Finalist: 
Nominated for Best Short Film. Babetida Sadjo, nominated for Best On-Screen Talent. Jeremy Rouse, nominated for Best Off-Screen Talent (cinematography).

Ayaan

Director: 
Alies Sluiter
Drama
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18
minutes
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An escaped asylum seeker encounters a man on a rural beach, and must decide whether to trust him, or attempt the 400 km journey to the nearest city on foot and alone.

Credits

Writer: Alies Sluiter
Producer: Meng Xiong
Lead Cast: Babetida Sadjo, Trevor Jamieson, Gary Sweet
Cinematographer: Jeremy Rouse
Production Designer: Dimple Shah
Colourist: Andrew Ceen
Sound Designer: Steffano Campello
Composer: Netsayi Chigwendere
Editor: Tania Nehme
Costume design: Sally Cheng
Hair & makeup: Nadine Terens
Sound mixer: Stefano Campello
Visual effects: Rob Bellon

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