Category: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – 2024 ARFF PARIS

Original Film Title: Mirage

Director’s Name: Yu-Ming Huang, Haonan Ma

Writer’s Name: Shiyu Lu

Producer: Shiyu Lu, Haonan Ma

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Country of Filming: United Kingdom

Language: English

Runtime: 6 minutes 52 seconds

Film Description:

“Mirage” is a short dance film that delves into the imaginative world of a young dancer, Shiyu. As she prepares for a practice session in the changing room, she drifts into a daydream, where she finds herself wandering the vibrant city streets, dancing with joy and abandon.
In this whimsical daydream, Shiyu encounters mysterious directions and subtle reminders from a secret guiding hand, which leads her on a journey through the bustling city. As she loses herself in the dance and the cityscape, the secret hand’s identity remains concealed.
In the climactic moment, Shiyu finally realizes that the secret hand guiding her throughout was none other than an embodiment of her own inner spirit. The film captures the transformative power of self-discovery and the boundless possibilities of imagination, all expressed through the language of dance. “Mirage” is a beautiful exploration of self-expression and the intimate connection between one’s dreams and reality.

Original Film Title: SUNNY BOY

Director’s Name:  Morgan LE FAUCHEUR

Writer’s Name: Morgan LE FAUCHEUR

Producer: Arthur GUÉRIN BOËRI

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming: Egypt

Language: English

Runtime: 55 minutes 35 seconds

Film Description:

“In the midst of a municipal swimming pool, the freediver Arthur Guérin-Boëri finds himself suffocating. His once spacious swim lane has now become a dead end. The French athlete, a multiple world champion in dynamic apnea, decides to escape the warmth of the pool and dive into the icy waters of a Finnish lake, seeking to set a new record. His daring journey then leads him to immerse almost naked under a block of ice, attempting to break another record in the frozen waters of a Canadian lake. In his quest for validation, which brings him perilously close to death several times, Arthur Guérin ultimately finds himself.”

Original Film Title: 红的红果，海蓝的海

Director’s Name:  Rosing Mao

Writer’s Name: Rosing Mao

Producer: Wenbo Yang

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming: Egypt

Language: English

Runtime: 22 minutes

Film Description:

In a rural area in Northeast China, a young man and woman arrive at the town’s train station early in the morning. Their goal is to head towards the “sea,” but they don’t board the train. In front of an outdated “stereoscopic viewing machine,” they gaze through two lenses, seeing both inside and outside, here and afar, themselves and others.

Original Film Title: RED SEA Brother Islands a Scuba Dive Adventure

Director’s Name:  Christian Wehrle

Writer’s Name: Christian Wehrle

Producer: Christian Wehrle

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming: Egypt

Language: English

Runtime: 1 hour

Film Description:

“RED SEA: Brother Islands A Scuba Dive Adventure” takes you on an exhilarating journey beneath the waves of the Red Sea to explore the enchanting underwater realms of the Brother Islands. This documentary showcases the vibrant marine life, captivating coral formations, and mysterious wrecks that lie in the depths, offering a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of one of the world’s top dive destinations.

Original Film Title: Octavia + Matt Wedding Video

Director’s Name:  Andrew Kirkpatrick

Writer’s Name: Andrew Kirkpatrick

Producer: Andrew Kirkpatrick

Country of Origin: Bermuda

Country of Filming: Bermuda

Language: English

Runtime: 5 minutes 24 seconds

Film Description:

Octavia + Matt had an extravagant wedding week in Bermuda with friends and Family. This is there story.

Original Film Title: The Long Goodbye, A Caregiver’s Journey

Director’s Name:  Steven G. Smith

Writer’s Name: Steven G. Smith

Producer: Steven G. Smith

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 26 minutes

Film Description:

A devoted daughter tends to her aging father, offering affectionate support as he grapples with the challenges of living with dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association has reported that the high incidence of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is worrying, as it may result in one out of three seniors in the US dying from these conditions. It’s worth noting that eldercare was recognized as a basic human rights issue by the United Nations as early as 1982.