Told through expressive monochrome animation on a pinscreen, The Night Boots is a tale about childhood, centered on the friendship between a young boy and a strange creature.
- Fantasy
Still looking for a European festival to submit your animated project to? The Dutch Kaboom Animation Festival is accepting submissions until October 5. The great news is that Kaboom doesn’t focus solely on animated short films. It also accepts animated feature films, games, and VR projects. On top of that, the winners of the Official […]
by Stephen Irwin
Deep in the forest, a hunter encounters a strange creature he cannot kill
2020 Adults 10 min
The 21st edition of the Animest International Animation Film Festival is steadily approaching. From October 2 to 11, Bucharest will host a rich and varied program centered around this year’s central theme: nature. As Romania’s first festival dedicated entirely to animated cinema, and the only one in the country to hold Oscar-qualifying status, Animest is […]
Intimacy in modern life can feel … distant. What happens when you deny yourself touch? Klimax seeks to reframe negative connotations of the female body and create new aesthetic associations…
5 films
Authors: Bea Höller, Bea Hoeller, Chintis LUNDGREN, Calleen Koh Yee Lin, Veronica L. Montaño, Manuela Leuenberger, Lukas Suter, Daniel Sterlin-Altman
2024 7+ 13 min
by Pierre-Luc Granjon
Told through expressive monochrome animation on a pinscreen, The Night Boots is a tale about childhood, centered on the friendship between a young boy and a strange creature.
2018 16+ 6 min
by Chen Xi, An Xu, Xu An & others
In a restaurant in China, waiters try to swat flies while a number of diners eat their food.
2013 10+ 7 min
by Anete Melece
For years now, the kiosk has been Olga‘s little home simply because her sweet tooth and monotonous life has made her bigger than the exit. To distract herself, she reads travel magazines and dreams of being far away. An absurd incident starts the beginning of her journey.
2020 16+ 4 min
by Martina Scarpelli
The official music video for “a little too much” by kai
2013 Adults 2 min
by Lena Greene
A beautiful day of synchronized swimming goes terribly wrong as the swimmers fall prey to a series of tragic mishaps.
2019 16+ 5 min
by Michelle Brand
A man in a room, in a film – it is the becoming of something and simultaneously becoming in itself. Nothing is as solid as we believe.
2026 All audiences 101 min
by Martina Peštaj, Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger
Animation is often labelled “for children” without asking which children. This session introduces the Young Audience Rating System, a practical tool that connects the developmental characteristics of each age group, from toddlers to late adolescents, with the elements that shape an animated film: story, characters, emotions, visual language and humour. Media psychologist Martina Peštaj explains how attention, emotional understanding, moral reasoning and the sense of humour change with age, and what this means in practice. Aimed at creators, producers, distributors, broadcasters and festival programmers working with young viewers. The Young Audience Rating System was developed within the project Animation HUB. Speakers: Martina Peštaj (media psychologist), Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger (Animation HUB) Martina Peštaj (media psychologist) Martina Peštaj is a Slovenian media psychologist and film currator specialising in children’s and youth media. She works at RTV Slovenija, where she is an editor in the Children’s and Youth Programme and has extensive experience as a creator, scriptwriter, and editor of television content for young audiences. She also selects international animated and live-action series and oversees their adaptation for Slovenian audiences. Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger (Animation HUB) Project Manager of Animation HUB, a CEE Animation initiative dedicated to improving the visibility, accessibility, and circulation of European animated works and connecting audiences, filmmakers, festivals, educators, and industry professionals. In 2024, she co-founded Bear With Me Distribution, a company specialising in festival distribution, sales, and international promotion of animated films. Alongside her work with Animation HUB, she continues to work in international distribution and supports animated projects in reaching festivals, markets, professional networks, and audiences worldwide.
2015 Adults 3 min
by Kosuke Sugimoto
A surreal animated music video for the Slovak band Saténové ruky, following a wild night in a bar where a chance encounter unfolds into an increasingly strange and chaotic experience.
2018 Adults 4 min
by Alice Saey
First World War. 19 years-old Maï, sailor and deserter, crosses paths with Anna, 16 years old, young widow who just lost her husband to the trenches. Their horizon seems obstructed… but little by little, Maï and Anna revive eachother’s flame and desire from freedom.
2020 Adults 3 min
by Alice Saey
A constantly transforming hand-drawn world of seductive figures, heroic Amazons and surreal landscapes visualizes the singer's fascination with a mysterious young woman.
2014 Adults 3 min
by Helene Ducrocq
A mysterious sand-animated journey unfolds through shifting landscapes and human figures, evoking themes of love, loss and the passage of time.
2014 Adults 3 min
by Tomek Ducki
Music video by the young Hungarian artist Tomek Ducki. Once again, he works with vivid colours and elaborates the story of the original sin of Adam and Eve. In his version, the woman is a very important character and his method reminds of watercolour paintings.
