday hangout soon becomes a tense battle of wits where no one is quite who they seem. Directed by Emmanuel Jackson and Khadary Stephens, this sharp and twisty indie short delivers suspense, emotional intensity, and unexpected turns that will keep audiences on edge long after the final card is played.

Through diary entries reflecting her alienation in Russia, the film follows Russian writer Natalia’s new beginning in a Bavarian town.

After their car’s side mirror is broken by a speeding car. Two stoners decide to take the law into their own hands and avenge the damage that was done, in their own way.

In a glossy rom-com world, Samantha Carr is a struggling influencer known for her anti-love love songs and carefully curated online persona. When she collaborates with viral creator Mac Mayhew, their instant chemistry turns a songwriting session into an unexpectedly perfect date. But after an awkward and emotionally confusing sexual experience, Samantha’s world begins to crack, forcing her to question whether she’s chasing real connection - or if it’s all just for show.