Graduation Short Film Competition
The joy of being
Directed by Emma Bruun Ruus
Country Denmark
Year 2025
Runtime 10′
Balder has just learned to walk and suddenly the world has begun to unfold. With a GoPro camera mounted on his head, the audience is invited into the child’s perspective. Through his eyes, everyday moments become a poetic journey where every sound, shadow, and touch is met with a sense of wonder. Because when you are still new to life, every impression can feel immense.
Emma Bruun Ruus
Emma is an animation director and a graduate of the National Film School of Denmark (2021–2025). She also holds a bachelor's degree from the Danish School of Media and Journalism. Emma works at the intersection of animation and documentary, and has always been interested in using documentary traditions as part of the animation process. Her work explores the space between the personal and the universal, often using poetic and sensory approaches to examine existential and social themes.
