Four short films in Czech production and co-production will be screened at the prestigious festival in Uppsala, taking place from October 21 to October 27, 2024. This is the only Swedish festival dedicated to short film production, and since its establishment in 1982, the festival has built a reputation as one of the most significant in Europe in the field of short films. It annually screens around 300 films and includes various competitive sections, including animation and experimental films.

3MWh (2024)
The short film 3MWh by director Marie-Magdalena Kochová was created as a 12-minute film poem at FAMU. It tells the story of a nuclear power plant employee who sets a maximum limit on his electricity consumption. However, the energy meant to last him for the rest of his life is slowly running out. As a result, he faces the decision of what to transform his remaining energy into.
3MWh (Directed by: Marie-Magdalena Kochová / 2024 / Czech Republic / 12 min)
Screening as part of the block: Man in the Middle (90 min):
Wednesday, October 23, 11:00 AM, Fyrisbiografen
Friday, October 25, 5:00 PM, Fyrisbiografen

Sheep Story (2024)
This short film by director Rakel Andrésdóttir was also created at FAMU as a result of Czech and Icelandic collaboration. In this bizarre animated story, a person finds a home in the body of a sheep, feeding off its body while ignoring its desperate cries. However, he eventually goes too far and must face the consequences.
Sheep Story (Directed by: Rakel Andrésdóttir / 2024 / Czech Republic, Iceland / 6:07 min)
Screening as part of the block: Fantastic Film: Be Very Afraid (94 min):
Friday, October 25, 9:00 PM, Slottsbiografen
Sunday, October 27, 3:00 PM, Reginateatern

My Name is Edgar and I Have a Cow (2023)
This short film by Filip Diviak is aimed primarily at a young audience and tells the story of a young man named Edgar, whose mundane life is disrupted by the rescue of a newborn calf. However, when the calf grows and begins to destroy the things dear to Edgar, his life is turned upside down.
My Name is Edgar and I Have a Cow (Directed by: Filip Diviak / 2023 / Czech Republic / 7:47 min)
Screening as part of the block: Family Screening 9–12 Years (51 min):
Saturday, October 26, 9:00 PM, Reginateatern
Sunday, October 27, 3:00 PM, Reginateatern

BLOOM (2024)
Nitya Ramlogan directed this short animated film, created with handmade paper and textiles. The film follows a plant child moving between two worlds: the plant roots of its family and the urban house where it now lives.
BLOOM (Directed by: Nitya Ramlogan / 2024 / Czech Republic / 7:00 min)
Screening as part of the block: Programme 7–8 Years (54 min):
Monday, October 21, 12:30 PM, Slottsbiografen
Tuesday, October 22, 9:30 AM, Slottsbiografen
Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 AM, Reginateatern
Thursday, October 24, 9:30 AM, Slottsbiografen
Friday, October 25, 10:30 AM, Reginateatern

Tickets are available for purchase starting October 11 HERE, and more information about the films can be found on the Uppsala Short Film Festival website.