Our Senta music video has been selected from hundreds of submissions for screening at the renowned Austin Micro Film Festival. This is already the third film festival for which Senta has been chosen. The previous two festivals took place in Holland last year: The Hague Film Festival and the Night of the Short Film (Nacht van de Korte Film). We’re very happy that our video is now also being shown by an international film festival. Senta was directed by filmmaker Lars Smetsers and his fantastic team. The lead roles in the short film are played by Andrew Vandaele and Tanya Shpadi.
The jury report states: ‘The music video for ‘Senta‘ is both engaging and heartbreaking. It effectively portrays the struggles of alcohol abuse, capturing the cycle of suffering, attempted recovery, and relapse in a compelling way. The storyline is particularly strong – the protagonist losing his job and turning to alcohol is a relatable and emotionally resonant arc that keeps viewers invested from start to finish. The video does a great job of grounding this narrative in reality, making it both powerful and thought-provoking. Overall, ‘Senta‘ is a well-crafted music video with a strong emotional core, delivering an impactful message about addiction and its challenges.’
‘The music truly makes this film stand out.’
‘This was an excellent film with truly magnificent shot selection – the visuals were captivating and clearly crafted with care. Each frame had a strong cinematic presence that helped set the tone and atmosphere beautifully. There were a few scenes that felt like they lingered a bit too long, which slightly slowed the momentum, but once things picked up, the music blended perfectly with the visuals. That combination really helped pull everything together and gave the film a strong emotional rythm. I think adding subtitles would be a smart move, it could help the viewer stay engaged and better follow the story, especially during quieter moments. Despite those small areas for improvement, this film left a strong impression. Outstanding work – there’s a lot of power in what you’ve created here.’
