PHASE IX
Rising Stars™
Every constellation begins with a single star.
A dedicated sanctuary for the filmmakers the world is about to discover. Presented with the same prestige as our most celebrated creators — because every legend began unknown.
Rising Star Festival
A dedicated showcase inside IQStar Week — a global stage built for tomorrow's storytellers.
Program
Day 2 · 14:00
Discovery Premieres
Six debut shorts from across four continents.
Day 3 · 18:30
First Feature Showcase
Five first features introduced by their directors.
Day 4 · 11:00
Creator Interviews
Intimate conversations with Rising Stars on craft and beginnings.
Day 5 · 20:00
Networking Salon
Quiet rooms designed for meaningful encounters.
Day 6 · 16:00
Audience Discovery Hour
Audiences vote for the discoveries that moved them most.