Me & My Moulton
Norway, 2014, 14 Minutes
This short animation by Oscar®-winner Torill Kove (The Danish Poet) follows a seven-year-old girl and her sisters, who ask their parents to get them a bicycle. Our young protagonist struggles with her sense that her family is somehow unconventional, and her loving yet hopelessly out-of-touch parents prove to be a source of quiet embarrassment and anxiety. With a bright palette, this film views the creative attitudes of the parents through the eyes of their introspective daughter. Me and My Moulton tells the charming story of a young girl whose sensitive nature sometimes makes it difficult for her to be honest with the ones she loves most.
As usual, we will start with an animated film. This artful short is from a filmmaker you've most likely seen before. Torill Kove has also written and directed, My Grandmother Ironed the King's Shirts & Oscar winner, The Danish Poet. Now she tells the story of a girl who wishes for a bicycle from her parents, but gets something completely different. Our young protagonist struggles with her sense that her family is somehow unconventional, and her loving, yet hopelessly out-of-touch, parents prove to be a source of quiet embarrassment and anxiety.
I’m You, Dickhead
Australia, 2014, 12 Minutes
I’m You, Dickhead is described by the filmmaker, Lucas Testro, as "one giant leap backwards for mankind." Here's the summary: In the future, when time travel is a totally normal thing to do, people will use it to do stuff like tell their 10-year-old selves to learn the guitar so their adult selves can impress women.
The Dam Keeper
USA, 2014, 18 Minutes
www.TheDamKeeper.com www.Facebook.com/TheDamKeeper The Dam Keeper, a short film by feature animation artists Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi tells the tale of a young pig encumbered with an important job, and the meeting of a new classmate who changes everything. The short blends traditional hand-drawn animation with lush brushstrokes to bring Kondo and Tsutsumi's celebrated painting style to life like never before.
In a desolate future, one small town has survived because of a large windmill dam that acts as a fan to keep out pollution. The dam's operator, Pig, works tirelessly to keep the sails spinning and protect the town, despite abuse from classmates and an indifferent public. When a new student joins Pig's class, nothing will be the same again.
Animation artists Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi blend traditional hand-drawn animation with lush brushstrokes in a unique painting style.
The Truth About Meeting Women
USA, 2015, 4 Minutes
A sharp and witty short based around the notion that some people will think of the most insane excuses to not say hi. A man envisions a series of bizarre fantasies just to avoid his fear of rejection.
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Aya
Israel/France, 2012, 40 Minutes, Subtitled
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short 2015. Website: http://www.ayathefilm.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ayashortfilm Two strangers unexpectedly meet at an airport. He mistakenly assumes her to be his assigned driver. She, enchanted by the random encounter, does not hurry to prove him wrong. A film by Mihal Brezis & Oded Binnun Producers: Yael Abecassis, Pablo Mehler, Hillel Roseman Cast: Ulrich Thomsen, Sarah Adler AYA has already created a precedent in Israel, when it was released commercially in theatres like a feature film to wide audience success, and topped the critics' list: “A delightful cinematic gem! It whets your appetite for more! Not to be missed!” Time Out Tel Aviv “The culmination of “Aya” is one of the most beautifully intimate moments ever seen in recent years in an Israeli film. The film may only run 40 minutes, yet it is far richer and more fascinating than many films running twice as long.” Israel Today “A witty script, precise directing, and exquisite cinematography”. Haaretz “The experience that 'Aya' provides in just 40 minutes is far more effective than most recent Israeli films and international releases... The stunning cinematography by Binnun is one of the most beautiful I've seen in Israeli films.... This uplifting journey managed to keep an infinite smile on my face.” Seret.co.il (leading Israeli cinema website.) “A perfect cinematic experience.” Walla (most popular portal in Israel) “A cinematic masterpiece - Concerto for camera, actors and piano.” Cinemascope.co.il
Two strangers unexpectedly meet at an airport. He mistakenly confuses her to be his assigned driver. She, enchanted by the random encounter, does not hurry to prove him wrong.
Submarine Sandwich
USA, 2014, 2 Minutes
By Pes, the filmmakers that brought you Guacamole, a butcher makes a unique Submarine Sandwich.
Butter Lamp
China/France, 2013, 15 Minutes, Subtitled
The Butter Lamp - Wei Hu
A young itinerant photographer and his assistant photograph Tibetan nomads in front of various backgrounds. This film has many nuanced meanings. Learn more from an interview with the filmmaker here.