The Lodger

This 3D animation portrays the problem of domestic violence shown from the perspective of a lonely child who befriends an imaginary friend – a monster living in an old wardrobe created from the negative emotions of the household members.

Additionally, the animation shows the burden and challenges of being a parent trying to protect their child while living with an abusive partner.

The project aims to break the silence on domestic violence and draw more attention to this still underrepresented subject in cinema.

This is a working poster.

Festival history:

Award in the "Best Screenplay" category at the international film festival "4theatre selection" in Rome, Italy (2022)
Status of a "Nominee" in the "Best Student Screenplay" category in the international film festival "Rewind International Film Festival" in the UK (2024)
Status of a "Finalist" in the international film festival "Bestlov Film Festival" in France (2023)
Status of a "Quarter-Finalist" in the "Emerging Filmmakers Grant" competition, which is part of the international film festival "Scout Film Festival" in Boston, USA (2022)
Qualification for the international film festival "Wisdom Three International Film Festival" in Pune, India (2023)
Qualification for the international film festival "Animated Expressions Expo" in France (2023)
Qualification for the international film festival "Framing The Needle Film Festival" in Russia (2023)