Ascent, 2min., Netherlands
Directed by Robert Prein
A disillusioned man steps into an elevator, lost in life and ridden of any passion and purpose. As the elevator ascends, each floor becomes a metaphorical stage of risk and bravery. First subtle, but as he ascends to the higher floors, life becomes more thrilling and exciting and eventually even dangerous. With each stop, his appetite for this adventure grows, pushing him to abandon caution and embrace the unknown. But as he nears the top, a force intervenes, warning him of the cost of excess. Refusing to be held back, he breaks free and forces the ascent to the highest floor.