Dar’ya Terekhova | 2’ | 2023 | UKRAINE

This is an autobiographical story about the loss of a home and farewell to relatives due to the war. A story that, unfortunately, is familiar to many Ukrainians.

Olha Havrylova | 16’ | 2020 | UKRAINE

Danko, Zirka, and Fabian live peacefully in the small town of Rondo, a magical and joyful place where even the flowers sing! Everything is perfect … until the fateful day that War arrives. Having never experienced War, the inhabitants don’t know what to do. They try to talk to it and fight it, but nothing seems to stop the spread of War’s destruction and darkness. Harnessing the power of light, community, and song, Danko, Zirka, and Fabian, along with all their neighbors, must rally together to lead Rondo to victory. The War Changed Rondo reflects the darkness and pain that conflict brings and the wounds that linger long after it’s over.

Anna Dudko | 6’ | 2021 | UKRAINE

A lonely chubby mermaid is keen on peeking at people through the water pipelines using magic. One day she falls in love with a man and, blinded by passion, comes into his apartment to satisfy her burning desires.

Nata Metlukh | 8’ | 2019 | USA

An immigrant comes to the first-world country to paint a mural on the tallest tower. He tries to adapt to the new reality, but xenophobia and odd rules force him to go back.

The film is devoted to all the immigrants who are stuck in-between the worlds: not quite fitting in the new country, and becoming strangers in their homeland.

Anhelina Bilous| 00:29’ | 2023 | UKRAINE

This satirical parody was created against the background of the events in Nova Kakhovka. Silent Witness: The Kherson Disaster" is an animated film that sheds light on the catastrophic events that unfolded in Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine, and highlights the apparent lack of support from the United Nations during the crisis. The film depicts a depressing reality: the lack of substantial assistance from the United Nations. This international organization, portrayed through cartoon characters, simply observes what is happening from the sidelines, without taking active action to provide meaningful assistance or support.

Irina Harkavets | 1’ | 2022 | UKRAINE

Experience from Russia’s war against Ukraine and its aftermath in the form of PTSD. An animated film about surviving horror and coming home. First use of neural network animation in a short film along with classic animation.

Roman Lysenko | 5’ | 2021 | UKRAINE

Tragicomedic story about rescue attempt and its consequences, based and inspired mostly by cheesy yet charming Superman movies from 70-80s. It is a simple, straightforward story with a cheerful and a little bit of nostalgic atmosphere contrasted by a grimm and sudden twist.

Oksana Kurmaz | 3’ | 2021 | Ukraine

The film follows two cats living together. Their opposite natures draw them apart, but they is impossible to live without one another.

Dmytro Lisenbart | 14’ | 2020 | UKRAINE

Could a robot adopt a pet in the near future? – Sure, why not. – Could this pet be a human? – Well, it could be possible in the future. – Could they become friends? – Probably yes. - …And what would become of the robot afterwards? – Listen, to hell with your questions!

Mykyta Lyskov | 2’ | 2023 | UKRAINE

Spring was the name of an old Soviet TV set that was produced in Ukraine. This abstract movie is made up of noises that are recorded on this TV.

Sofiia Melnyk | 7’ | 2022 | UKRAINE

The animated short Mariupol. A Hundred Nights tells us a story of a little girl who wakes up on February 24th because of the air alert, and tries to find someone living in the burning city. The main character is based on the story of Alisa, a 4-year-old girl, who stayed in the besieged Mariupol during the whole time; she was also at the Azovstal plant during the last month of its defence. When the Russians allowed the civilians to evacuate from Azovstal, Alisa was separated from her mother.

Content warning: depiction of war

Andriy Naumenko | 3'  | 2022 | UKRAINE

TROЯ (Troіa) - these are the episodes of everyday life in the sleeping area of ​​Kyiv called "Troieshchyna". Here I was born, raised and I live here now. Here you understand that clothes don't make the man and events can have unexpected endings.

Oleksandra Dzhiganska | 4’ | 2022 | UKRAINE, AUSTRIA

Our memories play an important role in the construction of identity and self-awareness. My childhood memories have acquired a special value for me since the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, my home country. For many children, this time will become a formative memory. My childhood in Ukraine was different, and I want to share it with the audience in the form of an animated short. In the film, I tell a personal story about my childhood memories and explore how memories are preserved and why they have a special meaning for people.