A showcase of the best fantasy/sci-fi shorts from around the world today.
AUDIENCE AWARDS:
Best Feature Film: STAYCATION
Best Short Film: TUSSLE
Best Direction: ERNTEZONE – HARVESTING ZONE
Best Story: WOOLWORLD
STAYCATION feature film. 94min., USA
Directed by Russ Emanuel
How is the world affected by a catastrophic event? Everyday people live through a government mandated quarantine during a global pandemic while desperate scientists race to find a cure before it’s too late.
WOOLWORLD, 10min., Poland
Directed Joanna Park
Have you ever wondered what live would be in a world made of wool? In Woolworld, people, animals and everything that surrounds them is made of wool and all is closely tied together. The only person capable of making sure that Woolworld functions smoothly is Mr. Wooly. He is, however, old and tired and he wants his life to change. Unfortunately… his wish gets granted.
Erntezone – Harvesting Zone, 6min., Germany
Directed by Daniel Raboldt
Tiran, a young trainee has a problem. It’s harvesting day and together with his friend Mara and a little droid he has to save the food supply of the entire city. Sadly he overslept and time is running out.
http://www.nocturnusfilm.de/
https://www.instagram.com/danielraboldt/
TUSSLE, 24min., Pakistan
Directed by Syed Asad Raza Abidi
A fisherman survives a deadly boat incident with a mysterious golden pocket watch that grants wishes, but at a steep cost. As a police officer seeks to revive his son, he discovers the dark power of the watch, leading to devastating consequences.
https://cinegmafilms.com/
https://www.instagram.com/asadsyed711/
Fantasy/Sci-Fi FILM & WRITING FESTIVAL 