Join the ACFDC and the Embassy of Indonesia for our Partner Film Night at the Austrian Embassy Washington to celebrate the 20th anniversary of EuroAsia Shorts (EAS) and the 250th anniversary of the DC-based festival's host nation.
EuroAsia Shorts (EAS) returns with in-person screenings, discussions, and reception events featuring international short films at Washington, D.C. embassies and cultural centers, all free to the public, from June 5 – 12! Join an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian as we celebrate 20 years of EAS in 2026. This year, six EAS screening events take place. The first five evenings are dedicated to Partner Nights blending short films from two countries designed as a conversation on this year's central theme, Past/Present/Future. They will be followed by the traditional Closing Night on Friday, June 12. Several events include post-film discussions and complimentary receptions. You will find detailed information about the festival and films here.
The Austrian & Indonesian Partner Film Night on June 8 will begin at 7:30 PM with an Austrian wine reception and a taste of Indonesia. The film screening will start around 8:15 PM and is followed by a panel discussion with Indonesian director Nick Hartanto and a Q&A with the audience.
All films are subtitled in English. They are unrated and may contain adult language or themes.
FILM PROGRAM AUSTRIAN-INDONESIAN PARTNER NIGHT
Die gemeinen Kleinigkeiten (Nasty little things)
Austria, 2026, 20 min.
Director: Florian Moses Bayer
In the world of sink attachments and Weight Watchers meetings, Josef Hermann feels weighed down by his own weight. His family also pushes him into a box. An encounter with rapper Monobrother and a shared goal with his best friend ultimately help Josef stand up for himself.
Lebenslang (Lifelong)
Austria, 2026, 12 min.
Director: Krystian Kuzański
Lifelong unfolds a dialogue between Auschwitz survivor Hermann Langbein and his grandson, actor Daniel Langbein. The film constructs their presence through time, revealing how layers of history intersect and how the past continues to shape the present.
Daly City
Indonesia, 2024, 16 min.
Director: Nick Hartanto
An Indonesian boy and his mother bring Chinese takeout to a church potluck and pretend it is a traditional family dish. The boy’s quiet observations lead him to question his parents’ behavior as they strive to find a sense of belonging in a new country.
Kepaten Obor (The Lineage)
Indonesia, 2024, 13 min.
Director: Lukman Hakim
Betari (25) arrives in Cemoro Lawang with mixed emotions after learning that her biological mother is still alive. Carrying the final letter from her late father, she becomes unexpectedly caught in the sacred Kasodo ritual and must remain in Bromo until the area reopens—forcing her to confront her estranged mother and resolve their unfinished past before she can leave.
ABOUT EUROASIA SHORTS 2026
The theme for EuroAsia Shorts 2026 is Past/Present/Future. Individuals, communities, cultures, and countries are all constantly journeying from the past, through the present, and into the future. From time to time we pass certain milestones and may reflect on how far we've come—or the unwritten and unimaginable road ahead. Some traditions deserve to be carried forward, while others are best left behind, either for their own sake or to pave the way forward. Regardless, the decisions of today are often driven by our experiences as much as by what we want to become. Touchstones, innovations, nostalgia, trepidation, and aspiration all compete for our fleeting attention. Thus, to balance the past, present, and future without being bound to any one is an eminently human challenge. Explore with us the great variety of international shorts and the directors’ varying approaches to this subject matter.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2026
June 5 | Oman and Spain
June 8 | Indonesia and Austria
June 9 | Germany and Japan
June 10 | France and Pakistan
June 11 | Korea and Italy
June 12 | Closing Night with short films from all 10 partner countries
All films are subtitled in English. They are not rated and may contain adult language or themes.
Visit www.EuroAsiaShortsDC.com for updates.