2026 All audiences 86 min
by Robert Jaszczurowski, Grzegorz Skorupski, Karolina Rudnicka
Join us for a webinar under the CEE Animation Experience, where four leading Polish animation studios will showcase the current animation scene. They will share insights into their recent successes and reveal their upcoming projects, offering a glimpse into the future of Polish animation. If you're interested in co-producing with Poland, this is a must-attend event to explore new opportunities and collaborations. The webinar is co-organized with Polish Animation and SPPA – Polish Animation Producers Association. Robert Jaszczurowski (GS Animation / SPPA) A director, producer, scriptwriter and co-founder of GS Animation. From 2009 acts as a creative producer and delegate producer ("Mami Fatale", "Basia"). A president of a Polish Animation Producers Association (SPPA) and a participant of the most important coproduction markets, festivals and animation related events in Europe (Cartoon Forum, Cartoon Movie, MiPJunior, Cinekid, Annecy). Currently working on "Lucy and the Silver Spies" as a producer and "Kayko and Kokosh" TV series as a director. Grzegorz Skorupski (Animoon) Production company Animoon, involved in projects like Zoyka and the Bird. (Person page: minimal bio) Karolina Rudnicka (Person page exists with limited content) More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2026 All audiences 91 min
by Lenka Hámošová
Generative AI is no longer just a futuristic tool but a part of contemporary visual culture. However, how should animators use it without losing their authorship, style, and intent? Lenka Hámošová shares a roadmap for maintaining creative agency in an age of automated art – covering workflow thinking with ComfyUI, case studies in real-time collaboration, and the importance of identifying your "Unique Toolkit" to protect the human element. Lenka Hámošová Artist, designer, and educator working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, creativity, and human agency. With over 15 years of experience in visual communication, new media, and education, she founded the first creative AI studio in Prague. Known for her work with ComfyUI and real-time AI-driven performance. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2017 Adults 4 min
by Kosuke Sugimoto
This visually inventive music video for a song by a popular Czech singer skilfully combines computer animation with real footage and plays with various scales and photographs. The music video was made in the Czech Republic, but its director belongs to a new wave of young Japanese authors specializing in synchronizing animation and music.
2023 Adults 2 min
by Barbora Halířová
Czech music video Cimpoiasca boasts superb animation and plays with folklore elements and many visual ideas. Made by a FAMU graduate, the music video plunges into a nightmare and tells the story of a female friendship that is pungently delicious, just like homemade plum brandy.
2020 Adults 3 min
by Aliona Baranová
The second music video for singer Pavel Čadek works with the motif of dance, which is very rewarding for animation. The video’s sketched heroes or their silhouettes dance in various surroundings or transform into abstract shapes.
2018 Adults 2 min
by Vojtěch Kočí, Mikuláš Suchý
Gorgeous Sleeper Cell is a fan music video for Seattle-based abstract rap duo Shabazz Palaces. It narrates an abstract story based on the duo’s poetic, almost symbolistic lyrics. We watch some sort of a genie who got into our reality from his animated world.
2025 Adults 7 min
by Michal Boček
After the guitars have fallen silent, a rocker’s return back home from a concert becomes a weird trip. The line between what was, what will be and what may have never happened is growing blurry. This grotesque journey through the hazy (non-)reality benefits from the skilfully built atmosphere of shady gas stations and bars, connected by a somewhat sinister deer.
2025 Adults 5 min
by Isabel Stub
A shadow knight explores an interdimensional palace while being chased by the roots of an ever-growing rose. The video, which may have been inspired by the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty, combines two layers when a colourful fairy tale turns into a dark abstract story that evokes the tentacles of fear.
2019 Adults 4 min
by Lucija Mrzljak
The Closing Door is a visually attractive music video for the song of a popular Irish singer that takes you on a mysterious journey with the simple movements of a brush and black ink. Its Estonian author uses a black and white style and frames the music video with abstract sequences.
2026 All audiences 78 min
by Michal Křeček
The keynote presents the complete process of creating visual effects that include animated CG elements, from pre-production to finalizing the shot. Covers roles of VFX supervisor and producer, working on breakdown, storyboard, previs, postvis, integration of animation into visual effects, project management, approval processes, and current possibilities and limitations of AI in VFX. Michal Křeček (Magic Lab) Experienced VFX supervisor, producer, and founder of the post-production studio Magic Lab, which he established in 2009. With over two decades in the film industry, he has worked on numerous Czech and international productions. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2026 All audiences 60 min
by Petra Gajžler, Ligia Soare, Matea Milić
How can animation reach broader, more diverse audiences across Central and Eastern Europe – and beyond? In this CEE Animation Experience webinar, discover how the Animation Festival Network (AFN) is bridging the gap in short film distribution through curated programs for children and adults. With a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and educational value, AFN presents a collaborative model that includes female-directed short film showcases and thematic programs for young audiences. Petra Gajžler Film pedagogue, curator and distribution manager working at the intersection of animated film and film education. Coordinates school screenings and develops educational materials for animated films. Ligia Soare (Animest) Cultural manager working in the world of film festivals for over two decades. Part of founding team of Animest International Animation Film Festival (Bucharest, Romania). Involved in accessibility and inclusion initiatives. Matea Milić (Animafest Zagreb) Worked for production company Hulahop since 2012 in production and distribution of documentaries and feature projects. Since 2015 serves as festival producer of World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb, responsible for fundraising, team management and collaboration with partners. Coordinates AFN – Animation Festival Network of animation festivals from the CEE region. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2026 All audiences 68 min
by Ligia Soare, Paula Benu
This webinar explores what actually happens to a film when it is prepared for blind and Deaf audiences, how elements such as audio description, sign language interpretation and descriptive subtitles can reshape image, sound, rhythm and design, and why filmmakers should be part of these creative decisions. Designed for filmmakers, distributors and festival programmers, this session reframes accessibility not as compliance, but as authorship, collaboration and audience expansion. Ligia Soare (Animest) Cultural manager working in film festivals for over two decades. Part of founding team of Animest International Animation Film Festival. Paula Benu Romania. Accessibility specialist focused on making films accessible for blind and Deaf audiences through audio description, sign language and subtitling. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2025 Adults 1 min
by Konrad Ożgo
A short and captivating non-narrative animation be Polish filmmaker Konrad Ożgo.
2025 Adults 4 min
by Marián Vredík
This black-and-white music video visualises a stream of consciousness in which the director transforms structures from broken asphalt, lichen and glass fibre concrete. He combines these materials with illustrations from his old textbooks and encyclopaedias which are similar to shamanic drawings. From this dark and surreal tangle, a head emerges – a photograph of Edgar Allan Poe.
2025 Adults 3 min
by Eliška Oz, Lee Oz
A humorous claymation story satirizing the obsession with cosmetic enhancements and social-media beauty standards while celebrating natural beauty.
