Patrikas (The Perfect Fit) Lithuania, 2022, 10 min., V Directed by Meinardas Valkevičius Cast Elena Gaudiešiūtė, Meinardas Valkevičius, Manuel Velázquez González Durán, Kotryna Šeduikytė, Akvilė Bliujūtė-Janušė A shy boy, Patrikas, lives in an orphanage. One day, during a zoo excursion, he sees parrots and becomes so fascinated by them that he discovers more colour and the freedom to be himself, and the people around him become like other animals he has seen. Even though this makes his life among his peers even more difficult, and the prospective adoptive parents at the orphanage look at Patrick strangely, he remains true to himself.
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Laika & Nemo Germany, 2022, 15 min., V Directed by Jan Gadermann Nemo looks different. No one else in his class wears a diving suit and such a huge helmet. But then he meets astronaut Laika.
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I'm not afraid! (I'm Not Afraid! Germany, Norway, 2022, 7 min., v Directed by Marita Mayer Cast: Frede Mayer-Gulliksen, Katharina Welzl, Justus Raphael Velte, Jens Jonathan Gulliksen "I'm a Tigress!" Vanya is creeping through the jungle, hissing. Attack! The living room lamp collapses to the floor and the room is enveloped in an ominous darkness. Outside, as darkness falls, reality and fantasy intertwine and shadows turn into terrifying monsters. Vanya realises that being brave means facing her fears head-on. Everyone gets scared sometimes, even adults.
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Birth of the Oasis France, 2022, 9 min., V Directed by Marion Jamault Cast Benoît Allemane, Julien Pestel, Donald Reignoux A cold-blooded snake and a hot-blooded camel become close friends.
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Dede is Dead Czech Republic, 2023, 8 min., V Directed by Philippe Kastner Cast: Anastázie Dobroninská, Philippe Kastner, Alena Kastnerová Dede is Dead. Before, she was always there, day and night, outside or inside, nestled in the bosom of her family. Philippe Kastner's animated short film depicts the darkness of grief and the rich colours of memories and dreams. Didi was no ordinary dog. She was his dog.
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Luce and the Rock United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, 2022, 13 min., V Directed by Britt Raes Starring Fien Raes, Karolien Duellaert, Casper Raes, Bram Meindersma, Susanne Edam The peaceful village where Luce lives is suddenly shaken by news. Out of nowhere, a giant stone appears. The inhabitants can't even open the doors of their homes! Lucy is angry: go away, you don't belong here! And yet why are you here? With geometric shapes and bright colours, this animated film tells the story of what makes a home feel like home.
