Category: Selection 2024

Synopsis: Icarus adjusts to his life as his new medication splits him in two.

Submitter Statement:  Icarus is a surrealist experimental film speaking on mental health and the effects of medication intended to help. The internal struggles of Icarus are given to the audience through all aspects of the film. The music was inspired by Burmese orchestral music played for a Burmese deity called Ko Gyi Kyaw, who is labeled as a spirit representing euphoria from addiction and greed. The animation portrays contrasting feelings of euphoria and discomfort with inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, the African Thinker, and the story of Icarus himself.

Director: Anik Nyein

Writer: Anik Nyein

Producer: Anik Nyein, Chris Rose

Key Cast: Anik Nyein

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:04:06

Project Website: https://www.anikwiththearts.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwin.maungnyein/

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

Student’s Project: Yes

Anik Nyein

Synopsis:

Director: Peyman Azadbakht

Writer: Peyman Azadbakht

Producer: Peyman Azadbakht

Country of Origin: Islamic Republic of Iran

Language:

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:04:17

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

Student’s Project: Yes

Peyman Azadbakht

Synopsis: It is a story about family relationships and alienation. A man who had been away from home for many years boarded a train and once again walked the familiar streets. He encountered his brother, the only one left at home, and the accumulated conflicts intertwined with his memories.

Submitter Statement:  Hi there!
I’m Leslie, I’m a illustration / animation Artist. And I’m currently a BFA4 student in Department of Arts and Design at Taipei University of Education. I’m also doing concept art, film making and oil painting.

Director: Sun Lei

Writer: Sun Lei

Producer: Sun Lei

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Language:

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:04:20

Project Website: https://lesliesunnn.wixstudio.io/leiprofolio/home-1-1

Student’s Project: Yes

Leiv Soon

Synopsis: Palanok Castle is one of the largest ancient castles of Ukraine, located in the city of Mukachevo. We created an animated series in which the Castle itself tells its intriguing story.

Animation Studio: Darvideo.tv
Film Studio: #orestfilm

Director: Orest Smilianets

Country of Origin: Ukraine

Language:

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:02:00

Student’s Project: No

Orest Smilianets

Synopsis: In the beginning there the five elements, and there was perfect harmony.
But even one element out of sync can cause chaos…

With the techonology and advancements, life has become increasingly fast-paced and stressful. “Find Your Rhythm” aims to raise awareness of the importance of taking a moment to find our rhythm and reconnect with nature through a symbolic mythical story.

We often long for a simpler time, when we were more connected to nature.
But the truth is, we don’t need to go back in time to reconnect with nature.
We can do it right now, in the present moment

It can be meditaion,a walk in the park, and being surrounded with plants or even enjoying a cup of coffee in your balcony,

Director: Claudine Sherif Grant

Country of Origin: Egypt

Language: English

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:02:10

Instagram: https://instagram.com/findyourrhythm_?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==

Student’s Project: Yes

Claudine Grant

Synopsis:

Director: Katalin Egely

Writer: Cátia Oliveira Mazari

Country of Origin: Portugal

Language: Portuguese

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:02:12

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

Student’s Project: No

Synopsis:

Director: Marwa Abd Elmoneim

Writer: Marwa Abd Elmoneim

Producer: Marwa Abd Elmoneim

Key Cast: Marwa Abd Elmoneim

Country of Origin: Egypt

Language:

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:02:30

Student’s Project: No

Marwa Ail

Synopsis: A young woman goes shopping despite the tough times of inflation

Submitter Statement: 

Director: Zuzanna Zofia Heller

Writer: Zuzanna Zofia Heller

Country of Origin: Poland

Language: Polish

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:02:35

Student’s Project: Yes

Zuzanna Heller

Synopsis: On the verge of sleep, two young sisters find themselves facing the fear of war. Imaginary characters come to their aid: a turtle, a spiky hedgehog, a missile, and a tooth fairy that doesn’t really exist. Their mother does everything in her power to stop their loss of innocence but discovers that the task is more difficult than she imagined.

Submitter Statement:  This is a film about parenting during wartime, inspired on real questions my daughters asked me during the war.
Like any child, they tried to understand the new reality that was imposed on them after the 7.10 massacre. Their questions were innocent and at the same time so painful.
This film offers a poignant glimpse into the realities of war through the perspectives of two young girls, shedding light on the dilemmas faced by every parent in this situation.
This is my debut film.

Director: Tehila Lapidot

Writer: Tehila Lapidot

Producer: Tehila Lapidot

Key Cast: Gaia Marom Lapidot, Shahar Marom Lapidot

Country of Origin: Israel

Language: Hebrew

Subtitles:

Runtime: 00:02:44

Student’s Project: No

Tehila Lapidot

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