Founded in 2010 by Robin Proca, Robin and the Backstabbers has established itself as one of the most relevant alternative rock bands in Romania. Defining their style as “melodramatic pop,” the band blends eclectic rock influences with a distinctive lyrical universe and a recognisable sonic identity....See more details

Love-22-Love is an ode to love, art, and darkness. Creating art is filmmaker Kooijmans’ reason for being, yet it also drives him to deep despair: Kooijmans films himself as he descends into a psychosis. But above all, the film is a love letter to his wife, who has been the light at the end of his tunnel for over 30 years....See more details

Gramofone is a four-piece band blending jazz, electro, and rock into a contemporary, eclectic sound. Known for their independent spirit and interest in visual and technological innovation, they have developed experimental multimedia projects and had their music featured in advertising campaigns and documentaries....See more details

At just 16, Soraya Akhalaghi is already creating stunning drawings and sculptures that are as beautiful as they are dark. She has been trying for five years to find a way out of Iran and join her mother in Austria. This subtly textured self-portrait interweaves chilling scenes of her escape attempts with videos in which she sings and dances — or shows her bruises....See more details

Kazdoura is a duo formed in Toronto by Syrian vocalist Leen Hamo and Lebanese multi-instrumentalist John Abou Chacra. Their name, meaning “a stroll” in Levantine Arabic, reflects a musical universe at the intersection of Arabic tradition, psychedelia, funk, and soul. Their debut album Ghoyoum surpassed one million streams and earned major recognition in Canada, including the 2026 JUNO Award for Global Music Album of the Year and the Canadian Folk Music Award for Global Roots Album of the Year....See more details

Viv, a Chinese artist wannabe, got stuck in Berlin after the pandemic and accidentally ventured into the vibrant alternative culture scene. To someone who was raised to follow “the standard”, everything seems so exciting. But to her family in China, the most alarming question surfaces: “why is she such an oddball?” Drifting between new environments and traditional expectations, Viv is constantly adapting to shifting opinions about herself, the world, and of course, China, only to feel more lost than ever.

Diximus & the Space Nebula is a modern jazz group from Cluj-Napoca, featuring Oscar Ungvari (electric guitar), Diximus (vibraphone), László Sándor (bass), and Frankie Ercsei (drums). Formed in 2024, the project explores original compositions combining jazz, classical music, and world music influences....See more details

Tayfun, Belgium’s first Turkish undertaker with a diploma, spends his days sending coffins back to Turkey for burial. After his parents’ deaths, he begins questioning a long-held tradition and wonders why a community that lives in Europe cannot also bury its dead there.

Antonia Vai is a singer, songwriter, and producer with Swedish and Hungarian roots, known for blending pop, folk, jazz, and soul influences. Her music is marked by intimate, poetic songwriting and atmospheric storytelling. Based in Budapest since 2013, she has performed at major festivals such as Sziget, Eurosonic Noorderslag, Elbjazz Festival, and Zandari Festa....See more details

In contemporary Hungary, a small-town teenager with a strikingly deep voice becomes a rap star by 18. As Marci’s fame surges, balancing school, family, and music proves impossible. His raw, honest lyrics captivate a generation, drawing huge crowds and millions of streams. But rapid success brings addiction and mounting physical and mental strain....See more details