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2021
WINNERS
Winner - Best Short Film, Animated Short Film, Best Editing, Best Score, Best Director, Best Original Idea
The Quiet
When an astronaut ponders on the quietude of space, he comes upon a startling self-realisation. The truth is written in the stars, but what will he uncover?
When an astronaut ponders on the quietude of space, he comes upon a startling self-realisation. The truth is written in the stars, but what will he uncover?
Winner - Best Short Film Category
possum
Several high school teachers observe peculiar behavior in one of their students prompting them to call the boy’s mother into a parent-teacher conference.
Several high school teachers observe peculiar behavior in one of their students prompting them to call the boy’s mother into a parent-teacher conference.
Winner - Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Romantic Short Film
Hugh and The Statue
A young mime named Hugh (Nate Ruth) falls for the mysterious human statue, Daphne (Ripley dresser). Hugh and Daphne's dedication to their craft means that being together is not easy.
A young mime named Hugh (Nate Ruth) falls for the mysterious human statue, Daphne (Ripley dresser). Hugh and Daphne's dedication to their craft means that being together is not easy.
Winner - Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor
I'm Sorry, No More
An American woman gets pushed to her limits when she gets trapped with her abusive husband during lockdown in Madrid, Spain.
An American woman gets pushed to her limits when she gets trapped with her abusive husband during lockdown in Madrid, Spain.
Winner - Best Experimental Short Film
Stuck in Ecydsis
On the 282nd day of quarantine, one man loses grip with reality as he encounters another silhouette in his apartment. Blurring the lines between German Expressionism and Film Noir, "Stuck in Ecdysis" offers a reflection into the mirror of a pandemic-stirred mind.
On the 282nd day of quarantine, one man loses grip with reality as he encounters another silhouette in his apartment. Blurring the lines between German Expressionism and Film Noir, "Stuck in Ecdysis" offers a reflection into the mirror of a pandemic-stirred mind.
Winner - Best Comedy Short Film
Astral Plane Drifter
A little ways back,
Somewhere out in the yonder,
There was this guy...
A little ways back,
Somewhere out in the yonder,
There was this guy...
Winner - Best Horror Short Film
SCRIPT
Two screenwriters, a ghost story, the night that goes on. Who will put an end to this?
Two screenwriters, a ghost story, the night that goes on. Who will put an end to this?
Winner - Best Documentary Short Film
Jazz v. Punk: Hermosa Beach
How did a 1.4 square mile beach town become ground zero for two opposite styles of music, jazz and punk??
How did a 1.4 square mile beach town become ground zero for two opposite styles of music, jazz and punk??
Winner - Best Short Film for Children
One Nice Day
The Teacher decided to give a Bag as a prize to one of his Students by a Ballot. So the Bag went to Rasooli, the Student who didn’t have any Bag and carried his books in a Pocket. After class, the Teacher by accident found out all of students has written Rasooli’s name on their Papers.
The Teacher decided to give a Bag as a prize to one of his Students by a Ballot. So the Bag went to Rasooli, the Student who didn’t have any Bag and carried his books in a Pocket. After class, the Teacher by accident found out all of students has written Rasooli’s name on their Papers.
Finalist - Documentary Short Category
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter is a short film documenting how the city of Manhattan Beach came together during the Black Lives Matter protest and demonstration during of June 2020.
Black Lives Matter is a short film documenting how the city of Manhattan Beach came together during the Black Lives Matter protest and demonstration during of June 2020.
Finalist - Documentary Short Category
#Hashtag That - Say Their Name
#Hashtag That - Say Their Name featuring Karla Mosley. Words by Brian Dykstra - Music by Terry Delsing w/Jamieson Trotter. A song from the new musical CrazyMakeCrazy -- a litany of reasons for where America now finds itself. Directed by Margarett Perry
#Hashtag That - Say Their Name featuring Karla Mosley. Words by Brian Dykstra - Music by Terry Delsing w/Jamieson Trotter. A song from the new musical CrazyMakeCrazy -- a litany of reasons for where America now finds itself. Directed by Margarett Perry
Finalist - Comedy Short
Matty Boy
A man with a suggestible mind marries a second wife mistakenly out of a desperate situation and now faces the consequences, taking him on a twisting and turning rollercoaster of a ride beyond anything he could have ever imagined.
A man with a suggestible mind marries a second wife mistakenly out of a desperate situation and now faces the consequences, taking him on a twisting and turning rollercoaster of a ride beyond anything he could have ever imagined.
Finalist - Short Film Category
BUZZED
Gifted with a chance to seize the life that he dreams of, David must choose whether to play the game or bottle it all.
