WINNERS: January 2026 Romance/Relationships Festival

Showcase of the best ROMANCE/RELATIONSHIP FILMS in the world today.

AUDIENCE AWARDS:
Best Short Film: YOU WILL FOLD
Best Performances: 4 PARTIES
Best Direction: AFTER SUNSET
Best Story: WHEN IT’S OVER

4 Parties, 17min., USA
Directed by Warren Myers
Over the course of a year, Vince and Mia keep crossing paths, drawn together by sharp humor, shared tastes, and mutual disillusionment. As they orbit each other through messy relationships, bad habits, and unexpected moments of connection, “4 Parties” traces the fragile, funny, and bittersweet ways strangers become something more.

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-4-parties

After Sunset, 7min., USA
Directed by Michael Blake Hudon
A man, reeling after a serious breakup, reflects on his past relationship and finds a new perspective.

https://www.instagram.com/aftersunsetfilm

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-after-sunset

You Will Fold, 11min., UK
Directed by R.E. Wolfe
Turning the concept of the ‘Five Love Languages’ on its head, we use a somewhat abstract lens to look through the eyes of a modern couple as we explore the different languages that we use to fight with one another.

http://www.ragged-pictures.com/
http://instagram.com/ragged_pictures

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-you-will-fold

When It’s Over, 31min., USA
Directed by Joel Brown
Terrence and Aisha hesitate to forfeit aspects of their relationship after a recent breakup. As their continued bond begins to threaten new relationships, they are forced to confront their willingness to move forward.

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-when-its-over