Alternate Cinema
Forward-thinking, pattern-disrupting independent films for viewers with a passion for experimentation. Our Alternate Cinema program promises to open your mind with unconventional cinematography and fresh narratives.
Alt Shorts
81 min.
From visually poetic mood pieces to found-footage mash-ups, this year’s collection ranges from somber to surreal to hilarious.
EIGHT BRIDGES
USA | 2026 | 82 min. | James Benning
There is something hypnotically alluring about James Benning’s work. With only eight shots, each of a different bridge, it’s like taking more than a cursory look at a gallery painting: the longer you look, the deeper you see.