Cornerboy is an experimental short dance film

by Kai Kurve.

The film follows a “bad boy” who becomes possessed by a fly, a symbolic figure representing the devil, death or karma. This possession forces him into a confrontation with his own personality and inner conflicts.

 

Blending dance, physical performance and genre elements, Cornerboy explores the idea of inner demons and self-reflection through movement rather than dialogue.

 

The fly acts as a catalyst rather than a literal antagonist, triggering an intense internal struggle that unfolds through choreography and visual metaphor and the voice of the fly that gives the viewer enough hints to understand the storyline.

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The film has been screened at numerous international festivals, like Camerimage, and has received over 25 awards worldwide, including a bronze Cube at the NY ADC.

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This film is shot in the real world, with real actors,

supported by classic VFX.

NO AI IS IN USE HERE.

 

AWARDS:

The Film was screend at the

EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2023

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ADC Art Directors Club NY - Personal Work 

Indie Short Fest

2026 ARFF Amsterdam IFF

Scandinavian IFA 

8 & Halfilm Awards

Austin International Art Festival

Vienna International Film Awards

The Fantasy Film Festival

New York International Film Awards™ - NYIFA

Melbourne Short Film Festival

Paris International Short Festival

and more...