Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Award Winners:
Best Short Film: PIPPY AND THE TYPIST
Best 1 Minute Film: WEEKEND RELEASE
Best Direction: THE NEW BEGINNING
Best Story: UP AT NIGHT
Best Performances: A PICCOLI PASSI
Best Student Film: NOUMENA
Best Animation: TURNING A NEW LEAF
Best Experimental Film: THE LAND OF MEMORIES
Best Fantasy Film: EMOTIONAL STORAGE FULL
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UP AT NIGHT, 2min., Switzerland
Directed by Hassan Camara
http://ashesproductions.com/
https://facebook.com/hassancamara
https://instagram.com/hassancamaraa
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A PICCOLI PASSI, 5min., Italy
Directed by Francesco La Barbera
Antonio, a 12-year-old boy, defends a man from the abuses of his own friends. Following this event, the boy’s present and future will be profoundly changed, together with that of those around him.
https://www.instagram.com/_fralab24_/
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WEEKEND RELEASE, 1min., UK
Directed by Susanda Wolf
A woman waits for her son to pick her up from the police station, but he isn’t coming.
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TURNING A NEW LEAF, 2min,. USA
Directed by Isabelle Alison Hibbard
Hazel and Willow, two teenage theater club members, exit from backstage after a rehearsal. Willow is upset by her role, and Hazel argues that no, being a tree and chorus member is the best. Hazel breaks into song, and the girls enter a magical abstract world filled with helpful leaf friends. The girls sing and dance through different scenes, and eventually, Willow comes to the realization that it’s not about being in the spotlight, it’s about being part of a team creating a show together. They exit the magical leaf land and finish the song, ready to take on any role.
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THE NEW BEGINNING, 2min,. France
Directed by Alexandre Diennet
In a world in decline, Gareth questions his own survival. Along the way, he meets Jim, perhaps the last ray of hope capable of persuading him to remain among the living.
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NOUMENA, 2min., USA
Directed by Coby Resnick, Yanni Economos
“Noumena” is an experimental film that explores the Kantian principles of reality. It follows a student studying at a library late at night as she tries to understand concept of metaphysics. As she becomes deeper in thought, her environment fantasically begins to shift and transform around her as the line between reality and perception blurs.
https://cobyresnick.com/
https://www.instagram.com/coby_resnick/
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PIPPY AND THE TYPIST, 5min., USA
Directed by Rachel Nemez
Our protagonist, Pippy, discovers that a magical typewriter controls the events happening down below.
https://rachelnemez.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rachelnemez/
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THE LAND OF MEMORIES, 3min., Italy
Directed by Rocco Losasso
memories, happy or sad are always memories.
a past time that can no longer return
https://www.instagram.com/rocco___losasso
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EMOTIONAL STORAGE FULL, 5min., Canada
Directed by AJ Lutsky
What if memories were stored in your head like photos on your phone? How would you know which ones to delete to make room for more…
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Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival 