Interview with Tomek Popakul who took both the Grand Prix and the ;DSAF Audience Award with Acid Rain at 16th Animateka.

• Making of
• Experimental
• Drama
• Music Videos

In this touching presentation, Pedersen describes the creative and visual processes behind three of his films produced by Mikrofilm: The folkloric anxiety of The Boyg (2016), The looping limbo of Zolle: Resign (2021) and the nuclear petri dish of Little Boy (2018).

• Documentary
• Abstract
• Experimental
• Making of
• Non-narrative

by Bo Mathorne

As long as anyone can remember, the coming of The Undertaker has meant the coming of death. Until one day the grim promise fails, and tension builds as the God-fearing townsfolk of Backwater wait for someone to die.

• Drama
• Tragedy
• Fantasy
• Experimental

by Sarina Nihei

Rabbit’s Blood is a story about a society of two rival groups; sinister cloaked men and neutralist rabbits who have human-looking bodies that live underground.

• Drama
• Tragedy
• Experimental
• Non-narrative

by Laura Passalacqua

The bedroom is an empty place while the garden is full of huge and weird familiar entities. In these spaces, the astonished character begins a disturbing self-analysis.

• Drama
• Experimental

by Jan Cechl

Young documentarist Pavel Kačenka shoots a school film mapping the career of forgotten Czech cartoon star – Mr. Hat – and he is not avoiding the controversial questions. Where stands the end of dignity and responsibility for an actor – although he is a cartoon character?

by Boris Labbé

Interview with Boris Labbé.

• Film about animation

by Alan Jennings

A small tight knit New England community is shaken by the arrival of a newcomer. Meanwhile, a mystical creature quietly affects the lives of the locals.

• Drama
• Comedy
• Tragicomedy
• Abstract
• Experimental

by Nata Metlukh

An immigrant comes to the first-world country to paint a mural on the tallest tower. He tries to adapt to the new reality, but xenophobia and odd rules force him to go back.

• Drama
• Comedy
• Tragicomedy
• Abstract
• Experimental

by Haidi Marburger, Nina Hoffmann, Ramon Arango

A grieving mother uses left behind data to create a replica of her dead son. Her longing wish to have him back seems fulfilled, but soon the child must realize the limits of his artificial existence.

by Daniel Martínez Lara, Rafa Cano Méndez

In a busy life, Copi is a father who tries to teach the right way to his son, Paste. But…what is the correct path?

by Jonatan Schwenk

In the dark swamps of a nocturnal forest, a group of gleaming axolotls is in heat, nuzzling and nibbling one another’s limbs. Soon a much larger, two-legged forest-dweller encounters the lustful group and reaches down to gobble one of the small shimmering creatures. His plump friends begin to partake as well and a feast begins. While dawn is slowly breaking, a cheerful game begins higher up in the branches.

• Comedy

Discover the making of the set of “Brunswick ST” from Adam Elliot’s heart-wrenching new film ‘Memoir of a Snail’.

• Making of

by Hugues Valin

While he is fascinated by every resonating thing, a boy must face his greatest fear: a storm. He’s then going to use his gift for rhythms and sounds to beat his phobia.

• Drama
• Coming-of-Age

by Allison Craig

Barko is a lonely and unloved dog that has established himself as the unwilling clown of a circus run by poodles. His seemingly random fear of hot dogs is rationalized by flashbacks conveying a former owner who occupies his time tormenting the poor pup with the processed snack. Yet, in the end, Barko suddenly finds himself in the arms of a caring boy who shows him that he can experience a little love after all.

• Comedy
• Tragicomedy

by Anja Resman

Clearing his late father’s apartment, a young man is forced to relive the traumatic memories of growing up and losing his soul.

by Matisse Gonzalez

A child and his father are selling balloons in the streets. The business is going well, until the boy gets distracted by lovely trumpet sounds from across the street.

• Comedy
• Fantasy
• Abstract
• Experimental

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.

• Comedy
• Western
• Experimental

by Borge Ring, Hans Perk

The story of two sisters who spent their entire lives together looking back at their cherished memories.

• Family
• Drama

by Veronika Kocourková

The Story of a Tornado is a film which shows how the real tornado is created through the story of family of molecules.

