The Train, The Forest

A train ride and a stroll through the forest reveal strange incidents. The journey carries us through fields, along power lines and running people. Line structures on the margin of chaos signal impending disaster.

Meet the Gatekeepers November 10th, 2023

Meet the Gatekeepers: Steve Henderson (Manchester Animation Festival)

"The films that end up in the programme selection are the survivors of a very bloody battle" - Manchester Animation Festival's Steve Henderson is the latest interviewee in our Meet the Gatekeepers series.

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Drama Tal Zagreba 14 minutes

Vows

Amos arrives home to tell his wife that he is leaving her, and steps into his own surprise vows renewal party. Based on a true story.

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Dark Comedy François Jaros 6 minutes

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Life’s a Bitch

Love. Shock. Denial. Bubble bath. Mucus. Masturbation. Pop-tarts. Pigeons. Toothpaste. Hospital. Bye. Hair. Chicken. Bootie. Kids. Rejection. Squirrels. Cries. Awkward. 95 scenes. 5 minutes. Life’s a bitch.

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Drama Michael Tyburski 19 minutes

Actor Seeks Role

An aspiring method actor (Alex Karpovsky) finds out what can happen when preparing for a role turns into an unhealthy obsession.

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Dark Comedy Alexander Gellner 6 minutes

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I Am Glad We Can Be Honest About This

Meet a modern family that is divided and battling demons in this distinct animated short by Alexander Gellner

Best of the Month March 31st, 2023

Best of the Month: March 2023

Love, death, vengeance...and the life of a freelancer feature in our Best of the Month picks for March 2023.

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Horror Lars Klevberg 16 minutes

Polaroid

From the director of the upcoming "Child's Play" reboot, we showcase his short film breakthrough. Two girls are moving out after Sarah's mother has passed away. In the clearing they exploit an old camera possessed by a dark past.

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Adventure Tomas Mankovsky 3 minutes

Sorry I'm Late

A fun, simple story of a man's adventure getting home all animated in life-size, stop-motion with real people and bizarre objects.

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Adventure Spencer Susser & Daniel Cloud Campos 4 minutes

Shiny

Winner of Tropfest, boy meets girl and kung-fu hi-jinks ensue, in this meticulous adventure stop-motion animation where clothing takes the form of characters.