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Submissions for 2025 are now OPEN

“THE CLOSER” 🔧 #KAAFFILM Toolbox V.1.1 —

“THE CLOSER”
🔧 #KAAFFILM Toolbox V.1.1 — Coming Soon
📌 Role: The Closer
🎬 Sells your film before they press play.
🧠 Built for: filmmakers needing taglines, loglines, and audience hooks.

“THE STRATEGIST” 🔧 #KAAFFILM Toolbox V.1.1

“THE STRATEGIST”
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📌 Role: The Strategist
🎬 Drafts winning grant proposals and funding blueprints.
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“THE ORACLE” 🔧 #KAAFFILM Toolbox V.1.1 —

“THE ORACLE”
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📌 Role: The Oracle
🎬 Maps your film’s release from premiere to platform.
🧠 Built for: producers decoding global distribution paths.

“THE SHIFTER” 🔧 #KAAFFILM Toolbox V.1.1 —

“THE SHIFTER”
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📌 Role: The Shifter
🎬 Bends space, formats, and festivals to fit XR visions.
🧠 Built for: immersive creators targeting XR markets.

“THE CLERK” 🔧 #KAAFFILM Toolbox V.1.1 — C

“THE CLERK”
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📌 Role: The Clerk
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🧠 Built for: directors going public, private, or platform.

“THE EDITOR” 🔧 #KAAFFILM Toolbox V.1.1 —

“THE EDITOR”
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📌 Role: The Editor
🎬 Cuts, colors, and delivers formats that get accepted.
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“THE SURGEON”
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📌 Role: The Surgeon
🎬 Slices through weak scenes and restructures story flow.
🧠 Built for: writers polishing scripts into weapons.

“THE NAVIGATOR”
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📌 Role: The Navigator
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🧠 Built for: filmmakers tired of blind submissions.

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“THE BUILDER”
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🧠 Built for: producers maximizing every cent.

3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 20

3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 2024
🎬 Winner Announcement: WORLD GRAND PRIX - Human Rights Section
🏆 A Good Day Will Come – Canada, directed by Amir Zargara

In the compelling narrative of A Good Day Will Come, we meet Arash, a passionate professional wrestler with aspirations of bringing home gold medals for his country. However, as turmoil and suffering grip his homeland, Arash finds himself at a crossroads. Faced with the weight of his platform, he must choose between standing up against tyranny and injustice or remaining silent to pursue his personal ambitions.
This powerful film challenges audiences to reflect on the responsibilities that come with influence and the courage required to advocate for change. Congratulations to Amir Zargara for delivering a poignant story that resonates deeply with the fight for human rights!

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3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 20

3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 2024
🎬 Winner Announcement: International Narrative Section
🏆 A Summer's End Poem – China, directed by Can-Zhao Lam

In the heartwarming tale of A Summer's End Poem, a young boy from a small village near Chaozhou embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he faces the bittersweet transition from childhood to adolescence. With his sixth-grade summer drawing to a close, the boy eagerly spends his savings on a city hairstyle, only for reality to unravel in unexpected ways. This tender and thought-provoking film beautifully captures the tension between dreams and reality, as well as the universal challenges of growing up.

🌟 Congratulations to Can-Zhao Lam for crafting a poetic narrative that resonates with audiences beyond borders!

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3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 20

3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 2024
🎬 Winner Announcement: International Documentary Section
🏆 La Piel Donde Me Hallo – Paraguay, directed by Aline Moscato & Néstor Amarilla Ojeda

A powerful documentary, La Piel Donde Me Hallo sheds light on the struggles of transgender individuals in Paraguay, who continue to face discrimination and violations of their basic human rights. This film explores the deep scars left by past dictatorship and the ongoing fight for recognition, dignity, and equality in a country where a gender law is still a distant hope. Through testimonies and memories, it captures the resilience, joy, and love that define the trans community's fight for justice.

🌟 Congratulations to Aline Moscato and Néstor Amarilla Ojeda for this poignant and courageous documentary!

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3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 20

3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 2024
🎬 Winner Announcement: International Animation Section
🏆 Bird Drone – Australia, directed by Radheya Jang Jegatheva

A whimsical yet deeply touching narrative, Bird Drone tells the story of a lonely seagull who falls in love with a drone, unaware of its human operator and limited battery life. This heartfelt tale explores themes of love, connection, and the boundaries between nature and technology.

🌟 Congratulations to Radheya Jang Jegatheva for this unique and moving animated short!

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3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 20

3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 2024
🎬 Winner Announcement: Children’s Rights Section
🏆 Farewell Letter – Uzbekistan, directed by Eldor Shodmonkulov

A heartwarming yet bittersweet tale of childhood dreams, Farewell Letter follows the journey of a six-year-old girl who receives a pair of red shoes that unfortunately don’t fit. When the shoes are given to her younger sister, she hatches a mischievous plan to get them back. But even if she succeeds, the shoes are still too small—what will she do next to solve this dilemma?

🌟 Congratulations to Eldor Shodmonkulov for this charming story of childhood desires and creativity!

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3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 20

3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 2024
🎬 Winner Announcement: Iranian Women Filmmakers Section
🏆 Overflow – Iran, directed by Nahal Dashti

A powerful and emotional exploration of a young girl’s internal struggle, Overflow tells the story of a mentally disturbed child who perceives herself as an adult. Forced into the role of peacemaker in her troubled household, she grows emotionally numb while seeking a way out of her misery. As the weight of her reality becomes too much to bear, she makes a drastic decision to end her parents' suffering.
🌟 Congratulations to Nahal Dashti for this gripping portrayal of family turmoil and inner conflict!

