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CTRL+Z Stuck in the Edit

In the world of film theory, the director is the supreme creator. However, for Bob, the protagonist of this one-minute meta-metaphysical nightmare, that hierarchy collapses with a single keystroke. While trying to enjoy a well-deserved moment of peace with a piece of cake, Bob realizes his reality doesn’t belong to him, but to an invisible Editor.

Time for Bob ceases to be linear—he becomes a victim of a brutal "Undo" process. Through a series of violent jump cuts, absurd wardrobe changes, and forced rewinds, Bob experiences a digital version of purgatory. The film explores the thin line between the silver screen and reality, turning a technical glitch into existential horror. In the end, Bob doesn't seek salvation from a director; instead, he attempts to "cut" the very light source of the machine that created him, proving that in the digital age, the only true God is the one with their finger on CTRL+Z.

  • Srdjan Mitrović Hitch
    Director
    We are what we lost
  • Srdjan Mitrović Hitch
    Writer
  • Vladan Obradović
    Director of photography
  • Nikola Mladenović
    Sound designer
  • Nikola Mladenović
    Actor
  • Vladan Obradović
    Actor
  • Srdjan Mitrović Hitch
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    60 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 8, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    20 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Serbia
  • Country of Filming:
    Serbia
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Los Feliz Film Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 27, 2026
    World premiere
    Winner / Official selection
  • Festival do minuto
    Sao Paulo
    Brazil
    April 10, 2026
    South America premiere
    WINNER Free Theme Premiado no Concurso
  • New York Film & Female Actress Award
    New York
    United States
    May 13, 2026
    Winner DIRECTOR SUPER SHORT FILM (under 10 min)
  • Lift-Off Global Network
    London
    United Kingdom
    June 1, 2026
    Europe premiere
    Official Selection
  • Athens International Monthley Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    June 3, 2026
    HONORABLE MENTION BEST SHORT FILM
  • Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival
    Atlanta
    United States
    July 11, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Tokyo Film and Screenplay Awards
    Tokyo
    Japan
    June 11, 2026
    Winner INDIE SUPER SHORT FILM (UNDER 10 MIN)
Director Biography - Srdjan Mitrović Hitch

Film & Television Editor | Director | Post-Production Advisor

Srdjan is a highly accomplished film and television professional based in Belgrade, with a diverse career spanning over two decades in editing, directing, and post-production. He holds a B.A. in Film and TV Editing from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts at the University of Arts in Belgrade, where he also served as a Teaching Assistant in the History of Film.

Currently acting as an Editor at TV Nova—following his tenure as Chief Post-Production Editor for "The Biggest Loser" (Seasons 1 & 2)—Srdjan’s extensive television background includes key creative roles across major regional networks. He spent eight years as a Producer, Editor, and Director at MTV Adria, and nearly a decade shaping promotional content at TV B92. His technical expertise was further refined at Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), where he focused on film digitalization, restoration, and color correction.

As an editor, his feature film credits include T.T. Syndrome (2000) and Little Night Music (2002). His documentary portfolio is marked by significant international recognition; his film We Are What We Lost (Mi smo ono što izgubimo) was screened at the Berlinale and selected as one of the top 10 documentaries at the Berlinale Talent Campus. Other notable works include Life Of A Mutt (2021) and the historical documentary Sajmište: History of the Camp. Most recently, his short film CTRL+Z won the first prize at the Los Feliz Film Festival in Hollywood.

Beyond his primary roles, Srdjan is a prominent trailer director and editor, creating campaigns for major feature films such as Ajvar, The Witch Hunters, and Lazar's Path. He is proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, bringing a comprehensive skill set to every stage of post-production.

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Director Statement

"Alfred Hitchcock once famously claimed that in a feature film, the director is God. As a long-time film editor, I’ve spent my career realizing that if the director is God, then the editor is the one who controls the universe’s laws of physics. With 'CTRL+Z: Stuck in the Edit', I wanted to dismantle the traditional cinematic hierarchy. By creating a 'one-take' sequence and then brutally deconstructing it through the editing process, I aimed to show the existential dread of a character caught between the frames. This film is a tribute to the unseen power of the cut—where reality isn't captured on set, but manufactured on the timeline. It is a story about the ultimate authority of the 'Undo' command over our human experience."