Category: BEST ANIMATION & VFX – 2025 ARFF BERLIN

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To the Moon – dir. Xinyu Robin Cai

(Honorable Mention)

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Original Film Title: To the Moon

Director’s Name: Xinyu Robin Cai

Writer’s Name: Xinyu Robin Cai

Producer: Xinyu Robin Cai

Country of Origin: Canada

Country of Filming: Canada

Language: English

Runtime: 2 minutes

Film Description:

In this 3D-simulated paper-cut silhouette animation, a “flip-book” world comes alive as each page turns, revealing the delicate, shadowy contours of Johnny and River’s lifelong bond. When River passes away before him, Johnny’s final breath is filled with memories of the promise they made as children: to meet again on the moon. Through shifting silhouettes and layered cut-paper frames recreated with 3D techniques, the film weaves a wordless narrative of love, loss, and hope, guiding Johnny—and the audience—on a poignant journey from childhood dreams to a timeless lunar reunion.

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DreamBrew – dir. Ben Bayliss, Anthony Hampshire, Joel Dutton

(Winner)

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Original Film Title: The Boy Who Dreamed Ball and Crafted Dreams.

Director’s Name: Ben Bayliss, Anthony Hampshire, Joel Dutton

Writer’s Name: Ben Bayliss, Anthony Hampshire, Joel Dutton

Producer: Ben Bayliss, Anthony Hampshire, Joel Dutton

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Country of Filming: United Kingdom

Language: English

Runtime: 2 minutes 10 seconds

Film Description:

The project is designed to be used as an uncommissioned advertisement for the company Dreambrew (owned by simon squib)– an iced
coffee brand. A young woman stuck in office drudgery is given an opportunity to dive into her
dreams and explore what she is truly passionate about. She awakens from her dream and
decides to quit her job and follow her dreams.

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The Boy Who Dreamed Ball and Crafted Dreams. – dir. Myrna de Fátima Gontijo Neiva, Ricardo Edilberto Pereira

(Finalist)

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Original Film Title: The Boy Who Dreamed Ball and Crafted Dreams.

Director’s Name: Myrna de Fátima Gontijo Neiva, Ricardo Edilberto Pereira

Writer’s Name: Ricardo Edilberto Pereira

Producer: Ricardo Edilberto Pereira

Country of Origin: Brazil

Country of Filming: Brazil

Language: Portuguese

Runtime: 10 minutes

Film Description:

A boy in conflict with his soccer ball faces challenges in his dreams.

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Map of Time — Episode 1:The Dawn of Beginnings – dir. Taichi Kunigami

(Finalist)

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Original Film Title: Map of Time — Episode 1:The Dawn of Beginnings

Director’s Name: Taichi Kunigami

Writer’s Name: Taichi Kunigami

Producer: Taichi Kunigami

Country of Origin: Japan

Country of Filming: Japan

Language: English

Runtime: 12 minutes 18 seconds

Film Description:

In a world governed by elemental magic, Luna is the only one without it. This short fantasy film follows her journey as she uncovers a forgotten connection to the ancient Map of Time—an artifact created by the dragon tribe.

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Bubbles Neverland – dir. Yuna Jung

(Finalist)

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Original Film Title: Bubbles Neverland

Director’s Name: Yuna Jung

Writer’s Name: Yuna Jung

Producer: Yuna Jung

Country of Origin: South Korea

Country of Filming: South Korea

Language: Korean

Runtime: 5 minutes 18 seconds

Film Description:

Su-yeon, tired of her repeated daily life, accidentally discovers bubbles as a child and goes to Neverland, a distorted past containing memories of her childhood.

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The Strange Life of Martina – dir. Saif A Rizvi

(Honorable Mention)

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Original Film Title: The Strange Life of Martina

Director’s Name: Saif A Rizvi

Writer’s Name: Saif A Rizvi

Producer: Saif A Rizvi

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 hour 6 minutes 2 seconds

Film Description:

Martina, a struggling actress in Los Angeles signs a deal with the Devil for fame and fortune. But a frightening turn of events occur. The Necronomicon has been opened ushering in an undead King Solomon who ascends to Los Angeles from the Underworld. A hellish landscape terrifyingly opens up for Martina garnished with the Necronomicon’s cosmic horror.

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Tiny Teaching Tales – dir. Julie Anne Burch

(Finalist)

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Original Film Title: Tiny Teaching Tales

Director’s Name: Julie Anne Burch

Writer’s Name: Julie Anne Burch

Producer: Julie Anne Burch

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 7 minutes 7 seconds

Film Description:

Tiny Teaching Tales bring us a world of wisdom where parents and little ones can learn about love, acceptance, friendship and so much more through the power of wonder and imagination….stories of wisdom…for us all.

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Puggy Huggy – dir. Sungwon Kim

(Honorable Mention)

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Original Film Title: Puggy Huggy

Director’s Name: Sungwon Kim

Writer’s Name: Sungwon Kim

Producer: Sungwon Kim

Country of Origin: Korea, Republic of

Country of Filming: Korea, Republic of

Language: No Dialog

Runtime: 5 minutes

Film Description:

The cute and lovely puppy death Puggy cannot kill other dogs. Instead of killing other dogs, he has different ability as the death, creates Rainbow Bridge. He is the first death who creates Rainbow Bridge for leading dogs to heaven.