Official Competition
Films in the Official Competition demonstrate some of the finest filmmaking this year from around the world. Spanning a variety of genres, these films advance themes of worldwide resonance, like friendship, coming of age in times of political turmoil, and the challenges inherent to romantic and familial relationships.
The Official Competition jury, comprised of filmmakers, journalists, and industry professionals, selects the winning film, which will be announced at the Golden Space Needle Awards May 19 and awarded a cash prize of $5,000.
All Shall Be Well
Hong Kong | 2024 | 93 min. | Ray Yeung
After her girlfriend’s sudden passing, Angie must fight for her own peace of mind and keep the apartment they called home.
Critical Zone
Iran | 2023 | 99 min. | Ali Ahmadzadeh
Mr. Amir drives through the underbelly of Tehran dealing hashish to the city’s nighttime citizens.
Dìdi (弟弟)
USA | 2024 | 96 min. | Sean Wang
A skate video-loving NorCal Taiwanese American spends his final pre-high school summer learning what it means to grow up.
Evil Does Not Exist
Japan | 2023 | 105 min. | Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Mizubiki, a remote lakeside village, is about to be overtaken by a new “glamping” site built on sensitive natural land.
Gloria!
Italy | 2024 | 106 min. | Margherita Vicario
A mute maid at a musical institute discovers she’s a natural at the pianoforte and inspires the girls in her charge.
Love Machina
USA | 2024 | 91 min. | Peter Sillen
Two futurists commission a humanoid robot so they can house their consciousness and extend their love affair into infinity.
Sugarcane
USA | 2024 | 107 min. | Julian Brave NoiseCat (Secwepemc Nation), Emily Kassie
A gutwrenching doc on the horrors of residential schools, centering on the abuse suffered at the hands of B.C.’s St. Joseph Mission.