Grand Prize
Under the auspices of the growing Zagreb ballroom scene, Teo, a young trans man in search of his place, finds support and inspiration in Valentina, a veteran of the scene and an experienced dancer. She introduces him to her world, thereby starting their mutual transformation: Valentina supports Teo in his transition and ballroom journey, and Teo breaks down her walls with his persistence. As time passes, their relationship develops and deepens, and the young couple begins to dream of a future together.
Anja Koprivšek graduated from the Department of Documentary Directing at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Her first film I Love (2021) had its world premiere at Doclisboa and it was also screened at ZagrebDox, Pula Film Festival, STIFF and others. She won the Jelena Rajković Award for best director younger than 30 at the Croatian Film Days (2022), as well as Best Director Award at the Bistre Reke Festival (2022). Between 2022 and 2024, she worked as assistant coordinator for the international training initiative for directors and producers: CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator.
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