Centro Studi Sereno Regis

Award for BEST SCREENPLAY SON by Zhanna Bekmambetova, Russia/Kazakhstan, 21 min. – In competition, regional premiere In a small house on the edge of the steppe, a child confined to a wheelchair struggles even to pick up a spoonful of porridge. His father, on the brink of despair, finds a glimmer of hope, however, when one day the TV broadcasts the landing of a new robot on Mars. A tender and powerful story, dedicated to all parents who never stop fighting for their children....

Award for BEST DIRECTING THE CARPETS SPEAK by Daria Razumnikova, Artur Sokolov, Russia, 20’ – In competition, national premiere Eighty years after the deportation of the Ingush people to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Tanzila Dzaurova is attempting to revive the ancient art of felt carpet-making, traditionally passed down from mother to daughter. The film explores the resilience of women, the power of cultural heritage, and the importance of preserving traditions and identities lost to history....

Armonia Mentis Award by Tom Furniss, New Zealand, 21' – In Competition Mark, a cocky 17-year-old, signs up for a local demolition derby with a car named Rochelle—the same one his best friend used to take his own life. To do so, he seeks the help of a mechanic named Jazz, the sister of his late best friend. #StoriesThatUnite #StoriesForPeace #ReflectionAndDialogue Tom Furniss, an award-winning screenwriter and director from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa, created Taskmaster Australia and the...