• Tragicomedy

Priit talks on the creation of his film HOTEL E (1992). How he got the idea, the structure of the film, filling the basic structure with events, solutions for style of animation and visual design as well as describe the work process. The master class is moderated by Ukrainian animation director Mykyta Lyskov.

• Documentary
• Making of
• Non-narrative

by Ang Qing Sheng

A one-and-a-half year old baby who dropped his plush Merlion toy onto the ledge outside of his HDB apartment window tries to get it back, and in the palm-sweating process reveals the contemporary Singaporean landscape made up of foreigners.

by Paul-Louis Aeberhardt

In the world where dinosaurs have survived and have evolved even to the point of taking their first steps on the moon, a giant asteroid heads towards Earth. The JASA (Jurassic Aeronautics and Space Administration) is active to avoid disaster.

• Comedy
• Sci-Fi
• Making of

by Martin Smatana

Once upon a starry night, a small boy with the head full of fantasies witnesses dreamlike circus performances. Dazed by endless chain of glittering attractions he realizes that the price for a ticket to the fantastic circus tent is too high and gate between reality and dream is closing.

• Fantasy
• Experimental
• Non-narrative

by Gabriela Sibilska

This is an excerpt of the first track of Zoë Aqua’s new album “In Vald Arayn”

• Music Videos
• Abstract
• Experimental
• Non-narrative

by Kirk R. Thatcher

On November 23, 2009, the Muppets released a rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody” as an online video on YouTube. The video became a viral hit and received over 10-million views within its first two weeks online

• Music Videos
• Comedy
• Family

by Kamal Khan

• Drama
• Music Videos
• Sci-Fi
• Action

by Jurjen Bosklopper

This is Streetlight Manifesto’s second music video, this time for “Would You Be Impressed?” from the record “Somewhere In The Between”.

• Music Videos
• Comedy
• Tragicomedy
• Action

by 2-Hermanas, Deby Cywiner, Jennifer Cywiner

Stop Motion Video Clip to the musician Kutiman

• Music Videos
• Abstract
• Experimental

by Ryder Ripps

Music video by James Blake- Do You Ever.

• Music video

by Reinhold Bidner

We are thrown into a quite complex and complicated world, and sometimes feel like puppets in an absurd system we don’t understand.

• Music Videos
• Experimental

by Dita Stuchlíková

I forgot where you are, under Havel’s painting

• Experimental
• Non-narrative

by Moth Studio

• Music Videos
• Abstract
• Experimental

by Martina Scarpelli

The official music video for “a little too much” by kai

• Drama
• Music Videos
• Experimental
• Non-narrative

by Raman Djafari

A music video.

• Drama
• Music Videos
• Abstract
• Experimental

by Julian Gallese

Music video for Luis Ake, released on Mansion & Millions.

• Experimental
• Music video

Interview with juror of Animateka 2014 Andreas Hykade.

• Making of

by Sander Joon

Behind the scenes of short film SIERRA.

• Making of

by Harriet Lenneman

Through a collage of old family photos, buttons and string, I give texture to Mom’s memories of making clothes on Grandma’s Singer sewing machine.

• Experimental
• Documentary
• Making of

An interview with the jury member and animator Robert Morgan.

• Horror
• Experimental
• Making of

by David Bickerstaff

Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks that were created on the streets. The exhibition was a smash-hit five-star success and brought a younger and more diverse audience to the museum. The film uses the exhibition as a launchpad to travel to Tokyo itself, and explore the art and artists of the city more fully.

• Making of

Director interview with Michaela Mihalyi & Carolina Sandvik.

• Documentary
• Making of

You came for the zombies, but you stayed for the characters. ParaNorman, the second film from LAIKA Studios, is full of lovably unique characters whose distinctive stop-motion puppets were built by hand with belly-movers, metal armatures, guitar-tuning devices, and more.

• Documentary
• Making of

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.

• Documentary
• Making of

by Miloš Tomić

The topic of this lecture is to provoke the audience into being more sensitive to their everyday surroundings and to take note of precious material for their work in any form. Ideas are not far from us. Miloš Tomić Lecturer from Serbia focused on creativity, finding inspiration in everyday surroundings and staying sensitive to the everyday world as source material for creative work. 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.

• Documentary
• Making of

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.

• Documentary
• Making of

Interview with Olga Pärn, illustrator, animator, and director from Belarus who currently lives in Estonia.

