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Teacups

February 2023 •English

For almost half a century, Don Ritchie would approach people contemplating suicide at the edge of a cliff near his home. Teacups explores Don’s surreal interactions with hundreds of suicidal individuals and his journey to reconcile the suicide of his best friend.

Crossed Destinies - A Short Film About Climate Change

November 2023 •Portuguese

A papercut stopmotion animation in which human Travelers from 2053 travel 30 years into the past to warn "foundlings" of the future that awaits them. The story follows Jonah and his Traveler, learning about the possible chaotic future that could happen if such measures are not applied.

O Conto da Sereia

April 2020 •Portuguese

Fish River Anthology

May 2024 •Finnish

The supermarket is nearing its closing time, and the last customers are queuing for their turn at the fish counter. The agonizing wait offers a chance for existential reflection and a little song.

First Date.

April 2024 •English

Allison goes on a questionable first date...

The Deal

September 2015 •English

Stop-motion animation on the arranging of marriages in 1950/60s set in the Eastern-Polish borderland. The script is based on a part of Mikołaj Smyk's diary, the director's grandfather. The biographical objects used in the animation, such as an authentic headscarf, Polish and Russian books, the copy of Mikołaj Smyk's diary and photographs help situate the story in its original environment.

Mother

May 2023 •English

An overbearing mother struggling to keep a daughter alive after a divorce from her ex-husband.

Pal

June 2024 •English

Pal is a short animated film that explores the heartwarming and emotional relationship between a dog and his human.

Terra Incognita

October 2002 •English

Terra Incognita is a multi-plane cut out animation made from photocopies of 19th century illustrations made during the race to the poles and drawings by Eric Leiser. For the puppet performance it was flat-rod puppets on a proscenium stage with a screen behind them, onto which the animation Terra Incognita is projected. Many of the sea monster puppets and ships performed in sync with the animated ones, along with splashes of water and powdered chalk to mimic snowfall. These techniques came from my time studying puppet theater in Prague, in 2002, and learning from Svankmajer and Svankmajerova. It was a lot of fun to both animate and to perform live with Jeffrey's wonder score. At the same time the film comments on the colonial race to claim the Arctic by various countries—a race that, in a sense, is still going on today, but this time again for oil—and the murders of the Inuit people who had inhabited the land for millennia.

Century of Animation Showcase: 1923

September 2023 •English

A compilation of animated shorts restored by Thomas Stathes. A snapshot of the state of animated filmmaking 100 years ago. Includes several 1923 films.

Your Favorite Artist

September 2024 •English

An accused murderer going under an anonymous profile becomes popular overnight through his music

Gatsby

September 2024 •English

In the heart of the Gobi Desert, a herd of Bactrian camels follows the well-walked paths of the camels that came before them, but one camel dreams of a greater purpose outside the routine. Gatsby follows a mysterious voice into the desert in search of adventure, but the brutality of nature leaves him with a difficult question: are his dreams legitimate or just teenage delusions of grandeur?

For the Love of Jazz

August 2024 •English

A grumpy man walks into a bar when he suddenly is enraptured by the jazz performer on stage.

CANNAMAN THE MOVIE

October 2023 •English

The feature length animated movie of the YouTube animated hit CANNAMAN. Follow CANNAMAN as he delves into his mysterious past in this nail-biting, THC-friendly adventure!

Bedtime Stories with Abraham Willosby

June 2010 •English

A fable about the man who owns every story, and the bedtime story he chooses to tell.

Ape

December 2003 •English

Tony the Ape becomes the Alpha of Show Biz.

Apocalypse YASSS: Two Girls, One Rapture

May 2023 •English

Heaven is so toxic

The Island of Giant Insects

January 2020 •Japanese

After an airplane crash during a school trip, Oribe Mutsumi and her classmates were stranded on a seemingly deserted island. Mutsumi found the other survivors, and used her wilderness knowledge to help them. She expects that they will be rescued in about three days, which doesn't seem so long to endure. However, she didn't account for the fact that the island is populated with gigantic killer insects. Her knowledge of butterflies, wasps, and more may be the only thing that will help any of her classmates survive to be rescued!

She Is Us: The Story of Judge Songhai Armstead

Invalid date •English

SHE IS US: THE STORY OF JUDGE SONGHAI ARMSTEAD is an animated film that chronicles the extraordinary story of social justice warrior Songhai Armstead who was system impacted, faced systemic obstacles, and found purpose in empowering others. After a challenging childhood in foster care, Songhai embarks on a remarkable journey that shows the importance of creating opportunities. The film is a production of The Righteous Conversations Project and Second Nurture, a non-profit organization that mobilizes communities to support foster families and help children thrive. She is Us was directed by Samara Hutman & C. Lily Ericsson and animated by an extraordinary team of young people who know the potential of art and story to shape our world.

Strawberry Shortcake: Moonlight Mysteries

August 2005 •English

Ginger Snap's No-Light Night of Fright: When Strawberry & Friends go on an overnight campout, Ginger Snap doesn't want them to find out… she's afraid of the dark! The Blueberry Beast: There's someone… or something strange in the neighborhood and the kids imagine the worst - but Strawberry finds it's a new girl, Blueberry Muffin, and she's just like them.