Impivaara - A New World

Brothers escape to the virgin forests of Impivaara to create a new world. An experimental imagining of Finnish national author Aleksis Kivi’s novel Seven Brothers (1870) for the 21st Century, focusing on the energetic basis of a Northern welfare state and a possible future emerging from the climate crisis.

Impivaara subverts the anthropocentric bias of the original and its countless later adaptations – centering on the brothers’ growth and socialisation – by focusing on the environment, which was and is used to enable the organisation, enrichment ja maintenance of the modern free- market society. This foundation needs to be changed, the social contract must be re-written as a natural contract to include the entangled totality of humans and more-than-humans as the climate crisis cannot be solved by a techno-scientific fix devoid of all empathy and spirit.
The end of the film aims to offer a modest vision of convivial existence based on mutual care in the thriving ruins of our modern state.

Country: Finland
Directed by: Patrik Söderlund
Genre: Experimental
Runtime: 26 minutes

Trouble

A tense civil war drama capturing the fear and resolve of the Irish people for independence.

In this gripping true story, we witness the lives of three orphaned siblings - two sisters and a brother - on the verge of a tragic event. Set amidst the backdrop of civil war, the eldest sister, Rose, struggles to keep her family intact as they await the opportunity to bury their deceased father while the town remains under lockdown. Meanwhile, the youngest sibling, Owen, haunted by guilt and brokenness after returning from a British prison camp, carries a secret that weighs heavily on his conscience. Alice, the middle child, yearns for her brother's former self, hoping he will confide in her once again.

This short film encapsulates the profound themes explored during the research over the past six years. Amidst the chaos and external pressures, the film underscores the power of human connection and the profound impact it can have on individuals, particularly within the context of a family.

Country: Ireland
Directed by: Jonathan Shaw
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 minutes

5/3/0

During the night, a teenage girl is taking a taxi ride to the neighboring town. After a disturbing ride, and an even worse night at a friends birthday party, she is forced to return home with a menacing taxi driver who insists on her sitting in the front seat next to him.

Coutnry: Serbia
Directed by: Danilo Stanimirović
Genre: Drama, suspense
Runtime: 15 minutes

The Old Young Crow

An Iranian boy befriends an old Japanese woman at a graveyard in Tokyo.

The Old Young Crow tells the story of Mehrdad, a 10 year old Iranian boy who has recently moved to Tokyo. Mehrdad's story is narrated by himself as an old man, recounting one particular event through his own sketchbook. Using a combination of practical effects, animation, live action, and computer generated elements, The Old Young Crow tells a story of loss, immigration, familial love, and the beauty of nature.

Country: United States
Directed by: Liam LoPinto
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 12 minutes