The 30th ifva Awards
Tertiary Students Group (Animation) Finalist Showcase
GOOD DAY!
Wu Ting Cheng (National Taiwan University of Arts)
Taiwan / 06'50'' / No Dialogue with English subtitles
Irene spends all her time struggling to come up with ideas in a dark and damp rented room for a writing award, eventually collapsing from overwork and hallucinations. After she fails to show up, her friend drags her outside into the sunlight, leading her to realize the importance of getting out and relaxing.
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GOOD DAY!
Wu Ting Cheng (National Taiwan University of Arts)
Ostrich Express
Zhu Tian Chen (Hong Kong Baptist University)
Hong Kong / 03'48'' / In English with English subtitle
Ostrich Express is a courier company dedicated to ultra-fast delivery. All the ostriches appear to be united, working hard, and hoping to prevail in their competition with Cheetah Express. But the truth is, short-term interests have driven a wedge between them. The pawns devour each other over a mirage, while the puppet master watches from the shadows.
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Ostrich Express
Zhu Tian Chen (Hong Kong Baptist University)
Whirl
Yim Hiu Tung (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Hong Kong / 05'50'' / In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles
The two sisters woke up on the tram and entered a city that felt both unfamiliar and familiar. Initially, they happily wandered through the streets, but the atmosphere gradually turned strange. The younger sister led the older sister in a continuous escape, weaving through various alleys until they reached a grassy field...
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Whirl
Yim Hiu Tung (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
To Renée
Coral Huang, Phoebe Law (Hong Kong Baptist University)
Hong Kong / 07'45'' / No Dialogue and Subtitles
"The once-thriving city, now overtaken by strange fungi and vivid greens, a girl returns to her unfamiliar hometown, seeking traces of humanity's past. Unknown creatures gaze upon the ghost from that bygone era, she shall be reborn anew in mother’s embrace. Yet this is nothing more than a mundane moment in one fine spring."
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To Renée
Coral Huang, Phoebe Law (Hong Kong Baptist University)
RED＆BLUE
Pan Tsai Ying (National Taiwan University of Arts)
Taiwan / 04'13'' / In Mandarin with English subtitles
The protagonist sets out on a journey to find a missing friend. As he continues onward, he enters a forest and is drawn to a strange-looking flower. A glimpse of his friend leads him to a vast field of flowers, where he finds his friend. He sees…
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RED＆BLUE
Pan Tsai Ying (National Taiwan University of Arts)
Stacy
Lin Yi Ling (Taipei National University of the Arts)
Taiwan / 08'51'' / In Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles
Toothbag's friend commits suicide, she wraps her regret in anger, trying to let go of her chaotic emotions, can't help but frequently flip through her past memories, but still couldn't accept it. In an unexpected dream, Toothbag had a heated conversation with her friend, was reminded to read the suicide note carefully...
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Stacy
Lin Yi Ling (Taipei National University of the Arts)
NAYZAK
Elio Sahyoun (Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts)
Lebanon / 11'38'' / No Dialogue and Subtitles
In a world shattered by chaos, meteors rain from the sky, and life struggles to survive. Rok, a once-passionate sculptor, is turning to stone, paralyzed by the loss of his wife and young daughter. Overgrown with vines, he sits motionless, consumed by grief. His young son, Ray, who shares the same tragic loss, refuses to surrender...
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NAYZAK
Elio Sahyoun (Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts)
Fishual Effect
Mok Yeuk Shan (Hong Kong Metropolitan University)
Hong Kong / 06'45'' / No Dialogue and Subtitles
Moving to a new city, young Ng Chi Yau watches in horror as his parents frantically devour strange fish feed spewing from filthy pipes. As they begin to mutate, Chi Yau shockingly uncovers a brutal commodity chain: "humans turn into fish, slaughtered for feed, and harvested for gold coins." Racing home, he is greeted by his parents...
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Fishual Effect
Mok Yeuk Shan (Hong Kong Metropolitan University)
TAKE A SEAT
Chuang Tzu Chun (National Taiwan University of Arts)
Taiwan / 08'09'' / In Mandarin with English subtitles
A journey to accompany the lost. Through the voyage of Hailey, Gubo and Tata, we aim to be there for you during your lowest moments. We want to say maybe wait a little longer, maybe stay just a bit more.
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TAKE A SEAT
Chuang Tzu Chun (National Taiwan University of Arts)
Outshine
Eliza Keating (National Taiwan University of Arts)
Taiwan / 04'00'' / No Dialogue and Subtitles
One day, the light in one lighthouse burns out. When the keeper replaces it with an even brighter bulb, it sparks the competitive spirit of the keeper across the water. The two soon become entangled in an absurd duel of increasingly outrageous lighting upgrades. As their one-upmanship escalates, they seemingly forget their original responsibilities as lighthouse keepers…
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Outshine
Eliza Keating (National Taiwan University of Arts)
