Saguenay international
short film festival

Synopsis

Journalist and activist Hoi Yi fights against the ever-growing global rise of surveillance and censorship while suppressing his queer identity from his family. The personal repression he faces is reflected in his commitment to others' freedom.

Production :
SeriousFilm, Ten Thousand Images and Visualantics
Distribution :
Kaboom Distribution
Camera :
Stef Van Wijk
Animation :
Sverre Fredriksen, Robin Martens and Santiago Pérez Rodriguez
Sound designer :
Frode Løes Hvatum
Screenplay :
Jan-Dirk Bouw
Cast :
Sheila Ho, Patrick Ng and Sijtze Van der Meer
Artistic direction :
Sverre Fredriksen

In competition for :


Best animation

AQCC award

Audience award Official competition

Grand Prize

Jury Award

Direction
  • Jan-Dirk Bouw

    Jan-Dirk Bouw is a screenwriter and interdisciplinary filmmaker specializing in hybrid cinema and immersive storytelling, merging animation, documentary, and fiction. His work explores profound themes.
    Bouw's projects are characterized by emotional depth, experimental form, and commitment to social impact. He consistently pushes the boundaries of genre and narrative to offer a platform for marginalized voices and urgent stories.