Animanima 2023

Grand Prix of the ANIMANIMA 2023

Drijf

Levi Stoops (Belgium)

Explanation: Every couple has some problems. This film found an unusual approach to this topic, through black comedy, ironically linked to everyday human drama.

SPECIAL  JURY AWARD

27

Flora Anna Buda (Hungary)

Explanation: For achieving a story about social taboos and sexual fantasies in intense and fresh way. Special Jury Award goes to Ana Flora Buda for the film „27“.

Juan Pablo Zaramella - Special Distinction

The Rat

Yuanqung Cai (China)

Explanation: For its outstanding animated representation of a distorted state of mind and internal demons of the character, using a strong and imaginative animation language.

João Gonzalez - Special Distinction

The Purple Season

Clémence Bouchereau (France)

Explanation: For striking and delicate visuals and movements, with the organic aestehic, that transpose so much feeling and imersion with a minimal but accurate sound design that builds tension in a very mature way, focusing only in what metters. A simple concept that is explored in a heartfelt way, with  a very sensorial outcome.

Ana Nedeljković - Special Distinction

Eeva

Lucija Mrzljak, Mortern Tšinakov (Estonia)

Explanation: Surreal film that in some moments looks perfectly real. Important and very sensitive topic told from a female perspective. Impressive and precise visual style. One funeral, a lot of wine, woodpeckers, identical male characters and a deep emotional journey through Eeva’s feelings on the day of her husband's funeral.

AnimanimaKIDS AWARD

The Christmas Tree School

Anastasia Makhlina (Russia)

Explanation: Being a cactus has never been easy. However, this film shows wonderfully the importance of being accepted. Well developed characters and the convincing story took us on a playful journey with wit and sensitivity.

Special Distinction Of The Jury

Recipe Book

Alexei Alexeev (Russia)

Explanation: A project that has delighted us with its humorous animation and great sense of rhythm. The story shows the importance of mutual support in our society, at a time when many people are focused on themselves.

Audience Award

Dear Passengers

Max Kulikov (Russia)