If you are up for a break from all insightful artist talks, sketching sessions and networking opportunities, retreating in our little cinema might be the best place to go. Because showing works sometimes better than telling!
And we have an amazing selection of hand-picked animated shorts to show you! Four programs, each with its own twist, sporting diversity in terms of makers but also subjects, highlighting innovation alongside new voices, putting those little gray cells to work, our films do a fantastic job showcasing the new, the cool and the now in the animated short film realm!
Let’s dive into the labyrinth of the mind. Join us for a series of short films that explore the delicate dance between mental health and creativity. Experience twists of perception, the tricks our minds play and the universal struggle to stay grounded. Remember, you’re not alone – we’re all in this together.
The future of filmmaking shines bright. Join us as we showcase the visionary work of a new generation of creators. Prepare to be dazzled by innovative storytelling, hybrid forms, and multidisciplinary and boundary-pushing artistry. Next Gem is a gempicking program celebrating the freshest talent with cutting-edge creativity. Witness the birth of tomorrow’s creative legends.
Put your rainbow glasses on and embrace the whole spectrum of human kind. A vibrant celebration of diversity in all its forms. This collection of short films delves into the kaleidoscope of gender, relationships and inclusivity. Embrace the freedom of expression and the joy of individuality as we showcase stories that remind us of the endless possibilities of human connection.
ALL FEMALE: SAUCY SELECTION #2
Expect a program where the line between the erotic and the artistic blurs into a mesmerising whirlwind of expression. Juicy content, quirky stories, visual pleasures and, most of all, a fantastic female gaze. Blushing is required!
All film programs are co-curated by Hannah Lau-Walker, animation director and founder of She Drew That.