Children’s Short Film Competition | We Shine Together | Forum Cinemas
This year’s program was created in close collaboration with the children and youth jury!
It was represented by youth aged 10–18, who watched, analyzed, and discussed the films submitted to this year’s competition. In doing so, they not only selected the final program but also created a space for dialogue and learned ways to approach a rich selection of films. The final selections for the children's program “We Shine Together” and the youth program “Where My Feet Carry Me” reflect what the youth themselves found most engaging to watch and discuss.
Films
Looking for you / DE / 4'
Shemp, the main character of 2021’s wonderful ‘Shots of Light’ returns to the screen as an intergalactic hero, on the search for their soulmate. In ‘Looking for You’, Shemp is tasked with rescuing Cardboardia... and makes the discovery of a lifetime!
Lost and found / HR / 6'
Nine-year-old Timi enters a Lost and Found Store. Strange shop items bring to Timi's mind an unresolved event from the past - an argument with his best friend.
Catch that fish! / FR / 6'
Little Naya’s father is always taken away from her because of his endless job. Only this time, motivated by her favorite fishing TV show, she takes on the quest of catching the legendary fish: her father.
On the mat outside my door / DE / 5'
An oversized, cheeky rat has moved in with our protagonist. She whistles along with the radio, sits in the fridge, splashes in the tub, and is simply everywhere – loud, pesky, full of life.
Mushroom's Life / LV / 8'
A simple but sweet story about a family of mushroom flies who try to keep their mushroom from ending up in a hunter's basket by using techniques such as repainting it, covering it with moss, and other techniques.
Journey of the Stars / SK / 8'
Sometimes you just need to change the angle of view to see the glittering magic of your fantasy.
Feast / SK / 4'
A story about courage and willingness to fight in difficult times.
Gum / SA / 10'
A child experiences the thrill of first love, awakening emotions he never knew existed and forcing him to confront decisions he feels unprepared to make.
Sketches on Ice / BE, FR / 4'
It snowed! Lou and Marius are playing in the street, building a snowman. But Mom calls them back home—Marius has to practice his clarinet, and Lou has homework to do! Pfff! ... Lou opens her notebook and begins her exercises. Marius plays a few hesitant notes, but... incredible! Outside, the snowman has moved.