Ivan and his father, operating a small hospital at the frontline, are tested when a platoon of Russian soldiers approach their building, forcing them to make a difficult decision in order to protect their patients and their own lives.

Our short film “Rock, Paper, Scissors” is based on true events and was developed and produced in close collaboration with the Ukrainian community and people featured in the film.

Festivals (selection)

• Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2024

• Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2024

• Cambridge Film Festival 2024

• British Urban Film Festival 2024

• St. Louis International Film Festival 2024

• Norwich Film Festival 2024

• London Super Shorts Film Festival 2024

• Max Ophüls Preis Film Festival 2025

The film won the 2025 BAFTA for Best British Short Film.

We are also honoured that our film score got nominated for the 15th Hollywood Music in Media Awards.

“Rock, Paper, Scissors” was also nominated for “Best foreign language short film” for the British Short Film Awards.

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