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✦ Leading the marquee · September 11, 2026

2026 Program Launch Party — October 27

The show before the show: a free pre-festival party at General Horseplay on October 27 at 6:30pm, with the first sneak peek of the 2026 film lineup. Seating is first-come, first-served.

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72 Hour Film Challenge Returns

Three days, one island, a fresh crop of homegrown shorts. Teams get their prompt on a Friday night and screen to a packed house by Monday.

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KWFF 2022 SCHEDULE IS UP! SHORT FILMS PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED!

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Shorts Tickets Overview

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