STILL

STILL is a poignant short film that explores the emotional journey of Eleni, a career-driven single mother, who receives a life-changing diagnosis on the same day she forgets a special moment in her daughter’s life. Eleni is suddenly forced to confront the fragility of time, memory, and presence. As her world begins to collapse inward, she embarks on a quiet but urgent path toward reconnection and redemption. In its stillness, the film captures the unspoken weight of love and the enduring power of an embrace.

  • MARILIA GALANAKI
    Director
    Fruit Loops, Jazz Monopatia (Jazz Pathways)
  • YOTA SAMIOTI
    Writer
  • YOTA SAMIOTI
    Producer
    INNER HARBOUR
  • YASEMIFILMS
    Producer
    NINA (2024)
  • KONSTANTINA MATWALI KOUTOULAKI
    Key Cast
    "ELELNI (MOTHER)"
    Mavro Rodo TV Series (2023) Porfyri Lemonia Short (2022) O orkos TV Series (2022) S' agapao men... alla TV Series (2021) Luger 2021 I familia TV Series (2020) Tha ginei tis polykatoikias TV Series (2019) In the Fade (2017)
  • CHRISTINA MATHIOULAKI
    Key Cast
    "DAUGHTER"
    Love with a Difference (TV series, 2021), The Students of Umberto Primo (TV series, 2022), Man of God (TV series, 2021), Julia’s Matchmaking (TV series, 2023), The Bracelet of Fire (TV series, 2023), Say Hi to the Plane Tree (TV series, 2021–2022), Ta Nea tis Alexandras: Reclaim – 2021 (short), Above the Borders – 2020 (short
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 10, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    33,870 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Greece
  • Country of Filming:
    Greece
  • Language:
    Greek (Modern)
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - EPAL AKROTIRIOU, CHANIA, GREECE
  • Young Film Awards 2025 – Honourable Mention
    London
    United Kingdom
  • Tbilisi Sunrise International Youth Film Festival
    Tbilisi
    Georgia
    October 24, 2025
  • 13th Chania Film Festival
    Chania
    Greece
    October 17, 2025
    Greek Premiere
Director - MARILIA GALANAKI