"Bound" / «Переплетені» Inspired by Timeless Ukrainian Folk Song “Несе Галя воду” Selected for Bengaluru International Short Film Festival
Bound / «Переплетені», inspired by the timeless Ukrainian folk song “Несе Галя воду”, has been selected for the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF), an Oscar®-qualifying event. This cross-stitched animated short reimagines a missing verse in the song’s love story, blending Ukrainian cultural heritage with contemporary indie animation.
"Bound" / «Переплетені» Officially Selected for Academy-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival 2025
"Bound" / «Переплетені» has been officially selected for the Academy Award®-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival 2025. This prestigious Hollywood event showcases the best short films from around the globe, and we’re honored to share our Ukrainian-inspired animated short on this iconic stage.
"Bound" / «Переплетені» Nominated at Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology
"Bound" / «Переплетені», the award-winning Ukrainian animated short, has been officially selected and nominated at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) 2025. Showcasing cross-stitch-inspired visuals and traditional folk music, the film reimagines the untold final chapter of Ukraine’s most beloved love song. Screening at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), PFCAT celebrates the best in international animation, technology, and independent filmmaking.