Film Recognition Award

20:57 | Narrative - Comedy, Drama

Logline: In the midst of a school film competition, two students take divergent paths as directors—one leading with collaboration, the other with control. As tensions rise and creativity is tested, both must face the consequences of their leadership styles in pursuit of the same prize.

Synopsis: In preparation for the Jeronian Film Festival, a classroom is tasked with producing a short film but two different timelines unfold depending on who takes the lead. One path follows Cia, a kind and collaborative director who encourages teamwork, trust, and creative freedom. The team bonds through their struggles, producing a heartfelt film shaped by unity and passion. The other path follows Ian, a driven but controlling perfectionist. Though determined to win, his leadership style strains the group, leading to conflict, exhaustion, and isolation. As the story rewinds like a video game, it challenges viewers to reflect: does success come from perfection or from the people who create it together?