At the Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival (18 - 23 September), the short film Dura Lex by Anke Blondé won the European New Talent Award. Oh Willy by Emma de Swaef and Marc James Roels was awarded the Animated Grand Prix in Bristol. The jury praised Dura Lex for, among other things, its 'refreshing perspective on the theme of illegal immigration.' The director's eye for her characters, the timing and the dark comedic undertones of the film also received approval from the jury.

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