Overview

• 'Atropia,' directed by Hailey Gates, won the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize for its satirical take on the Iraq War, blending humor and critique of American imperialism.
• The U.S. Documentary Grand Jury Prize went to 'Seeds,' a poignant exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South, directed by Brittany Shyne.
• The World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize was awarded to 'Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears),' an Indian love story by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, praised for its emotional depth.
• 'Cutting Through Rocks,' a documentary about an Iranian councilwoman challenging patriarchal norms, won the World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize.
• Audience favorites included 'Twinless,' a dark comedy about grief, and 'André Is an Idiot,' a humorous yet sobering documentary about mortality.