2022 Adults 3 min
by Eliška Oz, Lee Oz
As night falls over a small Indian marketplace, the deserted space comes alive with a vibrant, otherworldly life.
2019 Adults 3 min
by Eliška Oz, Lee Oz
This stopmotion music video depicts the dissonance between the way we feel inside and the way we present ourselves to the world, in social media and in general through playfull work with plasticine.
2018 Adults 3 min
by Sara Koppel
Official music video for the song, THIS TIME, from the DEVIL IS BACK album from Mike Andersen created by Danish animation artist, Sara Koppel.
2026 All audiences 61 min
by Réka Temple, Orsolya Sipos, Gábor Osváth
Discover what drives the recent success of Hungarian animated feature films in this webinar with producers Réka Temple (Four Souls of Coyote), Orsolya Sipos (White Plastic Sky), and Gábor Osváth (Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light). Learn about the creative and production processes behind this new wave of Hungarian talent and gain insights into the future of the country's animation industry. Réka Temple (Cinemon Entertainment) Over 25 years of experience in film and TV. Contributed to 300+ episodes, 8 features. President of Hungarian Animation Producers' Association. Orsolya Sipos (Studio Baestarts) Working in the animation film industry since 2003, at Varga Studios and later at Studio Baestarts. Worked as Head of Production of TV series and commercials. Producer of "White Plastic Sky". Gábor Osváth Born 1985, started studies at University of Theatre and Film Arts of Budapest in 2008. Producer whose first school project introduced him to director Balázs Turai. Producer of "Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light". More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2026 All audiences 74 min
by Vanessa Chapman, Aimée Norman
How can animation studios strengthen their business foundations and unlock new opportunities for growth? Experts from Growth Partners will guide participants through a practical approach to developing a stronger company strategy: assessing strengths and structure, clarifying market positioning, building a strategic roadmap, and understanding investment readiness. Vanessa Chapman (VJC Media / The Growth Partners) Highly respected media executive heading VJC Media, with extensive global network across all media sectors. Co-founded The Growth Partners in partnership with Liberi Consulting. Offers the 'Get Investment Ready Programme' — a bespoke package for SMEs in TV and film internationally looking to take the next step in business development. Aimée Norman (Liberi Consulting / The Growth Partners) Strategic consultant for the international entertainment industry. Co-founder of The Growth Partners (with VJC Media). Leads Liberi Consulting, co-developing the 'Get Investment Ready Programme' that helps companies with plans to grow or diversify. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2026 All audiences 61 min
by Kerdi Oengo
Join us for a webinar with Kerdi Oengo, Executive Producer at Nukufilm Studios, as she shares her expertise in navigating international co-productions of stop-motion feature films. With over two decades at the helm of one of the world's oldest still-running stop-motion studios, she has produced more than 50 shorts and two full-length animated features. Learn how to plan and set up a production pipeline for stop-motion at feature scale and organize shooting across different countries. Kerdi Oengo (Nukufilm) Executive producer of the stop-motion animation studio Nukufilm (Estonia) since 2003. Produced 50 animation shorts plus 2 full-length features. Also lector of production in Art Academy animation department and Baltic Media School. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2026 All audiences 88 min
by Michaela Sabolcakova, Martina Peštaj, Tiivi Tüür
Gain unique insights into commissioning practices of three CEE public broadcasters. Michaela Sabolčáková (Slovak TV) opens with trends in children's content, audience preferences, distribution platforms, licensing, and IP brands. Followed by Martina Peštaj (RTV Slovenia) and Tiivi Tüür (ERR Estonia). Michaela Sabolcakova (Radio and Television of Slovakia) Works as a selector and commissioning editor of animated TV series, specials, movies and live action series for children and youth at the Radio and Television of Slovakia. Previously worked for an international distribution company. Started career at Slovak Television in the organising team of the International Television Festival Prix Danube. Martina Peštaj (RTV Slovenija) RTV Slovenia. Tiivi Tüür (ERR Estonia) Acquisitions executive at ERR (Estonian Public Broadcasting), responsible for kids' content acquisition. Commissioning editor of animation, seeking content for children aged 4+. Attends major markets like NATPE Budapest. Involved in ERR's transition to streaming via on-demand service Jupiter. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2026 All audiences 67 min
by Martin Vandas
This case studies selected animation projects on which Martin Vandas collaborated with young aspiring filmmakers or students. You will find out how these collaborations started, took place, what impact they had on the direction of the professional careers of the individual filmmakers and what are the important premises of a quality film work. The lecture is based on the examples of authors and their cooperation with producer during the 20 years of the existence of MAUR film. Martin Vandas (MAUR film) Oscar® nominated Producer of "Daughter" by Daria Kashcheeva. 8 feature animated films, several short animated films, documentaries and TV review programs with hundreds of awards incl. Student Oscar, Crystal of Annecy. Member of European Film Academy, Association of the Czech Audio-visual producers, economic and content expert of Czech State Cinematography Fund and Slovak Audiovisual Fund, member of experts group CEE Animation, teacher of animation department of FAMU Prague. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2015 Adults 4 min
by Lena Greene, Lorraine Nicholson
The third film in a stop motion animation music video trilogy featuring hot cannibal sirens and their sexy sailor victims for Grammy nominated Producer and DJ, Tommy Trash. Featured on Billboard.
2016 16+ 5 min
by Anna Tsoy
Maria has been left by her fiancé, she finds comfort in the meal. Her pets join her, and she keeps feeding them. Soon, all her clothes will be tight.
2018 Adults 10 min
by Tomoki Misato
The mother goat rescues her little goats from the wolf’s belly. But, she can’t find Toruku, her eldest son! Where is Toruku?!
2010 Adults 4 min
by František Barta
A morale story about aggressive commercialism and the society that is willing to accept its influence. Come and see what can happen with this controversy when you decide not to follow the crowd.
