INTERNATIONAL JURIES

FEATURE FILM JURY

Rationale

We as members of the Jury of Feature Films are convinced that film is a powerful instrument in the development and education of children. Watching films, but also talking about and working with them afterwards sharpens the power of observation and helps to develop structural thinking and the ability to differentiate. Watching Films from another cultural background and dealing with their stylistic quality helps to understand other cultures better, and watching films together in a protected frame can help children to come out of their solitude.
However, the most important thing young people learn from watching films and engaging with them is to draw conclusions from their own observations and to develop an opinion in the process. When children are encouraged to express their opinions about a film, they develop independent thoughts and will trust these thoughts more and more.
They also learn to express themselves in a qualified and confident manner. By watching films and then discussing them, children are raised to be independent people who can form their own opinions and are also capable and courageous enough to express them.

At Olympia International Film Festival for children and young people we have found these requirements excellently executed.
The festival presents a thoroughly selected program of long and short films in different sections for all age groups. Camera Zizanio gives young people in workshops the opportunity to put their creative ideas into action, guided and protected by skilled workers from the world of cinema. The section “Activities for Film and Educational Professionals” provided an interesting platform for us to get into contact with other cinema workers and share thoughts and discussions with them.
At Olympia Film Festival the connection with the local audience and international networking are performed in a wonderful symbiosis.

We want to thank Dimitros Spyrou, Pantelis Panteloglou
and all the organization team for entrusting us with the jury work at such an outstanding festival,

but also for accommodating, feeding and entertaining us so lovingly.

Our stay at Pyrgos and the festival will be an everlasting good memory for us.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΗΣ ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST FEATURE FILM

Ξύπνησα με ένα όνειρο / I woke up with a dream, Pablo Solarz, Αργεντινή-Ουρουγουάη / Αrgentina-Uruguay, 76’, 2022

This film is unique in its subject and performance and tells the story of how you can make your dreams become true by trusting in your way of doing it. The main character Feli, after facing the past finds the courage to confront his mother and become himself.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΣΚΗΝΟΘΕΣΙΑΣ ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST FEATURE FILM DIRECTION

Pablo Solar

Ξύπνησα με ένα όνειρο / I woke up with a dream, Αργεντινή-Ουρουγουάη / Αrgentina-Uruguay, 76’, 2022

The director of this film in a unique way combines the old tradition of theater with cinematic expression, and in guiding the actors and giving them the room they need brings the best out of them.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΣΕΝΑΡΙΟΥ ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST FEATURE FILM SCREENPLAY

Zoljargal Purevdash

Μακάρι να ‘πεφτα σε χειμερία νάρκη / If only I could hibernate, Moγγολία-Γαλλία-Ελβετία-Κατάρ / Mongolia-France-Switzerland-Qatar, 98’, 2023

The screenwriter made a successful effort in the development of this dense and well structured script and in the creation of empathy for the difficult situation of the main character who is torn between responsibility for his siblings and his own life.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΕΡΜΗΝΕΙΑΣ ΠΑΙΔΙΟΥ ΣΕ ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST CHILD’S PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE FILM

Hala Zein

Nezouh, O ξεριζωμός / Nezouh, Soudade Kaadan, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο-Συρία-Γαλλία-Κατάρ / UK-Syria-France-Qatar, 103’, 2022

The young actress convinced the jury with her natural, fresh and original presentation and made us easily follow her in her reality between the horrors of war and the magic of her innocent childhood.

SHORT FICTION FILM JURY

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΗΣ ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ΜΥΘΟΠΛΑΣΙΑΣ / BEST SHORT FICTION FILM

Μάγμα / Magma, Luca Meisters, Ολλανδία / Νetherlands, 15′, 2023

The realization that parents are not all-powerful is one that everyone has to go through at a certain point. For the nine year old protagonist of this film this moment came much too soon and hit her much too hard. In Esra, Luca Meisters has created a great character, both strong and fragile at the same time, realistic and relatable. The jury was extremely impressed by the composition of that unique character, as well as the impressive acting. Female rage is a feeling we do not get to see that often in film, even less in children’s films.

SHORT ANIMATION FILM JURY

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΗΣ ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ANIMATION / BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM

Η χήνα / The Goose, Jan Mika, Czech Republic-France, 2023

As a jury, we faced the challenging task of selecting just one from these 19 beautiful animation projects. The process was anything but easy, but ultimately, we all reached a common decision on an animation that was clear on spot and managed to stand out for its storytelling and ability to resonate with all ages. The director skillfully crafted a compelling narrative using a visual storytelling approach, infused with comedy and bitterness.

