In his short film, which is also being shown at interfilm, Jannis Alexander Kiefer highlights the absurdities of online work culture: The home office comedy of 2020! Three minutes before the online meeting: the opening gag has been carefully thought out, the bottle is securely tucked into your underwear, and the internet connection is premium—what could possibly go wrong?

MEETING was made in 2020, directed by Jannis Alexander Kiefer, and quickly became one of the most striking German short films of the pandemic years. With minimal resources, precise timing, and pointed acting, it succeeds in creating a satirical snapshot that is both entertaining and critical. The camera work and editing reinforce the feeling of closeness and distance at the same time – a formal commentary on the digital reality that has long since become the norm.

MEETING received its highest accolade in 2020 with the German Short Film Award in Gold, which honored its astute observation of social communication and its precise staging. This cemented Jannis Alexander Kiefer's reputation as one of the most exciting German short film directors of his generation.