Major laurels for “La nuit de l’ours” and “Un mundo para Raúl” in USA

The international jury presented awards to all three works from Switzerland screened at the 22^nd Aspen Shortsfest (April 9-14, 2013). The festival is one of the most important platforms for the short film genre in North America.

“La nuit de l’ours” in the running for an Oscar nomination
The animation film “La nuit de l’ours” by Frédéric and Samuel Guillaume, which won the Swiss Film Award 2013, among others, was presented the award for Best Animation Film, endowed with 2,500 dollars. The award qualifies the film for an Oscar nomination in the category of Best Animated Short Film. The jury commended the film as an “astonishing tale of social activism with incredibly rich characters.” At present, “La nuit de l’ours” can be seen in conjunction with the Short Film Night Tour throughout German-speaking Switzerland until June 7.

Best Student Film: “Un mundo para Raúl”
Mauro Müller accepted the award in Aspen for Best Student Film, endowed with 2,000 dollars, for the short fiction film “Un mundo para Raúl” (Eine Welt für Raúl). The jury described the Swiss-American coproduction as “a devastating tale of class, power and the loss of innocence.” This marks the eighth award for “Un mundo para Raúl” since its premiere one year ago.
The film “Kali, le petit vampire” received Special Jury Recognition for its “poignant examination of the outsider using striking animation.”

Geneva, April 16, 2013