OFFICIAL TRAILER
Dreamwalker is a sci-fi drama about a shaman who embarks on a quest to save his village from certain extinction. Through an altered state of consciousness, he connects with the mind of a scientist from another time who is conducting research to save her civilization.
15 min, UK 2025
Written and directed by : Luca Schenato & Sinem VARDARLI
MUSIC by : Udit Duseja
Production : Luca&Sinem
MUSIC by : Udit Duseja
Production : Luca&Sinem
Blending cinematic storytelling with a distinctive visual style, Dreamwalker combines atmospheric world building and character driven drama to create an immersive and thought-provoking experience.
the focus has been on crafting a truly cinematic experience designed for the big screen.
SNEAK PEEK
awards
FilmQuest 2025
winner 'best Animated Short'
FilmQuest 2025
winner 'best Animated Short'
LAAF-Los Angeles Animation Festival 2025
Winner 'international character CGI film
Winner 'international character CGI film
miaff milan independent film festival 2025
winner Best Animation
Dreamers of Dreams Film Festival 2026
Best UK Sci-Fi Short Award
the First International Hermetic Film Festival 2026
Best Animation Film – Apuleio Award
winner Best Animation
Dreamers of Dreams Film Festival 2026
Best UK Sci-Fi Short Award
the First International Hermetic Film Festival 2026
Best Animation Film – Apuleio Award
Official Selections
SITGES - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia 2025
Imagine Fantastic Film Festival 2025
Manchester Animation Festival 2025
Norwich Film Festival 2025
Taichung International Animation Festival 2025
FANCINE – Fantastic Film Festival of Málaga 2025
TAF Thessaloniki Animation Festival 2025
Taichung International Animation Festival 2025
FANCINE – Fantastic Film Festival of Málaga 2025
TAF Thessaloniki Animation Festival 2025
CanlandIranlar International Animation Film Festival 2025
Ciné court animé 2026
HKIFF50 2026
MONSTRA - Lisbon Animation Festival 2026
MONSTRA - Lisbon Animation Festival 2026
BIFFF-the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival 2026
MECAL 2026
PHLIP K DICK FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Si-FAN 2026
Below is a selection of artworks created during the production, along with a look behind the scenes of the creative process.
all original artworks created by Luca Schenato
Behind the scenes
Art-directed and animated by the hands-on directing duo Luca and Sinem, the project reflects a close collaboration between storytelling and visual design.
officiaL poster
