Lines

An aggressive battle unfolds between red and dark blue. The borderlines between the colors vibrate with tension as they fight for their lives.

LINES is a deeply personal visualization of tension and panic attacks, inspired by the minimalistic abstract films of Norman McLaren and Oskar Fischinger. It explores the breaking point of conflict and how the collapse of rigid boundaries can finally lead to peace.

🏆 AWARDS & HONORS

First Prize (Official Competition) - PUNTO y RAYA Abstract Art in Motion (2025)

Equilibristics Prize - Insomnia Int. Animation Film Festival (2025)

Best International Animated Film - Pink City Int. Short Film Festival (2024)

Special Mention - Int. Festival Tous Courts Aix-en-Provence (2024)

🌍 OFFICIAL SELECTION HIGHLIGHTS (Oscar-Qualifying & Tier A)

Annecy International Animation Festival (World Premiere)

DOK Leipzig (German Premiere)

Clermont-Ferrand - Le Court (Market Picks)

ITFS - Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film

Ann Arbor Film Festival

MONSTRA - Lisbon Animation Festival

London International Animation Festival (LIAF)

Sydney Film Festival

Int. Kurzfilmtage Winterthur

Go Short Nijmegen

REGARD - Saguenay International Short Film Festival

Anifilm International Festival of Animated Films

Int. Kortfilmfestival Leuven

Fest Anča International Animation Festival

AmDocs - American Documentary and Animation Film Festival

deadCenter Film Festival

CREDITS

Director & Animator: Martin Schmidt

Music: Thomas Höhl – Soundspores

Sound Design & Mix: Christian Wittmoser – Soundspores

Film Funding: Hessen Film & Medien GmbH