Three men tell their very different perspectives on the death of their friend Luki during the robbery on a flower shop.

ANDREJ HARING (*1999) is an Austrian writer and director. His passion for film was sparked early on, as both of his parents work in the film industry. Since 2020, he has been studying screenwriting at the Vienna Film Academy while simultaneously pursuing studies in theatre, film, and media studies. In 2024, he completed his bachelor’s degree in the latter and is continuing with a master’s program. His academic background complements his artistic work with solid theoretical knowledge. He has worked as an assistant director and script supervisor on numerous national and international projects.

A 17-year-old Ada spends the school vacation helping her Father sell contraband cigarettes on the streets. This unusual complicity enables Ada to spend more time and strengthen her bond with a loving but aloof Father. However, as Ada gradually ventures into adulthood, Father struggles to acknowledge that his daughter has grown up, and their worlds start drifting apart.

Dovydas Drakšas is a Lithuanian writer and director who currently resides and works in Berlin. He has a degree in natural sciences from the University of Cambridge and a master’s in filmmaking from the London Film School. He is attracted to stories that explore how elements like memories and upbringing, location and society play an important role in shaping personal identity. “Praeis” is his second short film and a graduation project from the London Film School.

Emi tries to talk to Adam, but the mass of the party draws them apart. Their friends at the party seem to enjoy themselves, but they have their own unfulfilled love stories. At daybreak, Emi tries to tell Adam how she feels.

Eszter Kishazy is a Budapest based writer and director, an MA Filmmaking student at ELTE. She is a member of the Castorp Independent Film Community. After a number of short works and music videos, Daybreak is her first short film.