Festival
A compelling work that blends a bleak provincial atmosphere and the raw realism of youth relationships with an extraordinary artistic style and color palette.
A gentle narrative that weaves reality, memory, and dreams through understated music and meticulous visual design into five relaxing minutes of cinema.
A true visual delight that brilliantly captures childhood memories through subtle everyday moments, striking hand-drawn imagery, and experimental transitions.
An original work tackling an existential quest through Constructivist aesthetics, a minimalist score, and a subtle touch of humor that leaves ample room for interpretation.
A deeply atmospheric soundscape that effortlessly conveys the emotional weight of grief and loss in a dialogue-free world through a seamless blend of sound and music.
A mature, original script that shines through its transition from mundane conversations into surreal landscapes, driven by captivating dialogue.
A masterful directorial vision that pushes a character to emotional extremes through their inner pain while maintaining complete dramatic balance.
A remarkable directorial achievement that transforms the bodily sharing concept into visually striking imagery, showcasing an already distinct artistic voice.
A genuinely handmade experimental statement in the age of AI, oscillating between the abstract and the figurative in constant metamorphosis with concrete music.
An inventive and delightful debut combining ceramic textures with 3D scanning and stop-motion techniques, enriched by dry wit and playful timing.
A mesmerizing masterpiece that drifts unhurried through time, using fluid transitions and the gentle essence of water to offer a poetic reflection on the human experience.
A striking vision shaped by the digital age’s visual overkill and youthful energy, voicing deep ecological concerns about our planet’s ongoing climate crisis.
A profound, lasting cinematic statement exploring the psychological scars of war through compelling narrative depth and powerful animation artistry.
A refreshing short that breaks with conventions through its unique “trash” aesthetic, driving rock music, and courageous willingness to engage in self-criticism.
A sensitive narrative using the metaphor of an eaten fish to reflect on how we carry the past, brought to life through the authentic harmony of sound and image.
A dark and mysterious soundscape featuring seamless atmospheric and musical transitions that reinforce the narrative’s psychological depth and keep the audience fully immersed.
A sophisticated debut that poses profound questions about creative purpose and direction through refined, expressive visual storytelling.
A fresh and playful script balancing engaging narrative turns, distinctive artwork, and a surprising twist that showcases the diverse pleasures of animation.
A powerful directorial approach combining deceptively simple imagery with personal narrative words to unlock the true emotional impact of moving images.
A visually captivating piece blending 2D and 3D techniques with tasteful art direction to thoughtfully explore loss, memory, and time.
A masterful cinematic statement praised for its creative vision of the future, straightforward narrative style, and compelling visual treatment of memory and truth.
The Audience Award, determined by the votes of the audience, went to the film “The Blossoming”, by Ezgi Su Korkmaz. We extend our thanks to all the audience members who supported the festival with their votes.