Thefull lineup for the festivalwas announced in October.
Female-directed films make up nearly half of the selection and of feature-length films, nine are debut works.
Films include Yi-Shan LosAfter the Snowmelt,Manohara KsBird of a Different Featherand Thai documentaryBreaking the Cycle.
Alternativa Film AwardsAlternativa Film Awards
This year, the awards strand received 680 eligible submissions, up from last years 350 submissions.
Last years edition also saw 49 participants from four Central Asian countries involved in Alternativas film labs.
