The first short fiction film we made, “Media Manipulation 2022”, has been awarded Quarter-Finalist in the Best Short Film category at  Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF) 2023 – one of the largest student film festivals in the world, empowering young filmmakers from 120 countries.

Out of 13,868 film submissions, the short film stood out as one of the best and received the following comments from the festival judges:

“A film that showcases the director’s visionary approach, resulting in a truly distinctive cinematic experience.”

“The film’s visuals are visually rich and textured, with layers of visual information that reward attentive viewers with a deeper understanding of the story.”

“A remarkable cinematic achievement that pushes boundaries, breaks molds, and leaves an indelible mark on the medium.”

Through this film, we aimed to push boundaries and offer new perspectives on the potentially significant impact that the overflowing information on media can have on human beings, particularly young people.