Dope City
In rural Pennsylvania, a young man's life is forever changed when he goes behind the back of his drug dealing mentor.
Documentary
Canadian Anijam
Yellow Sticky Notes
15 of Canada’s most acclaimed independent animators reflect on one day of their lives using only 4x6 inch yellow sticky notes, a black pen and their animation skills.
Festival
Palm Springs ShortFest 2022: A Short-Centric Guide
With over 300 films in their line-up, working out what to watch at the Palm Springs Short Fest can be a daunting task. Programmer and S/W team member Céline Roustan lists the titles from S/W alums you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for at the festival.
Fantasy
Evan Boehm
Solace
Based on a short story by Jeff Noon, this interactive short tells a dark tale of a near-future in which marketing, DNA and addiction are disturbingly intertwined. (Film only works on desktop in Chrome.)
Festival
Showtime SHORT Stories: Hertzfeldt, Langan, Scher + More
So in my rush to post the new PES film, I failed to realize it was just one in a series of top-notch releases by the premium cable giant, featuring new or web-premiere work by several of the most unique and beloved short-form animators out there. If you love animation you should know these folks and be stoked about this collection Showtime has put together.
Sci‑Fi
Jeff Chan
Code 8
In a world where those with special powers are forced to live in poverty, some "specials" can't take it anymore - a short film from Robbie & Stephen Amell
Documentary
Derek R. Brown
Who The F*ck Is Jeffrey Gurian?
Meet Jeffrey Gurian: a fixture in the comedy world for the last 40 years who has simultaneously pursued fame while also maintaining a cosmetic dental practice.
Poem
Dani Pearce
Backpedal
In a surreal synapse, a young woman laments her teen years, her home town and the death of a friend.
