Emotional Drill
In the abstract and dystopian reality of Emotional Drill, the students of a school live submerged in negative emotions such as fear and sadness. Each of them, without realizing it, carries an invisible balloon — a symbol of inner hope and transformation. Through personal moments of awakening, the children begin to turn toward the light within themselves, developing courage, self-confidence, and laughter. The narrative unfolds non-linearly, weaving together scenes of dream and reality. The ending remains open, raising questions about redemption or a new beginning, with the red balloon symbolizing the quest for happiness.
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Dimitra TzinaDirector
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Dimitra TzinaWriter
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Dimitra TzinaEditor
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Giorgos Bosinakis / SpotymanchitoMusic and Sound Design
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Giannis GeorgopoulosColor Grading
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Project Title (Original Language):Emotional Drill
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Fiction, Student
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Runtime:5 minutes 3 seconds
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Completion Date:May 24, 2025
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Country of Origin:Greece
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Country of Filming:Greece
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Language:Greek (Modern)
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Experimental Primary School of the University of Thessaloniki (PSPTH)
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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4th Student Film FestivalThessaloniki
Greece
May 24, 2025
Dimitra Tzina grew up in Thessaloniki and developed a passion for audiovisual arts from an early age. Since 2021, she has been studying at the Film School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki while simultaneously working as a director, writer, and producer. In October 2024, she won the Best Student Director award for the short film “anhydrous” at the 4th Greece International Film Festival. Her work focuses on exploring human emotions and untold stories through innovative storytelling and visual experimentation, with the aim of presenting narratives that are unfamiliar and thought-provoking to the audience.