YOUTH REVELATION ANIMATION
Belgium - 5' - 12-14 years old
SYNOPSIS
Out of laziness, a character does not sort his waste. His action will have serious consequences on the worlds that live in the trash.
UK - 5' - 5-17 years old
SYNOPSIS
A man struggling to find a community to share a passion and inspires others to create his own harmony with others through music.
PORTUGUESE ANIMATION
Portugal - 5'
SYNOPSIS
Into a gray, monotonous and lack of creativity society, a boy is born with the gift of imagining and living "outside the box" who presents to the world the concept of imagination and fantasy.
Portugal - 11'
SYNOPSIS
A boy in love with a girl goes to her house but things don't go well. Upon returning home, the boy meets a talaia, one of the beings that live in the forest. Eager for company, you take the talaia home but he will only have one thing on his mind, returning to his friends.
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION
RED DOT
South Korea 5’
SYNOPSIS
As Earth's resources dwindle and civilization teeters on the edge of extinction, the last exploration spacecraft heads towards an unknown
planet in the dozens of light years away to find the new homeland However, as the crew faces asteroid belts and unforeseen deadly dangers, they must race against time to get to the target “new homeland” and search the future of humankind
CREDITS
Director: Yisheng Chen
Student Project - Dongseo University
Writer: Yidan Zhou
Producer: Zhuoran Wan
ABOUT
Chen Yisheng, an imaginative student director, has garnered significant attention on campus with his debut CG short film, "Red dot."
As the director, he was responsible for the overall concept and creativity of the film, actively participating in every stage of the animation production. The team overcame numerous challenges during the production process, ultimately presenting the film to the audience.
Czech Republic - 14’
SYNOPSIS
Animated short about environmental pollution with an eco-educational overtone. A kind soul wanders into the forest and creates the film's main character - Trashy - from discarded garbage. Trashy gets to know nature and discovers how indifferent people are to it. His path, full of suffering, leads through the forest to a recycling yard in Sorttown. In the end, the main character sacrifices himself to improve the situation in the region and his soul flies off to find a new body.
CREDITS
Director, Writer and Producer: Jiří Hanzlíček
3D and Sound: Jiří Hanzlíček
Cinematographers: Filip Kaleta, Jan Pivoňka
Key Cast: Vilém Dubnička, Rozárka Dubničková, Robo Lipták, Michal Pich, Jiří Hanzlíček
ABOUT
Jiří Hanzlíček. 3D Artist. Graduate of FAMO in Písek, Czech republic.
Bachelor of Arts in Film Production. Master of Arts in 3D Animation.
Commercial & Film director. Content & Idea maker.
DIRECTOR STATEMENT
As a nature lover and 3D artist, I created this film to spread the message that we are not alone in this world, we are not here just for now, and we should think about the sustainability of the environment and the forests that breathe for us. I would love for as many people as possible to see this film and realize the importance of treating nature with respect. With this animated film, I aim to raise awareness about this highly underestimated issue.
United Kingdom - 5'
SYNOPSIS
A competitive surfer makes a compelling discovery when he is dragged under the waves.
CREDITS
Director: Howard Wimshurst
ABOUT
Howard Wimshurst is a filmmaker and artist who specializes in hand-drawn animation. He studied at Portsmouth University for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation and is now living in Vienna, Austria.
He is an influential voice in the online animation community, with over 28 million collective views on YouTube. He is the founder of AnimatorGuild.com - an online educational platform for animation students.
DIRECTOR STATEMENT
Surfing is a direct engagement with one of the most powerful elements on the planet. EMERSION attempts to capture some of that. Furthermore, It explores the potential of young men. In a time of rampant greed and carelessness that is destroying the lives of marine animals, can our ambitions be redirected to altruistic ends?
Germany - 5’
SYNOPSIS
Fluorescent critter groove through a coastal world, led by a superior chorus. Their carefree crawl, however, is increasingly interrupted by the rising seas. As the water works its magic on the beaches, one by one they are swept away. But is an invisible danger worth slowing down the usual crawling routine? A rhythmic poem of cute creatures, peer pressure and the urge to move to higher ground in time.
CREDITS
Director and Producer: Tatjana Theuer
Student Project - Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Music: Philipp Lust
Sounddesign & Mix: Timo Kleinemeier
Character Animation: Vanessa Schneider, Can Erduman, Tatjana Theuer, Jan Eisenbach, Leon Monschauer
Motion Design: Jan Eisenbach, Victor Heckle, Tatjana Theuer
Modeling: Tanja Nuijten
Character Design: Tatjana Theuer
Rigging Supervisor: Can Erduman
Editing: Wolfgang Purkhauser
ABOUT
Tatjana Theuer discovered her passion for motion design while studying communication design in Wiesbaden 2016-2020. During her studies she gained work experience at a agency and through freelancing. A semester abroad in Malaysia introduced her to the field of Entertainment design. Eager to combine entertainment, advertising and motion, she studied Motion Design at the FABW in Ludwigsburg from 2020-2023. Her work and graduation film "Rise Age" (2024) reflects her speciality of conveying serious topics through charming concepts.
DIRECTOR STATEMENT
Many dream of a seaside home, myself included. Today, living near the coast can bring fear as sea levels rise rapidly. In January 2022, a headline from Indonesia stunned me: Jakarta, sinking into the sea, will be replaced by a new capital on Borneo. More cities now face an uncertain future.
Sea level rise is driven by emissions, glacier melt, thermal expansion, and local factors, making precise predictions difficult. How will cities like Jakarta, London, or Miami change through rising sea levels?
"Rise Age (AT)" uses visual metaphor to highlight our vulnerability to rising seas and the urgency of preparedness. Rather than pointing fingers, I believe in the power of characters to make us experience rising sea levels through their eyes. This story is told with a blend of cuteness, community, and a touch of stubbornness.
Russia - 7’
SYNOPSIS
In a securely locked basement, a futuristic robot vacuum cleaner, designed in a cyberpunk style, clumsily chases a feather, creating a whimsical and child-friendly spectacle. As the viewer watches, it gradually becomes clear that the basement belongs to a sinister figure, and the unsettling story of a kidnapped girl begins to unfold in the background.
CREDITS
Director and Writer: Ilia Ivanov
ABOUT
Ilia Ivanov was born in 1980, graduated from the Russian Cinematography Institute in 2010 and gained experience working on several movie projects as part of the director's crew. In 2018, launched a YouTube channel dedicated to videomaking. Currently, is an indie filmmaker exploring the possibilities of Unreal Engine to create innovative cinematic experiences.