Ted Wiggin’s ‘MIMT’ Is A Visually Rich And Conceptually Daring Minimalist Wonder
The film offers an inventive and hypnotic narrative following a cat, a butterfly, and a snake.
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Adventurous, innovative, and thought-provoking animation projects from around the world.
The Mini-Documentary ‘Soft Skin’ Profiles Palestinian Children Creating Animated Films
The film takes viewers inside Palestinian tents where children are taught cut-out animation as a vital means of processing and expressing their experiences through storytelling.
Tod Polson’s ‘The 21’ Is A Hauntingly Powerful Film About An Infamous Event
‘The 21’ is a visually striking and profoundly moving film about resilience, conviction, and the triumph of spirit over brutality.
‘David’ Tells The Story Of A Former Football Star Who Finds Himself In Freefall
The film, says director Patrick Ward, is “inspired by those moments when life takes an unexpected turn and forces us to adapt.”
‘Conej Steps Out’ Is A Charming, Exuberant Homage To The Golden Age Of American Animation
The short was created by a team of students in Spain.
‘Ormur’ Is A Raw, Rough, And Utterly Blunt Depiction Of Never-Ending Cycles Of Violence
Einar Baldvin’s hand-drawn horror will have you thinking — and perhaps even crawling under the bedsheets.
Atsushi Wada’s Deadpan And Engimatic ‘Bird In The Peninsula’ Premieres Online
The film won grand prizes at both Fantoche and Ottawa animation festivals.
Haunting Canadian Short ‘Return To Hairy Hill,’ Made With Experimental Production Techniques, Debuts Online
The film blends traditional and digital methods to achieve its unique stop-motion inspired aesthetic.
‘Horny’ Is A Deceptively Simple Story About Sexuality, Identity, And Friendship
The student film was made by Zhangir Botabekov at Laguna College of Art and Design.
‘The Pioneers’ Is A Tribute To The Forgotten And Overlooked Pioneers Of Space Travel
Based on historical records, this unique documentary rhythmically depicts 59 test rocket launches, each carrying an animal, before humans were eventually sent into space.
French Student Short ‘Layla’ Offers A Refreshingly Different Take On Teen Sexuality
In this Gobelins student short, a trio of tough-talking preteens purchase a sex robot so they can lose their virginity.
In ‘Freelance,’ A Weary Knight Deals With A Fickle Client
This fast-paced, minimalist animated comedy pays homage to classic cartoons while tackling a topic that will resonate with anyone who has ever dealt with indecisive clients.
Ferri Caicedo’s ‘Wind Whisperer’ Is A Hauntingly Poetic Ode To Life’s Impermanence
Created with handmade textiles, the film explores an acceptance — or at least a deeper understanding — of life’s transformative and fragile beauty.
Flóra Anna Buda’s Palme d’Or Winning Short Film ’27’ Arrives Online
Alice lives at her parents’ place at the age of 27 with no private life or a relationship. It takes a bicycle accident and a short coma to make her realize that it’s time to move out.
Sander Joon’s Short ‘Sierra,’ Winner Of Over 40 Awards, Debuts Online
The film is a poignant exploration of the relationship between parents and children, particularly the often misguided attempts of parents to impose their passions and interests on their kids.
‘Across My Jaw’ Music Video Is An Audiovisual Feast For The Senses
Through a mix of drawn animation and physical objects, the visuals echo the surreal style of Ralph Bakshi and the dreamlike aesthetic of ‘Fantastic Planet.’
British Rapper Shao Dow Releases ‘Blue Lock’-Inspired Music Video ‘Striker’
“‘Blue Lock’ is all about the mentality of becoming the very best, and that’s the mindset I’ve always had in music,” said Shao Dow of the video’s message.
Jeff Scher Gives Animated Treatment To Unreleased Tom Petty Track
Scher brings a vivid and emotionally resonant interpretation to Petty’s themes of longing, lost love, and the struggle to move forward.
Jenny Jokela’s ‘Sweet Like Lemons’ Is A Bittersweet Exploration Of A Toxic Relationship
In ‘Sweet Like Lemons,’ a woman attempts to craft an email message to a former lover, urging him to leave her life for good.
Joe Loftus’ ‘Still Up There’ Is A Haunting Cosmic Horror Story
A mortally wounded astronaut awakens in the upper atmosphere after a catastrophic event.