Copenhagen Short Film Festival

• Reza’s Dance
  
  Directed by Sara Noor

Jury: Marie-Louise
Højer Jensen, Project Manager, Filmværksted Viborg; Katrine Bech Taxholm, Scriptwriter &
Board Member Danske Dramatikere; Selma Munksgaard-Hansen, Film Director; and Sophie Elina Hahn, Producer at Tambo Film.

Jury Statement:

Jury: Marie-Louise
Højer Jensen, Project Manager, Filmværksted Viborg; Katrine Bech Taxholm, Scriptwriter &
Board Member Danske Dramatikere; Selma Munksgaard-Hansen, Film Director; and Sophie Elina Hahn, Producer at Tambo Film.“It is difficult to explain why this film lingers, leaving such a deep and caring
impression. Through tender and attentive camerawork and excellent acting, we are drawn

into a life in which a young man becomes alienated in his attempt to form bonds with other
people. But some bonds are meant to teach us that the most important thing is to be able to
be true to ourselves.” Sophie Elina Hahn

• Engine of Love
  
  Dir. Mira-Belle Rose Bryld

Jury: Marie-Louise
Højer Jensen, Project Manager, Filmværksted Viborg; Katrine Bech Taxholm, Scriptwriter &
Board Member Danske Dramatikere; Selma Munksgaard-Hansen, Film Director; and Sophie Elina Hahn, Producer at Tambo Film.

Jury Statement:

“Drenched in color, costumes, and chaos, the film explores the fine line
between good and bad motherhood. Are you doing right by your children when you shelter
them from other people’s judgment, forcing conformity and keeping “the weird” at bay? Or by
learning them to have the most fun possible and not care about everyone else? With a
brilliant understanding of its main character and how quickly prejudices spark over
something as simple as a bag of laundry detergent this film is a vibrant love letter to the
weird original and wonderful.” Selma Munksgaard-Hansen

• Seeing other people
  Written and directed by Theis G. Holmstrup and Jes B. Bach

Jury: Marie-Louise
Højer Jensen, Project Manager, Filmværksted Viborg; Katrine Bech Taxholm, Scriptwriter &
Board Member Danske Dramatikere; Selma Munksgaard-Hansen, Film Director; and Sophie Elina Hahn, Producer at Tambo Film.

Jury statement:

“If one were to strip away the acting, cinematography, sound, and direction,
this would still be the strongest story. A beautifully written film that within a familiar setting
surprises with its character development and spoils the viewer with a wide palette of humour.
The film explores the shadows of polyamorousity, where sexual equality in the land of the
free is put under the microscope, and jealousy and masculinity turn into shotgun blasts to the
butt” Katrine Bech Taxholm

• The Joy of Being

   

  Dir. by Emma Bruun Ruus

Jury: Marie-Louise
Højer Jensen, Project Manager, Filmværksted Viborg; Katrine Bech Taxholm, Scriptwriter &
Board Member Danske Dramatikere; Selma Munksgaard-Hansen, Film Director; and Sophie Elina Hahn, Producer at Tambo Film.

Jury Statement:

“A beautiful and intimate film brought to life through a vibrant animation style
and in an enchanting visual universe. A film at a child’s eye level, allowing us to experience
the world through the senses and curiosity of a child. A well crafted concept executed with
great sensitivity and artistic finesse.” Marie-Louise Højer Jensen

• A Fisherman’s Tail
  
  Dir. Emma Herlev and Frederik Løchte

Jury: Rikke Aborg,
Project coordinator at DaBUF; Sophus T. Petersen, Director of Photography; and Aleksandra
Uma Debek, Producer and Pitching Consultant.

Jury statement:

“The film struck us with its innovative idea and effective use of sound design,
which left room for the audience’s own interpretation. Through carefully composed visuals
and lighting, the film takes us from the surface to the bottom of the sea allowing puppet
movement to carry the story without dialogue. The film stands out for its originality, trust in
the audience and exploration of animation”.