AWARDED FILMS 2022
GRANDTOON
WINNER IN COMPETITION OF SHORT ANIMATED FILMS
A masterfully executed, chilling piece that gives us a haunting ride through the tunnels of a disturbed mind operating in a bleak reality. The Grand Prize goes to Bestia by Hugo Covarrubias.
Hugo Covarrubias – 0:15:54 – Chile – 2021
SPECIAL MENTION IN COMPETITION OF SHORT ANIMATED FILMS
Starting with deceptfully serene aesthetics this powerful film takes us to the horrors of living in emotional abuse. A Grandtoon special mention goes to Steakhouse by Spela Cadez.
Špela Čadež – 0:09:30 – Slovenia / Germany / France – 2021
SPECIAL MENTION IN COMPETITION OF SHORT ANIMATED FILMS
An impressive technique that visualizes the scaresome reality of the lives we spend hiding in our little cabinets, hiding from anything essential, practically hiding from ourselves. A Grandtoon special mention goes to Hide by Daniel Gray.
Daniel Gray – 0:11:00 – France / Hungary / Canada – 2020
GRANDTOON AUDIENCE AWARD
Uri Lotan – 0:11:12 – Israel – 2021
STUDENTOON
WINNER IN COMPETITION OF SHORT STUDENTS ANIMATED FILMS
This complete author gives a heartwarming view to the classic rock star saga, while brilliantly telling the story of the internal struggles that accompany the creative process and major life crossroads. The Studentoon winner is Slouch by Michael Bohnenstingl.
Michael Bohnenstingl – 0:17:54 – Germany – 2022
SPECIAL MENTION IN COMPETITION OF SHORT STUDENTS ANIMATED FILMS
Poetic, flowing pastels and luring sound design take us on a journey around scars, cracks and the female body intertwined with melancholic memories. A Studentoon special mention goes to Girl in the Water by Shi-Rou Huang.
Shi-Rou Huang – 0:07:20 – Taiwan – 2021
SPECIAL MENTION IN COMPETITION OF SHORT STUDENTS ANIMATED FILMS
This film lets us peek through the cracks of a bizarre reality into a world of introspections that make us laugh as well as ask existential questions about self worth and fruit. A Studentoon special mention goes to KRAK by Stan Lievens.
Stan Lievens – 0:05:18 – Belgium – 2021
SUPERTUNE
WINNER IN COMPETITION OF ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO
A playfully performed blueprint of the exeptance of painful emotional states. The Supertune winner is How Many by Bianca Scali.
Bianca Scali – 0:02:55 – Germany – 2021
SPECIAL MENTION IN COMPETITION OF ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO
A demonically sweet bite into everyday bitterness. A Supertune special mention goes to Pamphlets by Raman Djafari.
Raman Djafari – 0:08:13 – Germany – 2021
SPECIAL MENTION IN COMPETITION OF ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO
A memorable depiction of a dystopia that perfectly encapsulates the vibe of the music. A Supertune special mention goes to Her by Chris Ullens.
Chris Ullens – 0:03:44 – United Kingdom – 2021
PLANKTOON
WINNER IN COMPETITION OF SHORT ANIMATED FILMS FOR CHILDREN
L’ENFANT ET L’OIE
Jade Chastan, Alice Failla, Jérôme Ginesta, Justine Hermetz, Sophie Lafleur, Vincent Lenne – 0:07:52 – France – 2021
SPECIAL MENTION IN COMPETITION OF SHORT ANIMATED FILMS FOR CHILDREN
THEO THE WATER TOWER
Desai Jaimeen – 0:08:35 – France / Switzerland – 2021