LIST OF MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS ARE;
BEST CHILDREN SHORT 2018:
MOGU AND PEROL (Tsuneo Goda / Japan / 2018 / 08:32)
Jury’s note:
A sincere friendship of two main characters who have conflicting traits. the story is conveyed in a simple and funny way. the character design is visually attractive and evokes imagination.
BEST ANIMATION SHORT 2018
AIRPORT (Michaela Müller / Switzerland/Croatia / 2017 / 10:35)
Jury’s note:
Fluid and smooth, one can view the film over and over again like a painting and find something new each time.
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT 2018
THE SEVEN ABDULKARIMS (Elham Rokni / Israel / 2018 / 22:00)
Jury’s note:
The merging of fiction and reality about the refugee issue in a documentary, animation and experimental blend. a rare approach of the subject in a surreal manner.
BEST FICTION SHORT 2018
SCHOOLYARD BLUES (SKOLSTARTSSORG) (Maria Eriksson-Hecht / Sweden / 2017 / 16:36)
Jury’s note:
The film reflects how schools turned out to be an educative place for only those who are considered to be the best students. there is no place for children like mika who was already considered a bad boy. we believe many people can relate to this delicate film. the film made several juries watched in tears.
BEST AUDIO VISUAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT 2018
EDGE OF ALCHEMY (Stacey Steers / United States / 2017 / 17:15)
Jury’s note:
A great visual and imagination accompanied with the music and sound design.
PROGRAMMER’S CHOICE 2018
KAMPUNG TAPIR (Aw See Wee / Malaysia / 2017 / 17:15)
Jury’s note:
Watching this film is like taking a long breath, allowing the audience to concentrate with every picture, sound and story conveyed. the tapir symbol becomes a kind of comma in a question sentence about the national boundary in this film.
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH JURY AWARD 2018
SCHOOLYARD BLUES (SKOLSTARTSSORG) (Maria Eriksson-Hecht / Sweden / 2017 / 16:36)
It is a touching story that leaves a strong aftertaste to the audience and it is a very well-acted representation of strong bonds between two young brothers that are dealing with cold and harsh situations in life.
BEST SHORT FILM OF THE YEAR
KIMCHI (Jackson Segars / United States / 2018 / 14:28)
Jury’s note:
In the midst of increasing intolerance and stigmas in different groups, we need more films about diversity presented in new ways like kimchi. the simplicity of this film is outstanding. it has a subtle voice yet it is heavy in emotions, and in between the two lies the poetry.
LIST OF 2018 AWARD NOMINEES
| MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 BEST SHORT FILM OF THE YEARWhile we witness a digital revolution with millions of people watching abundant short films in various medium, the nominees for BEST SHORT FILM OF THE YEAR have literature values that have made them stand out among other short films this year. | |
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FAITH (VERA)
Tatiana Fedorovskaya / Russian Federation / 2017 / 15:00 |
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I.O.C.
Gerardo Soto / United States / 2017 / 14:06 |
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KIMCHI
Jackson Segars / United States / 2018 / 14:28 |
| MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 BEST FICTION SHORT 2018Fiction enhances our ability to understand other people as it gives space to ideas expressed in its storytelling. Fiction shorts need to capture the attention of the audience extraordinarily quickly.The nominees for Best Fiction Short 2018 are the slow pacing shorts that managed to keep us wanting to know more about the people in the made-believe (yet real) world, and foster empathic growth to comprehend the complexity and contradictions of human situations. | |
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JOKO
Suryo Wiyogo / Indonesia / 2017 / 21:42 The abusive use of power intentionally placed the audience in an awkward situation of knowing yet being helpless. |
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LIKE A GOOD KID (MESLE BACHE ADAM)
Arian Vazirdaftari / Iran, Islamic Republic of / 2018 / 20:00 The power of a good story as the foundation of this film delivers a story of a bewildering broken parent-child relationship. |
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SCHOOLYARD BLUES (SKOLSTARTSSORG)
Maria Eriksson-Hecht / Sweden / 2017 / 16:36 The film reflects how schools turned out to be an educative place for only those who are considered to be the best students. There is no place for children like Mika who was already considered a bad boy. We believe many people can relate to this delicate film. The film made several juries shed tears. |
| MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT 2018What makes a great documentary is not limited to the reality. The creative interpretation of reality in documentaries also has a fiction quality which provokes our thoughts and lingers in our memory. | |
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THE SEVEN ABDULKARIMS
Elham Rokni / Israel / 2018 / 22:00 The merging of fiction and reality about the refugee issue in a documentary, animation and experimental blend. A rare approach of the subject in a surreal manner. |
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THE TREASURE (EL TESORO)
Nestor del Castllo, Marisa Lafuente Esteso / Spain / 2017 / 12:00 A family documentary about values in life. The truth revealed is both familiar and sensible. |
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TOUR ON MUD (OJEK LUSI)
Winner Wijaya / Indonesia / 2017 / 17:40 The subjects are anchored in a local story that is dark but seductive. Despite the lack of depth of the characters, the film provides access to show us their world from their optimistic perspective. |
| MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 BEST ANIMATION SHORT 2018The nominees for Best Animation Short 2018 explore the treatment of stories in new ways, using animation as their main element. There are surprising elements and universality that push our imagination. | |
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AIRPORT
Michaela Müller / Switzerland/Croatia / 2017 / 10:35 Fluid and smooth, one can view the film over and over again like a painting and find something new each time. |
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CARONTE
Luis Tinoco Pineda / Spain / 2017 / 15:00 Inspiring mixed and reversed boundaries between imagination and reality is mixed and reversed. |
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THE CRACK (RAILO)
Mika Koskinen / Finland / 2017 / 04:58 This animation communicates directly with our heart and the story will only work as animation, not live-action. |
| MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 BEST AUDIO VISUAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT 2018Progressive and courageous in letting the imagination run wild with a reactively narrative approach touching sociopolitical subjects. | |
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A DAY AT THE CAMP (UN JOUR EN COLONIE)
Oscar Aubry, Paolo Jacob / France / 2017 / 10:39 A unique audio visual experimental film that completely challenged our imagination and memories. |
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EDGE OF ALCHEMY
Stacey Steers / United States / 2017 / 17:15 A great visual and imagination accompanied with the music and sound design. |
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HAND COLORED NO.2
Lei Lei / Not Specified / 2017 / 05:00 The hand-colored photography with imaginary colors and various motions in the animation set off an unscripted story for each one of the audience. |
| MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 BEST CHILDREN SHORT 2018Great short films for children have the power to keep their attention and cultivate their artistic taste while exposing them to educative ideas about diversity, tolerance and tenacity. | |
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MOGU AND PEROL
Tsuneo Goda / Japan / 2018 / 08:32 A sincere friendship of two main characters who have conflicting traits. The story is conveyed in a simple and funny way. The character design is visually attractive and evokes imagination. |
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SWIMMING IN THE DESERT
Alvaro Ron / United States / 2017 / 15:00 “Serious” topics about the environment that are everyone’s responsibility, including children, introduced through the main character who is a mute kid. |
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THE CLOUD AND THE WHALE
Alyona Tomilova / Russian Federation / 2016 / 03:34 A beautiful animated film that touches jury’s feelings, using animals and the environment to convey a message of friendship. |
| MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 PROGRAMMER’S CHOICE 2018As programmers for short film festivals, the ideal film quality selected to be screened is the one that has many questions with unlimited answers. This is the power of short films and discussions that arise after watching. | |
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AS YOUR WITNESS (POR TUA TESTEMUNHA)
João Pupo / Portugal / 2018 / 18:00 A mysterious drama with several layers of hidden stories waiting to be revealed with each progress within the story. |
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DONKEY (GADHO)
Digant Gautam / India / 2018 / 14:59 With a classic premise ‘you don’t know what you have until it’s gone’, the linear narrative portrayed a unique local story with universal value. |
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KAMPUNG TAPIR
Aw See Wee / Malaysia / 2017 / 17:15 Watching this film is like taking a long breath, allowing the audience to concentrate with every picture, sound and story conveyed. The tapir symbol becomes a kind of comma in a question sentence about the national boundary in this film. |
| MINIKINO FILM WEEK 4 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH JURY AWARD 2018The 2018 MFW Youth Jury Board has made its choice from a range of the short films specifically selected from the 2018 Official Selections and has decided which of these films has won the International Youth Jury Award 2018.Here are the list of nominees and comments from the 2018 Youth Jury Board in their own words. | |
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SCHOOLYARD BLUES (SKOLSTARTSSORG)
Maria Eriksson-Hecht / Sweden / 2017 / 16:36 Youth Jury Board 2018 note; It is a touching story that leaves a strong aftertaste to the audience and it is a very well-acted representation of strong bonds between two young brothers that are dealing with cold and harsh situations in life. |
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LIKE A GOOD KID (MESLE BACHE ADAM)
Arian Vazirdaftari / Iran, Islamic Republic of / 2018 / 20:00 Youth Jury Board 2018 note; A relatable story to current situations as more parents may trust their babysitters or nannies more than their own children. The story also shows the dangerous effects of the media in shaping a young boy’s character. |
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CARONTE
Luis Tinoco Pineda / Spain / 2017 / 15:00 Youth Jury Board 2018 note; Cool CGI and editing for a short movie. Good sound effects. It is related to conflicts nowadays regarding usage of gadgets, which causes regression in family time. It is an entertaining, fun and heart pounding story. |
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LIFE OF DEATH
Jason Kiantoro, Bryan Arfiandy / Indonesia / 2018 / 05:23 Youth Jury Board 2018 note; A very unique mockumentary concept of how Death does his job. It is hilarious yet meaningful at the same time. |
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SWIMMING IN THE DESERT
Alvaro Ron / United States / 2017 / 15:00 Youth Jury Board 2018 note; Outstanding cinematography and soundtrack which complements the story and fits the atmosphere. Inspiring story and good actors. |
2018 AWARDS & PRIZES
1. SHORTLIST Laurel for filmmakers that get through in the “Shortlisted” stage. (please read Rules & Terms)
2. OFFICIAL SELECTION Digital Laurel & Digital Certificate (vector on pdf) for filmmakers with officially selected films of Minikino Film Week. (please read Rules & Terms)
3. THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PREMIER RECOGNITION – Laurel & Certificate; (please read Rules & Terms)
4. MFW4 AWARD; a NON-MONETARY REWARD in the form of a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Committee, and dedicated online announcements as a PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EXCELLENCE.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
- MFW Best Short Film of the Year Award 2018
- MFW4 Programmer’s Choice Award
- MFW4 Best Children Short Award
- MFW4 Youth Jury Choice Award
- MFW4 Best Fiction Short Award
- MFW4 Best Documentary Short Award
- MFW4 Best Animation Short Award
- MFW4 Best Audio Visual Experimental Short Award
5. FESTIVAL’S LIMITED OFFER only for the director’s/producer’s with OFFICIAL SELECTED SHORT FILM;
– Airport pick ups and 2 (two) nights of free accommodation in Bali during the festival dates.
– All the exclusive access, only for the director’s/producer’s of OFFICIAL SELECTED SHORT FILM and invited festival’s guests.
– Limited for the MFW4 AWARD NOMINEES: Airport pick ups and 4 (four) nights of free accommodation in Bali to attend the Awarding Night & Closing Party.
– One whole week of inspiration & wonder of Bali adventure.