ESFAA - European Short Film Audience Award

23/09/2025

The winner of the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is revealed!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗹, Marie-Lola Terver, Paul Jousselin

Congratulations to the directors!

This short film won the audience award from 9 European short film festivals! The launch of the 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 just took place today in Brussels!

Find out more at 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗲𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗮.𝗲𝘂.

20/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO) to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

During their interview, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲-𝗟𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 and 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻 shared insights into the filmmaking process behind their project, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙞𝙡. They elaborated on the film's extended shooting schedule, which spanned both during and after the Covid-19 lockdown. Additionally, they emphasized their deliberate approach to incorporating active listening to the natural environment, highlighting the picturesque scenery that plays a significant role in the film.

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/listening-to-nature-terver-and-jousselin-discuss-the mysterious-adventures-of-claude-conseil/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

20/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO) to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

In his interview, 𝗘𝗱𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗸𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻́𝘀𝗸𝗶 discusses the creative process behind 𝙀𝙙𝙜𝙚, focusing on the symbols and visual 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗯 𝗗𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗸𝗶 talks about his experience on set, including his views on the explicit representation of the body and transexuality.

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/from-symbols-to-the-body-krempinski-and-dylewski-on-edge-and-its-bold-themes/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

20/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO) to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

In her interview, 𝗛𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗝𝗮̈𝗮̈𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗷𝗮 discusses the creative process behind 𝙉𝙪𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧!, deconstructs her conventional production methods, and explores the use of cyanotype in animation techniques.

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/heta-jaalinoja-on-pushing-boundaries-with-nun-or-never-and-cyanotype/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

20/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

In her interview, 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝘇𝗶𝘂𝘁𝘆𝗻𝘀𝗸𝗮 discusses how the Russia-Ukraine war inspired her film, 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 (Ukraine - 2023 - 28 minutes - Documentary). The film focuses on Viktor, one of the many civilians who had to step forward to fight on the front lines.

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/from-conflict-to-camera-halyna koziutynska-s- storks-always-come-home/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

20/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

In her interview, 𝗠𝗼́𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗮 explores the central themes of fragmentation in her film 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. She shares her insights on the process of directing actors, using it to delve into discussions about intentionality and the uncertainties surrounding the decision to have children.

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/directing-with-intent-monica-lima-on-human-nature-and-the-uncertainties-of-parenthood/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

20/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO) to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

In her interview, 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲́𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹 discusses how the mise en scène and soundscape of her film 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 are designed to reflect the emotional state of the protagonist, Barbara. Like many others, Barbara lives in a state of deep disconnection from herself and the reality around her due to her prolonged use of social media and the digital world.

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/mise-en-scene-and-sound-in-motherless-child-sophie-marechal-on-portraying-digital-disconnection/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

17/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO) to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

In his interview, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲 discusses the event that inspired him to make the film, 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚!. As a reflection on European policies towards refugees, the director becomes aware of his position on the subject and the empathy he felt with those who have publicly spoken out while seeking a better life.

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/simon-van-der-zande-reflects-on-refugee-policies-in-thank-you-for-your-patience/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

17/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO) to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

In his interview, 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼 𝗙. 𝗙𝗹𝗼́𝗿𝗲𝘇 discusses euthanasia, the subject of his documentary 𝙏𝙤 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙖, where he addresses the clinical, ethical and political conflicts associated with this act through the case of Carmen, the film's protagonist.

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/guillermo-f-flórez-s-to-live-in-a-wild-sea-the-complexities-of-euthanasia/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

17/01/2025

We’re excited to share some insights into the 𝟵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 touring the 𝗘𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 showcase! We challenged the fantastic Nicolas Van Ruychevelt (SILENZIO) to interview the talented directors involved! ✨

In his interview, 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰́ shares his journey as an emigrant and its connection to his film 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙖𝙣, 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮 (Germany - 2023 - 19′ - Fiction). Don’t miss it!

📺 Watch here: https://esfaa.eu/2025/01/17/diretor-boris-gavrilpvic-reflects-about-the-themes-explored-in-balkan-baby/

👉 Follow us for more updates at: www.youtube.com/

ℹ️ For more info: www.esfaa.eu

17/01/2025

🥂𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀🎥

🎬Discover programmes curated by our guests, production companies, film schools, broadcasters...

▶️ 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Each of the films in the [EU 1] and [EU 2] programmes won the Audience Award in their respective countries. At each stop, audiences give scores to the films. The film with the highest score then wins the European Audience Award.

▶️ 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 [𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗]: 2 programmes to (re)discover, on one hand, a retrospective of the early films by former students of the HEAD - Geneva, and on the other hand, the new wave of Swiss cinema.

▶️ 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 [𝗖]: Two programmes related to the focus on Lebanon.

▶️ 𝗟𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 [𝗡𝗙𝗞]: The 2024 Procirep Prize winners have prepared a programme of four diverse short films.

🎟 Access with a Festival ticket or accreditation

12/11/2024