VACUUM
Lara Jakovina; 4’34”; FKVK Zaprešić; Croatia
Old age can easily lead to loneliness and isolation. Our grandparents try to use their time in various ways, but what if they remain alone after all? Thus one grandmother found company in a special way.
“Animation and music come together to create a dynamic and extremely charming story. Although the entire movie is filled with humorous moments, behind all that still lies a strong message.”
LUMINIS
Sıla Yerli; 3’18”; Maltepe University; Turkey
In a village deep in the forest, a gardener tends to plant people. One day, the Sun falls from the sky, plunging the world into darkness and leaving the villagers ill. Determined to help the villagers, the Gardener embarks on a quest.
“Excellent style, mature and talented author.”
BURNED OUT
Group of authors; 5’24”; L’idem Barcelona; Spain
Instead of trying to please others, we should have more faith in ourselves.
“If it was possible to give it more than 10, I would have given this movie a higher score. The movie stands in a league of its own. Excellent animation, strong story with a solid structure, beautiful aesthetics, character design and world-building. Consistent line and a wonderful sense for pacing and anticipation.”
THE UNATTAINABLE PERFECTION OF THE WORD NO
Emanuel Ćosić; 5’14”; Academy of Dramatic Art, Zagreb; Croatia
An intriguing approach to looking at the outcomes of saying “no”.
“This promotes the important topic of mental health in an amusing way.”
A THOUSAND AND ONE PLACES TO JUMP
Berna Yıldız; 3’18”; Bahcesehir University Animist Certificated Program; Turkey
Thousand and One Places to Jump” was established as a hilarious mockumentary including local jokes and cultural topics we saw on Turkish television and in our daily lives.
“Excellent animation, character and environment design are balanced perfectly. Through humour and the absurd situation the main character finds himself in, the movie humorously portrays what bad TV production looks like. “
„GET DRUNK“
Max Antoine Nicolas; 2’17”; Gobelins; France
A reading of the poem “Enivrez-vous” and a pictorial representation of the two existential slopes available to Man in his apprehension of life. Either lose your childhood and your substance, in favor of comfort, laziness and stability. Or live, create, be passionate, marvel at everything life has to offer.
“Stylistically and directorially excellently executed. Metaphor is conveyed in an abstract way in the true spirit of the animation. The film explores that which each man fundamentally wonders about – yet in the end, each of us makes our own choice. “