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Special School Screening - Mohaq shorts
What Matters Most – Short Films Programme (PG)
Experience What Matters Most, where stories of courage and transformation come to life. Perfect for younger audiences, these films offer inspiring lessons and unforgettable moments.
Mohaq Short Film Programme
A young girl is so absorbed in her phone that she misses the vibrant world around her. A sudden event forces her to reconnect with her surroundings and see life differently.
A distracted girl journeys through various environments, fixated on her phone while missing the fantastical characters trying to engage with her. From dolphins to aliens, everyone fails to catch her attention—until an unexpected incident breaks her from her digital trance. This visually captivating animation explores the tension between our reliance on technology and the beauty of the real world, offering a touching reflection on human connection in a tech-obsessed age.

Credits

Director
André Carrilho
Screenwriter
André Carrilho
Producer
Hemi Fortes, Filipe Araújo
Production Company
Blablabla Media
Production Designer
Pedro Brito
Distributor
Bear With Me Distribution
Mixing
Rui Pereira
Music
Nuno Costa
Other
André Carrilho, Pedro Brito (Animation Directors) Luís Vital, João Silva André Carrilho (Animation)

About the Director

André Carrilho
André Carrilho, a Portuguese illustrator, cartoonist, and filmmaker, has earned over 100 awards throughout his 30-year career. His work has been showcased in prominent publications like The New York Times and The New Yorker, as well as exhibitions across the globe. His first animated film, ‘Dinner in Lisbon’, debuted in 2007. ‘The Girl with the Occupied Eyes’, adapted from his award-winning childr