After five exciting days, the 17th edition of the International animation festival ANIMANIMA 2023 is finished, and here is the list of awarded authors.
Grand Prix
Drijf
Levi Stoops (Belgium)
Jury 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)
Jury 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)
Jury 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)
Jury 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)
