Virtual Nature

Taro, who looks like a skull, doesn't stand out at school, but he is blessed with friends like Yasushi, who has a head that looks like the inside of a clam, and finds meaning in seemingly meaningless things as he goes about his daily life.

A charismatic leader named Caine demands obedience from the citizens of a town named "Heaven". The town is at peace until two children break his greatest rule: Never venture beyond the town's walls.

3-minute experimental animation based on the techniques of John Whitney.

Abstract video art set to the music of Philip Glass.

A cat on a day out runs into a couple of toy robbers. Things quickly get out of control.

A documentary about the exciting possibilities of computer animation and the shaping of never before imagined worlds.

To save his ailing sister, an unlikely hero must journey afar to pluck a feather from the mighty Gryphon in this animated parody of the classic fairy tale.

This story picks up a generation after the famous race between the Hare and the Tortoise. This time it's their kids' turn to compete, and they're about to escalate their family rivalry to ridiculous new levels.

Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse and all his Disney pals star in an original movie about the importance of opening your heart to the true spirit of Christmas. Stubborn old Donald tries in vain to resist the joys of the season, and Mickey and Pluto learn a great lesson about the power of friendship.

Abstract experimental short film. A poorly rendered computer animated figure throws itself around.

Computer and clay; dedicated to the Amazon rain forest. The first animated short to combine 3D computer animated characters with clay animation. As seen on MTV's Liquid Television.

The adventure of a rag doll who, after coming to life, also discovers feelings.

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

A portrait of the ordinary life, passing time, routine and the contacts between characters.

The 23 sensational shorts that make up the collection on "Computer Animation Celebration" are examples of the most advanced computer animation ever dreamed up by man or machine. Drop into a den of unusually picky pirates, visit a DNA lab where the experiments take on a life of their own and stop by the rustic Red Ridge Hotel for a series of comically unforgettable "open mike" nights. Plus much more ... !

From award-winning animation artists on four continents comes COMPUTER ANIMATION MARVELS, a spectacular collection of computer-animated short films from today’s top CGI artists and storytellers. Watch the multi-award-winning film Bingo, a reality-bending take on an identity crisis. In Pets you’ll be surprised to hear the innermost secrets of our furry friends. Study the hilarious scientific principles involved in The Physics of Cartoons, and enjoy 14 other funny and thought-provoking films from the world’s top computer animators. COMPUTER ANIMATION MARVELS is a blending of high-tech and high art you won’t want to miss. Presented by Animation Entertainment, creators of the internationally acclaimed Mind’s Eye series of computer animation videos.

Animation Entertainment proudly presents an all new collection of short films from award winning computer animation artists and visionaries from around the world. COMPUTER ANIMATION EXTRAVAGANZA follows the hilarious antics of the "Fat Cat On A Diet" from Pacific Data Images, the creative geniuses behind the hit feature film "Antz". View the stunning visuals and intriguing story of "Tightrope" from Digital Domain, the academy award winning studio behind the blockbuster movie "Titanic". Journey along with Bev Flemmer, average housewife, as she battles pirates, thieves and bandits in the bawdy adventures of "Ronin Romance Classics". You'll also be mesmerized by the breathtaking reality of the sublime "Un Temps Pour Elle". Plus many more amusing and enlightening tales that truly test the bounds of computer animated artistry.

A spectacular showcase of 20 cutting-edge computer-animated shorts from around the world ranging from wildly humorous to outrageously exotic. Computer Animation Festival spins a high-tech tapestry of art, storytelling, and visual technology. Every short is shown in its' entirety, as originally created by each animator. Plug your imagination into the most extraordinary collection of computer powered imagery ever unleashed on video.

Powered by breathtaking, pioneering achievements in computer-generated imagery, "Computer Animation Classics" is a sensory-overloading, roller coaster ride into the wildly experimental early years of digital animation. Featuring over two dozen works of soaring visual wizardry, this collector's edition video includes Mick Jagger's classic landmark music video "Hard Woman". You'll also discover a stunning array of seldom-seen, computer animated gems, including the sexy robot commercial spot "Brilliance", lavishly produced foreign TV commercials, and the lyrically hypnotic "Eurhythmy." It's a journey into whimsy, wonder and fantasy as you witness the dawn of a dazzling new art form.

With almost two dozen titles from a Who's Who of today's hottest computer graphics visionaries, COMPUTER ANIMATION SHOWCASE unleashes an astonishing collection of cutting edge, international award-winning cyberart!