Professional Competition 7

1. Lawrence of Moravia / Lawrence z Morávie 14:00 Czech Republic 2024
   Honorary Mention - International Professional Short Animation- Jury
   

   Directed:	Jan Cechl
   Production:	Radim Procházka
   Dialogue Language:	No Dialogue

   
   

   The Catholic clergyman Alois Musil is one of the most important discoverers of the archaeological treasures of the Muslim world. He was caught in the Middle East by WW1. The Austrian government at that time wanted to turn him into a spy, which is why he is known today as the „Moravian Lawrence of Arabia“. The printed sheets of Musil‘s travelogues inspired the director and artist Jan Cechl to create traditional, semi-plastic puppets that experience dangerous adventures in the fairy-tale Orient, full of fiery genie and Bedouin wisdom. As a Sheikh Músa ar Ruelli, the Moravian priest becomes a wild nomad of the desert, and during a dangerous expedition he discovers the lost Amra Castle, which makes him famous throughout the world. At the same time it is also a playful reference to one of the most valuable jewels of world cinema - the film Lawrence of Arabia by David Lean.

2. The Loving Couple 06:27 Canada 2024
   International Professional Short Animation - Audience Award
   

   Directed:	Mhairi Kerr
   Screenplay:	Mhairi Kerr
   Production:	Mhairi Kerr
   Dialogue Language:	English

   
   

   A long-term relationship can seem picture-perfect on the outside, but as this couple celebrates their fortieth anniversary, we see that life isn’t always as rosy as it appears. 

3. Dawn 07:21 Greece 2024
   

   Directed:	Valasia Dodulu
   Screenplay:	Valasia Dodulu

   
   

   "Dawn" is an animated music video created by Valasia Dodulu, for Manolis Christodoulou's new music album. It is about the need to look for hope in the dark times of war. A child's tears and a paper boat will travel until the dawn will come again.

4. THE FENCE 14:58 Spain 2024
   Honorary Mention - International Professional Short Animation- Jury
   

   Directed:	SAM ORTI
   Screenplay:	FLORA CUEVAS
   Production:	SAM ORTI
   Dialogue Language:	No Dialogue

   
   

   A family has embarked on a long journey, facing numerous dangers and uncertainties and driven only by one dream, that of a better life. Only a fence separates them from their goal, an infinite piece of metal, impassable and strongly guarded by efficient and ruthless sentinels.

5. VENI VIDI NON VICI 03:45 Portugal 2024
   

   Directed:	Leonor Calaça
   Dialogue Language:	Portuguese

   
   

   A short film that exposes the brutal nature of bullfighting practices in Portugal, by focusing on the cynical way real pro-bullfights arguments shock with reality. The animation on screen follows an informal discussion between two friends, whose opinions start to diverge when bullfights become the subject of conversation.

6. Open Wings 07:41 Greece 2024
   

   Directed:	Taxiarchis Deligiannis, Vasilis Tsiouvaras
   Screenplay:	Taxiarchis Deligiannis, Vasilis Tsiouvaras
   Production:	DIMITRIS SPYROU

   
   

   A little refugee finch bravely saves the life of the wounded wild pigeon leader and also manages to win his respect.

7. Shorts from the Box/Modern Times 10:36 Hungary 2024
   

   Directed:	Géza M. Tóth
   Production:	Éva M. Tóth

   
   

   Think outside the box! The last blue-headed matchstick left in an old matchbox pops out and goes on its journey. After three short adventures it always ends up in the same place, it returns to the same box, but never in the same way. The trilogy is a tribute to Chaplin's classic with its style of object-animated burlesque.

8. Meditation at Dusk 07:27 Hungary
   

   Directed:	Judit Erdélyi
   Screenplay:	Judit Erdélyi
   Production:	Árpád Pethő
   Dialogue Language:	No Dialogue

   
   

   Life is about actions. Do these actions really fill our life? What else could be even more important for us? Through the eyes and dreams of a cat we can search for answers to these questions.

9. Novavita 14:56 Italy 2024
   

   Directed:	Francesco bruno sorrentino, Antonio Genovese
   Dialogue Language:	Italian

   
   

   The year is 2206, and we live in a bleak future when there is no life and the earth has become a desolate wasteland. Everything, even the life forms that have settled in a sub-metropolis, is under the control of the energy company M.A.S., which took control of the metropolis. The protagonist of the tale is a mutant surgeon and alchemist by the name of Kron. Kron's goal is to bring life back to the surface of Earth. The M.A.S. will do all in his power to stop him, but Kron's strength, which comes from his now-missing daughter, will carry him through to the end of the mission.

10. Croak Show 04:12 India 2024
    

    Directed:	Suresh Eriyat
    Production:	Nilima Eriyat
    Dialogue Language:	Hindi

    
    

    A delightful music evening in the deep woods turns into chaos when an overly enthusiastic fan accidentally wreaks havoc in a burst of excitement.

11. Mokosh 04:45 Ukraine 2023
    

    Directed:	Anna Dudko
    Screenplay:	Anna Dudko
    Production:	Oleksandr Shatkivskyi, Anna Dudko
    Dialogue Language:	No Dialogue

    
    

    The film is dedicated to women who have faced sexual violence under occupation. The Sun is breaking into pieces and hard times are coming. In the devastating chaos, Mother Nature gives birth to a new cycle of life.

12. GHOSTS OF HUMANITY 04:00 Latvia 2024
    

    Directed:	Sergios DeLaurentis
    Screenplay:	Sergios DeLaurentis
    Dialogue Language:	English

    
    

    Logline: 40 light years from Earth a historic mission takes place as humans set foot on the surface of the Earth-like exoplanet Trappist-1e. Reviews: "Ghosts of Humanity takes viewers through abandoned cities and decayed landscapes, revealing the environmental impact of unchecked development. The film is a haunting reflection on human activity’s consequences on nature, challenging viewers to consider how we might repair the damage done and build a more sustainable relationship with our environment." Green Film Festival, Accra

13. The Last Gunfight... yet! 03:00 France 2024
    

    Directed:	Pablo Tréhin-Marçot
    Screenplay:	Pablo Tréhin-Marçot
    Production:	Pablo Tréhin-Marçot

    
    

    The Far West, its merciless universe, its heroes from another time... Main Street under a blazing sun. Two creatures face off in a duel under the wide-eyed gaze of bystanders and of the sheriff. It's the last gunfight... yet!