Burnt Soil
A cinematic mosaic exploring the past of its protagonists. What traces have they left behind, and where will their path lead? Despite profound pain, their strength inspires hope, laying the foundation for a promising future.
Remembering Home
A visual and auditory exploration of the concept of memory: How can we preserve our past? Is it the vivid images that come to life in our minds or the emotions evoked by past events?
| Cinematographer | Hiba Dahibi |
| Director | Hiba Dahibi |
| Editing | Hiba Dahibi |
| Film School | Specialized Master’s Degree in Cinematic Studies: Documentary Cinema Abdelmalek Essaâdi University |
| Graphic Creation | Fatima-Erzahra El Khammas |
| Music | Sofia Fahli (Gaouta) |
| Sound Mixer | Ahmed EL Moutaallik Billah |
Searching for Sol
After their mother’s death, Joaquin’s and Ara’s father disappeared. In their search, they come across a list of restaurants their parents once visited. What secrets do these places hold – will they find their father there?
| Animation | Jash Malvar |
| Art Director | Queenel Cledera |
| Artist | Soliman Cruz |
| Francis Magundayao | |
| Cherry Malvar | |
| Felicity Kyle Napuli | |
| Assistant Camera | Igo Eusebio |
| Cinematographer | Kiel Quismundo |
| Composer | Lorenzo Camangon |
| Director | Jaime Morados |
| Film School | Meridian International College |
| First AD | Nathan Rosmarino |
| Line Producer | Therese Malvar |
| Production Designer | Queenel Cledera |
| Raine Gado | |
| Fumi Paderes | |
| Sound Designer | Kevin Padilla |
| Sound Mixer | Kevin Padilla |
| VFX Artist | Shaine Robles |
Perishable Idol
سبات النخيل
Archaeologist Hassan Al-Failakawy returns to the abandoned island of Failaka. Among the ruins and the scars of the Gulf War, he grapples with questions of return, loss, and belonging.
| Camera | Arnaud Alberola |
| Director | Majid Al-Remaihi |
| Editing | Gabriel Gonzalez |
| Music | Fatima Al Qadiri |
| Screenplay | Majid Al-Remaihi |
| Sound Designer | Benjamin Poilane |
Halima: How to Stay Strong
Halima – Eine Anleitung zum Starksein
Halima is constantly haunted by the pain of genital mutilation. After her reconstructive surgery, she finds strength in memories of her home, her faith, and a self-determination that once again comes with pain.
| Camera | Eido M. Abdillahi |
| Sophie Krabbe | |
| Cast | Fartuun Adulkhdir |
| Costume | Jawahir Mohamed Siad |
| Director | Fahma Farah |
| Linda Verweyen | |
| Editing | Jana Stallein |
| Participation | Hawo Abdulle |
| Sound Designer | Jenny Winter |
| Still | Sophie Krabbe |