2018 Adults 16 min
by Jonathan Hodgson
Three friends embark on a new adventure in a strange town, but when a manipulative new member joins their gang, their loyalty is torn apart with terrifying consequences.
2025 All audiences 1 min
by Milin Woolfelt
Charming stop-motion short by Taiwanese animator milin woolfelt which follows adorable felt characters as they busily prepare their cozy home for Christmas.
2017 Adults 2 min
by Sasha Svirsky
About the diversity of sexual manifestations.
2026 All audiences 101 min
by Martina Peštaj, Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger
Animation is often labelled “for children” without asking which children. This session introduces the Young Audience Rating System, a practical tool that connects the developmental characteristics of each age group, from toddlers to late adolescents, with the elements that shape an animated film: story, characters, emotions, visual language and humour. Media psychologist Martina Peštaj explains how attention, emotional understanding, moral reasoning and the sense of humour change with age, and what this means in practice. Aimed at creators, producers, distributors, broadcasters and festival programmers working with young viewers. The Young Audience Rating System was developed within the project Animation HUB. Speakers: Martina Peštaj (media psychologist), Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger (Animation HUB) Martina Peštaj (media psychologist) Martina Peštaj is a Slovenian media psychologist and film currator specialising in children’s and youth media. She works at RTV Slovenija, where she is an editor in the Children’s and Youth Programme and has extensive experience as a creator, scriptwriter, and editor of television content for young audiences. She also selects international animated and live-action series and oversees their adaptation for Slovenian audiences. Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger (Animation HUB) Project Manager of Animation HUB, a CEE Animation initiative dedicated to improving the visibility, accessibility, and circulation of European animated works and connecting audiences, filmmakers, festivals, educators, and industry professionals. In 2024, she co-founded Bear With Me Distribution, a company specialising in festival distribution, sales, and international promotion of animated films. Alongside her work with Animation HUB, she continues to work in international distribution and supports animated projects in reaching festivals, markets, professional networks, and audiences worldwide.
2017 Adults 7 min
by Florian Brauch, Matthieu Pujol, Kim Tailhades & others
This is a movie about how nature will use our worst legacy to get back it’s primitive rights.
2022 Adults 10 min
by Honor Price
Steve is the star attraction of a zoo where he, a human, is on full display for a crowd of animal visitors to marvel at. Longing for more in life, Steve dreams of finding a companion. Suddenly one day, he gets his first opportunity to escape his cage. Will he find his dream companion that he’s so desperately been longing for?
2025 All audiences 1 min
by Joanna Quinn
It’s my message of love to Gaza and the Palestinian people, in particular to animator Haneen Koraz, Shorouq Darwish and Nour abdel Jawad and their team of women animation artists who devote themselves tirelessly to bringing hope to the children of Gaza. My little film was inspired by the poem Hamza by the great Palestinian poet FADWA TUQAN. I chose the part of her poem that compares and connects the mystery of the fertility of the Palestinian land to the mysterious power of it’s women.
2020 16+ 3 min
During a PowerPoint presentation, statistical diagrams are breaking free from their restrictive coordinates. A trip into the sensual world of statistics begins.
2022 16+ 4 min
by Viktória Bera
Getting bored from being alone, a girl is longing a partner.
5 films
7 films
6 films
5 films
11 films
7 films
12 films
20 films
6 films
5 films
10 films
18 films
Immerse yourself in an inspiring animation community at Animest 21!
Explore Festival
Dialogue, imagination and resistance.
Explore Festival
2024 All audiences 40 min
Masterclass by Vibeke Sørensen. Vibeke Sørensen is an artist and professor working in digital multimedia, animation, interactive architectural installation, physical computing, and networked visual music. Her creative work includes Illuminations (2013), a large scale illuminated folding screen, an interactive visual-music installation incorporating plant biofeedback, ubiquitous computing, and electro-acoustic music that she composed. Vishwaroop (2014) is a 4K generative dome animation with music by sitar virtuoso Kartik Seshadri, and Mood of the Planet (2015) is a kinetic light-sound sculpture incorporating global, real-time big data, Twitter, and music composed by Sørensen. Her work, Mayur (2015), with music by Kartik Seshadri, is a 4K animation inspired by Asian textiles, symbols, and cosmologies. She has produced wearable technologies incorporating biofeedback, abstract animation and music including Digital Amulet: Smart Necklace (2017), and her most recent installation Starlight (2021) is in collaboration with NTU physicists Prof Lock Yue Chew and Dr. Andri Pradana, as well as CSH Vienna / SFI Complexity Scientist Prof John Stephen Lansing. Starlight is an interactive installation that visualizes Quantum Entanglement using actual data from the Cosmic Bell Experiment. Her current research and creative work engages bio and eco-art/design, and at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University it includes explorations of musical and calendrical polyrhythms from Bali to Kauai, and on the emergence of Jungian archetypes from dream networks.
2023 All audiences 52 min
We talk about the creation of the series, the attitude to artificial intelligence, cooperation with producers, ambitious projects, and creative clashes that may arise during their implementation.
1957 7+ 14 min
by Dušan Vukotić
A western about a gunslinger Jimmy, a Wild West hero, and children who watch his films, admire his stunts and imitate him, until cowboy Jimmy falls off the screen into the real world.
1974 All audiences 7 min
by Viktor Kubal
Tom Thumb saves people from flu germs.
2003 7+ 7 min
by Sven Martin
What makes a knight? Shiny armour, a flashy coat of arms and an attitude to match it? Not by far. It’s their fabulous expertise in fighting the most heinous monsters of them all: Dragons. But what on earth makes dragons such formidable opponents? Come and see, you’d have never suspected it.
