Masters Competition 2.
01 Waiting for the Barbarians
Director(s)
Georges Sifianos
Film info
Year of production: 2026
Country of production: Greece
Production: IMAKA films
Length: 11' 45''
Category: Masters
Synopsis
In a city—evoking, without specificity, a city of the Roman Empire—the poem depicts a state of waiting: the arrival of the “Barbarians” has been announced, the emperor himself seems ready to submit to their authority, and every hypothesis about the future is possible. The city holds its breath in anticipation… But who, exactly, are these “Barbarians”? And what if they do not come?
02 The Truth Rejects You, Cornelius
Director(s)
Khris Cembe
Marc Torices
Film info
Year of production: 2026
Country of production: Spain
Production: Hampa Studio
Length: 17' 11''
Category: Masters
Synopsis
During a shrimp’s therapy session, Cornelius attempts to piece together a move through his fractured psyche, seeking refuge in an optimism that proves to be little more than another form of abuse.
03 HUM
Director(s)
Milán Kopasz
Film info
Year of production: 2026
Country of production: Hungary
Production: Milán Kopasz
Length: 02' 53''
Category: Masters
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A playful, sound-driven stop motion short about the creative process: from the first spark, through flow, to the perfect idea and what follows, accompanied by an unusual choir.
04 Impromptu
Director(s)
Steven Subotnick
Film info
Year of production: 2025
Country of production: United States of America
Production: Steven Subotnick
Length: 06' 03''
Category: Masters
Synopsis
animated film made with five boards
05 Desi Oon
Director(s)
Suresh Eriyat
Film info
Year of production: 2025
Country of production: India
Production: Studio Eeksaurus Productions Pvt. Ltd.
Length: 07' 03''
Category: Masters
Synopsis
The film explores the deep connection between Deccani wool, the land, and its people, highlighting its cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance. It delves into the resilience of the Deccani sheep, the traditions of shepherding, and the sacred role of wool in daily life. Through the story of Balu Mama and his revered flock, the film contrasts a rich heritage with the modern neglect of India’s native sheep and wool industry. In the face of this decline, it raises a poignant question—can the wisdom of the past inspire a future where shepherding and pastoral traditions are valued once again?
06 Silent Cinema
Director(s)
Krste Gospodinovski
Film info
Year of production: 2025
Country of production: Macedonia
Production: Focus Pocus Film
Length: 16' 28''
Category: Masters
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Silent Cinema is a coming-of-age story set in a small theater at the end of the silent film era, where a faded movie star clings to his former glory by screening only silent films. Unfolding in a continuous one-shot, the film follows his son as he grows up within this carefully preserved world, unaware of the changes gathering beyond its walls, until a strange discovery unsettles his beliefs, shattering the fragile bond between them.
07 Atomik Tour
Director(s)
Bruno Collet
Film info
Year of production: 2025
Country of production: France
Production: Vivement Lundi !
Length: 13' 02''
Category: Masters
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For Hugo, visiting the forbidden area of Chernobyl is not a commemorative trip. If this young tourist wanders through radioactive ruins, it is mainly to feed his Instagram account. This absurd quest will lead him to discover the history that haunts The Zone...