CINESPACE 2023 FINALISTS
Judges’ Picks
Finalists
The Winged Dream | Mari Sahakyan, Armenia
In the 1969 Soviet Union, a group of young friends takes on a daring mission to secretly stream the Apollo 11 moon landing. The film follows Hayk, a talented but self-doubting engineer, as he invents a special machine to access the US broadcast, testing his skills and determination.
Cass | Sarah Ontiveros, USA
A young girl is secretly sent aboard the Cassini spacecraft to observe and report findings on Titan, Saturn's largest moon. After being abandoned on the distant moon with her AI companion, she endeavors to return to Earth and discovers the meaning of home along the way.
“!” (exclamation mark) | Orest Smilianets, Ukraine
An original short film that explores important contemporary issues in an unpredictable way. It is a follow-up to the film "Sleep" and is dedicated to the defenders of Ukraine.
Moon Landing Memories | James Lindsay Andrews, USA
American citizens from all walks of life reflect on watching the Apollo 11 moon landing live on television in July 1969.
Universe Within | Igor Vlas, Republic of Moldova
The tale of an old blind man, capable of grasping the connections between all things in the universe. His past - exploring space and being an astronaut - aided him in crafting his metaphorical allusion to love and his affection for his family.
Sounds of Earth | Jakob Roston, USA
NASA planned to send a vinyl record to space with greetings in 55 languages & songs of the world. After the band Glue’s concert doesn’t go as planned, the vocalist steps in and decides to send their vinyl to space instead of NASA’s original plan.
Our Dream | Lisa Jing Li, China
Three kids have the dream of space travel. Through hard work they build their own spacecraft and travel through the stars.
The Falling Feline | Attila Mészáros, Hungary
We know that cats always land on their feet, even when they fall upside down. This simple observation is still the subject of scientific debate. The solution to the problem may be found at the border between arts and sciences.