The members of the Film Forward Jury are Mina Kavani, actress; filmmaker Lois Patiño; and filmmaker Haris Vafeiadis.

The Film Forward International Competition Section presents the work of new, daring filmmakers who challenge our relationship with storytelling and aspire to renegotiate it, beyond the boundaries of film genres. The films compete for the Golden Alexander – Best Feature Film Award (8,000 euros cash prize) and the Silver Alexander – Best Director Award (4,000 euros cash prize).