113 Words for You Today
On a frozen planet where every word costs energy, a worker endures silence, storms, and solitude, saving his words for the one that matters most.
A Man Who Takes Pictures of Flowers
Jung Myung Kim, a photographer who has dedicated over 40 years to capturing wildflowers in Korea, shares his story of pursuing his passion for capturing flowers.
A Sparrow’s Song
Inspired by a true story, a widowed air raid warden in the midst of World War II struggles to overcome grief and rediscover joy in her life—until she finds a dying sparrow she hopes to save. Student Film – Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.
All at Once
On a journey across Central Park, an introspective high school senior develops unexpected feelings for her charismatic co-valedictorian as they discuss love, family, and their futures.
Animated Shorts 2026: Program Two
RiverRun is an Academy Award-qualifying festival in the category of Animated Shorts, meaning the winner in this category may submit for Academy Awards consideration. Sponsored by Zaloo’s Canoes.
At Night
In the midst of war, a man watches his beloved one by lighting the three matches he has left. Then, in the pitch darkness, a forest grows from their lovemaking and protects them from the war.
Blackout
It’s the Eid holiday. We’re in an apartment building that is owned and lived in by three generations of a very conservative family. When the elderly grandfather gets sick, his daughters believe that his illness is because of bad luck brought on by a young woman who rents an apartment in the building.
Cindy Tran: From Here to Here
From family estrangement to New York City’s overlooked restaurants, Cindy Tran’s poems capture what’s hidden, honest, and beautiful about being human. She invites us into the in-between, where we embrace difficult experiences and reimagine the possibilities of poetry.
Crime + Parody
After an amateur comedian is thrown in jail for political satire, The Onion joins his fight for free speech in a case that helps draw national attention to police conduct and accountability.
Daily Worker
Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor.
Documentary Shorts 2026: Program 1
RiverRun is an Academy Award-qualifying festival in the category of Documentary Shorts. This is one of two shorts blocks in competition, of which the winner may submit for Academy Awards consideration.
Documentary Shorts 2026: Program 3: Artist Portraits
This shorts block features films highlighting talented artists in a wide variety of disciplines.
Dogs of Bishkek
On a journey home from the market, a young boy is being stalked and chased by the ruthless monster dog of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan during a cold, foggy, winter night. Student Film – Ringling College of Art and Design.
First They Came for My College
As conservatives take over the leadership of New College of Florida, a group of students join hands with their professor to resist and reclaim their alma mater.
Gatorville
In Colorado’s forgotten valley, two siblings face alligators and the ache of leaving youth behind.