2026 FESTIVAL FILMS
Through personal stories and historical reflection, ONE THREAD weaves a portrait of Jewish resilience, exploring how a people dispersed by centuries of persecution have stayed connected through culture, faith, and shared identity.
A deeply personal documentary that follows local filmmaker Kai Balin’s journey to unravel what it means to continue being Jewish in the 21st century. That journey spans three continents, including stops in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Italy, and Israel, but also in Vancouver, Kai’s hometown.
This offbeat comedy captures the rich diversity of a Jewish summer camp and explores the conflict between leaving one’s mark and building connection.
Ada - My Mother the Architect celebrates the groundbreaking legacy of the unheralded Israeli artist Ada Karmi-Melamede, who gave physical form to some of Israel’s highest democratic ideals, including the Supreme Court Building, Israel Institute for Democracy, and Ben Gurion University.