2018 4+ 14 min
by István Lugosi
The Crane family is migrating. Their destination is the Hortobágy plain, a colorful island habitat full of life. Their little boy, however, knows nothing of the new world in which he finds himself. He sets out to discover his new home.
2019 4+ 3 min
by Denis Alenti
Toofa and Poofa are two sister cats who live in a small apartment in the big city. Each day they have small adventures and with them around life is never boring.
2016 All audiences 6 min
by Victoria Musci
Victoria Musci represents herself and her film Giggino 'o Bello.
2016 7+ 3 min
by William Côgo
Based on an awarded picture book, the story is about Brazilian animals standing in line. As time goes by, the characters discover new reasons to continue standing in line, day in and day out. After all, what is there at the end of the line? The graphic style evokes Brazilian indigenous art.
2015 4+ 11 min
by Katarina Nikolov
Peter is a kind boy having problems with his bullying schoolmates. One day he finds the solution to his problem in the wisdom of an old Slovenian folk tale where he discovers the way how to put up with his situation. Peter Peteris a modern story in a rap performance which shifts in its original way between present time and the past with a clear message “Take a stand for yourself!”
2010 All audiences 7 min
by Alexandra Hetmerová
Night lovestory of two outsiders, who meet in closed swimming pool in the middle of big city.
1962 4+ 13 min
by Dušan Vukotić
Boy and girl are fighting as a part of their game. They start slowly by drawing pictures: girl draws flower, boy draws car which run over flower, girl destroys car on a drawing etc… Their fight is increasing until they destroy all the papers and pencils. Nice mixture of animation on real film with very anti-war statement.
2024 Adults 4 min
by Jon Rafman
Jon Rafman directs ‘Like The End’ for James Blake.
2016 Adults 4 min
by Amin Haghshenas
Official animated music video for Scottish rock band Schnarff Schnarff.
2021 16+ 4 min
by Dita Stuchlíková
I forgot where you are, under Havel’s painting
2018 Adults 4 min
by Shahaf Ram
A music video – White Lies.
2013 Adults 4 min
by Ricardo Werdesheim
The Devil chills from a hard work day in his favorite hellish arcade in expense of some poor tortured souls. A fresh take on the classic stop motion/ heavy metal marriage, loaded with demons, explosions, candy and teddy bears.
2018 Adults 3 min
by Aleksandr Svirsky
2015 Adults 4 min
by Ross Butter
2011 16+ 4 min
by Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez
SHE, the heroine of the film, wakes up in a strange world and sees her contorted reflection in a mirror. SHE also finds a mysterious map that accompanies her during a metaphorical journey in which she has to overcome many adversities to finally reach the end of her road and discover that to be born again, you must first die.
2022 Adults 3 min
by Oksana Kurmaz
Alice explores the influence of the chemical properties of spiders on the human psyche and gets on a trip where she has to face her essence.
2017 16+ 3 min
by Prateek Sethi
The song is about the artist loving salsa and not finding a dancing partner whom she doesn’t fall in love with at the end of every dance.
2018 Adults 3 min
by Thomas “TomSka” Ridgewell
The music video follows an anthropomorphic muffin character who energetically sings about “muffin time” with darkly humorous lyrics about wanting to die.
2021 All audiences 3 min
by Julian Gallese
Music video for Luis Ake, released on Mansion & Millions.
2026 All audiences 68 min
by Ligia Soare, Paula Benu
This webinar explores what actually happens to a film when it is prepared for blind and Deaf audiences, how elements such as audio description, sign language interpretation and descriptive subtitles can reshape image, sound, rhythm and design, and why filmmakers should be part of these creative decisions. Designed for filmmakers, distributors and festival programmers, this session reframes accessibility not as compliance, but as authorship, collaboration and audience expansion. Ligia Soare (Animest) Cultural manager working in film festivals for over two decades. Part of founding team of Animest International Animation Film Festival. Paula Benu Romania. Accessibility specialist focused on making films accessible for blind and Deaf audiences through audio description, sign language and subtitling. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2024 All audiences 70 min
In this talk, Paul Prudence talked about his performance work, which focuses on ways in which sound and generative video can be cross-wired to create live visual-music experiences. He unravelled his process looking at the use of generative graphics combined with sound collage and field recordings to create narrative fictions from the materials of pure abstraction. He touched on his use of expanded projections systems, such as planetarium domes and large screen configurations, to create hypnotic and immersive live experiences.
2019 All audiences 5 min
Rosamund Pike, the voice for Moominmamma, and Taron Egerton, the voice for Moomintroll, tell Moomin.com what it’s like to give a voice to a character with such a strong, loving fanbase, and why they think so many people love the Moomin stories and the philosophy behind them.
