Category: 2025 ARFF Barcelona

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: MEEET

Director’s Name: Laama Almadani

Writer’s Name: Yemi Eniolorunda

Producer: Emina Smajic

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming : Germany

Language: English

Runtime: 10 minutes

Film Description:

In this dark horror comedy, six eccentric and disturbed yet interesting characters suffer from starvation in a bomb shelter. When one of them seemingly dies, the rest decides to “partially” eat her corpse. But an unexpected hindrance thwarts their meal, which is then followed by a serving of poetic justice.

(HONORABLE MENTION)

Original Film Title: THIS IS NOT A LOVE SONG

Director’s Name: Mor Peled

Writer’s Name: Mor Peled

Producer: Livia Reim Dias

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Country of Filming : United Kingdom

Language: English

Runtime: 14 minutes 3 seconds

Film Description:

When 15-year-old Violet gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the lead singer of her favorite American band, she decides to make him an offer he can’t refuse. Or can he?

(HONORABLE MENTION)

Original Film Title: On The Edge: Saving The Iberian Lynx

Director’s Name: Megan Richards

Writer’s Name: Megan Richards

Producer: Megan Richards

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Country of Filming : Spain

Language: English, Spanish

Runtime: 9 minutes 24 seconds

Film Description:

With fewer than 100 individuals remaining, the Iberian Lynx was on the brink of extinction. Without immediate intervention, this iconic species could have been lost forever. This short wildlife documentary tells the remarkable story of a groundbreaking rewilding project that saved the species. Through powerful interviews with conservationists and intimate footage of the lynx in the wild, the film captures the triumphs, ongoing challenges, and hope for the future of what was once the world’s most endangered cat. A feel-good film that shows what can be achieved when people unite to protect nature.

(HONORABLE MENTION)

Original Film Title: Those Who Don’t

Director’s Name: Ryan Rivera, Yasmine Tohme

Writer’s Name: Ryan Rivera, Yasmine Tohme

Producer: Ryan Rivera, Yasmine Tohme

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 10 minutes 16 seconds

Film Description:

A Hispanic student, Ignacio, seeks acceptance and connection outside his comfort zone while navigating life in a predominantly white institution. This leads to a clash with his best friend Marissa and a journey of self-discovery on the field.

(HONORABLE MENTION)

Original Film Title: AMAZIGH

Director’s Name: SERRA SOYUPAK

Writer’s Name: SERRA SOYUPAK

Producer: ASLI SAVATLI, LUTFI SAVATLI

Country of Origin: Turkey

Country of Filming : Morocco

Language: English

Runtime: 8 minutes 11 seconds

Film Description:

The film follows an inspiring Amazigh woman who is determined to break societal expectations and embrace her passion for surfing. Narrated in her native language, Tamazight, the film takes viewers on a personal journey as she tells her story in various locations. This journey captures the intersection of culture, traditions, and individuality and shows the empowering transformation of a young woman who breaks free and explores surfing.

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: Cuffed!

Director’s Name: Hannah Romell

Writer’s Name: Hannah Romell, Grace Birkland

Producer: Hannah Romell, Grace Birkland

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 7 minutes 21 seconds

Film Description:

(HONORABLE MENTION)

Original Film Title: Bitter Honey

Director’s Name: Julia Andreevna Makarova

Writer’s Name: Julia Andreevna Makarova

Producer: Zlata Sergeevna Cheremnykh

Country of Origin: Russian Federation

Country of Filming : Russian Federation

Language: Russian

Runtime: 26 minutes 32 seconds

Film Description:

After their father passes away, the Skuratov sisters try to preserve the family business – the bee apiary. But it is not so easy to let go of the experience of loss after the recent passing of a loved one.

(WINNER)

Original Film Title: Suerte de Matar (The Act of Death)

Director’s Name: Diego Rocha

Writer’s Name: Diego Rocha

Producer: Jonathan Horton

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English, Spanish

Runtime: 15 minutes 38 seconds

Film Description:

As Esteban prepares for his bullfighting induction, he must decide between his love for a flamenco dancer and his imminent glory in the arena.

(HONORABLE MENTION)

Original Film Title: Sing Me To Sleep

Director’s Name: Leon Bera

Writer’s Name: Leon Bera

Producer: Fletcher Simon

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 18 minutes

Film Description:

After being injured on the job, a hitman is forced to confront his past.

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: Drifter

Director’s Name: yang yixuan

Writer’s Name: yang yixuan

Producer: Karla Guzman

Country of Origin: China

Country of Filming : China

Language:

Runtime: 24 minutes 49 seconds

Film Description: