Slough Motion Film Festival
Official
selection 2026
Archives · Lyon · September 22—26, 2026
Discover the short films in the 2026 official selection of the Slough Motion Film Festival, across the international competition, regional competition, out-of-competition programme, opening film and young audience screening.
OPENING FILM 2026
SANDIWARA
A film by Sean Baker
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
7:00 PM
UGC Astoria — Lyon
Opening ceremony · A New Moment of Happiness + SANDIWARA
Open to the public — €7
In collaboration with La Mostra
A New Moment of Happiness (18 min) was screened before SANDIWARA.
Shot in Penang, SANDIWARA follows Michelle Yeoh in a multifaceted performance at the heart of a story exploring femininity, cultural identity, culinary traditions and the energy of contemporary Malaysia.
International competition
01Programme 1
Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 7 pm
UGC Part-Dieu — Lyon · 80 min
02Programme 2
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 7 pm
UGC Part-Dieu — Lyon · 79 min
03Programme 3
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 10:30 am
UGC Confluence — Lyon · 79 min
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YOUNG AUDIENCE SELECTION
AUTUMN TALES
Four short films exploring autumn, animals and imagination, specially selected for young audiences. A first cinema experience to share as a family.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Snack at 3 pm — Screening at 4 pm
UGC Confluence — Lyon
40 minutes
Ages 3+
Free screening
Programme presented with Benshi
