Category: Watch Under 5min. Movies

HIGHLIGHTS – June 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: MOTORBIKE THIEF BEST PERFORMERS: MOTHER BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: ECCLESIASTES BEST SOUND & MUSIC: DELIRIOUS (CONFINED), Theme of night: Mysterious circumstances NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: BOB, 2min., Russia, Drama DEREK PLANS, 3min., USA, Comedy SPRING… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – June 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

Godspeed Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival

GODSPEED, 2min., USA, Animation Directed by Sunny Wai Yan Chan “Godspeed” is a story about a mother saying goodbye to her son at the airport. The son wants a hug, but the reserved mother is reluctant to do so. The seemingly small conflict between the two is amplified by the close-ups of their faces, visualizing the… Continue reading Godspeed Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2020 Under 5min. Film Festival

Director Biography – Sunny Wai Yan Chan (GODSPEED)

Sunny is born and raised in Hong Kong. After finishing his bachelor’s degree in Surveying at The University of Hong Kong, he decided to pursue his dream in animation. He is currently an animation student based in the United States, studying Master of Fine Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, focusing… Continue reading Director Biography – Sunny Wai Yan Chan (GODSPEED)

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

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!

Sand In The Sky Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the Nov. 2019 Under 5min. Festival

SAND IN THE SKY, 4min., USA, Drama Directed by Dana Saint Traveling with a baby is an interesting thing. They add all sorts of challenges to any trip you do. Long flights, strollers, nap schedules, and car seats all seem to pile up and complicate what is supposed to be a relaxing vacation. Sometimes, you may… Continue reading Sand In The Sky Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the Nov. 2019 Under 5min. Festival