Watching the competition program of short feature films. Day 3.

Short Film Competition Schedule for August 9:

"Elena Yurievna, to the blackboard" (Russia)

Description: 

11th-grader Roma kidnaps his math teacher, Elena Yurievna. She must pass an unusual exam, the results of which determine everything most valuable in her life: family, love, career...

Director Andrey Sizov, 14 min., 2024, Russia

Profession: Teacher

"The Silverbird" (Spain)

Description: 

Nimue has been trying to create people from her sculptures for five years. At the same time, her mother Elena, an engineer, researches the same illness that prevented her from seeing her daughter. In this story of family misunderstanding, both may come to understand that they were always seeking the same thing.

Director Álvaro Cabrera, 10 min., 2024, Spain

Profession: Sculptor

"Margana experiment" (Argentina)

Description: 

Margana, a botanist who has devoted her life to seeking an answer to the ancient question: "Does he love me, love me not?" Immersed in an unusual experiment, she learns much more about love and herself.

Director Natalia Andrea Vega, 13 min., 2024, Argentina

Profession: Botanist

"Time of insurrection" (Spain)

Description: 

In this short film, we see how the CEO of a dairy corporation causes great discomfort and concern at his annual shareholder meeting by talking about things that "are simply not discussed." Things like corporate responsibility and environmental impact. Maybe it's normal to talk about these things... but will he do anything?

Director Gabriel Fernandez-Hill, 11 min., 2024, Spain

Profession: Director

"The Rules Of The Night" (Italy)

Description: 

Guido and Martino (19) work as night guards at "Technoform" when an unexpected event forces them to abandon their job and embark on a grotesque journey. This night will change their lives forever.

Director Lorenzo Gennari, 15 min., 2025, Italy

Profession: Security Guard

"Breath" (USA)

Description: 

A young artist and dancer unexpectedly discovers how deeply music can speak—when words, even breath, are powerless.

Director Suhani Baviskar, 6 min., 2025, USA

Profession: Artist

"Restaurant in the town" (Korea)

Description: 

Delicious food is a simple harmony we can feel. Food should also harmonize with people's feelings, memories, and moods. This tells the story of people living in Yeondok and one restaurant that makes delicious things from wonderful ingredients from the village. People go to the restaurant and eat together.

Director Park Su Min, 39 min., 2024, Korea

Profession: Chef

"It's a job like this" (Russia)

Description: 

A Man in Black comes to an apartment intended for sale that belonged to a deceased grandmother. His job is not quite ordinary. But he does it well.

Director Vis Vitalis, 8 min., Russia

Profession: Animal Control Specialist

"Algo tiene que cambiar" (Spain)

Description: 

Carlota is an elegant and ambitious woman, albeit somewhat disorganized, who manages a team of 4 girls in the communications department of a multinational company. Three of them adore her and help her prepare for a conference that will boost her reputation and career. The other, unlike Carlota and all her colleagues, is isolated; and, consumed by a thirst for revenge, decides to take control of the department.

Director Guillem 'billy' Balagué, 10 min., 2024, Spain

Profession: PR Manager

"Clown" (United Kingdom)

Description: 

In a surreal blend of live action and AI-generated imagery, "Clown" tells the story of a talented clown who gradually loses herself in the pursuit of audience approval. As she alters her acts, appearance, and even personality to meet the changing demands of the crowd, the line between performance and reality blurs.

Director Shanshan Jiang, 4 min., 2025, United Kingdom

Profession: Clown

"Listen" (Spain)

Description: 

Elena is a young singer trying to succeed in the music world, but her dream does not come true. The record company betting on her cannot find the inspiration it needs. Everything changes when she receives a mysterious gift that will change her life forever.

Director Javi Prada, 9 min., 2024, Spain

Profession: Singer

"The Webs" (Brazil)

Description: 

Pietra, a young woman from the suburbs of Santos (Brazil), is torn between three tasks: housekeeping, little Maju, and working as Spider-Man.

Director Camila Silva Coradett Marchi, 15 min., 2024, Brazil

Profession: Children's Entertainer

"A street view" (Spain)

Description: 

In this life drama, we spend one evening traveling through the streets of Madrid with a young female courier. During this time, we learn about her past, the job situation in the city for young university graduates, and the difficulties she faces.

Director Loreto Size, 14 min., 2023, Spain

Profession: Courier

"Joe" (Russia)

Description: 

Developer Alina presents a voice assistant model "Joe" based on AI. Meanwhile, her husband gets locked in a burning room with his mistress. Can feelings eliminate the defect?

Director Snezhana Opingeym, 13 min., 2024, Russia

Profession: AI Engineer

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