Ik Ben Hier (I Am Here)
Short film (currently in festivals)
5 mins | The Netherlands | 2023
Production: self-produced
Direction, animation, edit: Cheyenne Goudswaard
Sound design: Thomas Powell
Synopsis:
The fear of oblivion can be overwhelming, but it can also be a driving force. The film explores the need to imprint ourselves onto the world and build a legacy.
Awards:
Best Animated Film at Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival 2024
Month May Winner at Rotterdams Open Doek 2024
Special Mention New Directors Animadeba 2024
Screenings:
Anima - The Brussel Animation Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Kaboom Animation Festival 2024: Official Selection
GO short International Short Film Festival Nijmegen 2024: Official Selection
Playgrounds TAD Filmfest 2024: Official Selection
Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Melbourne International Animation Festival 2024: Official Selection
Filmfest Dresden 2024: Official Selection
Rotterdams Open Doek 2024: Official Selection
Shortcutz Amsterdam 2024: Official Selection
Framed Animatiefestival Forum Groningen 2024: Official Selection
Cinemachine 2024: Official Selection
Almaty Animation Festival 2024: Official Selection
World Festival of Animated Film Varna 2024: Official Selection
La Guarimba International Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Imaginaria International Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Turku Animated Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Odense International Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Broet Fresh Meet 2024: Official Selection
Fantoche - International Animation Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Animadeba 2024: Special Mention, Official Selection
Nederlands Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Animasyros International Animation Festival + Agora 2024: Official Selection
Balkanima European Animated Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Film Talent Award Brabant 2024: Nominated, Official Selection
Primanima World Festival of First Animations 2024: Official Selection
London International Animation Festival 2024: Official Selection
Leiden International Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Sweaty Eye Balls Animation Festival 2024: Official Selection
Grafixx 2024: Official Selection
INTERFILM Berlin 2024: Official Selection
PÖFF SHORTS 2024: Offical Selection
BITBANG 2024: Official Selection
Leeds International Film Festival 2024: Official Selection
Anilogue International Animation Festival 2024: Official Selection