2023 All audiences 81 min
by Réka Temple, Maciej Jakubczyk, Zuzana Oharek Bahulova & others
Join our panel discussion on animation for young audiences. Talking about young audience cinema, it is often assumed that animation might be the only type of films that easily transcend the domestic market – "animation travels easily and sells easily". But is that really so? When producing animation for teenagers, what could it look like? Does the family audience really exist? All panelists have a background in young audience content, whether as filmmaker, producer or festival programmer. Together with the audience, they will search for an answer to one of the biggest clichés in the world of cinema: "Animation is only for children". Réka Temple (Cinemon Entertainment) Over 25 years of experience in the film and television industry and has contributed to over 300 half-hour episodes, 8 feature films and numerous specials, shorts and commercials, which have altogether earned over 100 awards and nominations worldwide. Prior to joining Cinemon Entertainment worked at Loonland Media AG (Germany). Secretary General of the Hungarian Producer's Association (2005-2009), headed the Animation Department at the Institute of Theatre and Film (2010-2014). Currently President of the Hungarian Animation Producers' Association and represents the country as Ambassador at the European Animation Awards. Maciej Jakubczyk (New Horizons Association) Board Member of New Horizons Association (Poland) in film festival, distribution, film education and production. Distributes about 12 family titles per year. Head of Kids Kino International Film Festival and Kids Kino Industry. Board member of European Children Film Association. Expert on films and series for young audiences for Polish Film Institute. Zuzana Oharek Bahulova (Zlín Film Festival) Czech animator and designer, PhD in animation. Studied at CalArts (USA). Programmer for short animations at Zlín Film Festival. Her projects won Red Dot (2x), German Innovation Awards, European Product Design Award. Clothes designed by her were worn by German and Jamaican Olympic teams. Linda Hambäck (LEE Film) Swedish film director, founder of LEE Film. In film/TV since 1998, mainly animated films for children. Feature "Gordon & Paddy" premiered at Berlinale 2018. Second feature "The Ape Star". Produced animated parts of Oscar-winning "Searching for Sugar Man". Attended EAVE program 2002. Co-wrote "Familjepack". Gert Hermans (JEF / ECFA) Works for JEF, the Belgian contact point for young audience cinema. Content & communication manager for ECFA (European Children's Film Association). Chief editor of the ECFA Journal. Involved in Europe's biggest children's film festivals. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2021 All audiences 81 min
by Martin Jůza
You are starting an animation studio. You have Netflix ambitions but no one knows you. Producer Martin Jůza from Krutart tells the story of the animated series Kosmix. Martin Jůza (Krutart) Co-founded animation studio and film production company Krutart. Focus on 2D illustrated animation, TV series, documentaries. Debuted with documentary "The Russian Job" which premiered at IDFA 2017 and broadcast internationally. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2012 All audiences 5 min
Interview with Anu-Laura Tuttelberg at Animateka 2012.
2023 All audiences 241 min
by Olga Poliektova, Tatiana Poliektova
The Poliektova sisters speak about transforming the initial idea of a story into a film, about the process of initial artwork, visuals and storyboarding. Their film "My Grandfather Was a Cherry Tree" was Oscar nominated. Olga Poliektova Twin sister with Tatiana. Born in St-Petersburg, Russia. Graduated from art school and animation/computer graphics from University of Cinema and Television. Work as film director duo and animators. Over the years made several short animation films, participating in 300 festivals worldwide, earning over 60 awards. "My Grandfather Was a Cherry Tree" was Oscar nominated (Best Short Animation Film long list). Tatiana Poliektova (see Olga above — identical background, work as twin duo) More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2014 All audiences 63 min
Oscars Animation Directors Roundtable: Don Hall of Big Hero 6; Chris Miller of The Lego Movie; Jorge Gutierrez of Book of Life; Graham Annable of Boxtrolls; and Dean DeBlois of How to Train a Dragon. They offer an insider’s look into the world of animation, including what it’s like to pitch their stories, to overcome challenges and to collaborate with actors in the booth.
2015 All audiences 4 min
An interview with Aisha Madu, author of the film Bodily Disfunctions (Student competition programme).
2015 All audiences 15 min
Oscar-winning animation director and writer Adam Elliot speaks candidly about his stop motion animation processes, the making of Mary and Max and, more importantly, about why he makes films.
2019 All audiences 14 min
The fourth installment in the beloved “Toy Story” franchise achieves a level of detail and realism unseen in any Disney/Pixar project yet. See how it all came to life at the legendary Pixar studios, step by step: beginning with the story and artwork stage, onto 3D computer modeling, shading and surfacing, layout, voice acting, character animation, simulation, lighting, effects, scoring, sound mixing, and the final render.
2017 16+ 2 min
by Tom Fisher
An animated documentary exploring neurodiversities such as dyslexia, following the journey of an ant as a metaphor for functioning outside of a system. The film is a self reflection on my own journey through life and of feeling out of place in the world.
2017 All audiences 4 min
Walt Disney has always been mesmerizing us since childhood with unforgettable characters and movies. Animation is a tough job. This video shows how that was done, how 3D effect was created.
2020 Adults 71 min
Join LALIFF and LatinX in Animation as we host LatinX short animation filmmakers from LALIFF Connect 2020. Moderated by Simón Wilches-Castro (Creative Director, Titmouse) and José Iñesta (CEO, Pixelatl), we will discuss the inspiration and structure behind the experimental animated shorts and explore the themes touched upon these shorts.
2024 All audiences 40 min
Masterclass by Vibeke Sørensen. Vibeke Sørensen is an artist and professor working in digital multimedia, animation, interactive architectural installation, physical computing, and networked visual music. Her creative work includes Illuminations (2013), a large scale illuminated folding screen, an interactive visual-music installation incorporating plant biofeedback, ubiquitous computing, and electro-acoustic music that she composed. Vishwaroop (2014) is a 4K generative dome animation with music by sitar virtuoso Kartik Seshadri, and Mood of the Planet (2015) is a kinetic light-sound sculpture incorporating global, real-time big data, Twitter, and music composed by Sørensen. Her work, Mayur (2015), with music by Kartik Seshadri, is a 4K animation inspired by Asian textiles, symbols, and cosmologies. She has produced wearable technologies incorporating biofeedback, abstract animation and music including Digital Amulet: Smart Necklace (2017), and her most recent installation Starlight (2021) is in collaboration with NTU physicists Prof Lock Yue Chew and Dr. Andri Pradana, as well as CSH Vienna / SFI Complexity Scientist Prof John Stephen Lansing. Starlight is an interactive installation that visualizes Quantum Entanglement using actual data from the Cosmic Bell Experiment. Her current research and creative work engages bio and eco-art/design, and at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University it includes explorations of musical and calendrical polyrhythms from Bali to Kauai, and on the emergence of Jungian archetypes from dream networks.
