The 15th ŻUBROFFKA International Short Film Festival has ended. Three of our films are among the winners.

Animated short I’M HERE, dir. Julia Orlik received the 1st PRIZE in the Polish competition ANIMACJA.PL

Jury's justification:
"We appreciate that the young creator has raised the most difficult subject in a wise, warm and gentle way, and at the same time, raw, simple and economical in its form. Thank you for reminding us that the most precious thing we can give to each other is pure presence.” and
Distinction of the Foreign Journalists Jury
Jury's justification:
"For delivering a truly emotional blow by the simplest means!" https://filmpolski.pl/fp/index.php?film=1252877
http://www.polishshorts.pl/pl/filmy/ukonczone/2140/jestem_tutaj

Documentary short A TALE OF TWO SISTERS, dir. Jakub Pryska received a DISTINCTION in the Polish Competition DOKUMENT.PL

Jury's justification:
"For insightful observation of small matters, about whose beauty we often forget. For stories about seemingly great differences and about the power of sisterly love."
and
THE WILD BISON AWARD - THE AUDIENCE AWARD
https://filmpolski.pl/fp/index.php?film=1249905

Documentary short BROKEN HEAD, dir. Maciej Jankowski received the BEST POLISH FILM AWARD by the Foreign Journalists Jury.

Jury's justification:
"For being kind to one’s character. For finding redemption and an unexpected sense of humour in a place that may seem deprived of hope."

https://filmpolski.pl/fp/index.php?film=1249911
http://www.polishshorts.pl/pl/filmy/ukonczone/2213/zepsuta_glowa
 
Details and a full list of winners: http://www.zubroffka.pl/aktualnosci/nina-hristo-simeonova-z-grand-prix-15-mffk-zubroffka/

Congratulations!!!