Student Competition 8

1. The Big Change / A Grande Mudança 03:00 Portugal 2024
   

   Directed:	Andreína Agrela;Eduardo Namora ; Matias Oliveira; Jayden Pereira; João Sousa; Liane Aranjuren; Margarida Sousa; Soraia Santos; Matilde Correia; Nancy Paixão; Santiago Gonçalves; Simon Freitas; Tomás Teles; Vitória Ferreira
   Screenplay:	3ºA EB1Pe Câmara de Lobos
   Production:	EB1Pe Câmara de Lobos / CENA
   Dialogue Language:	Portuguese

   
   

   In a not too distant time, freedom of choice and expression were not acquired rights of a people. A big change needed to happen.

2. Chosen't 06:50 Israel 2024
   

   Directed:	Yotam Goren
   Screenplay:	Yotam Goren
   Production:	Yotam Goren
   Dialogue Language:	English

   
   

   In a fantastical world, where all good stories commence, a young girl is declared "The Chosen One" by the angels, destined to face challenges and confront monsters. Initially proud, her joy turns to obsession after experiencing failure and abandonment. A chance encounter with a sensitive monster challenges her perspective. "Chosen't" explores the concept of "The Chosen One" in our lives—highlighting the desire for the title, its negative impact, and the true meaning. The film also delves into the idea of the chosen one among groups, shedding light on potential drawbacks.

3. Fire and spark / Foc și pară 05:52 Romania 2024
   

   Directed:	Flavia Matei
   Screenplay:	Flavia Sofia Matei
   Production:	National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale"
   Dialogue Language:	Romanian

   
   

   A young boy is collecting firewood at night, guided only by the fire from his lamp. But, the more wood he gathers, the bigger, older and angrier he becomes and the light inside the lamp gets more intense.

4. #DoudouChallenge 06:16 France 2023
   

   Directed:	Julie Majcher, Alexandra Delaunay-Fernandez, Sixtine Emerat, Marine Benabdallah-Crolais, Scott Pardailhé-Galabrun, Noémie Segalowicz
   Screenplay:	Julie Majcher
   Production:	Philippe Meis
   Dialogue Language:	French

   
   

   On the road to her family vacation, Olivia, a 10-year old girl hooked on her phone and social media, is abandoned by her parents in a highway service area. Alone with her plushie, he tries to get her off her phone to play, but things take an unexpected turn!

5. Mars Rovers / 火星年度省钱团 11:28 China 2024
   

   Directed:	Fei Fan
   Screenplay:	Fei Fan
   Production:	Zhou Zhou

   
   

   The Mars Rovers, a live sales team from Earth, searches the universe for a utopia called "Gold Country". But the team is disbanded by a cosmic storm……So where will the protagonist, Espy, go from there?

6. Wolf Coat / 狼皮衣 09:01 China 2024
   

   Directed:

   Xihan Yin, Peng Zeng

   
   

   A lamb and a young wolf grew up together from childhood, but one stormy night, they were attacked by a vicious wolf that had been stalking them. Though the lamb and the young wolf survived, the wolf was left with a scar in its heart. To protect the lamb, the wolf began to devour other animals to become stronger. However, in the process, the wolf's true nature gradually changed.

7. Unicorn Lady 04:45 India 2024
   Honorary Mention - International Student Short Animation- Jury
   

   Directed:	Rebecca Rechana Paul
   Screenplay:	Sumanto Chattopadhyay
   Production:	Suresh Eriyat, Nilima Eriyat
   Dialogue Language:	English

   
   

   The animated short film delicately unfolds the poignant story of a protagonist, a resilient cancer survivor emerging from the shadows of a mastectomy. It's a deeply moving portrayal of her journey, evolving from a life marked by a physical scar to one where she weaves her experiences into a breathtaking mosaic of treasured moments. This narrative is a metaphorical transition from the confines of bodily afflictions to a profound, celebrated understanding of existence. She stands as a beacon of this profound metamorphosis. Her days, imbued with both pain and rebirth, are likened to the delicate, purposeful stitches of a needle through fabric, each one contributing to the magnificent embroidery of life. This film is a touching ode to human endurance, the art of embracing scars, and the beauty in turning suffering into a masterpiece of lived experience.

