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Director and cinematographer
Country of origin
Hungary

Franciska Hortoványi (*2001) is a short film director and cinematographer. She is currently a

graduating student at the University of Pécs, Department of Media Studies and Communi­cation, with her thesis "Interpreting femininity among Hungarian and French university students". Since childhood, she has been a character and protagonist of award-winning short films. She is the director and cinematographer of the short films "Hålo" and "A Nightmare in the Girl Class", which received a special high school award for their directing work. In addition to her studies, she is also engaged in graphic design, the design of animated films and comic book research.

Current issues

"Little Trouble Girls" by Urška Djukić won the 10th Faith in Film Award at the Tromsø International Film Festival 2026. An Honourable Mention was awarded to "The Little Sister" by Hafsia Herzi.
"Defiant" by director Visa Koiso-Kanttila wins the Prize of the Church Media Foundation in Finland at the International Chidren's and Youth Festival in Oulu 2025.

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2

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