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Short Films which World Stars including

Josrph Gordon-Levitt, Matt Damon ＆ Ben Affleck,

Wim Wenders, Chris Rock & Javier Bardem and Seo In Guk

took part in were selected  

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) 2023, one of the largest international short film festival in Asia, accredited by the Academy Awards, started on June 4th, 1999 and the day was registered as “Short Film Day” in 2018. SSFF & ASIA has been announcing the Global Spotlight Award which is given to a work that conveys the present of the world in a changing world and opens up new possibilities for a filmmaker and supports short films that unites the world since 2020 on this memorial day, June 4th.

 This year, “A Forest Haunt” produced and narrated by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, “For People in Trouble” produced by Matt Damon & Ben Affleck, ”IN QUANTO A NOI (FROM OUR SIDE)“ narrated by Wim Wenders, “Look at Me” starred by Chris Rock and Javier Bardem, and “TRAP by SEO IN GUK” directed and starred by Seo In Guk, these 5 short films were selected for the finalist of　the 3rd Global Spotlight Award. 　

Please pay attention to the 5 short films in which creators, artists and actors are challenging new creation with unique and various points of view.

The final award announcement will be held at the SSFF & ASIA 2023 opening ceremony on June 6th.

SSFF & ASIA 2023　GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT AWARD Finalists

“A Forest Haunt “ （USA）

Produced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Directed by Edward Jesse & Toff Mazery

When greedy woodsmen threaten to destroy a sacred forest, one little haunt must confront the limits of her own might and learn to embrace the power of collaboration in order to save her home.

https://youtu.be/ez8bzZ0aXhY

“For People in Trouble”（UK）

Produced by Matt Damon ＆ Ben Affleck

Directed by Alex Lawther
Jenny and Paul meet at a pub. Quickly, they fall in love. The beginnings of their relationship blossom against a world that’s falling fall apart. Jenny becomes radicalised; Europe moves further to the Right; martial law is in place.

https://shortshorts.org/2023/program/int/int-8/for-people-in-trouble/

”IN QUANTO A NOI

(FROM OUR SIDE)“ (Italy)

Narrated by Wim Wenders

Directed by Simon Massi

History flows, the darkness wets our clothes.

https://shortshorts.org/2023/program/anime/anime-3/in-quanto-a-noi-from-our-side/

“LOOK AT ME” (UK/USA)

Starred by Chris Rock ＆

Javier Bardem

Directed by Sally Potter

A fundraising gala becomes the arena for a struggle between two men; one, the gala director and the other, a failing rock drummer. As their battle for expression and control escalates, against a relentless rhythmic backdrop their public and private selves explosively collide.

https://shortshorts.org/2023/en/program/int/int-7/look-at-me/

“TRAP by SEO IN GUK” （Korea）

Directed ＆Starred by Seo In Guk

Art is often an expression of rigorous focus. This story revolves around the internal pressures of the protagonist, and his attempt to escape his own mind and let out his imagination.

An artist lives in a world they create, but sometimes fear can break us down.

https://shortshorts.org/2023/program/online-ex/trap/