A lonely fisherman is trapped under a shipwreck beneath an old pier. Threatened by the slowly approaching tide, he fights for survival. Things take an unexpected turn when eight-year-old misfit Miranda discovers him, while playing on the deserted beach. WW0711 statement: A captivating set-up shot on a impressive location and a sinister conclusion. Director, Writer,…
I wish all of my WISHES would come true, is a short animated movie about the boundaries between imagination and reality. Sophie’s journey following the fulfillment of her wishes is distracted by her inner noises, requiring her to find the balance between the worlds. WW0711 statement: One of those trippy animated shorts that’s so fine…
When a white civil servant goes to his Nigerian girlfriend’s family home to ask for their blessing, he is forced to face the darkness hidden in his history. The premise for NZU was born out of the desire to examine the idea of reparation. In telling Hamish’s story, I aimed to bring forward the unease…
Roadkill Jamboree is a stop-motion/ 2D hybrid music video about how roads and drivers affect animals, featuring music from the ska-punk band Suburban Legends. This grim yet humorous story centers around a band of five undead animals encompassing various species along Interstate Highway 5. Each animal in the band represents a different type of creature…
The Sword of the Sun is a short stop motion film very freely inspired by Italo Calvino’s novel Mr Palomar. Mr. Palomar finds interest in everything that comes into his sight, from a commonplace mismatched slipper to a beautiful starry sky. From his meticulous and empathetic observation of the world, he draws cascading reflections and…
An android explores an abandoned space station, and remnants of the past reveal the horrifying truth of its demise. Kelly Nugent is an Asian-American actor and award-winning writer and director who was born in Los Angeles. She directed and starred in Beacon (2023), and created and performed the narrative horror podcast, Exile. She also hosts…
A set of mistranslations offer competing interpretations as to what is really going on when a young woman disposes of a Christmas tree at night. A set of mistranslations offer competing interpretations as to what is really going on when a young woman disposes of a Christmas tree at night. A set of mistranslations offer…
11-year-old Neil ventures into local woods to find his missing brother Vincent, only to discover a truth that challenges the community’s accusations against their father. Now as a director, Freddie Bonfanti applies the lessons from his journey to create films that are both engaging and visually appealing. He is appreciated for his sensitivity to lighting…
“Radamanth” is a thought-provoking short film that explores the concept of mortality and the role of death in human existence. Radamanth, a god-like being, encounters Thelia, a captivating goddess. With Thelia by his side, Radamanth discoveres the beauty of Earth and how its people live their lifes. Moved and frustrated by the lack of passion…
A bourgeois family is confronted with an impending loss that has each family member dealing with a sudden resurfacing of long forgotten (or suppressed) guilt and grief. This abruptly exposed underbelly soon starts literally eating away at the family and their sanity. Having met during their years in acting school, Maxie and Marcel quickly found…