English (UK) 
Ελληνικά | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| 5:00 pm |
Me and my dark IMe and my dark I Plagued, Sanne Josephine Catharina Maria Drenth, Eline Suzanna Maria van der Lugt, Anne-Fleur Stuurman, Caitlin Elisabeth Becker Hof, Netherlands Treesa is an insecure 16-year-old girl who feels unwanted by society. Because she struggles a lot with her insecurities, she is in treatment with a psychologist, who is supposed to help her with her mental problems. During one of these sessions, Treesa enters a world of fear in her mind, where her anxieties of being unwanted are expressed through vermin and a plague monster that hunts her. When Treesa has nowhere else to run and the monster almost exterminates her, she wakes up again in the psychologist's room. The psychologist tells Treesa that she did well but must go now. It is time for the next patient. However, when Treesa leaves the treatment room, the creature follows her out. Treesa's fears have not yet been resolved.
Adigo, Dóra Csóka, Hungary The story of a hunter who is haunted by the consequences of his action during his whole life.
Good Girl, Dóra Napsugár Kovács, Hungary The short film "Good Girl" follows a little girl's visit to the psychologist. Although our main character is quite fearful and withdrawn, the psychologist does everything to get the little girl to open up. To facilitate this, during the session, several therapeutic methods used for children will be presented.
YaoJi, 晓晴 于, China The story in Yao Ji is set in the northeastern town of 2000 in China. The heroine Xiaoliang Master Mahjong, good at playing cards for others at the card table, the organization of card games, coax other people happy at the card table to win. This skill was also discovered by her own leader, director Jiang, who used mahjong to get closer to other dealers. Mahjong has become the ladder of the rise of Liang, but also brought her a lot of trouble, she gradually numb in a game of cards, also no longer recognize this bent to please others of their own. In the last game, Liang because of the physical and mental double impact into his fantasy space, where she climbed the mahjong ladder, into the Mahjong Maze, produced a sense of defiance. She broke through the oppression and bondage of Mahjong to her, and finally overthrew the card table in reality, reconciled with her past self, completed a woman's resistance and awakening in a difficult environment, and decided to move towards a new life, be a new person.
Kabuki, Tiago MINAMISAWA, Brazil Kabuki is a stop motion animation short film that poetically follows the transgender character Kabuki’s search for self-acceptance and identity. The film is dedicated to the transgender people killed every day and revisits this ancestral form of theatre from Japan to give full significance to the object of the mask.
Half Moon, Bruce Xu, United States Can light and shadow be friends?
Alyssum, Alex King, United States, United States Alyssum follows Alyson, a young woman who’s struggling with perfectionism as she attempts to craft the perfect bouquet for her wife, Lilith. Overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt, she battles her inner critic, represented by corrupting vines. As she spirals deeper into self-doubt, she must decide: will she push forward and embrace imperfection, or will her fears consume her? Expectation, Corin Anderson, United Kingdom A moment of intense introspective crisis before the big match.
Hi, I'm Juanito, Kai Sorolla, Chile After finding himself in the limbo, Juanito embarks on a journey to understand his situation and find peace with the idea that he is about to die. Salamander's land, Ekaterina Ulyanova, Russian Federation A man opens his eyes and discovers that he is a guest in the land of salamanders. A story inspired by the "Kappa" by R. Akutagawa and K. Chapek's "War with Newts". Brain Space, Laura Tofarides, United Kingdom Propelled into her own mind, Rhi explores the thoughts, fears and impulses that shape our internal world. When her inner child is threatened by the shadows of her own trauma her fear turns to anger & she must fight back to regain control. From desperation to acceptance, she learns to choose life. My Shadow and Me, yali herbet During a family trip to the beach, 5-year-old Ido, feeling overlooked and restless, discovers an enchanting friend when his shadow unexpectedly springs to life.
It Will Be Fine, Karolína Pravdová, Czech Republic The short animated film To bude dobrý is a record of the internal struggle of the teenage daughter Karin with her mother's illness. The autobiographical story brings to the viewer two main themes that intertwine in the film: the existential anxiety of a young person resulting from the threat to his mother's life and the need to grow up prematurely and accept responsibility for taking care of his mother and running the household. It's gonna be fine has several meanings. It's a cliché used by people in communication with a person who has found himself on the edge of life and death. It is a mantra that is repeated over and over by the main actors of the story. It's a hope Karin clings to. The film is processed in a combined technique using acrylic painting, gouache and digital cartoon animation and traditional animation on paper. And don’t call me crazy, Dorota Skupniewicz, Poland The Protagonist is a psychiatric survivor. Facing to hospital ins????tu????on recalling a Ka????a’s ‘The Trial’, situa????on with no exit. Just the decision to break through thorny bushes of reality appears as a rescue. The Protagonist meets alterna????ve views of persons-birds focused on changes. The choice is a path divided for two. She can agree with actual situa????on or further batle, based on the causes for fight, including redefini????on of mental disease. The voice of my father, Tserendorj Myagmarjav, Adriana Maria Duello, Korea, Republic of, Mongolia A young Mongolian boy embarks on a spiritual journey to prove his maturity by catching a sacred white reindeer, but instead discovers an ancestral connection that helps him reconcile with the loss of his father.
