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Short Film Festival Winners

The Balticon Sunday Short Science Fiction Film Festival (BS³F³) features independently produced short films from around the world, including live action and animated films in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. Awards are given based on audience preferences.

Thank you to all the filmmakers who submitted their films to our festival, we are pleased to announce the winners:

1) Stephen Kings's The Reach (2024) - Italy

Director: Luca Caserta


2) Invasion '53 (2024) - United States of America

Director: Danielle Weinberg


3) Dad in The Echo (2023) - China

Director: Jacky Heng Sun


Commiserations to the rest of our entries.

Short Film Festival Winners

In 2024, the Balticon Sunday Short Science Fiction Film Festival (BS³F³) took place on Sunday evening at 7:00pm. We will thrill festival attendees with independently produced short films from around the region and across the globe. BS³F³ features live action and animated films in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror from some of the best independent filmmakers this side of the Crab Nebula.


Awards will be given in both the Live Action and Animation category based upon audience preferences. Some of the history of this film festival can be found on the BSFS website.


Balticon 59 Sunday Night Film Festival Winners


1) Stephen Kings's The Reach (2024) - Italy Director: Luca Caserta
1) Stephen Kings's The Reach (2024) - Italy Director: Luca Caserta
2) Invasion '53 (2024) - United States of America Director: Danielle Weinberg
2) Invasion '53 (2024) - United States of America Director: Danielle Weinberg

3) Dad in The Echo (2023) - China Director: Jacky Heng Sun
3) Dad in The Echo (2023) - China Director: Jacky Heng Sun

Did you miss our event? Check out the trailer's for this year's selection.






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