KIDS & DOCS JURY

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΗΣ ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ ΝΤΟΚΙΜΑΝΤΕΡ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY

Νεοσσοί / Fledglings, Lidia Duda, Πολωνία / Poland, 84’, 2022

For the profoundly moving and compassionate portrayal of visually impaired children's lives with remarkable intimacy, depth and objectivity making it possible for young audiences to empathize with.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΣΚΗΝΟΘΕΣΙΑΣ ΣΕ ΝΤΟΚΙΜΑΝΤΕΡ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR

Αν είσαι άντρας / If you are a man, Simon Panay, Γαλλία-Μπουρκίνα Φάσο / France-Burkina Faso, 76’, 2022

Award to Simon Panay for crafting a poignant and intricate portrayal of its hero, skillfully employing sensitive camerawork while advocating for every child's fundamental right to education.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΝΤΟΚΙΜΑΝΤΕΡ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ & ΜΕΣΑΙΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST SHORT & MEDIUM LENGTH DOCUMENTARY AWARD

Αβτόνα / Αvt’une, Αni Grigoryan, Αρμενία / Armenia, 26’, 2022

Exploring both the imaginary and the real world of an armenian village boy the film offers an original view on the richness of armenian culture through a distinctive cinematic style.

ΕΙΔΙΚΑ ΒΡΑΒΕΙΑ / SPECIAL PRIZES

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΟΚΛΕ / GREEK FILM CLUBS’ ASSOCIATION AWARD

Μπαουρίνα Σαλού / Bauryna Salu, Askhat Kuchinchirekov, Καζακστάν / Kazakhstan, 106’, 2023

For the depiction with realism and sensitivity of a different culture and especially for the vivid recording of a characteristic nomadic custom and its consequences on the mentality of children, due to their forced separation from their parents.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΠΕΚΚ / GREEK FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION AWARD

Μακάρι να ‘πεφτα σε χειμερία νάρκη / If only I could hibernate, Zoljargal Purevdash, Moγγολία-Γαλλία-Ελβετία-Κατάρ / Mongolia-France-Switzerland-Qatar, 98’, 2023

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΒΟΥΛΗΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ «ΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΝΕΣ ΑΞΙΕΣ» / HELLENIC PARLIAMENT “HUMAN VALUES” AWARD

Μπαουρίνα Σαλού / Bauryna Salu, Askhat Kuchinchirekov, Καζακστάν / Kazakhstan, 106’, 2023

The Parliament Television Station awards the "Human Values" prize to an experiential coming-of-age film about a 12-year-old boy who, while growing up with his grandmother away from his parents, according to an old nomadic custom, desperately tries to find family warmth and paternal acceptance.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ CIFEJ / CIFEJ PRIZE

This film opens a window into a world where kids have to endure difficult situations and have to learn how to survive in a world torn between traditional and modern way of life and in the meantime find their own identity.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ECFA ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / ECFA FEATURE FILM AWARD

Πιτσιρίκια / Juniors, Hugo Thomas, Γαλλία / France, 95’, 2022

We liked this film because of its serious subject of a lie that goes into a different direction than aimed at, presented with a certain lightness. It is always on the side of its protagonists and convincing in acting, cinematography and soundtrack.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ECFA ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / ECFA SHORT FILM AWARD

Λιμνούλα / Pond, Lena von Döhren, Eva Rust, Eλβετία / Switzerland, 9′, 2023

After her series of short films featuring a little bird, we really hoped to see more from this filmmaker - and with this film we really got it! It has a real impact from the first time you watch it - but then you can watch it again and again and again and still enjoy it. The extraordinary soundscape adds more than just one layer to the film, with every character having its own particular sounds as well as eye-catching design. With its very humorous message of friendship, new found family and community, this film speaks to all ages and audiences.

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ECFA ΝΤΟΚΙΜΑΝΤΕΡ / ECFA DOCUMENTARY AWARD

Φτερωτοί κολυμβητές / Swimming with wings, Daphna Awardish Golan, Ολλανδία-Ισραήλ / Netherlands-Israel, 11’, 2023

For creating a playful, vivid animation, using a fairytale-like metaphor to beautifully narrate the experiences of immigration and settling for young audiences.

ΚΡΙΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΕΣ ΠΑΙΔΙΩΝ ΕΩΣ 12 ΕΤΩΝ / CHILDREN’S JURIES UP TO 12 YEARS OLD

ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST FEATURE FILM

Μεγάλα όνειρα / Big Dreams, Daniel Pánek, Czech Republic, 2023

For the beautiful story and for a protagonist who has perseverance, stubbornness, courage and self-confidence. We liked that the film shows the problems of children, without using scenes of violence. Their problems touched us and we felt that the film could possibly help other children facing the same problems. We were also impressed by the direction, the shots, and especially the fast switching shots that showed the thoughts and feelings of all the characters. Watching the film we felt, anxiety, empathy for the children who are facing problems with their families, and joy for the nice moments of the film, especially for its end.

ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ΜΥΘΟΠΛΑΣΙΑΣ / SHORT FICTION FILM

Κάτω από τον ίδιο ουρανό / Under the same sky, Ana Laura Calderón, Mexico, 2023

Two girls who became best friends due to coronavirus, without any restrictions due to their background. Their performance is excellent, especially for their young age.

ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ANIMATION / BEST ANIMATION

Λιμνούλα / Pond, Lena von Döhren & Eva Rust, Switzerland, 2023

We chose Pondas our favorite film, because it had very nice music, beautiful graphics and conveyed the message that with teamwork and friendship we can overcome any danger!!

ΝΤΟΚΙΜΑΝΤΕΡ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ/ΜΕΣΑΙΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ

BEST SHORT/ MEDIUM LENGTH DOCUMENTARY

Η Λεονί, ο Σκιτ και τα γουρουνάκια / Leonie, Skeet & the Piglets, Jip Heijenga, Belgium, 2023

ΚΡΙΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΕΣ ΠΑΙΔΙΩΝ ΑΝΩ ΤΩΝ 13 ΕΤΩΝ / CHILDREN’S JURIES OVER 13 YEARS OLD

ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ / BEST FEATURE FILM

Τέλεια! / Sweet as, Jub Clerc, Australia, 2022

The story narrates the feelings of the heroes, their problems and the way they dealt with them, through contact and communication with other people. We especially liked the idea of seeing each child's perspective through their photos. We also really liked the music and the intense songs of the film that accompanied many scenes appropriately. We were impressed and enchanted by the exotic landscapes chosen by the director. Finally, we liked the movie for its action, its dialogues and the intense switches between the scenes.

ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ANIMATION / BEST ANIMATION

Ζωολογικός Κήπος / Ζοο, Tariq Rimawi, Jordan-Germany, 2022

It is the film that touched us the most and is extremely topical because of the war in Israel. The traditional music of the film enhanced our emotions even more, and made words unneeded.

ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ΜΥΘΟΠΛΑΣΙΑΣ / SHORT FICTION FILM

Το γέρικο νεαρό κοράκι / The Old Young Crow, Liam LoPinto, USA, 2023

An exceptional film that moved us with its animation, as well as the performance of the young actor.

ΝΤΟΚΙΜΑΝΤΕΡ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ/ΜΕΣΑΙΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ

BEST SHORT/ MEDIUM LENGTH DOCUMENTARY

Αβτόνα / Avtona, Ani Grigoryan, Armenia, 26′, 2022

ΔΙΕΘΝΗΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ ΝΕΩΝ / YOUTH JURY

ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ANIMATION / BEST ANIMATION

Η στολή μας / Our uniform, Yegane Moghaddam, Ιράν / Iran, 7’, 2023

The film speaks about the hypocrisy of women's clothing in Iran versus the rest of Western world. The director created an original animation style using folded fabric as a base.

ΤΑΙΝΙΑ ΜΙΚΡΟΥ ΜΗΚΟΥΣ ΜΥΘΟΠΛΑΣΙΑΣ / SHORT FICTION FILM

Κάτω από τον ίδιο ουρανό / Under the same sky, Ana Laura Calderón, Mεξικό / Mexico, 15’, 2023

The film is a nice poetic portrait of the pandemic period, through the innocent eyes of two little girls. The protagonist kept their friendship and happiness despite the forced distance.

23η CAMERA ZIZANIO

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΤΜΗΜΑ / GREEK SECTION

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ έως 12 ετών / AGE up to 12 years old

1ο Βραβείο / 1st Award:

Violence brings violence > 5th Primary School of Holargos

The film addresses the phenomenon of school bullying, focusing on the causes of a student's violent behavior. It is a story of genuine friendship and a lesson in mutual support and solidarity.

2o Βραβείο/ 2nd Award:

The war of lice > 10th Primary School of Neapoli, Thessaloniki

With humor, a tight-knit group of children, and through a puppet that torments the head of every elementary school student, the film condemns racism and the marginalization of the different.

3ο Βραβείο / 3rd Award:

Detective Phys- The mystery of the lost trophy> 3rd Experimental Primary School of Evosmos, Thessaloniki

A mystery story with an intriguing plot and a clever solution through the science of physics. When admitting our mistakes and telling the truth is wisdom.

