TRILLVISION Film Festival Summer 2026 Announces Official Selections
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LOS ANGELES - Californer -- LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The TRILLVISION Film Festival has officially announced the Official Selections for its Summer 2026 Festival, taking place August 14–16, 2026, with a hybrid format featuring virtual programming worldwide and an in-person screening event at NOHO 7 Theater in North Hollywood, California.

Built around the new brand promise, "Discover Who's Next," TRILLVISION celebrates bold independent voices whose stories deserve to be seen. This year's lineup features filmmakers from around the world, ranging from first-time student directors to accomplished professionals. Whether produced on micro-budgets or larger independent productions, each selected film represents authentic storytelling and the determination to bring meaningful stories to audiences.

The 2026 Official Selections include:

• A Night Apart — Directed by Evan Faal
• A Young Sofiane — Directed by Fabien Ara
• Afterthoughts — Directed by Ramana Wills
• AirB'n'Boozled — Directed by Ritisha Jhamb
• Boiled Frogs — Directed by Charlie Deworken
• Break Free — Directed by Nate Stewart
• Crystal Paradise — Directed by Joseph Green
• Deer — Directed by Michelle M. Charles
• Find Your Heart — Directed by Devin Saddler
• FIRST & GOAL — Directed by Robin Harris Jr.
• Footprints of the Forgotten 14 — Directed by Earl Wallace & Casey Scott
• Ignore the Neighbors — Directed by Seth Baella
• Legacy — Directed by D. Pasquel Buchanan
• O Captain My Captain — Directed by Kayla Ward
• Radical — Directed by Isaiah Francis
• Soft Spot — Directed by Ronak Shah
• The Giving Trees — Directed by Frank Tchagousiewe
• The Hodges Official Trailer — Directed by Buford Brown
• The Three Brothers — Directed by Matthew Warner
• Working With The Hands Documentary — Directed by TJ Loftin

Festival attendees can experience live filmmaker introductions, audience Q&As, educational TRILL Talk discussions, networking events, and exclusive virtual screenings throughout the weekend.

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The festival opens virtually on Friday, August 14, followed by the official in-person screenings and filmmaker discussions on Saturday, August 15, before concluding with the Audience Awards and Closing Ceremony on Sunday, August 16.

In addition to showcasing independent films, TRILLVISION exists to create meaningful opportunities for filmmakers through exposure, networking, audience engagement, and constructive feedback. The festival continues its mission of helping emerging storytellers build lasting careers while connecting audiences with tomorrow's most exciting creative voices.

Festival passes are now available.

Visit www.trillvision.com for tickets, the full schedule, filmmaker information, and festival updates.

Download the free TRILLVISION App on iOS and Android for on-demand films, virtual events, live discussions, and the latest festival announcements.

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