The 2018 festival featured 93 films from 24 countries and included 8 films that went on to be shortlisted, four that became nominees, and one that won an Oscar®.

In addition to film screenings, the 2019 event will host a script competition in partnership with Carnegie Screenwriters. Up to three scripts will be selected for seated readings by professional actors to be held during the November 2019 festival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.