Eιδική μνεία / special mention

Space Debris > 3rd Primary School of Chios

The film took us on a journey both within and beyond through its story, sound, and visual elements.

Eιδική μνεία / special mention

The Donkeys of Kythnos > 3rd Primary School of Kythnos

For delivering the message and helping us to understand the role that this animal once played in people's everyday lives and prompted us to contemplate its fate from now on.

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ / AGE 13-16

1ο Βραβείο / 1st Award:

The steakhouse > Theater workshop for teenagers of the parent’s Association of the 1st High School of Cholargos

Brief encounters at a souvlaki place theatrically illuminate a daily life that is more interesting than one might imagine. The film manages, through simple means, good performances, and humor, to highlight issues related to human relationships.

2ο Βραβείο / 2nd Award:

What friends do > Artemis Tseni

The film explores the crisis in friendship between two teenagers with a perceptive eye and raises questions that trouble us. It urges us to choose those who truly love us and not be swayed by superficial and shallow acquaintances.

3ο Βραβείο / 3rd Award:

The paper ship > Nasia Filiakoudi, Zuchan Ntakntuk

The film poetically captures, with sensitivity and imagination, the challenges faced by contemporary teenagers. It highlights the dangers of online communication with strangers clearly but without being preachy.

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ / AGE 17-20

1ο Βραβείο / 1st Award:

The space mellon > Unified Special Vocational High School of Syros

A subversive perspective on a magnificent moment: the landing of an extraterrestrial on Earth. What will it leave us to remember it by? With vivacity, surrealism, imagination, and a lot of humor, along with good performances and passionate contributors, the film tells a funny yet serious story. Because what could be more serious than the apt mockery of seriousness?

2ο Βραβείο / 2nd Award:

What if > Art High School of Keratsini-Drapetsona

A cinematically challenging and demanding gamble paid off. In the restroom, a younger student encounters the big and cool guy of the school. He daydreams awake a spaghetti western, a film within the film. With outstanding performances, impressive costumes and makeup, consistency in the aesthetic features of the western genre, and embellishment with elements of modern Greek family culture, the film immersed us in the protagonist's fantasy world and made us contemplate that a small gesture can have significant consequences.

3ο Βραβείο / 3rd Award:

Μια Περίεργη Φιλία > Αλέξανδρος Βέρροιος

In a very difficult moment, teenager Christine encounters Charon. The substantive communication with him will help her feel happy and fortunate to be alive. Death itself will give her the strength to fight for her life. A philosophical conversation unfolds into an instructive pursuit, managing to represent Death stereotypically without it having grotesque characteristics. The film won us over with its powerful message, good performances, and the successful realistic portrayal of an inherently existential theme.

ΕΙΔΙΚΑ ΒΡΑΒΕΙΑ / SPECIAL AWARDS

Award of Media Literacy by the Educational Television- Ministry of Education, Religious Afairs and Sports

Space Debris > 3^rd Primary School of Chios

The team of students skillfully utilizes stop-motion animation techniques, advancing the available tools and presenting a comprehensive and cohesive creation. The script references advanced space technology and human intervention, the debris and wreckage created by humans that return to them are particularly apt, highlighting a modern perspective that involves the school in scientific and philosophical issues.

Award of the Greek Ombudswoman for Children’s rights

Give me a kiss goodnight > Χenia Kalogeropoulou’s Theater Lab, Cinemathesis

The children's work poignantly highlights the impact of the absence of a parent. It underscores the condition of this nuclear deficiency, which seems collectively normalized, and sheds light on children's right to rich and generous family relationships in an era where time is never enough. According to the Omudswoman, the creators of the film indirectly articulate an urgent social request. Families and working parents need structured support to nourish their relationship and connection with their children undistracted and ultimately fulfill their parental roles.

Award of Nikos Kavoukidis The steakhouse/Το Σουβλατζίδικο > Θεατρικό Εργαστήρι Εφήβων του Συλλόγου Γονέων του 1ου Γυμνασίου Χολαργού

ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΟ ΤΜΗΜΑ / EUROPEAN SECTION

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ έως 12 ετών / AGE up to 12 years old

1ο Βραβείο / 1st Award:

Reclaiming the Colour > E.B. Monsenhor Miguel de Oliveira / Portugal

For the impressive representation of historical events, for the promotion of humanitarian values, and for the emotionally charged use of songs that secured identification with the people of Portugal.

