And We Have a Winner: PUSHING DAISY Takes the Crown

After weeks of reading, voting, cheering, and passionately debating, the Kinolime Shorts Competition has found its winner: PUSHING DAISY, written by Eduard Mitra.

This darkly funny, deeply moving British tale about a mortician who talks to the dead captured the hearts of our community with its bold voice, emotional depth, and beautifully odd charm. Eduard delivered a script that lingers long after the final page, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate his work.

But today isn’t just about one script.

A massive round of applause goes to our incredible runners-up, CHICKEN and BODY OF WATER - two powerful, wildly different stories that pushed boundaries and showcased extraordinary imagination and craft. Your talent lit up this competition, and we’re grateful for every moment you gave us.

And to every single Kinolimer who cast their vote, shared their thoughts, and championed the stories that moved them: thank you. This competition is powered by a community of writers, filmmakers, and film lovers who show up for each other again and again. We would not be here, and these storytellers would not have this platform, without you.

Here’s to bold ideas, fearless filmmaking, and the storytellers who keep surprising us. Onward to the next chapter.