WATER MY PLANTS
fiction, 16′ 35”
Jordi Sanz, Spain
For a serious approach to an intimate topic that is told with precise, authentic and insightful filmic means of expression.
THE WRITER
fiction, 7′ 10”
Mihael Kuzmičić, Croatia
INITIATE SOLIDARITY
documentary, 3′ 18”
Karla Borovečki, Croatia
The Yellow flag is an award given for fighting against violence on film, and the film Initiate Solidarity deserved this award with its story. It is a film made by students and professors of the Medical School in Osijek, and it presents a praiseworthy project of the same name, which in 2019 gathered a hundred thousand students from various countries, a thousand of them from Croatia. The aim of the project is to help victims of violence and reduce inequality at any level.
THE SCARY DRAGON
animated, 2′ 46”
Josip Skledar, Jurica Nikolić, Zaprešić, Croatia
For skillfully handling the animation and narrative techniques and a deft adaptation of a literary template.
LENUZZI
documentary, 4′ 53”
Marina Jurčić, Cinema Club Karlovac, Croatia
With its functional use of camera, this film goes beyond the framework of a reportage on a distinctive protagonist.
THE WRITER
fiction, 7′ 10”
Mihael Kuzmičić, Croatia
For an imaginative and creative approach to an idea that relies on the problem of inspiration.
DON’T BE A HORSE
freestyle, 0′ 14”
Luka Kraljević, Croatia
A striking freestyle film that wittily and directly conveys its message.
DIVINATION DAVE
animated, 7′ 05”
Georgia Madden, Carmel College, UK
For a grotesque depiction of a character, for battling consumerism and for a flawless stop-motion animation.
SELF-PORTRAIT
documentary, 3′ 00”
Marija Mihaljević, Croatia
For an eclectic blend of animation and documentary film that draws you into a personal story that you feel deep in your stomach.
GOD’S CHILD
fiction, 20′ 58”
Hanna Rosén, Katrinebergs folkhögskola, Sweden
For a film that is thought-provoking thanks to its distanced directing, top-notch work with actors, and a provocative topic of religion mixed with rejection by peers.
COMMUTERS
freestyle, 3′ 51”
Archie Dunham, UWE Bristol, UK
An extremely visual film that clearly conveys the message of a backwards moving society with its aesthetics and the use of film tricks.
BRENDAN LEE HICKEY (Distinct Properties of the Indonesian
Spotted Tree Frog)
USA
Brendan Hickey was voted Best Actor for “Distinct Properties of the Indonesian Spotted Tree Frog” because of his outstanding performance and excellent and entertaining portrayal of his character. The dialogue and physical acting were outstanding, they depict an interesting character and add a special flair to the film.
MIKY BOLO (Bagged)
Romania
Miky Bolo was awarded Best Actress for “Bagged” because of a dynamic and convincing portrayal of her character. She is charismatic and dominates every scene. Her performance took the film to the next level.
RICHARD O’HANLON & DANIEL BRAND-SINYINZA (Little Gestures)
United Kingdom
With their very unusual approach, the directors combine fiction and reality into one beautiful, warm story.
KATARZYNA ORLOWSKA (Distance)
Poland
The screenwriter of Distance impeccably portrayed the loneliness of two people standing on an empty train station or looking out the train window. The film ends unexpectedly because, instead of turning into joy, the loneliness never ends.
LOVRO SABLJAK (Don’t Look Behind)
Zaprešić, Croatia
The cinematographer of Don’t Look Behind used a lot of creativity, imagination and effort to capture the shots in this fiction film. The cinematography definitely contributed to the overall atmosphere of the film.
NINA DAMJANOVIĆ (Stick Hit The Fan)
Rijeka, Croatia
Stick Hit The Fan undoubtedly deserves the award for Best Editing. The visuals, the story, the music and the acting are brilliantly combined into a big whole, creating an exceptional film worth watching.
THE QUIET
animated, 10′ 00”
Radheya Jegatheva, Australia
This is one of those rare movies that you will want to watch over and over again. The Quiet delights with a seemingly simple, but at the same time strong and layered story that draws us from the enchanting depths of the universe into the deepest secrets of the human psyche.