The Miser, Denis Belishky, Bulgaria A child finds a golden coin in the school hallway that blinds him when it first catches sunlight. Compelled, he puts it in a pig-shaped piggy bank in his room. Years pass. The child, now a young man, puts the now-enlarged piggy bank on his shoulders, leaves his room and enters a dark, surreal subway. As he walks, he passes whispering shadows; with each step, the piggy bank grows heavier, and he ages. Now an old man, he reaches the subway’s glowing exit—an escalator flooded with blinding light—but he can no longer pull the piggy bank. With effort, he pulls out his final coin and climbs on top of the enormous piggy bank. He drops the coin in, and the piggy bank starts to grow rapidly, pushing him in. The old man falls to the bottom with a maniacal laugh. Banjo Girl, Kater Becker, Netherlands A cozy adventure about a girl who boards a train in search of belonging. Absorta, Luiza Pugliesi Villaça, Brazil Nara, an exhausted young adult, decides to take a shower after a long day. But when she lies down in the bathtub to relax, her moment of introspection is interrupted by a fish stuck in the drain. Deep and unknown waters will be explored as she is invaded by different phases of her life. The thing I was afraid of, Jhonatan Luiz, Brazil In a place where masks hide smiles and fears, Luana discovers that the true magic is being who we really are. Sleep Tight, Aliénor Ghys, Aline Hu, Clara Onteiral-Diaz, Guillemette Cahuzac, Marie-Lou Lejeune, France In her room, Sasha, a little girl who only aspires to live a happy childhood, is playing with her cuddly toys to forget that her parents are about to separate. But the noise of their argument intrudes on her innocent games, forcing her to confront the consequences of these increasingly unsustainable adult conflicts. Gradually, the child becomes overwhelmed by her anxieties, giving free rein to her repressed emotions. Courage, Margot Jacquet, Nathan Baudry, Marion Choudin, Jeanne Desplanques, Lise Delcroix, Salomé Cognon, France When Anna, an Olympic athlete, finds herself behind in the race, she redoubles her efforts with the aim of winning the competition and never disappoint again. But as she pushes herself beyond her limits, she burns out. She then has to face the wave of judgment that comes with dropping out. Shhh!, Liang-Liang Liu, United Kingdom A comings of age story following three teenagers: Aiko, Bonnie and Cai, and their different struggles with sexuality and self-discovery. A journey illustrates how these individuals deal with their issues and attempt to find themselves. Over the clouds, Mahdi Barqzadegan, Iran, Islamic Republic of A kite does not fly at high altitudes so as not to be damaged by strong winds. He is lonely and has a monotonous life. The storm tears his thread and takes him deep into the sky. There, the kite realizes that even though it may get hurt, life as a kite is worth it. The Race, Sofia Gutman, France What if our thoughts had taken the form of a wild horse race? Our fears represented by animals? At night, the race begins. This is the story of Tara and her subconscious. Tinnitus#3, michele bernardi, Italy TINNITUS#3 is an introspective journey into troubled thoughts. A sleep always interrupted in search of a word of peace, a whisper to life that has the eyes of death in front of a mirror. Natah, Islam Ahmad, Egypt, United Arab Emirates A man running from his destiny leaving his love and facing death.
Straight and in a Circle, Palina Ramashka, Belarus It is a touching story of a refugee forced to leave his home in search of safety, healing, and a new sense of belonging.
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| 6:00 pm |
Drawing for JusticeJoin the "Drawing for Justice" campaign: we are creating images of solidarity to collectively resist the criminalization of migrants and refugees in Greece. Right now, over 2,200 people are imprisoned in Greece, accused of smuggling, and are being tried in summary trials without proper interpreters or legal defense. Among them, more than 90 young Sudanese are in prisons in Crete. Let's talk about what's happening and create posters, paintings, comics, and more together to make the situation visible.
All workshops are free to attend, with voluntary donations of stationery to support the needs of the Horizon Association. |
| 7:00 pm |
The art behind barsArt behind bars
The second chance school at Chania prison has been operating since 2016, in an effort to help inmates acquire knowledge and skills. Art is present even behind bars. A presentation on the work and experience of the educators Speakers: Marios Ioannidis, Michalis Kalaitzakis, Christina Kountouri.