8. ANGEL 04:17 India 2024
   

   Directed:	Rishav Raj
   Screenplay:	Rishav Raj
   Production:	Rishav Raj
   Dialogue Language:	English, Hindi

   
   

   "Angel" is an emotionally moving animated short film that touches upon the sensitive issue of child abuse. Created entirely in Blender, this film tells the story of a child who has suffered unimaginable pain and explores the emotional aftermath of a life lost too soon. Through beautiful animation and a heart-touching narrative, "Angel" reflects on the deep scars left behind by abuse and highlights the silent cries that often go unheard. This story serves as a reminder of the innocence that’s shattered and the need for all of us to stand up against child abuse. Every child deserves safety, love, and a future free from harm. Disclaimer: This film handles sensitive topics with care and compassion, aiming to raise awareness. It does not depict graphic content, but the theme may be emotionally distressing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you believe in creating a safer world for children, share this video to spread the message and join the fight against child abuse. Remember, every child deserves a voice. Let’s not let their stories be forgotten.

9. Nibbling of the Night (Directed by Gabi Bania) 10:00 United Kingdom 2024
   

   Directed:	Gabi Bania
   Screenplay:	Gabi Bania
   Production:	Gabi Bania
   Dialogue Language:	English

   
   

   Suzy and Billy are an unhappy middle-aged couple whose affection has long faded away. Suzy feels used by her careless husband, enslaved by the role of a subordinate housewife. She escapes from her worries and loneliness into addiction of night's gluttony, spending nights next to the kitchen’s refrigerator. However, one night, her depressing fate is going to change thanks to a visit of two female vampires, who become for her a model of the strong, independent, and emancipated woman she always wanted to be. "Nibbling of the Night" is a women-empowering story and a black comedy with an inspiring moral, which, under a mask of humour, presents the problem of people lacking strength to introduce changes into their life. The animation includes references to Gothic literature, and all the characters' dialogues are spoken in rhymes similarly to the stage dramas from the Romantic era.

10. The Presentation / ارائه 03:24 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2023
    

    Directed:	Fariba Abdolkhani
    Screenplay:	Fariba Abdolkhani
    Production:	Fariba Abdolkhani
    Dialogue Language:	No Dialogue

    
    

    This short animation is about a child who has troubles presenting in front of others. Feeling like: “Today is the day...the day I should give a presentation in front of everyone...the teacher...the classmates...”

11. Tender Is The Knight 05:17 Norway 2024
    

    Directed:	Martine Samdal, Daniela Pardiñas
    Screenplay:	Martine Samdal, Daniela Pardiñas
    Dialogue Language:	English

    
    

    The lonely knight Angus is looking for love on the dating app "Tender".

12. HEADLESS 04:08 Finland 2024
    

    Directed:	Roope Sorvo
    Screenplay:	Roope Sorvo
    Production:	Elli Vuorinen
    Dialogue Language:	English

    
    

    A knight tries to get ahead in life in a comedic tale of self-discovery.

13. Deadline 03:11 Turkey 2024
    

    Directed:	Azra Kaymak
    Screenplay:	Asude Sak, Pelin Zehra İşleroğlu, Rashida Essameldin, Azra Kaymak
    Production:	Asude Sak, Pelin Zehra İşleroğlu, Rashida Essameldin, Azra Kaymak
    Dialogue Language:	English, Turkish

    
    

    A tired character, worn out from sending portfolios, looks at photos from their student years and reminisces about the old days. The character and their three friends recall the stressful yet fun times they experienced during the production process of the animation assignment given by their teachers.

14. Magic Gulyás 09:10 Germany 2024
    3rd Place - International Student Short Animation - Jury
    

    Directed:	Áron Farkas
    Screenplay:	Áron Farkas
    Production:	Áron Farkas
    Dialogue Language:	No Dialogue

    
    

    Two outsiders meet at the same place again and again to be alone together. Between the monotony of everyday life and the feeling of not truly belonging anywhere.

15. Anomaly / Anomālija 05:51 Latvia 2024
    

    Directed:	Arturs Voblikovs
    Screenplay:	Arturs Voblikovs
    Production:	Arturs Voblikovs
    Dialogue Language:	Latvian

    
    

    A news crew investigates a mysterious anomaly reported by residents of a small Latvian village, but the more questions are asked, the less clear it all gets...

16. Study in 3/4 / Σπουδή σε 3/4 04:50 Greece 2024
    

    Directed:	Anna Mastorou
    Screenplay:	Anna Mastorou
    Dialogue Language:	No Dialogue

    
    

    A girl is making a drawing of a couple in her sketchbook. The drawing comes alive and the two characters start exploring the pages of the book interacting with the sketches they come across, up until they reach a drawing of a landscape. There, they eventually resume their initial pose, this time as a finished drawing.