Jiyan

2021 Official Selection: Feature Film – Narrative Inspired by a true story, “Jiyan (Life)” recounts the daily life of Nerol, a young Syrian Kurdish boy (17) who arrived in Switzerland without his parents. Director(s): Otis Birdy Writer(s): Otis Birdy Producer(s): Pentamedia, Saroo Cast: Mohammed Mohammed, Laurent Matthey, Khaled Khatib, Elena Luthi, Mohammed Hussein Life. Return …

Acknowledgements

2021 Official Selection: Short Film – Experimental/Arthouse On a sweltering day at the pools, monotony conspires to take us on an ethereal journey. A bored front desk attendant reads the acknowledgments of a paperback while dreamily observing the swimmers. Director(s): Arvid Eriksson Writer(s): Arvid Eriksson & Louise Wallace Producer(s): Arvid Eriksson & Nikhil Madhan Cast: …

A Call Above the Clouds

2021 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama Having received tragic news about her husband’s failed expedition on Mount Everest, Sally(35) tries to go there and save him herself, but is forced to face the reality of never being able to say goodbye. Director(s): Leeni Linna Writer(s): Leeni Linna Producer(s): Leeni Linna, Julian Park Cast: Kelly …

Hold For Applause

2021 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy During the lockdown, everyone in Spain shows their gratitude to the health care workers by applauding from their windows at 8pm. Greg would like to join them but he’s too busy solving an international online relationship crisis. Director(s): Gerald B. Fillmore Writer(s): Gerald B. Fillmore Producer(s): Gerald B. …