Final Winners Kids For Kids - Awards & Justification
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Nordic and Baltic Kids For Kids Winners 2009
SERIES FOR THOSE UNDER 12 –YEARS
Animation
“Sinivalas Valtteri”
“Walter, The Blue Whale”
(2008 | Finland - Suomi | 3’44” | dvd | Liisanpuiston koulu, classes 2 A & B 2008 | Teachers: Outi Mäkinen & Salla Linqvist | Workshop leader: Maikki Kantola | Producer: Pirkanmaan elokuvakeskus ja Taidekaari | maikki@videotivoli.fi)
This film conveys the joy of doing things together and helping others. The jury praises the heart-warming story realised with delightful characters. The filmmakers have addressed the right target group with their work.
Fictions and documentaries
”Spjåk”
”Moster Film”
“Hirviöleffa”
(2008 | Norway - Norja | Fiction | 2’41” | dvd | Seida skole, Tana | Directors: Markus Olsen & Malén Hammer | Producer: Guro Saniola Bjerk / Saniola Productions | guro.bjerk@gmail.com)
A sympathetic and simple story that proves that there are no monsters. The jury thanks the earnestness of the film, and its makers’ enthusiasm comes through brilliantly.
1-Minute Films
”Hårsvall”
“Waves In The Hair”
“Aaltoja hiuksissa”
(2007 | Sweden - Ruotsi | Art | 1’06” | dvd | Director:
Alexander Dernelius | Producer:
Alexander, Johan and Jenny Dernelius | dernelius@gmail.com)
An arresting story in its simplicity. The film shows how a short wait is rewarded.
SERIES FOR 13 - 16 –YEARS
Animation
“The Waste Of Our Family”
“Meidän perheen jätteet”
(2008 | Finland - Suomi | Animation | 5’49” | dvd | Producer: Vuoltsun työpaja | Workshop leader: Mika Pettissalo | pettissalo@gmail.com)
An innovative film that caricaturises different genres and reality by mixing up everything found on the Earth. The jury was impressed by the experimental approach of the work. Despite its gloomy ending, this work laced by black humour builds faith in the pleasure of doing things together.
1-Minute Films
“Different Strokes For Different Folks”
“Kukin taaplaa tyylillään”
(2008 | Finland - Suomi | Fiction | 1’00” | Dv-cam | Director: Anna-Maija Lahti | Workshop leader: Olli Laine | Producer: YLE Nuoret/Summeri & Helsingin kaupungin nuorten media Hattutehdas | olli.laine@yle.fi)
The film is about a situation in real life in which everybody makes their own choices and don’t have to assimilated into the masses. The courage-emphasizing theme can be adapted to many different occasions.
Fictions and Documentaries
“En heldig dag”
”A Lucky Day
“Onnenpäivä”
(2008 | Denmark - Tanska | Fiction | 6’57” | Dv-cam | Director: Magnus Berthelsen | Producer: Victoria Hertz/Station Next | asharaldsted@gmail.com)
The film is moviesque and very impressive. Despite its dark subject, the professional work has a
spark of hope and the tension holds the viewer in its grip. The jury especially praises the lightning
and the acting.
The Best Baltic and Nordic Kids For Kids Film 2009
“Rodent story”
“Jyrsijäjuttu”
(2008 | Finland - Suomi | 5’49” | dvd | Raholan koulu, class 2 B +eoB 2008 | Teachers Seija Valkeeniemi & Kirsti Ristimäki | Workshop leader: Kalle Raittinen | Producer: Pirkanmaan elokuvakeskus ja Taidekaari)
The jury was taken by the film and its coherent story, which convey the joy of creation.
The animation technique and the narration of the best Nordic and Baltic Kids for Kids film of 2009 were functionally well balanced. The movie included a lesson and surprising turns. The wonderfully well acted voices receive special thanks. The work also presents very well the diversity and multiculturalness of today’s world. “If only people could speak rodent. It is the language of souls.”