Dzifoni Macedonia Youth Film Festival concludes in Skopje

The 14th Dzifoni Macedonia Youth Film Festival in Skopje is concluding with showcases of student projects and the selection of winners. Participants, including high school and primary school students, have engaged in workshops and discussions with domestic and international filmmakers regarding independent animation, set safety, and the ethics of technology.

Director Trifun Sitnikovski emphasized the necessity of strict safety protocols during production, citing his experience filming near active railway infrastructure. Animator Goce Gospodinovski shared the challenges of long-term, low-budget independent animation, noting his project took seven years to complete.

Finnish director Iris Harma participated in discussions regarding her documentary ‘Who Made You’, which explores artificial intelligence. Harma highlighted the importance of dialogue and transparency from authorities regarding AI risks and the need for humanity to understand the technology to remain resilient.