Category: BEST SHORT FILM – 2024 ARFF BARCELONA

Original Film Title: Shooting Your Own Shadow

Director’s Name: Joseph J Parisi, Michael Amman

Writer’s Name: Joseph J Parisi, Michael Amman

Producer: a2x productions, Scene 1

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 30 seconds

Film Description:

A jaded and delusional assassin rethinks some life choices with her manager, while believing she’s the main character in a 90s style tv show called, “Shooting Your Own Shadow”.

Original Film Title: 许愿

Director’s Name: Bo Peng, Guoqing Li

Writer’s Name: Yingbo Zhang, Chengwei Wang

Producer: Xi Nan, Yitang Yuan, Qiwei Li

Country of Origin: China

Country of Filming: China

Language: Chinese

Runtime: 15 minutes 45 seconds

Film Description:

Dadda and Fang Yuan were classmates in the same class. They were also very good friends. Recently, there was a test coming up. Dadda made a wish and achieved his wish. However, Fang Yuan was affected by it. After two people test discovers, after making a wish, once the wish realizes, so necessarily will other aspects influence. Soon, one of the exams came, Da Da and Fang Yuan naturally wish to get excellent results, but the subsequent impact is, Xia ou framed the math teacher succeeded, the teacher will be severely punished. For Dadda and Fang Yuan, is it the truth that the math teacher is innocent, but good grades are gone? Or Do you lie, give up your teacher, and keep your grades?

Original Film Title: THE WELL 

Director’s Name: John Petrizzelli

Writer’s Name: John Petrizzelli

Producer: John Petrizzelli, Pedro López

Country of Origin: Spain

Country of Filming: Spain

Language: Spanish

Runtime: 12 minutes 25 seconds

Film Description:

A placid afternoon in a quiet Andalusian village on the eve of its patron saint festivities. It is the feast of the saint who rescued his infant son from a deep well just by praying. Another miracle is about to happen. A creature suddenly emerges from Carmela and Paco’s well.

The creature is not welcome, provoking rather disgust and repulsion. Not knowing what to do with it, Carmela and Paco call the village priest and later the doctor to try to understand the sudden appearance. Greed and selfishness then come into play in a final duel of regrettable consequences where the beautiful can be monstrous and the horrible the everyday.

Original Film Title: Trials and Tribulations

Director’s Name: Nathan Morse

Writer’s Name: Dameon D Pichetrungsi

Producer: Nathan Morse, Lee Ann Harvey

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 15 minutes 46 seconds

Film Description:

Former foster care youth Darroll Reed is asked by his mentor Ted to return to Journey House, a group home for teenage boys, and help locate a runaway at-risk youth. Based on the real life experiences of our writer.

Original Film Title: MIDDLE CITY

Director’s Name: Airon Armstrong

Writer’s Name: Airon Armstrong

Producer: Airon Armstrong, Jamie Rutledge Northrup

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 12 minutes

Film Description:

In a city ruled by Orcs, Elves, and Men, the last of a band of sisters risk all for the life of one of their own.

Original Film Title: Everything I Could

Director’s Name: Christopher Armienti

Writer’s Name: Christopher Armienti

Producer: JIG Reel Studios, LLC., Ben Cable

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 minute 22 seconds

Film Description:

A father tries to explain his wife’s mental illness to his daughter.

Original Film Title: MAYA

Director’s Name: Meg Stapleton

Writer’s Name: Meg Stapleton

Producer: Lisandro Pardoa, Steven Michaels

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 12 minutes 20 seconds

Film Description:

‘MAYA’ captures the thrilling first experiences of a young woman in the AFF skydiving program.

Original Film Title: Wrong Move

Director’s Name: Priscil·la Zanni Bertrán

Writer’s Name: Priscil·la Zanni Bertrán

Producer: Chas Chang, Priscil·la Zanni, Enric Zanni, Mayte Bertrán

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 13 minutes 22 seconds

Film Description:

An obsessive stage mother tries to find a solution after her twin daughters post the wrong dance moves on social media which causes a global blackout.

Original Film Title: Aris Demetrios: Sculpture From The Heart

Director’s Name: Josh Aronson

Writer’s Name: Josh Aronson

Producer: Josh Aronson

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 14 minutes 57 seconds

Film Description:

This short film explores the life and work of the renowned sculptor Aris Demetrios, known for his innovative use of materials and his quest to create art that engages with the natural world. Through historical interviews with Demetrios himself and current interviews with those who knew him best, we gain insight into his creative process, his inspirations and his legacy. The film takes us on a journey through some of his most iconic pieces, from his towering outdoor sculptures to his delicate mobiles, revealing the beauty and complexity of his art. Ultimately, the film celebrates the life of a true visionary whose work continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.

Original Film Title: DOCTOR HARRIET’S FOUR

Director’s Name: Lukas Metjes

Writer’s Name: Hervine / Marion De Boodt / H von Loewenstern

Producer: Marion H von Loewenstern

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming: Germany

Language: English

Runtime: 27 minutes 18 seconds

Film Description:

Doctor Harriet, a well known TV presenter is under pressure to find a new topic for her next show. Her assistant Inge has been tasked with finding suitable “subjects”. These are people who feel the need and have an urgent desire to change their lives. They are given the opportunity to attain this through realising their dreams, and they are therefore easily manipulated. Doctor Harriet presents them with a challenge that seems impossible to achieve. Will they find ways to accomplish this mission? Will Doctor Harriet prove that manipulation should be given a chance? “Laughter is an instant vacation” (Milton Berie). This is precisely what the films wants to offer viewers, leading them through a world of shortcomings, desires, difficulties, mishaps and dreams. The film displays the drama and seriousness of life through its flip side – comedy.