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Awards 2024
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: FEATURE FILMS
JURY AWARDS
AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
SULTANA'S DREAM
Isabel Herguera, ES/DE/IN, 2023, 83'
Isabel Herguera, ES/DE/IN, 2023, 83'
"With its dreamy and playful esthetics this film took us along on the journey of the main character, exploring complex ideas about femininity and identity. Never explaining or lecturing, the film simultaneously moves like a fable and a poetic essay."
Jury for the Feature Film Competition: Krešimir Zubčić, Nienke Deutz & Michiel Philippaerts
AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FOR CHILDREN
LINDA VEUT DU POULET !
Chiara Malta & Sébastien Laudenbach, FR/IT, 2023, 75'
Chiara Malta & Sébastien Laudenbach, FR/IT, 2023, 75'
"The jury praised the intelligence and subtlety of the screenplay, the formal daring and also the humor, which, combined with the delicately portrayed characters, is not inferior to the great Italian comedies. A vibrant, heartwarming film."
Jury of the International Competition for Short and Feature Films for Children: Olivier Catherin, Aline Quertain & Eric Montchaud
AUDIENCE AWARDS
AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
THE PEASANTS
DK Welchman & Hugh Welchman, PL/LT/RS, 2024, 104'
DK Welchman & Hugh Welchman, PL/LT/RS, 2024, 104'
AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FOR CHILDREN
LINDA VEUT DU POULET !
Chiara Malta & Sébastien Laudenbach, FR/IT, 2023, 75'
Chiara Malta & Sébastien Laudenbach, FR/IT, 2023, 75'
PARTNER AWARD
BE TV AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
OF THE OFFICIAL SELECTION
MARS EXPRESS
Jérémie Périn, FR, 2023, 85'
Jérémie Périn, FR, 2023, 85'
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: SHORT FILMS
JURY AWARDS
GRAND PRIX ANIMA 2024 FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM,
PROVIDED BY THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION (€ 2.500)
WANDER TO WONDER
Nina Gantz, NL, 2023, 13’20”
Nina Gantz, NL, 2023, 13’20”
"An outstanding film which delves into the depths of human condition, masterfully delivering big ideas in a perfectly constructed small scale world with Wagnerian ambition, sublimely acted animation and dark humoured delivery."
Jury of the International Short Film Competition: Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez & Steve Henderson
Jury of the International Short Film Competition: Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez & Steve Henderson
SPECIAL JURY AWARD
THE WAITING
Volker Schlecht, DE, 2023, 15’35”
Volker Schlecht, DE, 2023, 15’35”
"A film that delivers a powerful message revealing the fragility of the natural world whilst reminding us of our responsibility to take better care of it. The jury were all captivated by the metamorphic movement and craftsmanship that compliments the subject beautifully."
Jury of the International Short Film Competition: Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez & Steve Henderson
Jury of the International Short Film Competition: Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez & Steve Henderson
AWARD FOR BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM,
PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF IXELLES (€ 1.000)
LA NUIT BLANCHE
Audrey Delepoulle, FR, 2022, 4’05”
Audrey Delepoulle, FR, 2022, 4’05”
"A film that skilfully captures the action and drama of an epic battle against nature, telling a self contained story revelling in a carefully selected colour palette which projects its elemental force upon the audience."
Jury of the International Short Film Competition: Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez & Steve Henderson
Jury of the International Short Film Competition: Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez & Steve Henderson
SPECIAL MENTION OF THE JURY
SUCH MIRACLES DO HAPPEN
Barbara Rupik, PL, 2022, 13’48”
Barbara Rupik, PL, 2022, 13’48”
"An engrossing film unlike anything we’ve seen before which revelled in its mesmerising technique."
Jury of the International Short Film Competition: Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez & Steve Henderson
Jury of the International Short Film Competition: Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez & Steve Henderson
AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM FOR CHILDREN,
PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF IXELLES (€ 1.000)
BEURK !
Loïc Espuche, FR, 2023, 13’10”
Loïc Espuche, FR, 2023, 13’10”
"For its ability to enter the world of childhood, for its masterful direction and well-crafted narrative, the jury awarded Beurk !, a film that subtly tackles a question that concerns all human beings, at all ages, but which here evokes with mischief and tenderness the contradictory feelings of children about this mysterious kiss."
Jury of the International Competition for Short and Feature Films for Children: Olivier Catherin, Aline Quertain & Eric Montchaud
SPECIAL MENTION OF THE JURY
ENTRE DEUX SOEURS
Anne-Sophie Gousset & Clément Céard, FR, 2022, 7’20”
Anne-Sophie Gousset & Clément Céard, FR, 2022, 7’20”
"The jury gave a special mention to "Entre deux sœurs" for the emotion the film manages to evoke thanks to its delicate, sublime direction. A particularly tender film that touched us deeply."