2026 All audiences 61 min
by Kerdi Oengo
Join us for a webinar with Kerdi Oengo, Executive Producer at Nukufilm Studios, as she shares her expertise in navigating international co-productions of stop-motion feature films. With over two decades at the helm of one of the world's oldest still-running stop-motion studios, she has produced more than 50 shorts and two full-length animated features. Learn how to plan and set up a production pipeline for stop-motion at feature scale and organize shooting across different countries. Kerdi Oengo (Nukufilm) Executive producer of the stop-motion animation studio Nukufilm (Estonia) since 2003. Produced 50 animation shorts plus 2 full-length features. Also lector of production in Art Academy animation department and Baltic Media School. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2022 All audiences 5 min
Polish filmmaker Marta Pajek discusses the creative process for her award-winning trilogy, Impossible Figures and other stories, following the online release of the final film, a mysterious and haunting portrait of personal and societal self-destruction.
2024 All audiences 44 min
Visual Music is one of the most historically rich subgenres of abstract audiovisual art. From its beginnings, women have always been working in this field at the intersection of technology, sound, and film, yet most of them do not appear in history books. In this masterclass, we honoured some of these pioneers, all of whom were obsessed with seeing sound or hearing images.
2019 16+ 16 min
by Martina Meštrović, Tanja Vujasinović
Through a feminist lens, the authors are paying tribute to their teacher, one of the most important Croatian sculptors, Marija Ujević Galetović. In a combination of images and animation, Marija’s revitalised female sculptures convey their author’s life story and views.
2026 All audiences 101 min
by Martina Peštaj, Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger
Animation is often labelled “for children” without asking which children. This session introduces the Young Audience Rating System, a practical tool that connects the developmental characteristics of each age group, from toddlers to late adolescents, with the elements that shape an animated film: story, characters, emotions, visual language and humour. Media psychologist Martina Peštaj explains how attention, emotional understanding, moral reasoning and the sense of humour change with age, and what this means in practice. Aimed at creators, producers, distributors, broadcasters and festival programmers working with young viewers. The Young Audience Rating System was developed within the project Animation HUB. Speakers: Martina Peštaj (media psychologist), Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger (Animation HUB) Martina Peštaj (media psychologist) Martina Peštaj is a Slovenian media psychologist and film currator specialising in children’s and youth media. She works at RTV Slovenija, where she is an editor in the Children’s and Youth Programme and has extensive experience as a creator, scriptwriter, and editor of television content for young audiences. She also selects international animated and live-action series and oversees their adaptation for Slovenian audiences. Lucia Dubravay Trautenberger (Animation HUB) Project Manager of Animation HUB, a CEE Animation initiative dedicated to improving the visibility, accessibility, and circulation of European animated works and connecting audiences, filmmakers, festivals, educators, and industry professionals. In 2024, she co-founded Bear With Me Distribution, a company specialising in festival distribution, sales, and international promotion of animated films. Alongside her work with Animation HUB, she continues to work in international distribution and supports animated projects in reaching festivals, markets, professional networks, and audiences worldwide.
2016 All audiences 6 min
by Lei Lei, Thomas Sauvin
Over the years French collector Thomas Sauvin built an archive of more than half a million 35mm negatives, depicting the capital and the life of her inhabitants over the last thirty years. From 2011 to 2012 Lei Lei selected over 3000 photos to create the animation, a epic portrait of anonymous humanity.
2026 All audiences 60 min
by Petra Gajžler, Ligia Soare, Matea Milić
How can animation reach broader, more diverse audiences across Central and Eastern Europe – and beyond? In this CEE Animation Experience webinar, discover how the Animation Festival Network (AFN) is bridging the gap in short film distribution through curated programs for children and adults. With a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and educational value, AFN presents a collaborative model that includes female-directed short film showcases and thematic programs for young audiences. Petra Gajžler Film pedagogue, curator and distribution manager working at the intersection of animated film and film education. Coordinates school screenings and develops educational materials for animated films. Ligia Soare (Animest) Cultural manager working in the world of film festivals for over two decades. Part of founding team of Animest International Animation Film Festival (Bucharest, Romania). Involved in accessibility and inclusion initiatives. Matea Milić (Animafest Zagreb) Worked for production company Hulahop since 2012 in production and distribution of documentaries and feature projects. Since 2015 serves as festival producer of World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb, responsible for fundraising, team management and collaboration with partners. Coordinates AFN – Animation Festival Network of animation festivals from the CEE region. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2024 All audiences 75 min
by Martin Smatana
In this webinar, award-winning stop-motion director Martin Smatana (The Kite, Berlinale 2019) will take you on a deep dive into the creative applications of artificial intelligence in animation. He'll showcase tools such as Dall-E and Runway, offering practical insights into how these technologies can aid in generating ideas, optimizing workflows, and enhancing the creative process while maintaining artistic integrity. Martin Smatana Graduate of Animation at FAMU Prague (1991, Slovakia). His debut movie "Rosso Papavero" (2015) premiered at Berlinale 2015 and won 15 international awards. Known for textile and paper animation techniques. His short "The Kite" premiered at Berlinale 2019. Pioneering AI integration in animation workflows. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
2011 All audiences 5 min
Interview with Andrej Goričar at Animateka 2011.
2021 All audiences 27 min
Interview with director Yelyzaveta Pysmak referncing her works: My Fat Arse and I (2020).
2019 All audiences 4 min
2016 All audiences 7 min
Interview with Petra Zlonoga at Animateka Festival.
2021 Adults 5 min
Interview with Olga Pärn, illustrator, animator, and director from Belarus who currently lives in Estonia.
2021 All audiences 31 min
Director interview with Michaela Mihalyi & Carolina Sandvik.
2012 16+ 8 min
by Fiona Dalwood
Good Grief is a short stop motion animated documentary that explores the lessons we learn from dealing with grief and loss. Five real people share their true stories of losing something precious and what it has taught them about living.
2024 4+ 2 min
by Dace Rīdūze, Ivana Laučíková, Ivana Šebestová & others
Five forest cubs explore the secrets of the world and especially the most important one – FRIENDSHIP.
