Silver Chance International Film Festival 2026

Silver Chance International Film Festival is a curated international competition dedicated to showcasing the power of storytelling through themes of hope, resilience, and transformation. Founded by filmmaker Efim Okov, the festival serves as a cultural bridge, bringing world-class independent cinema to the heart of the American Midwest.

Our mission: to provide a safe, empathetic platform where honest stories can connect communities, spark conversation, and inspire hope. Tickets are $7
Purchase tickets here.


Doors open at 5:30
There will be a short introduction from the Festival Director & Organizers
Shorts start ~ 6:10p

Festival Program:

• Self-reflecting
• The Makers
• Directions
• ab mala usque ab ovo
• Zona Cesarini
• Documentary Category Winner - Functional, Not Fictional: The Reality of FND
• I see dark
• The Scape Goat
• SC The Will of the Mare
• Animation Category Winner Bruno’s Wings
• Student Category - Glass Child
• Student Category - That Night
• Student Category - Stuporia
• Fight
• Nar Cat 3 - Not for sale
• Nar Cat 2 - Our Circle in the Storm
• Nar Cat 1- Creature’s Coda
• Music Video (winner) - Right Back to me