Matta and Matto

TITLE

Matta and Matto

DIRECTOR

Bianca Caderas, Kerstin Zemp

COUNTRY

Switzerland

YEAR

2023

DURATION

10′

GENRE

Animation

Overview

Matta and Matto

In a dystopian world where touch is forbidden, Matta and Matto offer refuge to the lonely at Hotel Vaip. In the deceptive labyrinth of mind bending rooms at their transient hotel, deepest desires are fulfilled and surpassed, but this comes at a price.

DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Bianca Caderas, Kerstin Zemp

Bianca Caderas (1990, Lucerne) and Kerstin Zemp (1993, Lucerne) successfully completed their Bachelor’s degrees in Animation at the Lucerne School of Art and Design in 2017. Their graduation film, **“Living Like Heta”**, co-directed with Isabella Luu, was screened at numerous animation festivals around the world, including Animafest Zagreb and SHORTSHORTS Film Festival Tokyo. The film received the High Risk Swiss Award at Fantoche 2017 and was awarded the Innerschweizer Filmpreis. After graduating, both moved abroad for several years. In 2019, Bianca moved to Hamburg for her film studies, while Kerstin worked as a freelance animator and illustrator in Ireland. In 2020, Bianca directed and wrote **“Jeroboam”**, which was created in collaboration with Kerstin. **“Matto”** (2023) is their second short film together, which they co-directed.

Credits

Bianca Caderas, Kerstin Zemp

Bianca Caderas (1990, Lucerne) and Kerstin Zemp (1993, Lucerne) successfully completed their Bachelor’s degrees in Animation at the Lucerne School of Art and Design in 2017. Their graduation film, **“Living Like Heta”**, co-directed with Isabella Luu, was screened at numerous animation festivals around the world, including Animafest Zagreb and SHORTSHORTS Film Festival Tokyo. The film received the High Risk Swiss Award at Fantoche 2017 and was awarded the Innerschweizer Filmpreis. After graduating, both moved abroad for several years. In 2019, Bianca moved to Hamburg for her film studies, while Kerstin worked as a freelance animator and illustrator in Ireland. In 2020, Bianca directed and wrote **“Jeroboam”**, which was created in collaboration with Kerstin. **“Matto”** (2023) is their second short film together, which they co-directed.

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SELECTIONS & AWARDS

AWARDS

Best Animation 2024 | Indie Short Film Festival
The Edge of Your Seat Award 2024 | Ann Arbor Film Festival
Special Jury Prize 2024 | Indie Lisboa
Nomination 2024 | Filmpreis Region Basel
International „Dazante“ Animation Award 2024 | Huesca Festival de Cine
Honorable Mention Silver Lynx Animation 2024 | Fest – New Directors, New Films
Special Mention 2024 | MoliseCinema Film Festival
Bester Schweizer Kurzfilm 2024 | Gassli Film Festival
Fantastic Swiss 2024 | Fantoche
Special Mention Animation Short Film 2024 | Tirana International Film Festival
Bester Kurzfilm 2024 | Berner Filmpreis
Grand Prix Erotic Animated Shorts 2024 | Warsaw Animation Film Festival
Special Mention 2024 | Animateka
Honorable Mention 2025 | Fargo Film Festival
Jury Award »Der Goldene Rahmen« 2025 | Diametrale

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