Hidari

A pilot version of the stop-motion samurai film which tells the story of "Jingoro Hidari," a legendary Edo-era sculptor. After being betrayed by his peers and losing both his father and his right arm, Jingoro is on a journey of revenge with his cat and a mechanical prosthetic arm.

News February 22nd, 2017

GLAS Animation Festival 2017

The second annual GLAS Animation Festival lights up on March 2-5, 2017 in Berkeley, CA. We feel a kindred connection to GLAS not only because festival director, Jeanette Bonds, is a contributor here at S/W, but because it is the only US festival dedicated to pulling together the most daring indie animators from around the world.

Article August 1st, 2018

Do Short Film and Social Media Belong Together? A Look at the TIFF x Instagram Shorts Festival

As the borders between digital and real life blur, film festivals seek to leverage the latter to gain prominence in the former. TIFF’s mini festival with Instagram is an insightful look at influential platforms seeking to leverage each others strengths and envision the future of content