WINNER OF THE 22 ^TH ROME INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL! I still can’t believe it: my artificial intelligence short film ‘Transformation’ is the winner for ‘Best International Short’ at the renowned 22rd Rome Independent Film Festival. 14 international shorts from all over the world were nominated among ‘Hatch‘, ‘Na Marei‘, ‘Fat d’Amour‘, ‘Restraining Order‘, ‘Les filles et les garçons de mon âge‘, ‘Mìnvant‘, ‘The heart of Texas‘, ‘Lara‘ or ‘Leftover Rost‘. This is the 5th award for ‘Transformation’. I had seen all the short films at the festival and thought I had no chance at all. I would like to thank festival president Fabrizio Ferrari, Krystyna Biernawska and Milena Vukcevic (programming) and the jury, consists of 11 persons from the film industry among Pietro Silva (director), Antonia Mattarese (journalist), Miriam Mauti (Rai), Sonia Cilia (producer), Nicola Sganga (cinematographe), Francesco Grisi (vfx), Sophie Chiarello (director) or Carolina Iorio (cinematographe). It is a great honor to have won the most prestigous and famous independent award in Italy with my unconventional film, thank you very much!

Here is the reasoning from the festival (laudation): “This short film is a true masterpiece of innovation and creativity. It‘s visionary nature immediately captures the viewer’s attention, transporting them into a unique and fascinating world. The design is extremely captivating and refined, with every visual detail taken care of with obsessive precision. What makes this short film truly special is its ability to break away from traditional patterns. It doesn’t just follow the conventions of the genre, but dares to explore new avenues, offering a fresh and original experience. The narrative is equally bold, with a plot that challenges expectations and invites reflection. In summary, this short film is a product unlike any other, a work that not only entertains, but inspires and stimulates the mind. Kudos to the entire team for creating something so extraordinary and out of the ordinary.”