Although hard numbers are impossible to determine (especially this year), worldwide film production has generally yielded more than 7,000 feature films each year, many of which have been traditionally showcased at nearly 5,000 annual film festivals. So, why did we start another festival, the second edition of which is scheduled for 22-25 October? Because so many of those 7,000 films seem to fall through the cracks and vanish mere moments after their premieres. Of course, many of them deserve to vanish, but the fact is there are so very many excellent works that are either undeservedly consigned to the trash heap of history or deserving of further exposure. Again in 2020, we will screen 13 (in keeping with our name) fiction features from 13 different countries, all of which we will be entertaining, thoughtful, and high-quality examples of the seventh art. These are films that more than merit many chances to entertain and enlighten audiences. When you see them, we are convinced you’ll agree.