Turin, Italy – The prestige of animation and storytelling shone brightly at the VIEW Conference where the 2024 VIEW Award Winners were unveiled, celebrating outstanding achievements in short animated films. An 11-member jury, comprising international experts, bestowed accolades across multiple categories, highlighting the creative and technical excellence present in the genre.
This year’s grand prize was awarded to Amanda Strong for her animated short “Įk’ǫǫ̀: Inkwo for When the Starving Return,” a production backed by the National Film Board of Canada. Strong’s work uniquely blended diverse animation techniques to bring to life a poignant narrative penned by First Nation descendant Richard Van Camp. The film explores the journey of a genderfluid warrior navigating personal and external conflicts in a compelling, apocalyptic saga.
Jurors praised “Įk’ǫǫ̀: Inkwo for When the Starving Return” for its superb integration of narrative, visual, and technical elements, especially its seamless transitions between animation styles which effectively enhance the storytelling. The jurors remarked on the film’s lasting impact, underscoring its immersive quality and memorable imagery.
In addition to the Grand Prize, several other films received accolades. “Have I Swallowed Your Dreams” by Clara Chan and “Jour de Vent” by a team from École des Nouvelles Images captured the Jury Awards. Both films were lauded for their narrative ingenuity and emotional depth, with Chan’s work delving into the intimate dynamics of an immigrant family, and the ensemble’s creation presenting a lyrical exploration of life’s fleeting nature.
The Best Student Film category showcased emerging talent with winners like “Sortie de Route” from École des Nouvelles Images, which depicted a charming encounter using 3D animation to craft a painterly aesthetic. Other student films such as “Le Charade” by Erika Totoro from Savannah College of Art and Design and “Le Cantique des Moutons” by a group from Supinfocom RUBIKA were also highlighted for their creative storytelling and technical prowess.
Special Achievement Awards were conferred upon films that demonstrated exceptional skill and artistic merit. Among the recipients were “Amen” by a team from École des Nouvelles Images and “Freak of Nature” by Alexandra Lermer from Nuremberg Institute of Technology, both applauded for their innovative approach and distinctive artistic voices.
An additional prize, the ItalianMix Award, was presented to Alice Tambellini for “Impossible Maladies,” recognizing her unique contribution to Italian animated filmmaking.
VIEW Conference director Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez celebrated the diversity and richness of this year’s submissions and winners, emphasizing the enhanced scope and depth of storytelling that animation currently embraces.
Looking ahead, the VIEW Conference 2025 is scheduled to take place from October 12-17 in Turin, inviting even more enriching participation. Submissions for the next edition of the VIEW Award are open until September 20, 2025, promising another year of compelling narratives and breathtaking animations.
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