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Synopsis: Celebrating 5 years of the Só Charge Boa editorial, on the Só Notícia Boa portal, cartoonist Arisson Tavares presents the short film “The heroes exist”, which brings a message of peace and love to the world.

The work was selected for the international short film festival Lift-Off Sessions 2024 (United Kingdom), for the 2nd Alfenas Children’s Film Festival (Brazil), for the 12th International Film Festival – FERFILM (Kosovo), for the Frome International Climate Film Festival (United Kingdom), for the 1st National Short Film Festival of Itaiópolis – ITAICINE (Brazil), for the 13th WatchOut! Film Festival (Macedonia), for the 13th Ibero-American Animated Film Exhibition (Brazil), for the 6th International Heritage Film Festival (Portugal) and for the 4th Belo Horizonte Children’s Film Festival (Brazil).

Director: Arisson Tavares

Writer: Arisson Tavares

Key Cast: Camily Vitória Marques Camily

Country of Origin: Brazil

Language: Portuguese

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:02:00

Project Website: https://arissontavares.wixsite.com/site

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArissonTavaresEscritor

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/arissontavares

Student’s Project: No

Arisson Tavares

Synopsis: In a humble neighborhood, a little girl dreams aloud, sharing her heartfelt aspirations and yearnings for a brighter future.

Submitter Statement:  Creating “If Only,” an animated documentary, was a profoundly moving journey. We engaged with children from underprivileged neighborhoods, and their grand dreams amidst limited means sparked our inspiration. In our film, we blend the harsh truths of their reality with the realm of imagination, preserving the pure voices of childhood within a whimsical tapestry. This is because such voices deserve to echo in a world far more enchanting than our own.

Director: Hossein Valian, Zahra Avarandeh

Writer: Zeinab Valian

Producer: Hossein Valian

Key Cast: Zohreh Rahimiyan

Country of Origin: United States

Language: Persian

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:01:55

Project Website: http://www.rahrangstudio.com

Student’s Project: No

Hossein Valian

Synopsis: In my hometown of Fujian, China, many middle-aged and elderly women suffer from the mental illness of “psychosomatic disorder”. They have spent the first half of their lives being forced by men to ‘domesticate’ themselves again and again, trained to become the ‘good girls’ and ‘good wives’ expected by the ‘whole family’ to contribute selflessly to the ‘continuity of life’ and the ‘prosperity of the family’, at the cost of stripping themselves of their character, their hobbies, their passions – and of their own. But where did their souls – their true selves – go, perhaps remembered only by the objects? and photographs they used to use? The project’s aim is to call public attention to the awareness of mental health issues of middle-aged and elderly women in Fujian, whose complex mental states I am trying to express through virtual theatre.

Video – I have, with permission, collected many objects from childhood to pre-marriage and some items used by middle-aged and elderly women in Fujian. I intend to deconstruct these objects and reconstruct them into a huge theatre that is fluid, a fluid representation of the ‘self’ of middle-aged and older women struggling in this cultural environment. This form of deconstruction comes from feminist social constructionism, which states that “an understanding of the female self must first enter the world of self-representation.

Director: Jiafeng Qu

Writer: Jiafeng Qu

Producer: Jiafeng Qu

Country of Origin: China

Language: English

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:01:45

Student’s Project: Yes

Jiafeng Qu

Synopsis: An alien trying to rescue their mom. A shortfilm made in a week.

Submitter Statement: 

Director: Celia Rubio, Urtzi Errasti

Writer: Celia Rubio

Country of Origin: Spain

Language: English

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:01:40

Project Website: https://vimeo.com/970165549?share=copy

Instagram: https://www.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

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: “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: 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: 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: 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