In 1995 Las Vegas, a homesick cover band singer writes an original song to connect with her daughter who is growing up in the Philippines without her.
Animal puppets seek out Santa to find out why he doesn't deliver presents to them.
A lamb that had wandered off plays a significant part in the Nativity.
A little girl imagines that the nursery rhyme characters in her book have come to life, and sees the story of "The Littlest Snowman" as well.
A brother and a sister who believe Santa is down on his luck this year decide to give Santa a gift in order to help him out.
The Minions fight over a delicious banana... but is that all they want?!
When a social worker visits Gru’s house to assess its suitability for children, chaos ensues. Margo, Edith, and Agnes, along with the ever-mischievous Minions, scramble to give the home a makeover in record time. Their attempts to create a warm and inviting environment quickly spiral into hilarity as the Minions’ unorthodox methods lead to outrageous results. This short captures the Minions’ inventive, albeit chaotic, solutions, blending humor with heartwarming moments of teamwork.
The Minions embark on their first day of work, eager to prove themselves in their new roles. After watching a hilariously outdated 'Initiation Video,' three rookie Minions take on bomb-carrying duty. Predictably, their enthusiasm quickly spirals into chaos as they bungle the simplest of tasks. Packed with slapstick comedy and the Minions' trademark antics, this short highlights their lovable ineptitude in the workplace.
Heavy Metal Parking Lot documents heavy metal music fans tailgating in the parking lot outside the Capital Centre (since demolished) in Landover, Maryland, on May 31, 1986, before a Judas Priest concert (with opening act Dokken).
Road Movie
In the futuristic city of Vanille, with properly tuned ImmerSyst Eyes & Ears the world can look and sound like a paradise. But the life of a father and his young son threatens to disintegrate when the father's device begins to fail. Desperate to avoid facing his own traumatic reality, the man must venture outside to find a replacement, into a city where violence and danger lurk beneath a skim of beautiful illusion.
Four dancers, two males and two females, merrily dance to the merry tune of "Skip to my Lou".
A young boy thinks his new goldfish is gay, much to the horror of his conservative father.
Hal and a theater manager see people watching a building excavation for entertainment. They suggest that city employees entertain their customers, including a singing tax collector. Hal becomes the Mayor's assistant.
A humorous and thought-provoking view of what animals in zoos might be thinking about their captivity and surroundings.
Jellyfish is a coming-of-age film set in a tiny Muslim fishing village in Borneo. Danice, a fourteen year old fisherwoman and breadwinner for her family, tastes first love with Riya - an alluring transgender woman who arrives in the village one day. However, Danica's desire becomes complicated when she shockingly discovers that it is her father that Riya wants.
Three young lads on the first day of work wish for a bit more than they can handle.
Colourful puppets illustrate the old French song about Cadet Rousselle, who falls down a ladder, who trips on battlements, and whose dogs will not obey him. The animated figures carry our hero through his predicaments with colour and verve.
Ludovic: A Crocodile in My Garden is the second film in the collection Seasons in the Life of Ludovic. This one explores the world of play. Magical thinking governs Ludovic's world. It is springtime. Ludovic, in his garden, reigns over his menagerie of paper animals and their jungle home. In his improvised Africa, Ludovic goes from one surprise to another until the animals help themselves to the surprise brought by his mother. When they refuse to obey him, Ludovic doesn't want to play anymore. He bangs the door and pouts. But children's fights don't last. Reconciliation is not far off, especially when there is a snack to be shared by everyone.
Night vs. light, music vs. motion, figuration vs. abstraction. Experimental video artist Max Hattler utilises distorted urban imagery and neon glare to create this entrancing short