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| 8:00 pm |
Humorous Frames IIHumorous Frames II The story of 1001 bread rolls, Szilvia Apáthy, Hungary The watchful inspectors found 1001 bread rolls of dubious age in the main cellar of a popular Italian restaurant. Based on a short story by Béla Abody. Steve The Explorer, Márk Takács, Fanni Herold, Hungary Steve searches for unique animals and enthusiastically documents his discoveries, although this sometimes comes with dangers. No Bunnies, Please, Anastasia Yaroshenko, Russian Federation A film created during the 'Energy Injection' workshop, a tale of childlike innocence.
Booba: The Patient, Leonid Rakhmanin, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom Booba is covered in mysterious specks, and Twinkle and the friends from other worlds set out to find out what it is. Freeride in C, Edmunds Jansons, Latvia The white tranquility of mountains is disturbed by colorful winter sports enthusiasts who enjoy downhill skiing. The short film is an audiovisual experience, an abstract dance of freedom that reflects the joy and fragility of being.
Animetro, Natalia Grofpel, Russian Federation Lady Leopard is ready to give up her search for a soulmate when suddenly the wild rhythm of the underground interferes with her destiny. Pitica and The Perfect Sandwich, Babi Astolfi, Brazil A little child living in a wasteland searches for the last ingredient to craft the perfect sandwich. COWBOYS, Robinson Van Hoof, Belgium Billy is a cowboy who isn’t respected in his small town, lost in the middle of the Wild West. After a brawl breaks out in the local saloon, he seizes an opportunity to make a name for himself by setting off with his best friend and the sheriff in pursuit of a notorious outlaw. Treasure, Carmen Álvarez Muñoz, Spain Trapped in her routine, Mari Pili spends her days bored in the park feeding the birds. One day, a group of crows starts returning the favour by bringing her little presents. Surprised, Mari Pili decides to give them better food, making the crows improve their gifts too. CHAUSSETTES, Mona Khamassi, Julie Jalla, Luan Simonin, Théo Guerin, Anaïs Bellance, Clarisse Barlette, Elena Desailly, Pierre Aubertin, Clément Piot-Bigot, France Have you ever wondered where your second sock disappears? This movie will reveal the shocking truth that they don't want you to know. Follow Sue, local loco, in her quest for socks and answers. The Calm of the Cicadas, Patrick De Carvalho, France To save the tranquility of his paradisiac Mediterranean island, threatened by the noise of boats, Marcel will embark on a merciless battle that will break the ears of many. But he will gets carried away, causing the destruction of his entire environment. Most People Love Dogs, Ben Porro, United Kingdom In this charming animation, lovingly drawn ink-to-paper over 4 years, a man is driven to insanity by the constant barking of the dog next door. As things come to a head, the warring neighbours find out whose bark is worse than their bite. Pippo, the Flea, António Alves, Portugal Pippo, the Flea, finds a camel; however, the resident spider is not happy about it. Apocalypsis, Nicolas Sanabria, Emmanuel Alcalá, Andrés Llanezas, Argentina In the summer of 1994, in a small pasture in Argentina, a group of children gather to play soccer under the warm sun of the siesta hour. However, what begins as another day of fun will soon become a memory. Magic Routine, Alexander Kuznetsov, Russian Federation Is it easy for wizards to live in the world of humans? One careless gesture, and the world is on the brink of disaster. The comic «Magic Routine,» and the web-special based on it, tell the story of Hilda and Warren - two remarkable wizards living in modern-day St. Petersburg and dreaming of great magical feats. 178, Alexey Alexeev, Russian Federation This is a story about one very ordinary day of a very ordinary person. BIRD TO BE ALIVE, Mathieu André, Anaïs Berost, François Fontaine, Rowan Rosencourt, Valentin Rosset, France While transporting an old man obsessed with birds to the nearest hospital, Jean-Jacques the paramedic driver is distracted, loses control of his vehicle and ends up puncturing a tire. To top it off, the old man managed to escape and chase after the birds he encountered. Jean-Jacques tried to catch him...
Ghosting Flirt, Arantza Krystel Cáceres Tenorio, Matilda Ignacia Peillard López, Chile Fantasmín is alone and bored in the abandoned room of his apartment, when suddenly a mysterious visitor steals his peace and, surprisingly, his heart. While Chiquilla is determined to tidy up the dusty place, our protagonist assigns himself the mission of making her fall in love with him with his peculiar courtship methods. Motion, Anastasia Turishcheva, Russian Federation This is a music video about making of an animation movie. You can see every step of production- from the idea to the final cut. The Skinnies, Jan Svenšek, Slovenia A short animated film about animals that gather around a water reservoir. Their carelessness causes a shortage of water, which leads to quarrels between them. Cell Buddies, Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit, Arjen van der Plas, Netherlands Sam, a grumpy raccoon is stuck sharing a cell with Bob, a sweet but dim manatee. Sam hatches an escape plan. In their chaotic jailbreak Sam’s hardened edges soften as Bob’s loyalty shines. Will they escape? Maybe. But together, they’ve already cracked something bigger: trust.
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