Category: ARFF Amsterdam 2024 – Best Short Film

Original Film Title: Devil Wears Prada

Director’s Name: Rohit B Srivastava

Writer’s Name: Rohit B Srivastava

Producer: Saroj Srivastava

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 19 minutes 54 seconds

Film Description:

The great writers of Hollywood gave us some of the most iconic quotes. Watch this drama suspense short film which is made from these iconic movie quotes. “A Short Film made from movie quotes”.

Houston! we have a problem. Houston! HOUSTON!!! Can Houston escape the relentless pursuit of Jude who is out for blood in this thrilling and suspenseful movie.

Original Film Title: BC BUDS

Director’s Name: Rudy Frederick Lenz

Writer’s Name: Rudy Frederick Lenz

Producer: Andy Hodgson, Jessie Anthony

Country of Origin: Canada

Country of Filming: Canada

Language: English

Runtime: 32 minutes

Film Description:

Ethan, an agoraphobic marijuana grower in Vancouver, BC, stumbles upon a groundbreaking strain of marijuana dubbed ‘The Holy Grail’ that eradicates fear. However, his creation falls into the wrong hands when samples are obtained by gangs worldwide. One fateful day, three rival gangs converge on Ethan’s home, triggering a chaotic showdown. Amidst the chaos, Ava, a hitman with an unconventional penchant for a pink bear costume, consumes the Holy Grail and undergoes a transformative journey from killer to pacifist. As the violence escalates, Ethan and Ava find themselves reluctantly teaming up to survive. Hiding out in Ethan’s bathroom, they form an unlikely bond while navigating the deadly game of cat and mouse with the gangs. United by their shared ordeal, Ethan and Ava emerge from their sanctuary, only to face their ultimate adversary, Miguel, in a climactic showdown. With fireworks exploding both metaphorically and literally, Ethan is propelled into a journey beyond his confined world as he embarks on a mission to rescue his sister and confront the consequences of his creation.

Original Film Title: Happenstance

Director’s Name: Scott Rydelski, Sean James Smith

Writer’s Name: Scott Rydelski, Sean James Smith

Producer: Sean James Smith, Sarah Anne Kauffman, Scott Rydelski

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 22 minutes 38 seconds

Film Description:

Two people encounter each other at a bar on a cold night shortly after the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. One is celebrating, one is mourning. As the two converse about how the pandemic affected them and their lives, one begins to wonder if this encounter was truly by happenstance.

Original Film Title: Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River’s Legacy Forests

Director’s Name: Dan Herz

Writer’s Name: Dan Herz

Producer: Missy Lahren, Karie Crisp, Julia Jackson, Russell Long, Meg Ruxton, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Tillie Walton

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 22 minutes 38 seconds

Film Description:

When a large, ecologically sensitive legacy forest in the heart of the Elwha River Watershed was identified for harvest, the Earth Law Center, Keystone Species Alliance, and Center for Whale Research began using all legal means possible against the Washington State Department of Natural Resources in an attempt to halt the impending clear-cut. Through breathtaking cinematography and intimate interviews, witness the profound beauty and ecological significance of the watershed, as well as the dire consequences of unchecked deforestation.

Against the backdrop of stunning landscapes and stirring testimonials, “Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River’s Legacy Forests” captures the urgency of the environmental crisis and the power of grassroots activism to effect positive change. In the face of unbalanced resource extraction, the film serves as a poignant reminder of the Olympic Peninsula’s interconnected ecosystem and our duty to protect and preserve the natural wonders that sustain us all.

Original Film Title: Torn

Director’s Name: Tamala Baldwin

Writer’s Name: Rachelle Le Blanc

Producer: Rachelle Le Blanc, Tamala Baldwin, Curts A D’Amour

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 23 minutes 9 seconds

Film Description:

A short film about a young mother having to choose between her devoted boyfriend and her husband who just woke up from an 8 year coma

Original Film Title: A Premature Farewell

Director’s Name: Ruyue Zhang

Writer’s Name: Ruyue Zhang

Producer: Ruyue Zhang

Country of Origin: China

Country of Filming: China

Language: Chinese

Runtime: 5 minutes

Film Description:

“Compliments” is a film that explores the powerful dynamics of compliments and how positive words can trigger a chain of personal achievements. The plot unfolds as a character passes a chain of compliments to others, sparking an emotional journey where each compliment becomes a catalyst for the realization of personal dreams. As characters receive compliments, they discover not only the transformative impact of words but also the strength that lies in supporting and encouraging each other. “Compliments” is an inspiring celebration of positivity and the ability to achieve the extraordinary through the power of encouraging words.

Original Film Title: Compliments

Director’s Name: Ronaldo Soares,

Writer’s Name: Gustavo Pastorino

Producer: Alexandre Barros Barbosa, Breno de Araujo Ferreira Filho, Mizael Oliveira Cardozo

Country of Origin: Brazil

Country of Filming: Brazil

Language: English, Portuguese

Runtime: 1 minute 30 seconds

Film Description:

“Compliments” is a film that explores the powerful dynamics of compliments and how positive words can trigger a chain of personal achievements. The plot unfolds as a character passes a chain of compliments to others, sparking an emotional journey where each compliment becomes a catalyst for the realization of personal dreams. As characters receive compliments, they discover not only the transformative impact of words but also the strength that lies in supporting and encouraging each other. “Compliments” is an inspiring celebration of positivity and the ability to achieve the extraordinary through the power of encouraging words.

Original Film Title: Eternal Memories

Director’s Name: Ortal Zipora Arias

Writer’s Name: Ortal Zipora Arias

Producer: Ortal Zipora Arias

Country of Origin: Israel

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 minute 57 seconds

Film Description:

“Eternal Memories” is a poignant short film that follows a woman on her journey of healing after losing a loved one. Despite the passage of time, she grapples with the lingering pain. The film explores her contemplation on the possibility of finding solace. What sustains her strength are the cherished memories of the love she once shared. As she navigates through the emotional landscape, “Eternal Memories” beautifully captures the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of enduring love.

Original Film Title: Meet The Local Hero – Glenn Johnstone

Director’s Name: Dragos Teglas

Writer’s Name: Ana Turcanu

Producer: Dragos Mostenescu, Anda Teglas, Nicoleta Iliescu, Luminita Mostenescu

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Country of Filming: United Kingdom

Language: English

Runtime: 20 minutes

Film Description:

“Meet The Local Hero – Glenn Johnstone” is a short documentary showcasing Glenn’s inspiring journey from a bone tumor diagnosis to amputation. With a custom prosthetic leg, he reclaims his passion for biking, celebrating resilience, family, and the triumph of the human spirit.

Original Film Title: After Dinner Speech

Director’s Name: Mark Bellinger

Writer’s Name: Mark Bellinger, Terry James Thorpe

Producer: Mark Bellinger

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Country of Filming: United Kingdom

Language: English

Runtime: 20 minutes

Film Description:

A trio of brilliant scientists meet in a remote location to decide how to proceed after making a world-changing discovery. Can they agree on a mutual way forward, or will their friendships be fatally challenged?