The 19th Aniwow! China (Beijing) International College Student Animation Festival will showcase outstanding animation works from Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Poland, bringing a unique international perspective. Below is a detailed introduction to each country's segment:
Poland Segment
The Poland segment features six works from the Łódź National Film School, established in 1948 and one of the oldest film schools in the world. The school places a strong emphasis on practical education in film arts, television, and photography. The works on display include:
WHEN FROM HEAVEN SNOW HAS FALLEN
Duration: 8:06
Creator: Bogusz Max Żelech
THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE FOREST
Duration: 9:53
Creator: Szymon Ruczynski
THE LAST MAN ON EARTH
Duration: 4:04
Creator: Joanna Żybul
IN-BETWEEN
Duration: 5:57
Creator: Julia Benedyktowicz
ORDERS OF LOVE
Duration: 4:53
Creator: Agnieszka Popińska
SCRATCH
Duration: 5:22
Creator: Jakub Krzyszpin
Russia Segment
The Russia segment showcases five short films from the SHAR Animation Studio, founded in 1993. The studio focuses on the production of animated films and the training of directors and animators, earning a strong international reputation over the years. The works on display include:
Wild
Duration: 4:19
Creator: Saule Matvienko
The Big Girl
Duration: 6:01
Creator: Anastasiia Chikerlan
Jackdaw
Duration: 3:48
Creator: Anastasiya Lisovets
While You Were On Your Way
Duration: 2:07
Creator: Marina Spirina
Right Station
Duration: 6:50
Creator: Maria Rakitina
Saudi Arabia Segment
The Saudi segment includes eight short films from Jeddah Effat University Film Arts College, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, and Dar Al-Hekma University. These institutions play a crucial role in the development of animation arts. The works on display include:
Cleo
Duration: 1:02
Creator: Toleen Fatta and Layan Ashgar
Cage
Duration: 5:42
Creator: Hawazen Alghamdi
Luminary
Duration: 3:26
Creator: Haya Abulreesh
Can-opener
Duration: 4:45
Creator: Natalie alsarraj
The Dark Delight
Creator: Deema Saleh (Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University)
Light
Creator: Reem Alotaibi (Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University)
Green Retriever
Creator: Haifa Zahrallayal (Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University)
Maknoon
Creator: Saja Matsah (Dar Al-Hekma University)
This animation festival will present a diverse array of international animation works, and we look forward to seeing everyone there!