1975 7+ 6 min
by Robert McKimson
The Pink Panther annoys Leonardo da Vinci.
1955 Middle Childhood (6-9 yrs) 52 min
by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Over 50 minutes of classic Tom and Jerry moments from the 40's and 50's.
1968 7+ 6 min
by Hawley Pratt
Pink joins a gym.
1996 Adults 11 min
by Candy Guard
Dolly relaxes in her seat, the train pulls out and her large hot chocolate drink spills all over her copy of Hello. And that is just the start of eight hours of commuting hell.
2021 16+ 1 min
by Pavel Koutský
A satirical series about Czech history as a grotesque confrontation of important historical moments, rulers or presidents, which is embellished with all possible – and impossible – animation gags.
2002 All audiences 93 min
by Lajos Nagy, Mária Horváth
EPISODES: The Poor Man and His Fiddle / Dyer’s Apprentice / Seven at One Blow / The Round Stone / The Prince Who Turned Into Stone / The Poor Man and His Horse / The Little Cockerel and the Hedge / The Slipper Tearing Princesses / Angel Lambs / Szusza / The Golden Lamb / The Magic Lock / Cerceruska
1964 7+ 6 min
by Friz Freleng, Hawley Pratt
Pink sneaks into a house to stay the night and has to hide from the owner.
1947 Middle Childhood (6-9 yrs) 8 min
by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Jerry drinks a potion that makes him grow to the size of a giant. He decides to go after Tom, because THIS time he's bigger. Once the potion wears off, Tom drinks some of it, and he gets bigger. They do this over and over again.
2011 4+ 1 min
by Peter Budinský
A web miniseries about a single finger, by Tomáš Rosputinský and Peter Budinský.
2021 1+ 1 min
by Jaromír Plachý
Our piglet is still experiencing some adventure. Discover the magic of vacuum cleaners, wires or the fact that things sometimes buzz. Rediscover the world! According to the books of the same name, there is now an animated miniseries for the youngest and even those who have already learned to walk and talk. Our piggy is yours too!
2021 16+ 1 min
by Pavel Koutský
A satirical series about Czech history as a grotesque confrontation of important historical moments, rulers or presidents, which is embellished with all possible – and impossible – animation gags.
2016 Adults 89 min
by Ann Marie Fleming
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming is a 2016 Canadian animated feature film written and directed by Ann Marie Fleming (sometimes stylized with the title in parentheses or written as Window Horses without a subtitle), and a graphic novel by Fleming, Window Horses: The Poetic Epiphany of Rosie Ming. Funding for the film was raised through an Indiegogo campaign, which amassed more than $80, 000 in 50 days, from 730 contributors in 28 countries. The film was co-produced by Fleming’s Stickgirl Productions, Sandra Oh and the National Film Board of Canada.
2021 Adults 80 min
by Florence Miailhe
An animated feature film following the dramatic journey of two siblings, Kyona and her brother Adriel, who are running away, because they are being pursued by an unspecified Eastern European country. A story about the neverending effort to find a new home, where we can find a better life. An effort for which we are willing to risk our lives. On this journey of hope people overcome various perils and experience the most terrible of situations. They are fueled by the awareness of who they really are, what they are running from and what they are hopeful of. In the end an experience like that becomes a story worth telling again and again.
2017 Adults 80 min
by Michaël Dudok de Wit
A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a red turtle, which changes his life.
2003 Adults 78 min
by Sylvain Chomet
This animated film follows elderly Frenchwoman Madame Souza as she becomes involved in international intrigue when her grandson, Champion, a professional cyclist, is kidnapped and taken abroad. Joined by her faithful dog, Bruno, Souza embarks on a journey to find Champion, and stumbles across unlikely allies in the form of three sisters who are veterans of the vaudeville stage. Tracking down Champion’s criminal captors, the quartet of old women use their wits to try and win the day.
2025 4+ 71 min
by David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar & others
Three kids spend the night at their grandpa’s house. To fill the silence after losing their grandma, the family’s storyteller, they begin to create their own stories and discover the power of imagination. This uplifting stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic.
2016 16+ 42 min
by Alex Grigg, Loup Blaster, Caleb Wood & others
Well, well, well. Project #2, an indie animation anthology based on the theme of STRANGERS. All original work done between 2014 and 2016.
2024 All audiences 61 min
by Michel Gondry
A father and daughter maintain their bond despite living in different countries through an imaginative nightly ritual where she suggests a title and he creates short animated films starring her as the hero.
2010 All audiences 79 min
by Sylvain Chomet
A down-on-his-luck magician meets a young girl who is convinced his magic is reel.
2018 Adults 73 min
by Joaquín Cociña, Cristóbal León
This stop-motion feature tells the story of Maria, a young woman who takes refuge in a house in southern Chile after escaping from a German colony.
2018 Adults 80 min
by Salvador Simó
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles: it sounds like one of the adventures of Tintin, and that’s maybe not a million miles away from this animated film based on a graphic novel about the life of the famous surrealist. Salvador Símo and Manolo Galiana paint a portrait of the director during the 1930s; with his friend and patron Ramón Acín, Buñuel is working on the shooting of Las Hurdes, a ‘documentary’ about the inhabitants of the most poverty-stricken place in Spain.
1966 Adults 6 min
by Moustapha Alassane
A sly political satire realized through charming hand-drawn animation, BON VOYAGE SIM features one of director Moustapha Alassane’s many beloved cartoon frogs as Monsieur Sim, the president of the Republic of Toads, who faces a crisis when he returns home from a “diplomatic” trip abroad.
2021 Adults 95 min
by Dash Shaw
CRYPTOZOO follows cryptozookeepers through a hallucinatory world as they struggle to capture a legendary dream-eating hybrid creature. They begin to wonder if these mythical creatures should remain hidden and unknown.
