PRESSESPIEGEL - KALIBER35 Munich Int'l Short Film Festival

Superman, Spiderman or Batman – winner at the KALIBER35 Munich In...http://www.librafilm.net/superman-spiderman-or-batman-–-winner-kali...1 von 2 16.07.2012 16:09NEWSSuperman, Spiderman or Batman – winner at the KALIBER35Munich International Short Film Festival(/superman-spiderman-or-batman-%E2%80%93-winner-kaliber35-munich-international-short-film-festival)Wed, 07/04/2012 - 18:28Superman, Spiderman or Batman, directed by Tudor Giurgiu, won the award for ”Best ShortFilm” at the KALIBER35 Munich International Short Film Festival.The prize consists in film from Kodak for the director’s next project and time-management software fromXpert-Design.35 films from 25 countries have been selected in the official Competition of Munich festival. These shortfilms were grouped in themed categories named after five flavours. Superman, Spiderman or Batmanwas presented in the “Sweet” category.Superman Spiderman or Batman tells the story of Aron, a 5-year old boy, who, together with his worrieddad, one morning, leaves for the hospital, where he wishes, just like cartoon heroes, to save his motherfrom her heart disease.The short was filmed exclusively in Cluj Napoca, in several locations from the neighborhoods of Gheorgheni,Grigorescu or Spitalul de Recuperare, with a local crew: actors Bogdan Zsolt, Cornel Răileanu, ElenaIvanca, Ovidiu Crişan, Maria Seleş, Adriana Băilescu and the film’s hero, child actor Aaron Şerban.The script was written by Doru Lupeanu, also known for his script for the short Fața galbenă care râde (TheYellow Smiley Face), and directed by Constantin Popescu.The Director of Photography is Adrian Silişteanu, a long term collaborator of director Adrian Sitaru, theeditor of the film is Eugen Kelemen, the casting was carried out by Kokino (Levente Molnar), who alsocollaborated for Morgen, and the executive producer is Bogdan Crăciun. The post-production wascompleted in the Chainsaw Europe studios.In April 2012, Superman, Spiderman or Batman won the prize for ”Best fiction short film” at the AspenShortfest, one of the most renowned short film festivals in the United States of America. This prize makesSuperman, Spiderman or Batman eligible for a nomination at the Oscars, Live Action Short Film category.At the Aspen Shortfest Superman, Spiderman or Batman also won the BAFTA L.A Short Film Prize.In October 2011, Superman, Spiderman or Batman won the prize for Best European Short at the 56th