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“It's Raining Frogs Outside” by Maria Estela Paiso
Leiden Shorts, previously known as LISFE (Leiden International Short Film Experience), has announced the complete list award winners for the 2022 festival, which took place in Kijkhuis, Leiden from June 9-12.
The general statement of the 2022 Leiden Shorts jury reads, “We would like to thank the festival for its selection of experimental, boundary-breaking short films that blend genres, styles, and filmmaking methods in a refreshing manner. We believe in the power of cinema as a unique audiovisual medium and celebrate films that push the limits of what cinema can achieve.”
The jury of the 2022 Leiden Shorts International Competition has honored two short movies with a best award and an special mention in the International competition section of the Leiden Shorts 2022.
“It’s Raining Frogs Outside” by Maria Estela Paiso from Philippines won the International Award of the 2022 Leiden Shorts.
In “It’s Raining Frogs Outside”, the world is about to end. Maya is forced to go home to the province of Zambales. There, she confronts her childhood house that terrorizes her as frogs rain outside.
The jury awarded “It’s Raining Frogs Outside” by Maria Estela Paiso for the following reason: “We give the International Award to a film that has created a shared visual language to convey the interiority of its protagonist. In a unique blend of live action, animation, visual effects, and archival footage, the film explores the boundaries between memory, nightmare, and reality. The film’s dive into a particular experience expands upon universal existential themes of loneliness, mental illness, trauma, and alienation. Both inspired by and able to transcend the covid pandemic, the filmmaker produces a haptic experience that explores the visceral horrors of the (female) body and its relation to being perceived.”
“Under the Lake” by Thanasis Trouboukis from Greece, Finland won the jury’s special mention in the International Competition section of the 2022 Leiden Shorts.
In “Under the Lake”, as a mountainous village in Greece sinks under the lake, the memories of its inhabitants emerge from the water.The jury awarded “Under the Lake” by Thanasis Trouboukis for the following reason: “We give the special mention to a film with a unique visual language that distills the cinematic medium down to its essentials – image, movement and diegetic sound – to create a mesmerizing experience. The filmmaker expertly mixes elements from documentary and fiction to create a visual poem that conveys a grounded, urgent message.”
Bianca Lucas, Roosje van der Kamp and Louis Hothothot were the members of the jury in the International Competition section of the 2022 Leiden Shorts.
The jury of the 2022 Leiden Shorts International Competition has honored one short movie with the best award in the National competition section of the Leiden Shorts 2022.
“Minimal Sway While Starting My Way Up” by Stéphanie Lagarde from Netherlands won the National Award of the 2022 Leiden Shorts.
In “Minimal Sway While Starting My Way Up”, as an intelligent elevator discovers the world, we get to know the invisible links between extreme heights –the mega-tall tower, speculative object and symbol for social, cultural and economical domination– and extreme depths –the deep mine, place of natural wealth extraction and colonial exploitation. As doubts, fears and desires melt in the consciousness of the elevator, existence becomes a battle to justify itself.
The jury awarded “Minimal Sway While Starting My Way Up” by Stéphanie Lagarde for the following reason: “The jury was pleasantly surprised by the quality of all films in this national competition. But in the end, it came to a unanimous decision. This film takes a simple and narrow concept and then expands on it and expands on it until it reaches a global perspective. While doing this, the film never loses its initial concept, which the jury thought was very impressive. As a concept, it was almost done to perfection. Not to mention the esthetics and visuals of the film, which are all followed through, both supporting and embellishing the arc of the film.”
Patricia Werneck Ribas, Jasper Tonnon and Yannis Sakaridis were the members of the jury in the National Competition section of the 2022 Leiden Shorts.
The jury of the 2022 Leiden Shorts International Competition has honored two short movies with a best award and an special mention in the Student competition section of the Leiden Shorts 2022.
“Ob Scena” by Paloma Orlandini Castro from Argentina won the Student Award of the 2022 Leiden Shorts.
In “Ob Scena”, A personal and sexual diary. A fake user’s manual whose sophistication and audaciousness free it from the traps of what has to be said and the agenda of commonplace. A discourse with disconcerting and without instructions, with an exploring spirit and without restrictions.
The jury awarded “Ob Scena” by Paloma Orlandini Castro for the following reason: “By revisiting the history of sexuality, Ob Scene creates a beguiling connection between psychiatry and the formulaic nature of the pornographic industry. It delivers a critical, yet artistically informed, reflection on constructions and misconceptions of sexuality. With a melange of captivating techniques, it teaches us about the mechanics of perception and the hapticity of vision. By juxtaposing autobiographical notes next to the history of representation, Paloma Orlandini Castro reclaims her past and overcomes the pre-established societal norms and boundaries. The development of the narrative, perfect plot and inventive use of diverse cinematic techniques have allowed the artist to touch upon the most serious questions/flaws in the history of sexuality. This masterful combination of personal inquiry and historical interrogation of sexuality makes Ob Scene a uniquely educational short with a high level of artistic aptitude.”+
Cyan Bae, Yannis Sakaridis and Ali Shobeiri were the members of the jury in the Student Competition section of the 2022 Leiden Shorts.
“From the Balcony” by Aris Kaplanidis from Greece won the Audience Award of the Leiden Shorts 2022.
Out of over 90 films in our official selection, our audience voted for their favourite films all throughout the festival. The public showed their variety of tastes through the choice of their favourite film. In the end, the following three films were picked as the audience’s favourites: 1). From the Balcony, 2). Freedom Swimmer, 3). Love, Dad, 4). The Trees, and 5). Foster.
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“Una Nuova Prospettiva” (“A New Perspective”): Directed by Emanuela Ponzano. 82 International Selections. 32 Awards.