MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION
Shadows of Waiting
Directed by Svetlana Goncharenko
Country Ukraine
Year 2025
Runtime 3′
Shadows of Waiting is a stop-motion animation created to commemorate the anniversary of the war in Ukraine. At the center of this story is the figure of a mother, representing all Ukrainian women, their hopes, pain, and strength. Every frame of this animation is not only an artistic expression, but also a healing path to process deep feelings.
Svetlana Goncharenko
Svetlana Goncharenko was born in Svitlovodsk, Ukraine. She studied at the Faculty of Architecture in Kharkiv. Over time, she transitioned into the world of sand art and visual storytelling, creating captivating sand animation performances and video art. Now based in Cyprus, her work invites audiences to explore the beauty of impermanence, where each fleeting image tells a story of transformation and emotion.
