38th edition
17-25 january 2026
Image Paper or Plastic
Ukraine
2019 Animation 8 min
An immigrant arrives in a first-world country to paint a mural on the tallest tower. He tries to adapt to his reality, but xenophobia and odd rules force him to go back.
Screenplay, image et montage : Nata Metlukh
Son et musique : Nicolas Martigne
Nata Metlukh is a Ukrainian-born animator and illustrator based in San Francisco. She creates visually bold, character driven works featuring urban lifestyle. She is a graduate of the Vancouver Film School and the Estonian Academy of Arts.