Short Film: DEATH AND MAGIC CASTLES, USA, Animation

Directed by Kari BarberOn a beautiful, sunny day five year old Zizou fell to the ground and died when his heart suddenly stopped. In that moment of losing my son I was thrown into the cold reality of America’s complicated relationship with death. Through animation, “Death and Magic Castles” explores traditions of mourning and loss… Continue reading Short Film: DEATH AND MAGIC CASTLES, USA, Animation

Short Film: colors of life, 4min., Germany, Experimental

Directed by Valerian Takashi SeethalerThis film is about the all-encompassing joy of life and saving soil. Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Director Biography – Valerian Takashi Seethaler Born 1987I wanted to exist when I was born, then I started to draw and recorded music when I was a child. I made comics, animations, short films. When… Continue reading Short Film: colors of life, 4min., Germany, Experimental

Short Film: THE TRYOUT, 5min., USA, Animation

Directed by Michael Jonathan GellisThe story of a young man who tries out for a big league baseball team, whether you like it or not. Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Project Links  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

HIGHLIGHTS: April 2022 Under 5min. Film Festival

Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today. Audience Award Winners:BEST FILM: HUNGERBEST PERFORMANCES: I’LL ALWAYS FORGET YOUBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: JOHN POP’S STORYBEST DIRECTION: FADE BEST SOUND & MUSIC: ARGENT GLASS (feat. Char),BEST MUSICAL: NATURA MAGICABEST FASHION FILM: A NEW BEGINNING BEST ANIMATION: GRAY MATTERS Watch the Audience Feedback Video for each film: GRAY MATTERS,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: April 2022 Under 5min. Film Festival

Short Film: GRAY MATTERS, 1min., Egypt

Directed by Mariam Khodeir, Andrea QuinteroGray Matters is a stop-motion animated short film that highlights fascinating aspects of the human brain in a fun, illustrated, educational, and sarcastic tone. Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Project Links  Website  Instagram