IFFR 2024 Announces Tiger Short Competition Winners
Short Summary:
At IFFR 2024, "Crazy Lotus" (Thailand), "Few Can See" (Ireland), and "Workers’ Wings" (Kosovo) won Tiger Short Awards, each receiving €5,000. "I Would Rather Be a Stone" (Croatia) is nominated for the European Short Film Award. The KNF Award went to "Daphne was a torso ending in leaves" (Italy, Greece).The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) in 2024 has announced the winners of its Tiger Short Competition. This year, the competition featured 21 titles from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of storytelling and cinematic innovation.
The winners of the Tiger Short Awards were "Crazy Lotus" from Thailand by Naween Noppakun, "Few Can See" from Ireland by Frank Sweeney, and "Workers’ Wings" from Kosovo by Ilir Hasanaj. Each film received an equal prize of €5,000, highlighting the festival's commitment to supporting and recognizing short film excellence globally.
Additionally, "I Would Rather Be a Stone" from Croatia, directed by Ana Hušman, was selected to compete for the next European Short Film Award. This nomination places the film within a prestigious context of short films across Europe, underscoring its quality and the impact of its storytelling.
The KNF Award, chosen by a jury from the Circle of Dutch Film Journalists, was awarded to "Daphne was a torso ending in leaves," a co-production between Italy and Greece by Catriona Gallagher. This film was highlighted for its experimental nature, technical accomplishment, and the intriguing way it blends analogue and digital formats.
The jury panels for the awards were composed of industry professionals who evaluated the films based on their artistic merit, innovation, and the ability to engage and resonate with audiences. The Tiger Short Competition at IFFR continues to be a significant platform for showcasing emerging talents in the short film domain, offering filmmakers an opportunity to present their work on an international stage.
These winners reflect the festival's ongoing commitment to diverse storytelling and the promotion of filmmakers who push the boundaries of conventional cinema. The IFFR 2024 has once again proven to be a pivotal event in the film festival calendar, celebrating the art of short filmmaking and its ability to explore complex themes and narratives within a condensed format.