• Documentary
• Experimental
• Making of
• Non-narrative

MASTERCLASS – ALTERED DIMENSIONS. Abstract Audiovisual Works of Art by ZSOLT GYENES (HU). Gyenes’ talk focuses on Sound / Image connections; on what Synchrony, Asynchrony and “Synchresis” actually mean.

• Making of

Our first part of the lecture will focus on pioneers and experiments. We will also find out how Ukrainian animators in the 1920s made advertisements, propaganda, and children’s stories, sometimes even combining all of them in a single artwork. We will also discuss the problems that Ukrainian animation faced and how it bothered and threatened the Soviet government. In the second part of the lecture, we will talk about how and where the animated film heritage is preserved today. What is the size and significance of the animation collection kept at the Dovzhenko Centre.

• Documentary
• Making of

by Shu-yu Chu

The deserted street of a city. A train has crashed into an abandoned flat. A bunch of girls rush out of the train and shamelessly trash the rooms of this flat. The different rooms symbolise different thoughts and the building looks like a boy.

• Drama
• Music Videos
• Coming-of-Age
• Sci-Fi
• Making of

In this talk, Blas Payri addressed different aspects of the relationship between the moving image and music, treating both the experimental results of the perception and cognition of music / image as well as their creation processes.

• Making of

Discover the making of the set of “Brunswick ST” from Adam Elliot’s heart-wrenching new film ‘Memoir of a Snail’.

• Making of

by Kirsten Lepore

Behind the scenes on Move Mountain.

• Experimental
• Making of

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.

• Making of

Aardman Animations is a legendary animation studio that has created classics like ‘Wallace & Gromit’ and ‘Chicken Run.’ See how they put together their latest move, ‘Early Man.’

• Documentary
• Comedy
• Family
• Making of

by Daisy Jacobs

• Drama
• Making of

by Lucija Smodiš, Petra Gajžler

This webinar examines how animated films can be curated for young audiences through pedagogical exhibition, school-oriented distribution, and structured educational activities. They explore how guided tours, moderated screenings, contextual discussions, and creative workshops can enrich learning and deepen children's engagement with animation. Lucija Smodiš (StopTrik IFF) Curator and producer in contemporary art and animation. Initiator, programme collaborator and producer of StopTrik International Film Festival (Maribor/Lodz). Program director of GuestRoomMaribor residency (2014–2024). At DSAF establishing international artist-in-residency programme for animators. Petra Gajžler Film pedagogue, curator and distribution manager. Coordinates school screenings and develops educational materials for animated films. 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.

• Documentary
• Making of

by Kayu Leung

The history of the Cultural Revolution in the 60s in China…from the perspective of a mango…from a factory.

• Documentary
• Tragedy
• Bio-pic
• Making of

by Aneta Ozorek, Anastasiya Verlinska

How can we make festivals truly festive—for everyone? Join us for an essential CEE Animation Experience webinar dedicated to Keep Festive, a new international initiative committed to creating safer, more inclusive environments at animation industry events. Guest speakers will present core values, practical tools, and real-world protocols developed to prevent sexual harassment and unsafe situations, from establishing a Code of Conduct to training staff and managing sensitive cases. Aneta Ozorek (Kaboom Animation Festival) Artistic Director of the Kaboom Animation Festival (Netherlands), film curator and education expert. Extensive industry experience in organization of film events, educational workshops, exhibitions and festivals. Board member of REX Animation Festival (Sweden) and Short Film Conference. Member of European Children Film Association. Illustrated six books for children. Anastasiya Verlinska (LINOLEUM Festival) Director of LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival (Ukraine) since 2016. Previously project manager at FILM.UA Group. Organizes screenings of Ukrainian and international animation as well as educational projects for the local animation industry. 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.

• Documentary
• Making of

by Gints Zilbalodis

Director, co-writer, co-producer, co-composer, editor, and cinematographer Gints Zilbalodis explains the guiding philosophy behind FLOW, his profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

• Adventure
• Family
• Making of

An interview with Aisha Madu, author of the film Bodily Disfunctions (Student competition programme).

