Vita Nova
"Vita Nova," a short film by Dmytro Zavora, is a moving animated drama based on a story by German author Josef Reding. Set in post-war Germany, the film follows a man who visits a pharmacy with the intent to buy poison to end his life. As he stands at the counter, his indecision leads him to reflect on his circumstances and the potential reasons to continue living. Through this 7-minute narrative, the film explores themes of despair, resilience, and the search for hope amid adversity
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Dmytro ZavoraProducer
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Josef RedingWriter
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Project Type:Animation, Short, Web / New Media
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Runtime:7 minutes 20 seconds
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Completion Date:January 30, 2024
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Country of Origin:Ukraine
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Country of Filming:Germany
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Language:English
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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:No
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Touchstone Independent Film Festival
United States
Best Animation Short -
Touchstone Independent Film Festival
United States
Best Original Score -
South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Chile
Best Screenplay Short Film -
South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Chile
Best War Shortfilm -
Robinson Film Awards WinnerRome
Italy
Best Animation Short -
HIIFF - Heart International Italian Film Festival
Italy
July 16, 2024
Best Foreign Animation Shortfilm -
Anthology Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
September 28, 2024
Official Selection -
International Motion Picture Awards
Canada
Best Animated Short Film -
San Benedetto Film FestivalSan Benedetto
Italy
Finalist at Film di Animazione
Dmytro Zavora, born in 1989 in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Now managing a small but dedicated team, Dmytro's contributions span across film, television, and video games, including work on several Hollywood films and TV shows.