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Congratulations to our WINNERS! 🥳

Congratulations to our WINNERS! 🥳

🎬 3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festiv

🎬 3rd #Kaaffilm International Short Film Festival 2024 – Final Results Announcement! 🌟
Out of an astounding 3,061 submissions, we’re thrilled to share the winners and nominees across all sections! This year, the festival saw 3,090 engagements, garnered 26,958 impressions, and reached 320,074 accounts. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing audience for joining us on this cinematic journey. It’s been an unforgettable festival celebrating creativity, storytelling, and advocacy! 🎥✨
Without further ado, here are the winners and nominees from this year’s competition:

HUMAN GRAND PRIX
Winner:
🏆 A Good Day Will Come – Amir Zargara (Canada)
Nominees:
🎖 By Reason or By Force – Franco Lescano Noriel (Argentina)
🎖 Drifting Alone in Beijing – Yuanhao Wang (China)

INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE
Winner:
🏆 A Summer’s End Poem – Can-Zhao Lam (China)
Nominees:
🎖 Prosopagnosia – Ekain Martinez (Spain)
🎖 Ilse – Claudia Engl, Judith Hoersch (Germany)

INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY
Winner:
🏆La Piel Donde Me Hallo – Aline Moscato, Néstor Amarilla Ojeda (Paraguay)
Nominees:
🎖 Survivors – Oliver Stille (Mexico)
🎖 A Hakka Song – Adrià Guxens (China)

INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION
Winner:
🏆Bird Drone – Radheya Jang Jegatheva (Australia)
Nominees:
🎖 Jasmine – Tom Caulfield (United States)
🎖 Phool Dei – Kartik Mahajan (India)

CHILDREN RIGHTS
Winner:
🏆 Farewell Letter – Eldor Shodmonkulov (Uzbekistan)
Nominees:
🎖 Tomorrow – Ingrid Perez Lopez (Colombia)
🎖 May Lightning Strike Me Down – Karen Joaquín (Spain)

IRANIAN WOMEN FILMMAKERS
Winner:
🏆 Overflow – Nahal Dashti (Iran)
Nominees:
🎖 Claimant – Nadereh Sadat Serki (Iran)
🎖 Witness – Aida Tebianian (Iran)

Once again, we’re deeply honored to have shared this festival with such incredible talent. Thank you all for your participation and support, and we can’t wait to see you at the next Kaaffilm event! 🎉

Stay tuned for more updates and follow us at www.kaaffilm.com for future projects.

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Congratulations to our WINNERS! 🥳

Congratulations to our WINNERS! 🥳

It’s the grand finale of the 3rd #Kaaffilm Inter

It’s the grand finale of the 3rd #Kaaffilm International Film Festival 2024! 🎬✨ Today, we shine a spotlight on the Human Rights section, where fearless filmmakers delve into powerful narratives that champion justice, illuminate identity, and celebrate resilience across diverse cultures.
Join us as we honor these visionary storytellers who use their art to provoke thought and inspire change. Here’s the incredible lineup of talent you won’t want to miss:

Here’s the incredible lineup:
🎥 By Reason or By Force – Franco Lescano Noriel (Argentina)
🎥 Lucía – Clément Bompart (Canada)
🎥 The Roundabout – Carmen Tortosa (Spain)
🎥 Bala Market – Hussein Waham (Austria)
🎥 Captive Women – Itxaso Díaz (Spain)
🎥 88.8.8 – Ahmed Abdulhussein Majeed (Iraq)
🎥 Drifting Alone in Beijing – Yuanhao Wang (China)
🎥 A Good Day Will Come – Amir Zargara (Canada)
🎥 Shattered Memory – Hayat Labban (Palestine)
🎥 Across the Sea – Rebecca Alana Rütten (Germany)

🌟 Catch these powerful Human Rights short films online from October 1 to 6, 2024, at www.kaaffilm.com, secured by Amazon Web Services (AWS). 🎥🌐
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It’s the final day of the 3rd #Kaaffilm Internat

It’s the final day of the 3rd #Kaaffilm International Film Festival 2024! 🎬✨ We’re closing with a focus on the Human Rights section, where filmmakers courageously explore themes of justice, identity, and resilience from around the globe.

Here’s the incredible lineup:
🎥 By Reason or By Force – Franco Lescano Noriel (Argentina)
🎥 Lucía – Clément Bompart (Canada)
🎥 The Roundabout – Carmen Tortosa (Spain)
🎥 Bala Market – Hussein Waham (Austria)
🎥 Captive Women – Itxaso Díaz (Spain)
🎥 88.8.8 – Ahmed Abdulhussein Majeed (Iraq)
🎥 Drifting Alone in Beijing – Yuanhao Wang (China)
🎥 A Good Day Will Come – Amir Zargara (Canada)
🎥 Shattered Memory – Hayat Labban (Palestine)
🎥 Across the Sea – Rebecca Alana Rütten (Germany)

🌟 Catch these powerful Human Rights short films online from October 1 to 6, 2024, at www.kaaffilm.com, secured by Amazon Web Services (AWS). 🎥🌐
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