Octopus Film Festival takes place in Gdańsk from 8 to 13, August.

„As part of the 6th edition of the Octopus Film Festival, we decided to present to the audience another dimension of genre cinema, this time expressed through the length of the film, which is why Octopus Shorts – the International Short Film Competition joined the programme. In a short film we are looking for exactly the same qualities as in a full-length film, i.e. creativity, creative courage, a hint of folly and a unique combination of genre inspirations with the director’s idea. Over 300 films from over 35 countries were submitted to the first edition of Octopus Shorts, including entries from Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Albania, Romania, Israel, Iran, Mexico, Colombia, USA, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and more!” – declare the organizers of the festival.

Details: octopusfilmfestival.com

Octopus Shorts:

BE SOMEBODY
screenplay and direction: Michał Toczek
cinematography: Tomasz Pawlik
editing: Ignacy Ciunelis, Jakub Didkowski
production management: Julia Włodarczyk
artistic supervision: Leszek Dawid, Wojciech Staroń
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Trailer vimeo.com

CROCODILE
screenplay and direction: Dawid Bodzak
cinematography: Adam Suzin
editing: Kamil Grzybowski
production management: Aleksandra Gałka, Maria Waldowska, Katarzyna Stasiełuk
artistic supervision: Łukasz Barczyk
Teaser vimeo.com

MOJE ŻYJĄTKO
screenplay and direction: Andrzej Danis
cinematography: Aike Lindhagen
editing: Marta Ossowska
production management: Joanna Drapała, Nikoletta
artistic supervision: Łukasz Barczyk, Paweł Edelman

Congratulations and fingers crossed!