“Risehigh” by Adam Wells

“Risehigh” follows the elevator ascent of one man to the top floor of a concrete block. The film is about loneliness and where dreams come from.

“Another” by Sean Buckelew

A family’s idyllic life is interrupted when the father is killed while defending the family from an intruding bear. Asserting victory, …

“El Macho” by Daniela Negrin Ochoa

Carlos yearns for order and calm, but the arrival of Alfonso, an energetic poodle puppy, shatters any dreams he had of peace and quiet.

“In a Forest” by Fons Schiedon

A fantabulous two-minute animated chase scene that ends in a delirious climax. Or should that be anti-climax…

“Tank” by Nate Milton

A young naturalist experiences an epiphany when he finds a giant salamander.

“Chocolate Bacon” by Asavari Kumar

Chocolate Bacon is a portrait of a young woman’s experiences in the first year of grad school, presented through a series of …

“Sleep Walk” by Hey Beautiful Jerk

A black hole appears over Manhattan and during these last few moments of the apocalypse, a homeless doomsday enthusiast learns that it is never too late for redemption.

“Mute” by Job, Joris & Marieke

Mute is a concept that would have been grotesque in live-action but turns into something kind of sweet and charming in animation. It’s a …

Smack Bear Thinks You Deserve a Smack

You look like you deserve a Smack! Try the new fun, fruity soft drink that’s so delicious kids everywhere are getting hooked! Give …

“i” by Isabela Dos Santos

Hand-drawn animation and dance performance intersect and interact in a piece that asks, Who am I?

“Rob ‘n’ Ron” Aims for Cartoony CGI

The keyword in computer animation nowadays is “fun.” More and more artists appear to be exploring the possibilities of cartoon-inspired …

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