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It Takes So Little

“It Takes So Little” is a digitally drawn animated music video about the memories of a failed love. Through delicate symbolism and restrained emotion, it explores the fragile line between happiness and loss. Beneath its imagery lies a quiet presence — something unseen that gently connects what was lost with what still remains. In the end, the boy finds peace within himself and moves on with his life.

  • Benjamín Haverla
    Director
  • Benjamín Haverla
    Creative Producer
  • Nataša Strelová
    Art Direction and Animation
  • Oto Haverla
    Music Production and Mixing
  • Boris Sodoma
    Mastering
    High Five Mastering
  • Ivan Mužila
    Singer
  • Benjamín Haverla
    Story Idea
  • Oto Haverla
    Lyrics and Music
  • Magdaléna Laciková
    Title and Credits Animation
  • Benjamín Haverla
    Editing, Compositing and Color Grading
  • Nataša Strelová
    Performance for Rotoscoping
  • Pavol Barilla
    Performance for Rotoscoping
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Tak málo stačí
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Music Video, Student
  • Genres:
    Music video, Ballad, Cinematic, Drama, Art, Romance, Animation
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 28, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,920 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Slovakia
  • Country of Filming:
    Slovakia
  • Language:
    Slovak
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Vysoká škola kreativní komunikace Na Pankráci 420/54 140 00 Praha 4 – Nusle
  • EUROPE Music Video Awards
    Košice
    Slovakia
    Seasonal Winner: Best Student Music Video
  • Bratislava International Film Awards
    Bratislava
    Slovakia
    February 20, 2026
    Award Winner: Best Animation Film
Director Biography - Benjamín Haverla

Benjamín Haverla is a filmmaker based in Martin, Slovakia. He studied at Private Secondary Technical School in Poprad, Slovakia. He's currently a student at the University of Creative Communication in Prague, Czech Republic, where he is studying animation and VFX. He started to make films when he was 12 years old. Later he gained success in film competitions for youth and children in Slovakia. As an actor, he collaborated on advertising for an ISIC company in Slovakia. In 2020 he first-time sent a short film abroad where he became a finalist. In 2021 he won some awards and nominations with his next short film "The Last Letter". After completing his film, he decided to gain new experiences in the filmmaking process by working as a background actor in movies such as "The Performance", "Family Pack (Netflix)", "Tattooist of Auschwitz". His goal is to create and bring new stories to the screen.

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Director Statement

We began this project in 2023, and looking back, I’m deeply grateful that our small team stayed dedicated and brought it to completion. It was a long and often challenging journey, and I want to thank Nataša Strelová for her remarkable animation and my father for his beautiful musical composition. Their patience and trust kept the project alive when it could have easily stopped.

I chose to direct this film because it was born from personal experience. Through animation and music, I wanted to transform those emotions into something universal—inviting each viewer to find their own reflection within the story’s symbolism. Some have said I repeat myself by exploring love again, but I believe maturity changes how we see it. The same theme can hold new meanings when seen through different eyes and time.

This film also made me realize that love and understanding are not clichés—they’re what the world needs most, especially in a time marked by conflict and disconnection. Working on this project taught me that independent filmmaking is as much about art as it is about patience, trust, and valuing your collaborators. Every compromise, every delay, and every shared idea shaped this work into something sincere and alive.