Brevity, pithiness, the art of miniature – the best short films share the rare ability to use the shortest possible timeframe to the absolute full to tell the story and to provoke emotions or notions that continue to evolve within the audience long after they have left the cinema. To some filmmakers, shorts are an important stepping stone at the beginning of their careers; however, there are those who choose the format deliberately, as they appreciate its features and are able to capitalise on them. Our competition of short films is dedicated to filmmakers who have learned to enjoy artistic freedom in a seemingly restrainful format..