Short 10

Inner Matter 13:42

Greece 2023
Directed by: Alexandros Kaminaris
Screenplay: Alexandros Kaminaris
Technique: 2D and 3D
Music: Christine Kaminari
Production/School: Audio & Visual Arts, Ionian University
Dialogue language: English, Modern Greek (1453-)



A short animated film consisting of the fundamental elements of contrast and abstraction. «Inner Matter» is a story about a mental and dark journey to light and inspiration, through metaphors and symbolism. The film is the thesis for Audio & Visual Arts of Ionian University.

Cones 02:44

Russia 2023
Directed by: Ekaterina Kononenko
Screenplay: Ekaterina Kononenko
Production/School: Ekaterina Kononenko
Dialogue language: No Dialogue



An American spaceship crashes in the Taiga forest. The astronaut meets a shaman. To recover, the space-man has to be treated with folk remedies in the shaman's village. After the shaman treats him - the astronaut falls into a state of trance.

CURSED / E Mallkuar 14:39

Albania 2023
Directed by: Artan MAKO Maku
Screenplay: Artan Maku
Production/School: Artan MAKO Maku
Dialogue language: Albanian



A little girl fights against evil, which had come from the space of evil. "A little girl fights against the evil that had come from the space of wickedness. The princess in the ancient castle sang about kindness, and spreading flowers, and all her doll friends followed her closely. The wicked witch of the universe represented the malicious and envious character. A wicked character, Drago, kept approaching the witch constantly. The princess was cursed by the witch and turned into a non-toxic character. The girl was determined to save the princess, now transformed into a non-toxic character. It took a lot of difficulties to rescue the princess from the curse. Finally, after many efforts and through the love of the girl, the princess returned to her original state. The love of the girl saved the princess! Life began to return to its original state. Everyone started to be happy, forgetting the difficulties of the girl. The unexpected happened! All the friends (the dolls) began to approach the princess, who transformed again into a beautiful figure in the flow of life, and they started to distance themselves from the girl. Here, the anger and jealousy of the girl begin. Then, unexpectedly, the girl forgets all her efforts... and turns into a witch, and the mother turns into a dragon."

Buzzle and Twit 01:17
Australia 2023
Directed by: Matthew Bissett-Johnson
Screenplay: Matthew Bissett-Johnson
Animation: Matt Bissett-Johnson
Technique: 3d
Music: Scored and recorded by Matt Bissett-Johnson
Dialogue language: English

Buzzle and Twit witness a UFO.
I'm Leaving / Je Pars 03:34

Germany 2023
Directed by: Michelle Brand
Production/School: Célestine Gonzalez



As the night comes, the journey begins. Running rushing, racing. Unbound from time and swept away by the night’s surreal cascade of lights, we leave day-life behind.

MAGDA 09:00
Poland 2022
Directed by: Adela Kaczmarek
Screenplay: Tomasz Siwiński, Adela Kaczmarek, Anna Głowik
Animation: Julia Kozuszek, Michalina Musialik, Aleksandra Podczaska
Technique: 2d
Music: Mikolaj Majkusiak
Production/School: Jakub Karwowski, Piotr Szczepanowicz (Letko)
Dialogue language: Polish
Subtitles language: english

Podhale, Poland, Winter of 1939. Magda (15) is an excellent skier. She joins the Polish Resistance and helps by bringing documents and fugitives across the mountains into Slovakia. One day she learns that the group of 23 pilots urgently need to cross the border, as Gestapo is on their heels. She comes up with a risky plan to lure the Nazis her way, allowing pilots to pass without being seen. Unfortunately, the Nazi soldiers are experienced skiers too, able to shoot and reload their guns while skiing at full speed. Magda must take a chance as she sets off into the woods, racing through the snow.
On The Streets of Willoughby 14:26

United States of America 2023
Directed by: Travis Sheflin
Screenplay: Travis Sheflin
Animation: Travis Sheflin
Technique: 2D Animation
Music: Andrew Saxena & Sean Moreno
Dialogue language: English



Washed-up detective Frank Falcon takes on the case of a missing boy, in this animated puppet Noir.

[S] 12:33

United Kingdom 2024
Directed by: Mario Radev
Animation: Mario Radev, Pawel Walendowski
Technique: Pencil on Paper, Stopmotion, Pixilation
Music: Belle Chen
Production/School: Mario Radev
Dialogue language: English, No Dialogue



[S] is an artwork that exposes the lifespan of infinity. The film delves into an immersive loop of organic forms, reflecting on the entangled nature of life and art.

Mush-Mush and the Mushables - episode Back to the Forest 22:19
France 2024
Directed by: Joeri Christiaen
Screenplay: Joeri Christiaen
Technique: 3D animation
Music: Frederik Segers and Jan Duthoy
Production/School: La Cabane Productions, Thuristar
Dialogue language: English

When the old Rooster Beetle comes to the end of his crowing days, everyone worries for Mush-Mush. ‘Rooster’ is Mush-Mush’s favourite. But Mush-Mush insists he is fine when everyone knows he is not. So Mushpot and Starmush help him understand that it’s okay to show his feelings.
The Unseen 02:40

United Kingdom 2023
Directed by: Francesco Guarini
Screenplay: Daniel Braham
Animation: Able&Baker Studios
Technique: CG Animation
Music: Tom Chicester-Clark
Production/School: Rebeca Castellanos
Dialogue language: No Dialogue



Timo is busy making his nest, when he hears a reply to his mating call. Desperate to find his mate, he takes flight, only to find the source of the reply is not what he had hoped.

small floating 00:58

Germany 2023
Directed by: Ingrid Gans
Production/School: Ingrid Gans



The magic of the little floating.