Gifted with a chance to seize the life that he dreams of, David must choose whether to play the game or bottle it all.
Finalist - Experimental Short Film Category
Lost in Transient Memories
Rise and shine! Enjoy this friendship and playtime song featuring Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and a new friend.
Rise and shine! Enjoy this friendship and playtime song featuring Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and a new friend.
Finalist - Experimental Short Film Category
A Race Against Life
Finalist - Documentary Short Category
Rahmat Creel
Rahmat bagheri is a retired man that other people called him RAHMAT CREEL... every week he is going near a lake around the ZANJAN city to fish out as other hunters but his hunt is different with others...
Rahmat bagheri is a retired man that other people called him RAHMAT CREEL... every week he is going near a lake around the ZANJAN city to fish out as other hunters but his hunt is different with others...
Finalist - Short Romantic Category
BRR
Animated music video reflecting the personal impact felt when an unexpected, unnecessary death occurs – whether from covid, gun violence, suicide, drug overdose or drunk driving. The person is left behind to grieve, struggling to move on while the memories of their loved one still lingers.
Animated music video reflecting the personal impact felt when an unexpected, unnecessary death occurs – whether from covid, gun violence, suicide, drug overdose or drunk driving. The person is left behind to grieve, struggling to move on while the memories of their loved one still lingers.
Finalist - Short Films for Children Category
I'm a Child
Original animated story about a young boys journey to understand the impact of global warming, guided by a shapeshifting raven.
Original animated story about a young boys journey to understand the impact of global warming, guided by a shapeshifting raven.
Finalist - Short Romantic Category
Just Across the Table
A young man, looking for his soulmate, becomes enamored with a familiar dating app while going through a rough time in his life. However, after only a couple dates, he is ready to give up when he meets someone special who tells him that he must believe that he's "worth more than a couple bad dates."
A young man, looking for his soulmate, becomes enamored with a familiar dating app while going through a rough time in his life. However, after only a couple dates, he is ready to give up when he meets someone special who tells him that he must believe that he's "worth more than a couple bad dates."
Finalist - Experimental Short Film Category
Glympse of a dream
All women who fight for freedom, for an idea, for a dream, for a life.
All women who fight for freedom, for an idea, for a dream, for a life.
Finalist - Experimental Short Film Category
Mokuso II
Slow down, look around, notice some of the beauty that surrounds you. Notice some of the nature that we are all a part of. The wind, the sun light, the water, how they change. How we all, everything, always changes. See the beauty of the slow, subtle changes that surround us. Changes that we are a part of.
Slow down, look around, notice some of the beauty that surrounds you. Notice some of the nature that we are all a part of. The wind, the sun light, the water, how they change. How we all, everything, always changes. See the beauty of the slow, subtle changes that surround us. Changes that we are a part of.
Finalist - Short Films for Children Category
Maggie May
A four-minute, family-friendly, musical animated film about Maggie Mae, a constant shopper who buys things she doesn’t need. When she gets buried in styrofoam, tissue, and silly purchases, she learns to recycle and reuse.
A four-minute, family-friendly, musical animated film about Maggie Mae, a constant shopper who buys things she doesn’t need. When she gets buried in styrofoam, tissue, and silly purchases, she learns to recycle and reuse.
Finalist - Animated Short Film Category
Painting by Numbers
A child's encounter with classic masterpieces triggers a confronting epiphany
A child's encounter with classic masterpieces triggers a confronting epiphany
Honorable Mention - Short Film Category
Wooden Sword
Two little boys meet each other in a green space, and make friends. On the other hand, their fathers have a big problem.
Two little boys meet each other in a green space, and make friends. On the other hand, their fathers have a big problem.
Honorable Mention - Short Film Category
The Weapon
Although weapons have been the cause of many tragic events, but many people
because of their national language and culture obliged to take guns.
Although weapons have been the cause of many tragic events, but many people
because of their national language and culture obliged to take guns.
SCHEDULE
FLORANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021
5 PM
GATES OPEN
Before and after every day of the film festival there will be music played by the legendary performance group Florana. An up and coming music production group that has a unique modern style of music. Everyone who attends the event will receive a special giveaway from the festival and some of our sponsors.
6-10 PM
DRIVE-IN FILM FESTIVAL
After everyone is settled, all those attending will be treated to a drive-in international, short film festival with over 25 films from over 5 countries.
10-10:30 PM
AWARD CEREMONY
On both days of the festival there will be an Award Ceremony to recognize the best films in each of the categories shown.
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