• Making of

by Susanne Freese, Anna Vášová, Katarina Kerekesova

What made a German distributor pick an Eastern European IP? What does it take to successfully pitch to German decision makers and to what extent can it serve as entry point to the wider European market? Susanne Freese (OneGate Media) Senior Manager Kids & Family at OneGate Media (formerly Studio Hamburg Enterprises) since 1998. Oversees licensing/co-financing of feature films, series and animation. Works closely with NDR, ARD stations and Kika. Also responsible for programme acquisition for national and international TV/VOD/DVD distribution. Anna Vášová (13ka) Started as a script executive for Czech TV. Lectured at the Academy of Performing Arts. Headed the script department at Czech TV. Founded 13ka production company focusing on auteur-driven films. Katarina Kerekesova (Fool Moon) Completed studies at Animation Film Department of VŠMU Bratislava. Founded Fool Moon (2009). Director and producer of Slovak TV series "Mimi and Lisa" and "The Websters". Executive Director of Slovak Association of Animated Film Producers. Lecturer at Animation Film Department in Bratislava. 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.

• Documentary
• Making of

by Tina Smrekar, Maja Gehrig, Luce Grosjean & others

Recognising, reflecting on, and challenging discriminatory structures that perpetuate inequality in cultural and creative sectors. The panel sheds light on inequalities in animation cinema from education to distribution. Tina Smrekar (Finta Film) Co-founder and producer at Finta Film (Slovenia), focusing on short artistic animated films. Produced Špela Čadež's Boles, Nighthawk (70+ awards) and Steakhouse (Locarno, Annecy Jury Award). Supervisory board member of Slovenian audiovisual collecting society AIPA. Maja Gehrig Animation filmmaker and teacher based in Zurich. Her short films use a wide range of techniques. Won Best Swiss Animation 2020. Luce Grosjean (Miyu Distribution) Founded Sève Films (2014), a distribution company promoting student films and young talent directors. Co-created Miyu Distribution (2017), specialized in festival distribution and international sales for animation. Four of her distributed films were Oscar-nominated. Her company received best short film distribution company award by UniFrance (2020). Matea Milić (Animafest Zagreb) Festival producer of Animafest Zagreb since 2015. Coordinates AFN Animation Festival Network. 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.

• Documentary
• Making of

The director interview with Natasha Cetner.

• Documentary
• Making of

by Daniel Beňovič

This workshop covers the rigging process of mechanical prop in Autodesk Maya, from start to finish, showing how AI can handle repetitive tasks. Daniel Beňovič demonstrates rigging a compound bow and crossbow for 'Way of the Hunter', using Python scripting, AI-assisted research, and procedural layered rigging techniques. Daniel Beňovič (Nine Rocks Games) 3D Animator & Technical Artist based in Slovakia, with background in motion graphics and animation, having created ads for major brands and television. Specializes in mechanical rigging in Maya for games. 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.

• Documentary
• Making of

Gints Zilbalodis will share what he learned while making his feature debut “Away”, which won the Contrechamp Award for Best Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film festival in 2019. He will also reveal what goes on behind the scenes of the creative process of his upcoming film “Flow”.

• Making of

by Gerry Chiniquy

Pink ends up in hospital.

• Comedy

by Zsolt Pálfi

The main characters of the animated series, based on the books by Judit Berg, are the Verdies, tiny inhabitants of the Lakeside. Their primary task is to protect the Reed Sea from the Grimps. The series presents the eventful happenings of a full year, from spring to winter, from the awakening of nature to the freezing of the Reed Sea.

• Family
• Adventure
• Fantasy

by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Classic moments from Tom and Jerry featuring Spike the Bulldog and his pup Tyke.

• Comedy

by Peter Budinský

A web miniseries about a single finger, by Tomáš Rosputinský and Peter Budinský.

• Comedy
• Non-narrative

by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

A collection of classic Tom and Jerry animated shorts from the Golden Era, featuring the legendary rivalry between the clever mouse Jerry and the determined cat Tom.

• Comedy

by Gerry Chiniquy

Pink gets a pet rock.

• Comedy

by Robert McKimson

Pink finds a magician's top hat, complete with rabbit. The Pink Panther is the sly, lanky animated cat created by Friz Freleng and David DePatie. The iconic feline was first created in 1964.

• Comedy

by Jenny Jokela

We all have people in our lives that we’d never start a friendship with today if we met them for the first time – but that nevertheless matter immensely to us. An essay on the importance of old friends.

