"Bremen Film Festival Hosts Short Film Contest: 'My Bremen is Authentic'"
In the third iteration, the WFB Economic Development presented an award in a exclusive category during the Filmfest Bremen. Under the banner "My Bremen is real," participants were encouraged to share their personal narratives about the Hanseatic city. Surplus to conventional representations of city musicians and fairy tale trails, the organizers sought unique and original perspectives. The event took place on the last Sunday, showcasing 23 submitted films at Schauburg, of which three were acknowledged.
The grand prize, valued at €1,500, was awarded to "At home in Bremen" by Lennart Bendixen. Jury member and influencer Nicole Uhlhorn justified the selection: "The film authentically portrays Bremen's imperfections, delivering a sense of home and identity. The initial black-and-white images denote nostalgia and past, while the later transition to color symbolizes the city's beauty and enchantment."
In addition to the jury's decision, the film "MoinForever" by Sajjad Parvin won the online voting. A total of 718 votes were cast, with each voter having two votes. "MoinForever" received 194 votes, securing €1,000 in prize money. Juror and videographer Philipp Steffen commended the work: "The submission is a poetic love letter. It features stunning and thoughtful imagery, narrating an emotional tale about a character leaving their beautiful homeland to establish a new life in Bremen. Enduring the gray days ultimately makes the beautiful days even more cherished."
Apart from the online polling, attendees at the event held live voting to determine their preferred film from all submissions. The team around Chantal Gieger received the first prize of €500 for "Making a Movie." All film contributions can be viewed at the following link: https://hb.wfb-bremen.de/shortfilmcontest
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On a suggestive note, the win in the "My Bremen is real" category showcased not only city music and fairy tale trails but also intriguing home-and-garden narratives, as evidenced by Lennart Bendixen's film, "At home in Bremen," which eloquently depicted the city's living essence and personal identity. Furthermore, lifestyle-oriented films, such as the beautifully poetic work, "MoinForever" by Sajjad Parvin, also captured the essence of Bremen evoking feelings of nostalgia, charm, and connection to home.
