TIDES OF FREEDOM, short film
An award-winning experimental film and photographic series, interwoven with a poem of the same name as voice-over — a raw, intimate exploration of identity and belonging, unfolding between inner states and untamed landscapes.
Written, Directed, Produced and Edited by Claudia Malecka
Director of Photography & Grading – Mica Komagata
Music & Sound Design – Hartbrand
Audio Mix & Master – Schaltgeraete Studios
Actor & Voice – David Voss
Fashion Design & Styling – Adam Zapletal
Styling Assistant – Giorgia O’Sullivan
Hair & Makeup – Delphine Campbell
Shooting Production Assistant – Kateryna Bilaya
Runner – Mila Moskalenko, Laura Cuello, Tetiana Ladychenko
Thanks to Adrien Merat, Simon Doba, Iva Sa’adon & Eladio Torres
Awards, Festivals & Press
B3 Festival of the Moving Image – preview with Q+A
Curation Hour – Interview with Claudia Malecka
Beyond the Short – Feature
Berlin Fashion Film Festival – nomination in 6 categories; Best Experimental, Best Script / Storytelling, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design / Use of Music, Best Set Design
BERLIN COMMERCIAL – Official Selection, New Generation Award
CFA – CONERO FILM & ADV – Official Selection
London Fashion Film Festival – Nominee – Best Emerging Talent 2025
Braunschweig International Film Festival – Official Selection
Kaltblut Magazine – Publication
TIDES OF FREEDOM, photo series
Creative Direction & Photography by Claudia Malecka
Model – David Voss
Fashion Design & Styling – Adam Zapletal
Styling Assistant – Giorgia O’Sullivan
Hair & Makeup – Hoi Thung Delphine Chan
Shoot Production Assistant – Kateryna Bilaya
Runner – Mila Moskalenko, Laura Cuello, Tetiana Ladychenko
