Finalist Films | Starling Film Fest

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THE ORIGIN STORY

FINALIST FILMS!

ALL FINALIST FILMS (EXCLUDING SHORT FEATURE) WILL BE SCREENED AT OUR

IN PERSON EVENT AT THE LIGHT CINEMA, NEW BRIGHTON ON THURSDAY 12th NOVEMBER.

TICKETS CAN BE FOUND HERE

ANIMATION FINALISTS

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REROOTED

A bored warehouse worker's quest for an enduring legacy as an animator takes a darkly comedic turn when she signs up for an eco-friendly burial.

WING SHOP

In a quiet corner of the insect world, a young moth named Pedro seeks new wings.

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ON HOLD

A young woman is stuck in the waiting line of a telephone hotline... a surreal episodic shortfilm about the absurdities of urban life and the feeling of paralysing stagnation.

DOCUMENTARY FINALISTS

CORDATI

In Barga, Italy, a palazzo overflowing with paintings becomes a living archive, as contemporary artists reflect on the life, work, and uncertain legacy of a reclusive 20th-century painter.

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FIDÈLE

After the age of 60, Rita found a new passion: writing. The activity, which began as a therapy for grief, has become an incredible tool for self-discovery. The short documentary film "Fidèle" portrays the story of Rita Aráujo, a 92-year-old writer from Goiás, raising issues such as aging, prejudice and sexuality.

FICTION FINALISTS

L`ACQUARIO

Vincenzo is on his first date with Sara, he asks for help from an application based on AI, which suggests what to say. A love story is born and they organize a blind date for their best friends, advising them both to use AI.

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THE SCREENWRITER

A screenwriter is grappling with a new story: a noir with echoes of John Huston. A priceless object, a killer, a dead man, and a femme fatale all play their part in a metacinematic homage.

THE FRUSTRATION

Mr. Monzavi, a reclusive man, lives in an ice shop alongside a mysterious block of ice that never melts. Their quiet, intimate bond is threatened when a group of strangers arrives, searching for something hidden deep within the ice.

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FACE-OFF

A freezing night wraps around a neighborhood outdoor rink. Théo, 14, skates alone in circles, as if trying to outrun something that’s haunting him.

STUDENT FINALISTS

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BANDAGES

A man covered in bandages finds love while on a seaside holiday.

WINGMAN DOWN

Wingman Down follows the people behind Raptor Hallows, a wildlife rescue in Lexington Township, Ohio. Raptor Hollow Bird Sanctuary and the people dedicated to caring for injured and rescued birds of prey.

SHORT FEATURE FINALISTS

DE RODILLAS

A married woman realizes that changing her deteriorating marital situation depends on her, and she decides to take action by making a radical change.

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WOMAN IN THE SEA

A woman in her thirties heads to the seaside. Tired of work and disillusioned with her personal life, she wants to pour all her sorrows into its depths. Unexpectedly, she finds much more than she expected – she falls in love with the sea... and the feeling is mutual.

You can watch the rest of our selected films below!

ALL SELECTED FILM

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