In 2020, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “#21xoxo” by Imge Özbilge and Sine Özbilge (Computer Animation) with a Honorary Mention.
#21xoxo is an experimental animated short film that reflects on the impact of 21st century technologies on intimacy, love, and relationships. It revolves around the nihilistic, narcissistic and millennial adventures of a girl in a parallel digital universe interlaced with cyber-love, speed dating, hipster culture…
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.