The award
The Berlin Indie Film Festival lists “Schimmer” in the Best Thriller category of its February 2026 winners. The film appears under the English title “Shimmer”, with director Jakob Gisik.
The award is one of the festival achievements of our dystopian short film. Its Award Winner laurel is shown here and on the film’s project page.
The film behind the laurel
“Schimmer” follows a mother surviving in a bunker with her two daughters after a devastating viral catastrophe. When her long-lost brother returns, she faces a decision that changes her family’s life.
Jakob Gisik wrote and directed the film. Matthias Kampmann is the producer, with production by Try Us Film.
Film and press materials
The approximately 20-minute film has been freely available on YouTube since September 30, 2026. Visit the project page for the film, further images and production information.
A press kit with film information, the poster and selected images, as well as the festival laurel, is available to download for editorial coverage. Our Press & PR department can help with further enquiries.