2ο Βραβείο / 2nd Award:

Palapasabra > Escola Cooperativa Nou Patufet / Spain

Για την απρόβλεπτη, διασκεδαστική και παιχνιδιάρικη παρουσίαση σοβαρών ζητημάτων σεξουαλικής ταυτότητας, που προσέφερε ολοκληρωμένη ενημέρωση, ευαισθητοποίηση και κινητοποίηση ενάντια στη ρητορική μίσους.

3ο Βραβείο / 3rd Award:

Anxiety > First Primary School in Srebrenik / Bosnia Herzegovina

Για την ειλικρίνεια και την ευαισθησία με την οποία αποτυπώνεται ο, συχνά, ταραγμένος εσωτερικός κόσμος των παιδιών, μέσα από τη βιωματική αφήγηση που διευκολύνει την ενσυναίσθηση και την αποδοχή των προτάσεων για τρόπους αντιμετώπισης των ψυχολογικών δυσκολιών.

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ / AGE 13-16

1ο Βραβείο / 1st Award:

Tent Sculpture Memorial > Α.Ε.Ι Αudiovisual Forum, Lyceum of Livadion / Cyprus

Για την συγκίνηση και τον σεβασμό με τον οποίο παρουσιάζεται η προσωπική εμπειρία του εκτοπισμού των κατοίκων ενός μικρού χωριού της Κύπρου κατά την τουρκική εισβολή, προβάλλοντας την ανθρώπινη πλευρά της Ιστορίας και συμβάλλοντας στη διατήρηση της ιστορικής μνήμης.

2ο Βραβείο / 2nd Award:

Game Over > Sanador Films, IES Rodanas/ Spain

Για τη δραματική απεικόνιση των κινδύνων του εθισμού στα ψηφιακά παιχνίδια χάρη στην ευρηματικότητα της σκηνοθεσίας, του ηχητικού σχεδιασμού και των οπτικών εφέ.

Letterbox Enigma > Veluws College Walterbosch Apeldoorn (NFFS) / The Netherlands

For highlighting the youth’s need for communication and their fears of social isolation through distinct aesthetic and narrative choices.

3ο Βραβείο / 3rd Award:

Dream > Lazar Jovanović / Serbia

Για την ευκαιρία που μας δίνει η ταινία να αντιληφθούμε ότι, όταν η πραγματικότητα δεν μας το επιτρέπει, τα όνειρα, όπως και το σινεμά, μας δίνουν την ευκαιρία να μοιραστούμε εμπειρίες και πραγματοποιήσουμε τις επιθυμίες μας.

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ / AGE 17-20

1ο Βραβείο / 1st Award:

Deer> Kolkjjaer Hansen (Station next) / Denmark

For the moving and creatively inspired directorial approach through which the film addresses childhood traumas, abusive stereotypes, and the right of everyone to the sensitivity that heals and humanizes us.

2ο Βραβείο / 2nd Award:

An odd friendship > Alexandros Verroios / Greece

For the courage with which it addresses and represents adolescent contemplations on death and life, thanks to a wealth of philosophical, literary, and cinematic references.

Rena > Alexandros Damianidis, John Akrivopoulos / Greece

For the cry it sends against violence, combining poetic language, powerful images, expressive performances, and emotionally and psychologically fitting spaces and sounds

3ο Βραβείο / 3rd Award:

Call me sir > Esma Elif Ergul, Roos Van Gessek (IVKO Amsterdam-NFFS) / The Netherlands

For the bold manner in which it calls for awareness against social discrimination and demonstrates that cinematic creation can be a journey of self-discovery.

ΔΙΕΘΝΕΣ ΤΜΗΜΑ / INTERNATIONAL SECTION

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ έως 12 ετών / AGE up to 12 years old

My super power > Maxwell William Andrews / New Zealand

The movie awakened the (youngest) child within us! It is spontaneous, with a beautiful message, many technical aspects, and a small but very successful cast. It evokes intense emotions, presents in a childlike manner a theme that concerns both the young and the old, sweetly reminding us of our real strengths. We also appreciated the music and the sounds.

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ / AGE 13-16

American Dream > Renee Shi / USA

It touched our souls! We were impressed that such a small child created such a powerful and remarkable film, only three minutes long but rich in detail and depth, conveying its message in a stunning way. We were won over by the design, the use of colors, the alternation of scenes and emotions, the sound effects, and the culminating music. We were shocked by the list that appears at the end, showing schools and the numbers of children victims of shootings in America.

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ / AGE 17-20

The traveler > Jiahao Zhang / China

Captivating, impressive! A beautiful film, a “plausible” scientific fantasy; the creator crafted an entire universe in an original, imaginative way, with wonderful designs, incredible music, and sound design for a frightening, as it seems, subject: the future of humanity.