Marie Jose van der Linden, NL 2007, Beta SP, 7´30´´

A tribute to the largely vanished breed of small shopkeepers.

Martina Stiftinger, AT 2007, Beta SP, 3´00´´

A 360-degree view conveys the impression of a constant cycle.

Katarzyna Kijek , PL 2007, Beta SP, 2´47´´

Products and gadgets start to overcome peoples’ lives just like the leaders of communistic countries.

Veronika Obertová, SK 2007, Beta SP, 3´33´´

About a black cat, unhappiness and happiness.

Inga Korzhneva, RU 2006, Beta SP, 13´00´´

A Russian tale about an orphan who escapes her martyrdom with the help of a magic cow.

Karø Goldt, DE/AT/NZ 2007, Beta SP, 3´00´´

A Russian tale about an orphan who escapes her martyrdom with the help of a magic cow.

Karen Macey, GB 2007, Beta SP, 2´57´´

A mix of live action footage with traditional animating techniques to create a film that symbolises death, escape and reality.

Sarah Cox, GB 2007, Beta SP, 2´00´´

Don’t pull the end of the thread, darn it …

Selina Cobley, GB 2006, Beta SP, 4´45´´

A flock of roosting crows are threatened by the advancing shadows at dusk.

Fruzsina Gaál, HU 2007, Beta SP, 3´48´´

The difficulties in the relationship between a man and a woman, shown with lots of irony and humour.

Marika Heidebäck, SE 2006, 35mm, 14´30´´

Holly is in love with Jonny. One day on the basketball court, he makes fun of her in front of their friends. No one helps her out so Holly decides to take revenge.

Hélène Friren, NL/GB 2007, Beta SP, 1´17´´

An old beetle explains to a young grub why life is sweeter as a bug.

Anna Kalus, DE/AT 2007, 35mm, 10´30´´

An old sailor is unable to cope with the death of his companion because she used to tease him with these little games. A loose interpretation of Joachim Ringelnatz’s poem of the same name.