Jury of the International Competition for Short and Feature Films for Children: Olivier Catherin, Aline Quertain & Eric Montchaud
AUDIENCE AWARDS
AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
LES PISSENLITS PAR LA RACINE
Chloé Farr, FR, 2023, 4’18”
Chloé Farr, FR, 2023, 4’18”
AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM FOR CHILDREN
BATTERY MOMMY
Seung-Bae Jeon, KR, 2023, 8’35”
Seung-Bae Jeon, KR, 2023, 8’35”
ANIMATION NIGHT AUDIENCE AWARD
MY NAME IS EDGAR AND I HAVE A COW
Filip Diviak, CZ/SK, 2023, 7’47”
Filip Diviak, CZ/SK, 2023, 7’47”
PARTNER AWARD
PRESS AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM (UPCB and UCC)
WANDER TO WONDER
Nina Gantz, NL, 2023, 13’20”
Nina Gantz, NL, 2023, 13’20”
“Because the first moments made us think it was a trite story; because insignificant clues like a buzzing fly triggered our senses without even realizing it; because we suddenly found ourselves in a world where reality and fantasy interchanged; because it portrayed highly original situations in a meticulous set design that suited the story perfectly.”
Press Jury: Quentin Moyon, Richard Harris & Ann Lauryssen
NATIONAL COMPETITION: SHORT FILMS
JURY AWARDS
GRAND PRIX FOR BEST SHORT FILM OF THE FÉDÉRATION WALLONIE-BRUXELLES, PROVIDED BY FÉDÉRATION WALLONIE-BRUXELLES (€ 2.500)
CONTE SAUVAGE
Aline Quertain, BE/FR, 2023, 15’52”
Aline Quertain, BE/FR, 2023, 15’52”
"This film seduces the audience with its charming visual language. We expect to watch a sweet tale of friendship, between a bird and a beast, but we learn all too quickly about the pain of peer pressure, manipulation, self-sacrifice and abuse."
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
AWARD FOR BEST BELGIAN SHORT FILM,
PROVIDED BY SABAM (€ 2.500)
BEAUTIFUL MEN
Nicolas Keppens, BE/FR/NL, 2023, 18’35”
Nicolas Keppens, BE/FR/NL, 2023, 18’35”
"A sock, thrown in deep rage, hits a wall and sinks to the ground where it lies in deflated anger and shame. This one amazing scene captures so much of the depth this story about brotherhood, toxic masculinity, hope and shame unravels. This film is a true gem."
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
AUTHOR AWARD, PROVIDED BY SACD (€ 2.500)
DRIJF
Levi Stoops, BE, 2023, 14’59”
Levi Stoops, BE, 2023, 14’59”
"Floating on a piece of driftwood, through a seemingly infinite ocean, a couple desperately is looking for dolphins. The audience becomes desperate with them, following the disappointments and frustrations of their relationship with a stunning intensity. Hilarious, gory and painfully relatable."
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
AWARD FOR BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM,
PROVIDED BY AMPLO (€ 1.000)
JAN
Febe Van Avermaet, BE, 2023, 5’05”
Febe Van Avermaet, BE, 2023, 5’05”
"A nervous man on a train, nervously missing what he knows and loves, daydreaming, transforming the world around him for comfort. This film is as funny as it is poetic and left us all feeling surprisingly touched watching a flock of geese fly off into the sky."
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
SPECIAL MENTION OF THE JURY
LE CAS D'HERVÉ C'QUI ?
Luna Filippini, BE, 2023, 6’23”
Luna Filippini, BE, 2023, 6’23”
"A film about a morning routine, a day at the office and watching commercials with your pet... and yet it left us with a profound sense of depth and poetry. What a joy. We adored the playful writing, the humor and refreshing bravery of this film and we can't wait to see more of this director."
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
Jury of the National Short Film Competition: Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari & Muriel Andrin
PARTNER AWARDS
BE TV AWARD (ACQUISITION OF BROADCASTING RIGHTS)
MUSCLE MAN IN: METAL MAYHEM
Nicolas Gemoets, BE, 2023, 8’21”
Nicolas Gemoets, BE, 2023, 8’21”
RTBF - LA TROIS AWARD (ACQUISITION OF BROADCASTING RIGHTS)
CONTE SAUVAGE
Aline Quertain, BE/FR, 2023, 15’52”
Aline Quertain, BE/FR, 2023, 15’52”
CINERGIE AWARD
MUSCLE MAN IN: METAL MAYHEM
Nicolas Gemoets, BE, 2023, 8’21”
Nicolas Gemoets, BE, 2023, 8’21”
AUDIENCE AWARD
AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST BELGIAN SHORT FILM,
PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL LOTTERY (€ 2.500)
MUSCLE MAN IN: METAL MAYHEM
Nicolas Gemoets, BE, 2023, 8’21”
Nicolas Gemoets, BE, 2023, 8’21”
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