A competition strand reserved for students of European universities. They are in the running for the Young Talent: Student Jury Award, presented jointly by the School of Arts (University of Nova Gorica), as well as the Academy of Fine Arts and Design and the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (both University of Ljubljana).
Lenght: 66′
Fried! / Fried!
Lizzie Watts (National Film and Television School)United Kingdom, 2025, 9'54''
As Dev drives home from a mysterious, ageing nuclear facility, he becomes stranded at an isolated emu farm run by old mystic lesbians. Suspicious of their intentions, Dev fears they will sacrifice him at the local stone circle.
Plimovanje / Ebb and Flow
Živa Divjak (Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Film and TV School)Czech Republic, 2025, 3'16''
A young couple's relationship is tested by their struggle to communicate. Set against imagery of shifting waters, the film explores their journey through conflict, emotional barriers, and moments of reconciliation, culminating in a narrative that begins and ends on tranquil blue waters.
States of Matter / States of Matter
Marvin Hauck (Avans University)The Netherlands, 2025, 7'00''
States of Matter is an experimental strata-cut animation created entirely from wax and paper, offering a meditative exploration of materiality, textures, movements, and tactile sound.
The Masque of the Red Death / The Masque of the Red Death
Rune Callewaert (KASK & Conservatorium, Ghent)Belgium, 2025, 8'08''
When the owner of a bustling nightclub keeps an eye on his business, his gaze falls on a mysterious lady dressed in red whom he wants to make his own at all costs. While the other guests at the club loose themselves in decadence, the owner remains spellbound by the lady and his inner demons.
Hrbtenica / Spine
Marta Margetić (Academy of Fine Arts, Zagreb)Croatia, 2025, 4'22''
A drawing girl starts feeling a sharp pain in her back and tries to abate it by stretching. Despite her best efforts, the pain doesn’t wane and her frustration starts growing. Her movements become grotesque and more brutal, and her body grows more and more tense.
Plast za plastjo / The Peel
NanTung Lin (RE:Anima Joint Master in Animation)Taiwan, Portugal, Belgium, Finland, 2025, 6'20''
After a flat tire leaves her stranded in the woods, a woman revisits haunting memories of her self-destructive tendencies on the finger nails. As she peels the skin from her fingers, each strip draws her deeper into the past. With every layer, she steps closer to the hidden child within herself.
The Sky Was Candy / The Sky Was Candy
Anh Tú Nguyen (Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg)Germany, 2025, 3'00''
A day in the life of a little child.
Night Sky Elevator / Night Sky Elevator
Csanád Baksa-Soós (Moholy-Nagy University of Arts and Design)Hungary, 2025, 9'02''
An analogue animated film based on a self-observation experiment, made with a conscious abandonment of premeditation in favour of an intuitive method of development. We travel through free-flowing thoughts and emotional states, paralleling the world that is happening inside and around us.
Čakajoč na prevzem / Waiting To Be Picked Up
Yujia Wang (La Poudrière)France, 2025, 4'31''
As the manager of a parcel drop-off and collection point, Ming’s job is lonely and repetitive. However, there’s one thing that makes him happy every day.
Kamen usode / Stone of Destiny
Julie Černá (UMPRUM)Czech Republic, 2025, 10'26''
The animated musical follows the journey of the anthropomorphized Stone of Destiny. On a path filled with mysterious encounters and hidden symbols, he is driven by a desire for freedom.