Category: WSXA AMSTERDAM 2026

Original Film Title: Just Like That

Director’s Name: Valentine Marynych

Director of Photography: Dmytro Drach

Writer’s Name: Valentine Marynych

Producer: Valentine Marynych

Country of Origin: Ukraine

Country of Filming: Ukraine

Language: Ukrainian

Runtime: 19 minutes 58 seconds

Film Description:

Three amateur thieves attempt to steal a car from a lonely elderly man with a criminal past, but the events of the night take an unexpected turn for both the robbers and their target.

An elderly man has long abandoned his bloody trade as a contract killer to mourn his beloved wife and live out his days in peace. But one night, his quiet life is rudely interrupted by three burglars in colorful masks. Having absolutely no idea who they are dealing with, these rookies simply plan to steal his car. For a seasoned professional, taking out such amateurs is a matter of minutes. What could possibly go wrong? And, most importantly, how does his dead wife fit into all of this? But the routine burglary quickly spirals out of control, delivering shocking surprises for both the homeowner and the unlucky thieves.

Original Film Title: Hidden in Plain Sight

Director’s Name: Zoe An

Writer’s Name: Zoe An

Producer: Zoe An

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 22 minutes 5 seconds

Film Description:

Many people remain unaware of the dangers that lie in our clothing. Many garments are laced with heavy metals that have been proven to have detrimental long term effects such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic. This documentary explores the presence of these metals and examines why they are harmful.

Original Film Title: UNSEEN

Director’s Name: Salih Ertas

Writer’s Name: Salih Ertas

Producer: Salih Ertas

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Country of Filming: Netherlands

Language: English

Runtime: 9 minutes 45 seconds

Film Description:

After falling into a coma, Will wakes up inside a prison made of himself. Although his cognitive functions remain fully intact, he is paralyzed and unable to communicate. As his family struggles with the financial consequences of his condition, Will remains imprisoned in silence: unseen, unheard, and powerless to make his presence known.

Original Film Title: Here and There

Director’s Name: Kora Lee

Writer’s Name: Kora Lee

Producer: Kora Lee

Country of Origin: Australia

Country of Filming: Australia

Language: English

Runtime: 2 minutes 37 seconds

Film Description:

Have you ever left somewhere familiar to start over in a new place? Here and There follows a young girl who moves to a different country, grappling with the confusion of settling in, the sadness of missing her family, and the isolation of not understanding the language in a bustling café. As she faces the challenges of independence and seeking belonging, her journey reveals that, even in the most challenging moments, we are never truly alone.

Original Film Title: The Spaces Between

Director’s Name: Eoghan Bearthla O’Neill

Writer’s Name: Eoghan Bearthla O’Neill, Elisha James Umuhuri

Producer: Eoghan Bearthla O’Neill, Elisha James Umuhuri

Country of Origin: Australia

Country of Filming: Australia

Language: English

Runtime: 4 minutes 45 seconds

Film Description:

The Spaces Between explores the experiences of New Zealand-born, Indigenous Hip Hop Artist and Producer Elisha James Umuhuri as he travels beyond the APY Lands and into the dominant culture he must navigate to bring his music and its message to a wider audience. Elisha is a founding member of the internationally renowned South Australian Hip Hop group Dem Mob and a proud Pitjantjatjara / Yankunytjatjara man.