Director Biography – Gray Hodgkinson (COLOUR ME FREE)

Gray Hodgkinson is an animator and associate professor of animation and game design at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Gray has been developing animation education for 20 years, and has been instrumental in creating links between tertiary institutes and industry in New Zealand and internationally. Gray has presented papers and workshops on animation research and pedagogy… Continue reading Director Biography – Gray Hodgkinson (COLOUR ME FREE)

Short Film: COLOUR ME FREE, 5min., 5min., Singapore, Animation

The animated movie “Colour Me Free” is a symbolised narrative influenced by the plight of civilians caught up in war. Through no fault of their own, these people are trapped in their cities, targeted by both sides as acceptable collateral damage, or even as human shields. This movie explores how these survivors are forced to… Continue reading Short Film: COLOUR ME FREE, 5min., 5min., Singapore, Animation

Director Biography – Lisbet Byler, Grace Wagner (AFRAID)

First-time directors, Lisbet Byler and Grace Wagner, reside in Lancaster, PA where they work for MAKE films, a film company producing commercial and original content. At MAKE, Grace works as Coordinating Producer and Lisbet as Studio & Marketing Manager. The two bonded over their shared love of true crime podcasts and dogs (dachshunds in particular).… Continue reading Director Biography – Lisbet Byler, Grace Wagner (AFRAID)

Short Film: CREATURES, 4min., USA, Dance

With our short fashion dance film, we would like to take you back in surreal pre historic times. Capturing the tale of mysterious creatures living on earth. Pure in their emotions and expressions. Following them on a journey of identity and self expression. Fashion as a tool to bond, it makes us belong, it makes… Continue reading Short Film: CREATURES, 4min., USA, Dance

HIGHLIGHTS – November 2019 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST ANIMATION FILM: IN AN EMPTY WOOD BEST UNDER 5min. FILM: SAND IN THE SKY BEST PERFORMANCES: ONCE TWICE A DAY BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: IN SEARCH OF A MOMENT BEST MUSIC: THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING Theme of night: Quirks of the Human Condition Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: THE SPIRIT SEAM 15min., USA,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – November 2019 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

Thunderbird Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the Nov. 2019 Under 5min. Festival

THUNDERBIRD, 3min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Erin Collins Thunderbird is a short documentary exploring the story of Steven Collins, an international Olympic ski jumper. Using archive footage and photos, Thunderbird gives a genuine look at Steven’s story. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!