Beauty in Sequence is a one-minute cinematic mashup that weaves together scenes from over 60 of the most notable films of 2024 — reimagined as a seamless narrative through editing alone.
Created by Serbian editor Nikita Didenko for the YouTube channel Tak Ostro, the piece explores the artistic potential of montage as storytelling. With no voiceover or text, the edit relies entirely on rhythmic pacing, visual transitions, and sonic flow to connect disparate moments into a cohesive emotional arc.
The work was recognized with two Gold Telly Awards in 2025 (Craft: Editing & Experimental/Remix) and was shortlisted at the 2025 Clio Awards in the Editing category.
More than a trailer or homage, Beauty in Sequence is an editorial experiment — designed to demonstrate that editing itself can become narrative.
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards has launched its 2025 edition, inviting filmmakers globally to submit short films in four categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, and Student films. The entries, ranging from 5 to 20 minutes, will be evaluated by industry experts. Shortlisted filmmakers will participate in workshops at Sony Pictures Studios,…