• Pre-school
• Comedy

by Tomáš Rosputinský, Peter Budinský

A web miniseries about a single finger, by Tomáš Rosputinský and Peter Budinský.

• Comedy
• Family

by Katarzyna Agopsowicz, Veronika Kocourková

Tresky plesky is an animated series for children, their parents, and anyone eager to learn something new in a fun way. The main character, host Kata Strofová, explores the world of molecules and particles, uncovering the secrets of natural phenomena and helping viewers understand these processes with ease. Each eight-minute episode concludes with a catchy song.

• Comedy
• Musical
• Adventure

by Candy Guard

Dolly is stressed out so best friend Belle organises a relaxing day. However, racing in the pool, fighting with the masseuse and plotting during meditation is surely missing the point.

• Comedy

by Gerry Chiniquy

Pink arrives on a desert island to meet a man and his dog.

• Comedy

by Saku Sakamoto

A residential building stands on the outskirts of town. A college girl named Rin has moved into one of the room in the building. One night, she sees a huge insect coming out of the arm of a woman. She goes to a library, and learnes that they are called “Spirit Bugs”, and have existed since ancient times. Rin attempts to unravel the mystery of the Spirit Bugs, but this is only the prelude to a new form of terror…..

by Karel Zeman

One day a young boy finds a fossil of trilobite. Together with his three friends they set off on an adventurous journey through prehistory, up to the beginning of time.

• Action
• Family
• Adventure

by Anja Kofmel

Croatia, 7th of January 1992: In the middle of the war a young journalists’ body is being found dressed with an uniform of the international mercenary group. 19 years later, his cousin Anja Kofmel detects his story.

by Lotte Reiniger, Carl Koch

Widely believed to be the very first animated feature film, Lotte Reiniger’s astonishing 1926 adaptation of tales from “One Thousand and One Nights” uses striking silhouette cutouts and gorgeous color tinting to bring to life the story of an Arabian prince who is whisked away on a flying horse to an enchanted land where he tangles with an evil sorcerer, rescues a princess, and joins forces with none other than Aladdin. Painstakingly composed frame by frame by Reiniger over the course of three years, this landmark work is both an enchanting storybook saga and a retina-delighting triumph of visual imagination.

• Drama

by Ari Folman

In her diary, Anne Frank addressed her imaginary friend Kitty. In his new animated film Where Is Anne Frank, Israeli director Ari Folman brings Kitty to life for the first time, telling her own story. In search of her best friend Anne Frank, Kitty becomes a witness to the Frank family’s last months in the Holocaust, and to Europe after the Second World War.

by Alberto Vázquez, Pedro Rivero

Birdboy: The Forgotten Children (Spanish: Psiconautas, los niños olvidados; festival title: Psychonauts, the Forgotten Children) is a 2015 Spanish animated drama-horror coming-of-age film written and directed by Alberto Vázquez and Pedro Rivero, based on the comic Psiconautas by Vázquez. It is the follow-up to the pair’s short film Birdboy, following the titular character, a shy outcast in a post-apocalyptic society, and Dinky, a 14 year old mouse runaway fleeing her desolate island home.

by Leah Shore

For more then 20 years Charles Manson has refused to communicate to the outside world. Until now. These are actual never before heard phone conversations between Canadian best selling author Marlin Marynick and Charles Manson.

• Bio-pic

by Moustapha Alassane

This short animated fable unfolds in a kingdom of frogs threatened by a monster.

• Drama

by Jakub Kroner

A prophecy foretells the rise of Rytmaus, a rapper from a Romani settlement who becomes a national icon and runs for President of Slovakia. As Slovakia gains global power thanks to its pure water reserves, political rivalry and ancient dark forces collide. The fate of the world balances between hope and the demon Moloch.

• Comedy
• Tragicomedy
• Sci-Fi
• Abstract
• Experimental

by Lotte Reiniger

The classic story of a poor young tailor who comes into possession of a lamp containing a wish-granting genie is brought to life through Lotte Reiniger’s enchanting silhouette animation.

• Drama
• Fantasy
• Adventure
• Family

by Kōji Yamamura

Here, everything is The North. This is an account of the people I met in The North. However, my fragmented memory doesn’t capture the essence at all.

by Andrew Stanton

After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL•E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek robot named EVE.

• Adventure
• Sci-Fi
• Family