We are delighted to announce Hamid Ahmadi's graduation film IN THE HILLS has won 2nd Prize at the 2016 Cannes Cinéfondation.
Synopsis:
In the short film, a young immigrant man, Shahram, takes a rather radical approach towards integrating with British society. We follow his daily routine, preparing food in a fish and chips shop, going to the gym, aimlessly roaming the Cotswolds.
As this unfolds, he browses a dating application for threesomes, seeking sex with British couples. His initial attempts are unsuccessful, until eventually a local couple come to his flat and they sleep together. Early the following morning, Shahram slips out of bed and goes downstairs to sleep on his sitting room floor.
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/165864516
To mark its 19th year, the Cinéfondation Selection chose 18 films (14 works of fiction and 4 animations), from among the 2,300 works submitted this year by film schools from all over the world. Fifteen countries from three continents were represented.
The 3 Cinéfondation prizes were awarded at a ceremony preceding the screening of the prize-winning films on Friday 20th May in the Buñuel Theatre.