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Metanoia

The marriage between Ana and Sarah is falling apart while an unknown threat is growing on Earth. When a mysterious package arrives at their front doorstep, containing a device of extraterrestrial nature, it creates even further problems between the couple. When Ana accidentally inhales gas from the device, it transforms her completely, resulting in her running away. Sarah learns to accept Ana for who she is, even after what she has become from opening the package. Ana and Sarah decide to escape the threat on Earth and work towards growing their relationship.

  • Moran Avni
    Director
  • David Alejandro Gigena Kazimierczak
    Writer
  • Ariel Lavi
    Producer
  • Jessica Decote
    Key Cast
    "Ana "
  • Carlos Hendrick
    Key Cast
    "C.A.R.L"
  • Laura Di Luca
    Key Cast
    "Sara"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    LGBTQ, Sci Fi
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 21, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Hilltop Film Festival Of Diversity and Inclusion
    Birmingham, Alabama
    United States
    April 9, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Lift Off Filmmaker Film Festival Pinewood Studios
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 2, 2022
    Audience Award Award Winner, Best Film Nominee
  • MicMinville Sci Fi Film Festival
    MicMinville, Oregon
    United States
    May 13, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Kino Film Festival
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Canada
    May 25, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Festigious Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    August 6, 2021
    Best LGBTQ Winner Award
  • Los Angeles Lift off Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    September 2, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    August 28, 2022
    Semi Finalist- Best Short Film Nominee
  • Vegas Movie Awards
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    United States
    September 6, 2022
    Best LGBTQ Winner Award of Excellence, Best Drama Winner Award of Prestige, Semi Finalist- Best of the Month Nominee, Best Short Film Nominee
  • Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    October 23, 2022
    Animated , Visual Effects or Sci Fi Nominee, Best LGBTQ Nominee
  • Prisma Film Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    Best LGBTQ Winner Award
  • Rome International Movie Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner, Award Winner, Best Actress Award Winner , Best Supporting Actress Award Winner, Best First Time Director Award Winner
  • New York International Film Awards
    New York City, New York
    United States
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Art Blocks International Film Festival
    Copenhagen
    Denmark
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Sweden Film Awards
    Stockholm
    Sweden
    Finalist- Best LGBTQ Nominee, Best Short Film Nominee
  • The South Film and Arts Academy Film Festival
    Rancagua
    Chile
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner , Best Director Award Winner, Best Lead Actress Award Winner , Best Makeup Award Winner
  • Boden International Film Festival
    Boden
    Sweden
    Finalist- Best LGBTQ Nominee
  • Korea International Short Film Festival
    Seoul
    Korea, Republic of
    Finalist- Best Sound Design Nominee
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Special Mention Award Winner
  • London Movie Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 24, 2022
    Honorable Mention LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Druk International Film Festival
    Bhutan
    Bhutan
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • 1st Monthly Film Festival
    Belgrade
    Serbia
    Best Short Film Award Winner
  • Nitiin International Film Festival
    Pualu Pinang
    Malaysia
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Florence Film Awards
    Florence
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Paris Film Awards
    Paris
    France
    Official Selection
  • Goodes On Throne Hyjnesha Ne Fron
    Pristine
    Kosovo
    December 17, 2022
    Official Selection
  • 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival
    Bali
    Indonesia
    December 26, 2022
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • World Carnival - Singapore Film Festival
    Singapore
    Singapore
    Outstanding Achievement Award Award Winner
  • Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    Best Sci Fi/ Fantasy Nominee
  • Sydney Lift Off Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    Audience Choice Award Award Winner, Finalist- Best Short Film Nominee
  • MAAC 24FPS International Animation Awards
    Mumbai
    India
    Official Selection
  • LIFFT India FILMOTSAV & Awards
    Mumbai
    India
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Busan New Wave Film Festival
    Busan
    Korea, Republic of
    Finalist- Best Actress Nominee
  • Croatia Creators
    Zagreb
    Croatia
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Golden Short Film Festival
    Abruzzo
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Special Makeup Award Winner , Best First Time Director Award Winner, Best Duo Award Winner, Best Sci Fi Award Winner
  • Oniros Film Awards-New York
    New York City, New York
    United States
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Cinemaking International Film Festival
    Dakha
    Bangladesh
    Best International Short Film Nominee
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York City, New York
    United States
    February 26, 2023
    Honorable Mention Best Fantasy Award Winner
  • Nepal International Film Festival
    Kathmandu
    Nepal
    March 19, 2023
    Official Selectios
  • Kalakari Film Festival
    Dewas
    India
    March 14, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Tagore International Film Festival
    Birbhum
    India
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Vesuvius International Film Festival
    Campania
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Top Shorts Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Monza Film Fest
    Monza
    Italy
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Nepal Cultural International Film Festival
    Kathmandu
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    May 2, 2023
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Milan Gold Awards
    Milano
    Italy
    Best Screenplay Award Winner, Best Sound Design Award Winner, Best Indie Short Film Award Winner ,Best Director Award Winner , Best Cinematography Award Winner , Best Editing Award Winner, Best Original Score Award Winner , Best Director Award Winner
  • Florida Shorts

    United States
    Best LGBTQ Award Winner
  • Dubai Indie Film Festival
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Best Actress Award Winner
  • International Gold Awards
    New York City, New York
    United States
    Best Short Film Award Winner, Best Indie Short Film Award Winner, Best Sci Fi Award Winner , Best Director Award Winner, Best Actress Award Winner, Best Original Screenplay Award Winner, Best Cinematography Award Winner , Best Editing Award Winner, Best Sound Design Award Winner
Director Biography - Moran Avni

Moran Avni is a film director and video content creator from Mexico. She produced and directed music video clips and directed the awards winning short film “Metanoia” . The film won 54 awards, 18 nominations. Moran has a video company in Mexico and she offers many services for clients like video editing, translation and so on.

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Director Statement

My name is Moran Avni. I’m a film director and video creator. I live in Mexico. I directed and produced music video clips and directed the awards winning short film “Metanoia” that won 54 awards. Directing is my dream since I was a girl . I believe that filmmaking is the best way to be connected and to express feelings.