And a Little for Me
Directed by Kathryn Roake, USA, Animation, 5:40
What begins as a typical, summer beach day: an afternoon of surf, sun and dinner, escalates into a theft and a riot. Why?
Lonely Island
Directed by Kristie Kish, USA, Animation, 4:22, Brooklyn Premiere
Lonely Island is a mixed-media short film about a starving man washed ashore on a mysterious island where he befriends a crab who helps him survive. A nightmarish fever–dream narrative taking place within a collage jungle and painted sea, Lonely Island is a tale that reflects humanity and its relationship to the non-human world.
Low Down Larry Versus the Giant Reptile
Directed by Sammy Verni, USA, Animation, 7:00, World Premiere
In their latest adventure together, Larry and Spike set out in a time machine to be the first to bring a living dinosaur back with them to present day. They've already been to the Moon and back, but this time have they gone too far?
Rat and Croc! Best Friends Forever
Directed by Owen Andrejco, USA, Animation, 2:50, Brooklyn Premiere
A psychotic New York City subway dwelling rat, “Rat”, and his empty headed crocodilian best friend, “Croc”, prepare for a vindictive journey of revenge before shenanigans ensue.
Crystal Galaxy Enforcers
Directed by Kirk Howle, USA, Animation, 4:05, World Premiere
Flying through space in a crystal ship, Modnar encounters an annoying nemesis.
Pea on the Moon
Directed by Carly Lauren Lieberman, USA, Animation, 3:59
A chaos-prone pea is ostracized from her pod.
Jim's Interview
Directed by David Michael Wolfe, USA, Animation, 3:55
When Jim oversleeps his alarm, it’s a race against time to get to his job interview.
Nalb Noum
Directed by Xzaviah J. Stone Sr., USA, Animation, 10:07, NYC Premiere
An arcane massacre on the Black community is unfolding as a black teen and his friends journey to discover the truth behind an old folklore.
Strawberries
Directed by Dylan Hirsh, USA, Animation, 1:20, Brooklyn Premiere
A young man struggles to buy strawberries.
Skate Fast Turn Left
Directed by Mary Hawkins, USA, Animation, 1:15
Two friends, Fifi Fleshwound and Little Mary Switchblade, have a quick conversation about their roller derby years... Created for Things Took A Turn, an animation anthology that challenges artists of marginalized genders to create new animated short stories by twisting familiar narratives.
Faze
Directed by Lindsey Taylor, USA, Animation, 3:00, NYC Premiere
Official music video for Faze by Pozibelle.
A Tree Once Grew Here
Directed by Johnnie Semerad, USA, Animation, 6:59
“A Tree Once Grew Here” combines captivating visuals, animation, and imagery, to tell a tale that transcends language. We are reminded that we must rebalance harmony and nurture our planet; because we can no longer afford not to.
Sürgünlik (Exile)
Directed by Jeremiah Dickey, USA, Animation, 2:15
This animated excerpt from documentary “Jamala: Songs of Freedom” illustrates the plight of a single mother and her children during the Soviet purge of Crimean Tatars at the end of WW2. Based on an account passed down three generations and related by her great grand-daughter, Susana Alimivna Jamaladinova (better known as popular Ukrainian singer Jamala).
nineteen ninety three
Directed by Steven Lapcevic, USA, Animation, 4:49, NYC Premiere
A daily commuter experiences strange deviations in her routine.
Extension
Directed by Wenya Chen, USA, Animation, 9:54, Brooklyn Premiere
"Extension" is a gripping film that delves into the journey of a traumatized young woman as she confronts her inner struggles, seeking to find a sense of harmony and personal growth.
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