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The Wind Changes

Award winnerWarsaw Glitch 2026

The Wind Changes

A young field mouse has never left the only burrow he knows, hoarding one seed at a time. Fire takes the field and drives him into a cold, unfamiliar forest with a single seed to his name.

By Oscar Burgos, Tomas Burgos
Country Colombia, United Kingdom
Status Award winner
Submitted as Short Film, Animation
Runtime 4:40
Synopsis

A young field mouse has never left the only burrow he knows, hoarding one seed at a time. Fire takes the field and drives him into a cold, unfamiliar forest with a single seed to his name. Drawn back by an old scent, a silent white owl scars him for life. Wounded and stopped by rain, he begins to scatter his seeds across the forest instead of guarding them — until the wind decides where he belongs. No dialogue.

Category results
  • Semi-finalistBest Animation
  • WinnerBest Soundpowered by ElevenLabs
  • Honorable mentionBest Screenplay
  • Honorable mentionBest Editing
Festival and distribution
  • Warsaw Glitch PremiereNo
  • Seeking distributionYes
  • Filmmaker at the festivalYes
  • Open to panel talksYes
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