This film visualizes humanity’s quest to relentlessly pursue goals. In the human fight for progress, the march forward cannot be stopped, even when individual people become weary and die. This animated short is based on a poem by the Chilean filmmaker and poet Juan Forch. Chilean painter Hernando León created the design.
The film consists of three novels: the first novel about Gobustan, an ancient human settlement. The second novel deals with the theme of the East and women. The third novel tells about January 20, 1990 and the Khojaly tragedy.
Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.
Slow Drown
Ombr
During a theatrical performance featuring puppets glorifying war, a wounded soldier is taken backstage where he unveils the truth about war.
Taken from the African proverb “don’t insult the crocodile until you cross the river”, except instead of a croc, it’s a grizzly bear. Combining 2d animation , watercolor , and datamoshing , this experimental short is for those who appreciate aesthetics and a satisfying twist with noai.
In this poignant animated short, a film student navigates the shockwaves of hidden trauma and PTSD on a night out with friends.
In this animated short film, a curious boy named Arlo finally asks the question adults can’t answer: “What does the Tooth Fairy actually do with our teeth… and why?” What he discovers changes everything. Meet CeCe - a clever, no-nonsense Tooth Fairy who collects children’s teeth because they contain powerful qualities like courage, kindness, creativity, patience, and wonder. Hidden inside every lost tooth is a small piece of the person you are becoming. CeCe uses those qualities to quietly help keep the world balanced in subtle and magical ways. From dog bones to ship captains, Arlo begins to see that even small acts of bravery and kindness can ripple outward and make the world a little better. Perfect for kids, parents, teachers, and anyone who believes childhood milestones should feel magical. If your child is losing their first tooth, loves the Tooth Fairy, or asks big questions about how the world works, this film is for you.
Autumn adventurers unite! "Leaf Peeper" takes you on a frantic frolic of Fall foliage until your eyes pop out. Shot on Super 8 in single frames with pixilation, puppet stop motion, frenetic pans, and plenty of plaid, this very short short film packs every second with as many picturesque and picaresque frames as possible, turning leaf peeping into equal parts immersion therapy and extreme sport to capture the sublime bliss of a lovely day out and about.
Eric Leiser displays his boundless creativity in this short collection; A stunning compilation of works presented with a mixture of live action, stop motion animation, puppetry and pixilation techniques, produced between 2001 and 2006.
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
In Motu Patlu vs. the Ghost House, a builder plans to demolish Furfuri Nagar for an amusement park, so he hires John the Don to scare the residents away with a ghost plot. John and his goons dress as ghosts to steal from and frighten the townspeople, but the friends discover the ruse after seeing a fake ghost and realizing the builder's involvement. To combat the fake ghosts, Dr. Jhatka creates a special "invisibility powder" to turn the tables on John and the builder.
1795, Holland. The French vanguard is pushing towards the north, through a strong blizzard, beyond the enemy lines. At the head of the cavalry, Major Lahure learns that a British fleet, seeking to escape to England, is trapped by the ice off the coast, and prepares one of the boldest ventures of its time.
happens to the best of us
Sternenstaub und Seelenvogel
One dragonfly. Two frogs. Hoppy and Mushy engage in a climactic battle to decide who will get this delicious bug.
Silent cartoon.
An animation about the uncertainties in human connections over time, portrayed in an affectionate relationship between a granddaughter and her grandfather with dementia as they grow old together.
My name is Lilith. I am the first woman, created alongside Adam. My encounter with Eve will shatter every stereotype that we’ve been trapped in.