Anna Antsalo & Jenni-Elina von Bagh‘s film Everything Is Right Before was awarded the Best Film in the Multiplié Dance Film Nordic Competition at the Minimalen Short Film Festival. The festival took place January 13–18, 2026 in Trondheim, Norway.

In Everything is right before (2025), the film captures a moment on the verge of beginning. An actor prepares for a shoot while the crew waits. Instead of moving forward, the actor is overwhelmed by an endless array of choices. The film unveils a bodily state where preparation transforms into an endless stretch of time, revealing the complexity of life’s paths and the intricacies of body and mind. It exposes the borders of our existence, confronting the unknown and unpredictable. With a tragicomic touch, the film takes the viewer to the threshold of being and beyond, exploring the artist’s freedom in contrast to the still-waiting crew. Who is truly free?

The film will be in AV-arkki’s distribution soon. Meanwhile please contact our Programme Coordinator for a screener.

Read more: Minimalen – Award Winners 2026