Hush Now.
Hush Now.
Short Film
Short Film
‘Hush Now.’ is a 4 min short film offering a bluntly intimate look at world leaders during some of their everyday moments, pondering what’s in their minds when the world mourns, what they think about when they're alone, in their moments of relaxation, or what they dream about during their power naps.
‘Hush Now.’ is a 4 min short film offering a bluntly intimate look at world leaders during some of their everyday moments, pondering what’s in their minds when the world mourns, what they think about when they're alone, in their moments of relaxation, or what they dream about during their power naps.
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Credits
Written, produced and directed by Laen Sanches
Music Wiegenlied (Lullaby), Op.49, No.4 by Johannes Brahms (1868)
Sung by Mariandoro
Sound design and mix by Nick Smith
Audio Post Facility by Stainless Sound and Music
Festivals distribution by Miguel Español Celiméndiz miguel.wasia@gmail.com
Visually crafted using AI technologies
Awards & Distinctions
SIMA - Impact Video category - Winner Creative Activism Award 2025
LaScam - Finalist of Prix de l'œuvre expérimentale 2025 de LaScam / Vidéoformes - FRA
Festivals Official Selections & Programs Screenings
Anima - The Brussels International Animation Film Festival - International Short Film competition - BEL
Fantasporto - Fantasy Short Film competition - POR
SIMA - The 13th Annual Social Impact Media Awards - Impact Video category - USA
Vidéoformes - International Hybrid and Digital Arts Festival - International competition - FRA
Austin AIFF - Best Experimental Film category - USA
Anifilm - International Festival of Animated Films - Creepy 3D program - CZE
Ars Electronica Festival - Festival for Art, Technology and Society - Ars Electronica Animation showcase - AUT
More info on hush-now.com
Credits
Written, produced and directed by Laen Sanches
Music Wiegenlied (Lullaby), Op.49, No.4 by Johannes Brahms (1868)
Sung by Mariandoro
Sound design and mix by Nick Smith
Audio Post Facility by Stainless Sound and Music
Festivals distribution by Miguel Español Celiméndiz miguel.wasia@gmail.com
Visually crafted using AI technologies
Awards & Distinctions
SIMA - Impact Video category - Winner Creative Activism Award 2025
LaScam - Finalist of Prix de l'œuvre expérimentale 2025 de LaScam / Vidéoformes - FRA
Festivals Official Selections & Programs Screenings
Anima - The Brussels International Animation Film Festival - International Short Film competition - BEL
Fantasporto - Fantasy Short Film competition - POR
SIMA - The 13th Annual Social Impact Media Awards - Impact Video category - USA
Vidéoformes - International Hybrid and Digital Arts Festival - International competition - FRA
Austin AIFF - Best Experimental Film category - USA
Anifilm - International Festival of Animated Films - Creepy 3D program - CZE
Ars Electronica Festival - Festival for Art, Technology and Society - Ars Electronica Animation showcase - AUT
More info on hush-now.com
©2025 RETURN TO EARTH STUDIO All rights reserved.
©2025 RETURN TO EARTH STUDIO All rights reserved.
©2025 RETURN TO EARTH STUDIO All rights reserved.
©2025 RETURN TO EARTH STUDIO All rights reserved.