A special night for young filmmakers and families of the nominated films from the AFF Youth Filmmaking Competition.
2026
AFF Youth Gala
2026
AFF Youth Gala
Runtime
120 Minutes
Classification
All Ages
Nominated films from the AFF Youth Filmmaking Competition will be presented and awarded at the AFF Youth Gala, where young filmmakers will have the chance to walk the pink carpet, get their photo snapped and see their work on the big screen in front of a full cinema. A special night for young filmmakers and families.
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Film Credits
Type
Gala
Program Strand
AFF Youth
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Sad Girlz
Sixteen-year-old swimmer Paula crushes on Daniel, hoping to kiss him at a party she attends with her best friend, La Maestra. But excitement turns to dread in the days that follow, during a sweltering summer in Mexico City. A deft exploration of consent that every teenager should see.
Papaya
Almost gobbled up by a large bird, a tiny papaya seed is swept away from her loving mother tree. A grand odyssey awaits, as she sprouts legs and explores the jungle and the factories that lie beyond in this wonderfully inventive escapade that will speak to the whole family despite being dialogue-free.
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