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The fifth edition of this contest that highlights the best short film created by Basque students in various levels of Euskera studying the language in Madrid was held last Friday at the local Euskal Etxea.  Ten films competed this year, and there were also awards for the best actress and best actor.  Participating at the event were Kinku Zinkunegi, coordinator of HABE’s Euskara Munduan program, and actress, Itziar Urretabizkaia (see video of the winning film). 

Madrid, Spain.   The fifth edition of this dynamic contest that involves everyone who studies Basque in Madrid, with participants ranging from levels one to six was held last Friday.  Each one of the groups uses its own tools and resources at its disposal and, according to the teachers and cinema professionals that are involved annually, the level of production improves from one year to the next.

The awards ceremony took place on March 30th with the following 10 films competing:

-Ai ama! (level 3)
-Familia trukaketa (level 6)
-Make Euskadi great again (level 2)
-Momentu txar onenak (level 2)
-Lehenengo euskal dates (level 1)
-1. zitak – EH hezea eta beroa 2 (level 3)
-Ni ez naiz izan  (level 1)
-Pintxorik gabeko poteak (level 6)
-Panpinak (level 4)
-Txotx (level 1)

The first place winner was “Ni ez naiz izan” (it wasn’t me), created by level one students who were awarded a dinner for the entire group at the Sagardi Restaurant at the Euskal Etxea in Madrid.

The winning short film “Ni ez naiz izan,” created by students in level 1.  Congratulations to them and to everyone who participated in the contest, Zorionak!

Awards were also presented in the best actress and actor categories that went to Jon Aliende and Eva Muro.

The jury was comprised of all the participants on the one hand, and Kinku Zinkunegi, coordinator of HABE’s Euskara Munduan program, and actress, Itziar Urretabizkaia, on the other.

Congratulations to all the students and their teachers, Esti, Ane and Lander.  Without the enthusiasm and effort of the former, and the dedication and professionalism of the latter, carrying out such comforting activities wouldn’t be possible or as successful. Zorionak!