Program 1: Cinematic Shorts

A story driven program with diverse cinematic filmmaking styles: documentaries, narrative, animation, and more.

• An exquisite cinematic exploration of Ciclopes, a Lisbon initiative promoting youth mobility through bicycles.
• Khaltsha Cycling Academy, the first all-girls cycling group in Khayelitsha Township, empowers young women to defy societal norms, find freedom and dream beyond the limits of their neighborhood.
• The Gaza Sunbirds are a Palestinian para-cycling team founded by Alaa Al Dali after he lost his leg in 2018. Turning personal adversity into collective strength, the team competes internationally and delivers aid within Gaza.