The five finalists are:

Matylda Florez, Master in Visual Arts TRANSform. Art & society
"It seems that a tree falling in a forest makes no noise if no one is there to hear it".
Matylda Florez explores resistance against the destruction of social ties and refuge spaces. She tells the story of the LO'13'TO association, facing eviction, through a collective counter-narrative blending memory, utopia, and reality.

Zahrasadat Hakim, Master in Visual Arts Work Master
"Two Lakes Behind Memories".
This film symbolically explores the universal human experiences of fear, hope, and resilience, while acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual’s story. The film portrays the disorienting experience of displacement and the process of rebuilding, using fire, water, and air to emphasise destruction and renewal. The film delves into the subconscious, allowing viewers to relive the past through sensory experiences. It suggests that small acts of courage and endurance contribute to collective healing, emphasising the importance of mutual support and human connection in the face of adversity and traumatic memory.

Faustine Perillaud, Master Media Design
"Spectral Yard".
An artist and interaction designer specializing in emerging technologies and their connections to the living world, Faustine Perillaud explores sociological and ecological dimensions through interactive and visual projects, using tools such as Unity, Unreal, and electronics. She examines the impact of technology on our environment and societies.

Hanieh Rashid, Master Media Design
"Eternal Us".
Eternal Us redefines our perception of life after death by using our digital data and artificial intelligence. It offers a new form of immortality and communication between the living and the dead, serving as a memory and reactive representation of a person. By gathering our data, Eternal Us creates a virtual version of our soul, allowing the living to stay in contact with the deceased and feel their presence in the physical world.

Lovena Védrine, Master Space and Communication
"Black Space".
Lovena Védrine's artistic approach, rooted in afrofeminism, explores identity, cultural resistance, and healing, particularly through the symbolism of natural Black hair. Her work creates spaces to amplify marginalized voices, using art as a tool for dialogue and empowerment.

Ces projets inspirants seront évalués par un jury composé de personnalités issues des domaines artistique et humanitaire:

Barbara Zanon di Valgiurata, president of the jury
Elisa Rusca, curator of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
Christian Pirker, member of the board of the AHEAD Foundation
Mélanie Heffinger, Foundation for the International Committee of the Red Cross
Julie Enckell Julliard, Head of Cultural Development HEAD – Genève
Noémie Bretz, architect