A SHIP IN THE BOTTLE
fiction, 15′ 00”
Karlo Gagulić, Udruga Blank, Croatia
BETWEEN DOVES
fiction, 12′ 43”
Anne Marie Bjerre Koch, Denmark
GOING FOR A WALK WITH MY MOM
animated, 5′ 16”
Paula Petković, Korčula, Croatia
Honestly and without hesitation, A Farewell Party speaks about the hopes and fears of high school students in the face of online teaching in a witty and touching way. A film in which there is almost no self-censorship, which gives it extra charm.
A FAREWELL PARTY
documentary, 10′ 38”
Dorian Vicić, Udruga Blank, Croatia
Honestly and without hesitation, A Farewell Party speaks about the hopes and fears of high school students in the face of online teaching in a witty and touching way. A film in which there is almost no self-censorship, which gives it extra charm.
DUST UNDER THE BED
fiction, 12′ 10”
David Padovan, Udruga Blank, Croatia
Dust under the bed offers a refreshing perspective on the forced stay at home. It captivates with the persuasiveness of the actor’s expression and the subtle creation of an atmosphere in which one forgets about problems and enjoys the small things.
LISTEN WITH YOUR EYES
free style, 4′ 01′
Stella Roso, Škola likovnih umjetnosti Split, Croatia
The experimental film Listen with Your Eyes stands out by provoking the senses and logical thinking. The paradoxical title leads us into an exciting cinematic interplay of image and sound that leaves no room for indifference.
ONLINE LESSON
animated, 2′ 21”
MFS Animation, Georgia
Online Lesson delights with vivid animation and a witty depiction of a school lesson in which the problems of the heroes come to the surface at the worst possible moment. Laughter guaranteed!
HOME ON THE ROAD
documentary, 6′ 32”
Miha Verdonik, United Kingdom
Home on the Road is filled with serenity and immediacy that is hard to resist. The splendor of playful visuals attracts attention as much as the joy of the main character who found not only fun in the amusement park, but also the warmth and security of a family home.
INSTANT CRUSH
fiction, 7′ 35”
Alvaro Jimenez & Mikel D. Etxeberria, Spain
Instant Crush conquers with an irresistible charm of a playful story, the temperament of film performance and the fine elaboration of details that give the accidental meeting at the train station a whole new dimension. A film you will love unreservedly!
THE SUN SETS THROUGH MY REARVIEW MIRROR
free style, 7′ 19”
Sam Leslie, Canada
The sun sets through my rearview mirror stands out with its magical poetic shots and an unusual feeling of travel created by editing, on several levels of space, time and imagination. A pleasure to all the senses!
NEW DOGS
fiction, 16′ 41′
Lucas Young, Singapore
New Dogs attracts attention with an unusual combination of weirdness and human warmth. The story of the fear of rejection is superbly told, acted and directed, so you watch the film breathlessly, all the while cheering for the protagonist to finally patch up old wounds and acquire the family he longs for.
GALACTIC FLOCK
animated, 4′ 09′
Mihael Mutak, ŠUDIGO Zabok, Croatia
With its enchanting choreography of simple artistic elements and exciting visual gradation, The Galactic Flock presents the solar system in an unexpectedly witty way.
STRANGE FRUIT: TAKING A STAND THROUGH SONG
documentary, 14′ 18”
Sam Seliger, All American High School Film Festival, USA
Strange Fruit speaks about the power of artistic expression as an engine of progress in all segments of human society through a reportage on the origin of a legendary song by Billie Holiday.
MIKKEL GRAVERSEN (Lost Boy)
Denmark
CELESTE ZOLLINO (The Catfish Club)
United Kingdom
O KHE YN (Perfect)
Russian Federation
MIHAELA GOJEVIĆ & HANA VOLNCER (A Reflection of Silence)
Croatia
MORITZ PIEHLER (Gangster)
Germany
NINA PAUKOVIĆ (A Reflection of Silence)
Croatia
