On Sunday, May, 12 at the festival Millenium Docs Against Gravity in Warsaw the Institute of Documentary Film and DAE - Documentary Association of Europe awarded two exceptional short film projects WORM EATEN and Hole. The award ceremony concluded this year’s Short Pitch programme.
Project WORM EATEN by Maja Markowska and producers Karolina Galuba (Furia Film), and Małgorzata Małysa (Furia Film) received the Silver Eye Award. The award grants the filmmakers a 1 500 € cash prize and a year-long festival distribution provided by the East Silver Caravan organised by the Institute of Documentary Film.
The jury explained their selection: "This animated documentary provides an extraordinarily compelling look into the heart of human life, whose important message and artistic value make it an unmistakable work. Through the protagonist's gaze, we see a world of childhood, filled with peace and warmth, which is then destroyed by Black Paw - an allegory of a man and the depression and trauma associated with him. Through the dreams and memories of the DI character, we gradually penetrate the story, watching the woman gradually change and eventually reject the guilt she feels. The excellence of the animation combined with the deep emotional overtones and evocative narrative make this film an extremely powerful tool for reflection. Its fearless approach to a challenging subject matter and its ability to connect visual art with profound human experience deserves recognition and appreciation."
The DAE - Documentary Association of Europe Talent Encouragement Award went to the project Hole to director and producer Danilo Stanimirovic and producer Nikola Spasić (Inkubator Rezon). The award grants the team the DAE membership and bespoke consultations for one year.
