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Creativity sucks

Partner: LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival

Director: Maria Paikhel

An artist once praised for her talent feels lost in adult life. Creative block, imposter syndrome, and burnout hold her back while others move forward. She learns that creativity isn’t the enemy, but a process of highs and lows—and keeps creating anyway.

Details

Duration: 3min.

Country: Ukraine

Language: Ukrainian

Year: 2025

Genre: Animation

Topic: Animation, Coming of age, Experimental, Fear, Inspiration, Youth

Cast & Crew

Director: Maria Paikhel

Production company: Maria Paikhel

Writer: Maria Paikhel

Cinematographer: Maria Paikhel

Editor: Maria Paikhel

Actors: n/a

Festivals & Awards

2025

Linoleum International Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival

Kyiv International Film Festival

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