Category: Selection 2024

Synopsis: A journey between the magical pink clouds, which cannot be missed when we fall in love.

Un viaje entre las nubes mágicas y rosadas, que no pueden faltar cuando nos enamoramos.

Submitter Statement:  I graduated in Animation in 2013 from the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest, Hungary.
Besides short films and animated scenes for movies, my focus is primarily on making music videos.
Music videos are especially inspiring for me because instead of narrative story-telling I can create visual poetry based on associative images.
I also like to work on animated documentary films because with animation it’s possible to express the more subjective parts of a narrative.

Director: Katalin Egely

Writer: Katalin Egely

Country of Origin: Hungary

Language: Spanish

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:03:18

Project Website: http://katiegely.com

Student’s Project: No

Katalin Egely

Synopsis: There are some 77K foreign students in Ukraine. Naveen S G of India is one of them, studying in Kharkiv and hiding in a shelter when Russia bombs this Ukraine’s second largest city. On 1 March 2022, as he goes to buy some food, he becomes the first foreign student killed by Russia after the full-scale invasion.

Director: Vyacheslav (Slavik) Bihun

Writer: Vyacheslav (Slavik) Bihun

Producer: Vyacheslav (Slavik) Bihun

Country of Origin: Ukraine

Language: Ukrainian

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:00:60

Project Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19362926

Student’s Project: No

Vyacheslav (Slavik) Bihun

Synopsis: In 2068 a student at the University of Brasilia produces a documentary video showing the battle that took place 50 years ago, in 2018, for the preservation of aquifer reserves against corporations that tried, at all costs, to buy natural sources all over the planet.  

Director: Zefel Coff

Writer: Zefel Coff

Producer: Zefel Coff

Key Cast: Carlos Latuff

Country of Origin: Brazil

Language: Portuguese

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:03:22

Student’s Project: Yes

Zefel Coff

Synopsis: As the Gaza war rages without an end in sight, are we still watching? This film shows several groups watching the conflict, each from their own angle. These groups include the United Nations, Members of the Security Council, Media, Pro-Israel Protestors, Pro-Palestine Protestors, Social Media Users, and Advertisers. Everyone is watching, myself included.

Submitter Statement:  I am writing to express my deep-seated passion for writing/directing and my strong desire to be part of your festival. I believe that your festival is an ideal place for me to hone my craft, expand my horizons, and evolve as a filmmaker.

I am a passionate and dedicated writer/director who believes in the power of words to inform, inspire, and transform. With a keen eye for detail and a love for storytelling, I strive to create content that captivates viewers and leaves a lasting impact. Whether I’m crafting an informative piece, or evocative fiction, I approach each project with creativity and a commitment to delivering quality. Writing and directing are my ways of connecting with the world and sharing the knowledge, ideas, and stories that make it a better place.

The prospect of learning from top-notch practitioners and collaborating with fellow colleagues in your festival excites me immensely. Ultimately, my goal as a filmmaker is to tell stories that provoke thought, elicit emotion, and bring about positive change. I see this opportunity as an invaluable stepping stone toward achieving this aspiration.

In conclusion, I am genuinely excited about the prospect of joining your festival. I am committed to pushing the boundaries of my creativity, engaging in meaningful dialogue with my peers and mentors, and making a lasting impact in the world of filmmaking. I am ready to embark on this transformative journey, armed with my passion, dedication, and unwavering belief in the power of films.

Thank you for considering my application. I eagerly await the opportunity to learn from you.

Director: Abdoo Eladly

Writer: Abdoo Eladly

Producer: Abdoo Eladly

Country of Origin: Egypt

Language: English

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:01:00

Project Website:

Student’s Project: Yes

Abdoo Eladly

Synopsis: The relationship of a fish and a bubble on the way to the surface of the ocean. A touching graphic parable about love, hope and inner emptiness.: 

Director: Alexandr Evgenyevich Savotin, Kseniya Alekseevna Mikhalchenko

Writer: Alexandr Evgenyevich Savotin

Producer: Alexandr Evgenyevich Savotin, Kseniya Alekseevna Mikhalchenko

Country of Origin: Russian Federation

Language: English

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:03:30

Student’s Project: Yes

Александр Савотин

Synopsis: Leading out from the loss of the awakening dream

Submitter Statement: 

Director: Shan Man Chang

Country of Origin: Canada

Language:

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:01:16

Student’s Project: Yes

Shan Man Chang

Synopsis: The neurotic fox, searching for himself in the crowd, blindly searching for love. Accidentally, he broke into religious rituals that seem to have a mysterious power. Can it help the fox move away from the confused life?

Submitter Statement: 

Director: Samantha Chang

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Language:

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:03:53

Student’s Project: Yes

Samantha Chang

Synopsis: “Do you think we’re together in other universes?” Mimi asks Star, as they sit on a hill together and imagine their other lives. From being frogs on a lily pad to growing up as mushrooms, from ruling the chessboard as queens to being created as sand people on the beach, many lives pass them by. In each one carefully crafted, they contemplate the existence of other universes in which they would be together.

Submitter Statement:  As part of my existential exploration, I wanted to dedicate this piece of work, a tribute, to the love I greatly feel consistently. This film speaks immensely on creation and constants.

Director: Amelia Gay Min

Writer: Amelia Gay Min

Producer: Amelia Gay Min

Key Cast: Christa Poh, Amelia Gay Min

Country of Origin: Singapore

Language: English

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:01:27

Project Website:

Student’s Project: Yes

Amelia Gay

Synopsis: Grief, magic, love. Two best friends finally reunite together.

An one-week short film.

Director: Celia Rubio Sánchez, Clara Dueñas Minguez

Writer: Celia Rubio Sánchez, Clara Dueñas Minguez

Producer: Celia Rubio Sánchez, Clara Dueñas Minguez

Country of Origin: Spain

Language:

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:01:33

Instagram: https://Instagram.com/bugcarnival

Student’s Project: Yes

Dexter Celia Rubio

Synopsis: A boy who is interested in war makes big decision.

Director: Amir Shakiba Esmaeili

Writer: Amir Shakiba Esmaeili

Producer: Amir Shakiba Esmaeili

Key Cast: Alireza Khajehali, Mehrad Mirzaei, Farzad Jalilian, Siavash Atrian, Morteza Rafiei, Amin Mohammadi, Ebrahim Farrokh, Hamidreza Mostafaei, Alireza Khajehali

Country of Origin: Islamic Republic of Iran

Language:

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:01:40

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unknownfilmmaker

Student’s Project: No

Alireza Khajehali