2026 NOVA FEST FILMS
Screening Schedule
Q&A to Follow w/Attending Filmmakers
(Films subject to change without notification).
Tysons at the Boro
1667 Silver Hill Drive
McLean, VA 22102
USA
TICKETS FOR THESE MAGNIFICENT MOVIES ARE FREE!
(GENERAL ADMISSION PASSES MUST STILL BE ORDERED ONLINE TO ATTEND).
PRECURSOR
When a mysterious contagion traps its victims in paralyzing loops of déjà vu, a burned-out neurosurgeon races against time to save lives, only to stumble upon a conspiratorial plot to wipe out the human race.
Think the cosmic dread of 3 BODY PROBLEM meets the psychological horror of YELLOWJACKETS.
Trailer
USA
(01:43)
Thursday I
(5-5:50 PM)
(Films subject to change without notification).
Humanity
Seven strangers from around the world are brought together by a single, profound question: 'Should humanity live?' Their answers reveal the diverse hopes, fears, and truths that define us all.
48 Hour Short Film
Sci-Fi / Thriller
USA, Brazil, China, Netherlands, Australia, Kenya, Antarctica
(08:42)
Nowhere Good
The film portrays the gritty journey of an aging woman (Kim Rhodes, Supernatural and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) who has spent her life grifting in order to survive, and the unwelcome mess that ensues when forced to confront choices from her past. Kim Rhodes delivers a nuanced and compelling performance in this story of a woman and her struggles. Jacob A. Ware (Boardwalk Empire, Law & Order) displays great depth in his role opposite Rhodes. He provides the perfect foil to Rhodes’ character with whom she can spar. Films about aging or middle-aged female protagonists are not common, but their voices and viewpoints deserve representation on screen.
Short Film
Thriller
USA
(13:08)
Thursday II
(6-7:55 PM)
(Films subject to change without notification).
The Floaters
Cast Highlights: Seth Green (Austin Powers), Jonathan Silverman (Weekend at Bernie’s), Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy, Cocoon, Three Men and a Baby), Aya Cash (The Boys), Sarah Podemski (Resident Alien)
THE FLOATERS follows a struggling musician who takes a last-resort job from her overachiever best friend: supervising misfits at their childhood Jewish summer camp. With the camp’s survival in the balance as it ramps up for competition with a longtime rival, the clashing friends and campers must overcome their differences to save the camp.
Feature Film
Comedy, Dramedy, Coming of Age
Arlington, VA - USA
(01:44:55)
Thursday III - Doc Block 1
(8:05 - 9:48PM)
(Films subject to change without notification).
Gauley Guide
The Upper Gauley River is legendary throughout the whitewater world and the words "I'm an Upper Gauley Guide" give you instant street cred. The path to becoming a Gauley Guide is not quick or easy. It takes years of flips, swims, early mornings, late nights, swift water training and guide ejections to get to where smooth lines through class V rapids is the norm. Gauley Guide follows Michael Anderson as he works to become an Upper Gauley Guide!
Short Doc
West Virginia, USA
(08:47)
Free Syria: Syria's Economic Renewal
Free Syria follows a country at a rare moment of possibility, where the relief of newfound freedom sits beside the hardship that pushed so many Syrians to leave. It shows glimpses of life opening up again—people reconnecting, businesses stirring back to life—while never losing sight of how much was lost under decades of repression. The film holds these contrasts together, capturing a society trying to rebuild itself with whatever hope it can gather.
Short Doc
Syrian Arab Republic
(16:25)
Climb Malawi
Climb Malawi is a documentary film that delves into the heart of the vibrant climbing community in Malawi. It shares a project by The Global Climbing Initiative through which Genevive Walker, Mario Stanley, Liz Ndindi, and Scott Clark traveled to Malawi to mentor local climbing leaders. Through intimate interviews and breathtaking footage of mountainous landscapes, "Climb Malawi" showcases the incredible potential of climbing in this southeast African country and the transformative power of mentorship.
Short Doc
Malawi
(27:47)
Thursday IV
(10-10:52PM)
(Films subject to change without notification).
ImSoTyRell Make Some Noise
Tyrell, an Aspiring Rapper Struggling with financial instability, personal dilemmas, and lack of support, finds himself at a crossroads where he must decide whether to risk everything for his music dream or succumb to a life of mediocrity.
Web/TV Series
Drama (Mature Audiences)
USA
(51:44)
Friday I - Doc Block 2
(5-6:52PM)
(Films subject to change without notification).
„Hier kennt einer das Fürchten nicht“ - Behind the scenes with Klaus Florian Vogt
“Here’s Someone Who Knows No Fear - Behind the scenes” is a film portrait of one of the most outstanding Wagner tenors of our time. For more than two decades, Klaus Florian Vogt has appeared on the world’s major opera stages, captivating audiences and critics alike with a voice whose radiant clarity and emotional depth are truly unique. Filmmaker Astrid Bscher accompanies the singer over the course of more than a year, offering insight into an artist for whom the highest musical standards, discipline, and artistic curiosity are inseparable.
Documentary
Austria, Germany, Switzerland
(01:06:24)
Friday II
(7 -9:05PM)
(Films subject to change without notification).
909
When a photograph of a modest childhood home triggers a series of vivid memories, a man, who has been simply going through the motions, sets out on a journey through nostalgia. But when reminiscence and reality collide, he must reconsider what he truly values in life.
Short Film
Drama
Fredericksburg, VA - USA
(06:30)
The Human, Will
Marine Cargo Insurance Adjuster William J. Sterbenz, a creature of habit worn down by the daily grind and lonely suburban living, feels helpless against his fate of climbing the corporate ladder. But when a sudden brush with death lights a fire under his ass, Will decides to chart a new course, meandering through fascinating new experiences from Bigfoot hunting to out-of-body time travel, and even coming face-to-face with his personal guardian angel.
Web/TV Series
Comedy, Drama
USA
(59:55)
Friday III
(9:15-11:28PM)
(Films subject to change without notification).
Wired
NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS, BUT EVERYTHING IS EXACTLY WHAT IT IS
Bruce, A young man with a rare condition where his hand has a mind of its own, struggles to get through his life after the unthinkable. His condition caused his brother’s death. He’s let off easy, but some think it’s an injustice to his brother, and others think Bruce is being tormented over something he can’t control.
Feature Film (Mature Audiences)
Drama, Thriller
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
(01:41:43)
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