G.O.A.T. / GekkigGeit will have its European Premiere at the OFF – Odense International Film Festival, where it will screen in the Oscar Qualifying International Competition.
After our screenings in New York, we’re are curious to see how European audiences will respond to our story about childbirth trauma and grief.
What is OFF?
OFF is Denmark’s international short film festival and with its launch in 1975 it is also the country’s oldest film festival. OFF is an alternative film festival born with passion and creativity; a spirit the festival has maintained and nurtured ever since. OFF supports and celebrates the short film genre without compromise, but at the same time Odense International Film Festival is a festival for the audience, which experiences massive support from the locals in the town of Odense year after year. Hundreds sign up as volunteers, and even more visit the festival for the high-quality experience. OFF works all year round to support Danish film culture, and to offer and develop diverse film experiences for people to enjoy.
”Expect the unexpected” – OFF is outlook to the world and insight into one self. A break from the grey everyday life where obligation is replaced by adventurous desire. Desire for more. Desire for something new. Every year the historical area Brandts Klædefabrik in Odense is transformed into a magical site. Everyone is invited to enjoy experiences that cover the entirety of the emotional spectrum.
OFF celebrates the short film format as media and art form. We celebrate all the creative individuals who put their heart and soul into creating short films. We receive thousands of short films, both Danish and international, and our carefully selected jury picks out the very best to be shown at our festival. The films are shown in sessions of four to 10 short films which last about 110 minutes per session. If the filmmakers are present at the festival, they will be at the screenings to present their films and answer questions from the audience.
Every year, the festival ends with a grand award show with ovations and celebration, where the winners will be announced and celebrated of the five competitions: The International Competition, the Danish Competition, the Animation Competition, Documentary Competition, and the Youth Competition.