Short film

Ayana

2025 · 8 min

A brief, earnest burst of inner struggle and quiet resolve, like a held breath before a race.

Tagline: Ayana, I believe in you.
Overview: Ayana is eagerly anticipating an important relay race. Just before the start, she is confronted with discrimination and self-doubt, which shake her determination. To make it to the starting line, she must recognize her own worth and find new confidence.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, melancholic and uplifting. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Identity, coming-of-age, isolation, healing
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
coming-of-age
isolation
healing
sport
Places: school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: drama
Directed by: Moritz Zipko
Written by: Moritz Zipko, Oskar Gubo
Starring: Serena Oexle, Lena Gottwald, Johanna Daxl, Anita Rab, Fiona Pigal, Paula Leitl, Andreas Stefely
Cinematography: Oskar Gubo
Runtime: 8 min
Country: Austria
Languages: German