From bold student work to emotionally resonant professional shorts, the 2025 selection celebrates the dynamic creative voices pushing the boundaries of animation. The program reflects FAF’s dedication to showcasing the very best in Nordic-Baltic and international animation.
The 2025 Short Film Competition Programs:
Global Competition Short Film
Two programs featuring 15 films from around the world explore powerful themes and innovative styles, offering a truly global perspective on contemporary animation.
States of Matter, Marvin Hauck, Netherlands (2024)
Fačuk, Maida Srabović, Croatia, Slovenia (2025)
Mealitancy, Marie Royer, Zinia Scorier, Belgium, France (2024)
Children of the bird, Júlia Tudisco, Hungary (2024)
The Night Boots, Pierre-Luc Granjon, France (2024)
Out For Ice Cream, Rachel Samson, Canada (2024)
DUCKS, AJ Jefferies, United Kingdom (2025)
Hello Summer, Martin Smatana, Veronika Zacharová, Slovakia, Czech Republic, France (2024)
I died in Irpin, Anastasiia Falileieva, Czech Republic (2024)
This is not your Garden, Carlos Velandia, Angélica Restrepo, Colombia (2025)
Papillon (Butterfly), Florence Miailhe, France (2024)
Percebes, Alexandra Ramires, Laura Gonçalves, Portugal, France (2024)
Ploo, Jon Frickey, Germany (2025)
Quota, Job, Joris & Marieke, Netherlands (2024)
Playing God, Burani Matteo, Italy, France (2024)
Nordic-Baltic Competition
A cornerstone of the festival, the Nordic-Baltic competition highlights the talent of our region with five distinct programs:
Nordic-Baltic Short Film – 18 films
Doomsday radio, Antanas Skučas, Julius Zubavičius, Lithuania, United Kingdom (2025)
Keyhole Conversation, Peter Larsson, Sweden (2025)
Fish-thinking, Tobias Rud, Denmark (2024)
Ovary-Acting, Ida Melum, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom (2025)
Speeding, of Course, Anni Sairio, Joonatan Turkki, Finland (2025)
Eating Time, Mari Kivi, Estonia (2025)
Kafka. In Love, Zane Oborenko, Czech Republic, Latvia (2024)
Tenderland, Juho Maurinen, Finland (2024)
"2nd Day & the End of the World", Sara Koppel, Denmark (2025)
Bright White Light, Henna Välkky, Eesu Lehtola, Finland (2024)
Panorama, Nicolaj Larsson, Denmark (2025)
On Weary Wings Go By, Anu-Laura Tuttelberg, Estonia, Lithuania (2024)
Goddammit, Kristian Pedersen, Norway (2025)
TURBULENCE, Christopher Rutledge, Magnus Igland Møller, Denmark, United States (2025)
Flow of Being, Helen Unt, Bulgaria, Estonia (2024)
TOP 10 THINGS TO SEE, Mihkel Reha, Estonia (2025)
The Grapes of War, Tomi Niko Krister Malkki, Finland (2024)
Nip it in the bud, Ida Thronæs Rotli, Norway (2024)
Nordic-Baltic Student Film – 13 films
Water, Johan Moontika Melhus, Norway (2025)
In The rythm of the clock, Sonata Vilkevičiūtė, Lithuania
The Peel, NanTung Lin, Belgium, Finland, Portugal, Taiwan (2025)
Someone's Everything, Julia Schia, Norway, Sweden (2024)
Potlems, Alberto Allegri Rodríguez, Denmark
Siri Wonder, Andreas Sven Granér, Sweden (2025)
Cleanliness, Andrejs Brīvulis, Latvia (2025)
Cycle of Violence: Puppy Please!, Felicia Anna Aurora Bergström, Germany (2024)
Service Bus, Elmer Mikael Lødemel, Denmark (2024)
Mother of Dawn, Clara Trevisan, Belgium, Brazil, Finland, Portugal (2024)
The Undying Pain of Existence, Oscar Jacobson, Germany (2025)
Keijo on the Go, Katrina Oll, Alex Toodu, Estonia (2025)
I want to know what love is, Hanna Järgenstedt, Sweden (2024)
Nordic-Baltic Commissioned Film – 13 films
Jasmine Bailey "Negative Space", Steph Hope, Norway (2025)
What We Leave Unsaid, Tord Theodor Olsen, Norway (2025)
VY - Home for christmas, Steinar Borge, Norway (2024)
Romina, Bee Grandinetti, United States, Sweden (2024)
Slomosa - Red Thundra Music Video, Andreas Emil Lund, Norway (2024)
Stalking, Tor Martin Austad, Norway (2024)
NRK Online Abuse, Kristoffer Hofsøy Stokkerud, Norway (2025)
Bobby & Bobby, Andreas Ugorskij, Denmark
Rusken Oslo, Sayel Hasan, Norway
Voi and Destroy, William Bakker Picot, Simen Hindenes, Magnus Myren, William Opdal, Norway (2025)
Dragas, Robertas Nevecka, Lithuania (2025)
Rocky Road, Nicos Livesey, United States, Norway (2024)
Wiffeney "Cali Bleach" visualizers, Steph Hope, Norway (2025)
Nordic-Baltic Children’s Film – 9 films
Simon Small, Yaprak Morali & Are Austnes, Norway, Sweden (2024)
MISLAID, Kim Wade, Sweden (2025)
Little Ghost Laban, Back Again, Lasse Persson, Sweden (2024)
Keyhole Conversation, Peter Larsson, Sweden (2025)
Speeding, of Course, Anni Sairio, Joonatan Turkki, Finland (2025)
Hippa, Jonna Hannele Sorola, Finland (2024)
Service Bus, Elmer Mikael Lødemel, Denmark (2024)
Grandpa has a broken eye and mom is an adventure, Marita Mayer, Norway (2024)
Robot Leo, Piret Sigus, Silja Saarepuu, Estonia (2025)
Nordic-Baltic Young Audience – 9 films
NRK Online Abuse, Kristoffer Hofsøy Stokkerud, Norway (2025)
Voi and Destroy, William Bakker Picot, Simen Hindenes, Magnus Myren, William Opdal, Norway (2025)
SYKOSE, Malin Åhlberg Olsson, Norway, United Kingdom (2025)
Ballad of Halima, Mikkel Mainz, Denmark (2025)
Berserk, Peter A. Clayborough, Audun A. E. Løkås, Magne Skagen, Norway (2025)
Panorama, Nicolaj Larsson, Denmark (2025)
Bobby & Bobby, Andreas Ugorskij, Denmark
Books Are Made of Trees, Julianna Jakubowska, Denmark (2025)
TURBULENCE, Christopher Rutledge, Magnus Igland Møller, Denmark, United States (2025)
These films span a wide spectrum of themes and techniques, from traditional hand-drawn animation to cutting-edge CGI, and giving voice to emerging artists and seasoned directors alike.
The competition lineup brings together a strong mix of storytelling, artistic innovation, and cultural insight, and reflects the creative spirit of animation in all its forms.
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