Another Swell Day

Following the sudden passing of her parents, Fawn is forced to return to a house she hasn't called home in a very long time. As painful memories begin to seep through, Fawn is thrown onto the difficult path of reconnecting with a past she thought she had left behind.

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Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.

Alex Anna’s body is a canvas: her scars come to life to tell a new story of self-harming.

Two best friends debate what should be done with their newly acquired superpowers.

Struggling with alcohol addiction and mental illness, an artist reaches out to an old friend.

Citronella, a mosquito who faints at the sight of blood, nervously waits outside her first group therapy session, while the Pill Bug therapist, Dr. Pill tries to calm a neurotic group of bugs, each suffering from a mental-health issue: An OCD germaphobic Fly freaks when he runs out of hand sanitizer. A Dragonfly couple struggle with co-dependency; she's literally on top of him. A Grasshopper, addicted to coffee, is so jumpy, he launches himself in mid-sentence. A Praying Mantis who doesn't pray because she thinks she is God. A terrified Spider is deathly afraid of -- spiders. And, a perfectly-camouflaged Stick Bug complains that no one ever "sees" him. Throughout all this, Citronella battles her urge to flee - while Dr. Pill implores her to share her "embarrassing" problem.

A bleed on the brain and concussion inspire a crash victim to confront the heartbreak, trauma and confusion of losing connection with the only person they ever really knew.

When the baggage of her past takes the form of an indestructible balloon, Faith must face her past and learn to let it go, or risk living forever with a balloon attached to her wrist.

"Beginnings are rare and fleeting. All we are left with in life is a long and unavoidable journey to the end. Describe the burdens you carry with you on this journey." I sent the above prompt to friends and colleagues and asked for any artistic response. I received numerous poems, songs, short stories, etc. I took all of the responses and stitched together the verses, stories, and emotions into a narrative following the protagonist through a day in his life. My goal was to give a snapshot of the mental health of those around me and remind everyone that they are not alone in their sadness.

Our animated hero questions his sanity after blowing his top and driving his car into a police station.

One Last Song is a coming-of-age short animation that explores the emotional bond between three best friends Makayla, Kash, and Benjamin with their shared passion for music and making memories together during their gap year. The unforgettable trio battle against the uncertainty of adulthood whilst navigating through a life changing traumatic experience that depletes their mental health.

A girl pursues a connection with her sister, who is covered by a strange grey fur. It is soft and uncanny at the same time. It grows between them, and they drift further apart from each other.

When bright-eyed Beko and anxious Nork arrive in New York, wonder and worry collide. Through the lens of the city, their quirky journey reveals the comedy, ugliness, and contradictions of being human - even when you're not.

Animated short about the meaning of life.

A poetic journey of memory and fantasy told through the eyes of four versions of an artist as she creates her own self-identity.

In this farewell letter to Ana (aka Anorexia), I reveal the suffering associated with this illness. I express my desire to regain my freedom and vitality by sharing not only my progress but also my relapses. Through the interweaving of drawings and poetry, I share this quest for reconstruction, which I hope will help raise awareness of this mental illness and bring a little hope to people affected by it and those around them.

Apocalypse YASSS: Two Girls, One Rapture

Before an important interview, Sylvie stops to rest in a small park. But when an anxiety attack overwhelms her, this ordinary place gradually takes on a sinister air. Disoriented and unable to find a way out, she feels trapped in this space that seems to be closing in on her.