Director Biography – Phil E. Eichinger (ARTICHOKE BOY)

Phil is a professional actor/writer who has appeared in Gotham (FOX), Difficult People (HULU), Law & Order SVU (NBC), Taxi Brooklyn (NBC), Do No Harm (NBC) & White Collar (USA). He recently had much success with “garage,” a short film that he produced, wrote and starred in. He earned many Best Actor awards/nominations throughout the… Continue reading Director Biography – Phil E. Eichinger (ARTICHOKE BOY)

Short Film: ARTICHOKE BOY, 2min., USA, Animation

It’s a summer day, with bright sunshine and just a slight breeze. However, troubling thoughts about color, gender and sexuality distract a young artichoke as they sit alone on a swing, swaying back and forth. Thoughts, wants, and fears about their place in the world are explored as Artichoke Boy monologues throughout this summer day.… Continue reading Short Film: ARTICHOKE BOY, 2min., USA, Animation

Short Film: CHIMICHANGA DAY, 3min., Russia, Animation

Indypolis lived peacefully and quietly until a van with Mexican food appeared in their lives. He turned the life of the inhabitants into a chimichanga day. The film “Groundhog Day” became the basis of this parody-humorous animated musical short film. In addition, you will also take away parodies of Forrest Gump, jaws … movies, cartoons… Continue reading Short Film: CHIMICHANGA DAY, 3min., Russia, Animation

Director Biography – Pedro de la Llave (BEHIND THE GLASS)

Pedro de la Llave is a spanish animator, he has worked for over 8 years on films such as ¨Spiderman in to the spiderverse¨ or ¨Hotel Transilvania 3¨. Director Statement Behind the glass is a drama about a man struggling to overcome his own limitations, while facing the rejection of society.It is a really deep… Continue reading Director Biography – Pedro de la Llave (BEHIND THE GLASS)

Director Biography – Eduardo Gallardo (EMPTINESS)

Visual Artist passionate about Cinematography and Philosophy. Based in Mexico City, Eduardo has a Digital Animation Degree by SAE Institute México obtained In 2020 with his Graduation Animated Shortfilm “Vacuidad” (Emptiness). Now a days Eduardo colaborates in the production of an Animated Feature Film

Short Film: EMPTINESS, 9min., Mexico, Animation

Suffer, Madness, Illness, Love, Hate. What are we really made of? Surrounded by the dark, A man experiences visions about the inside and outside of his being as he removes him his “liar faces” which lead him into an introspective struggle that will reveal the true nature of his existence.

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: June 2021 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: THE MIDNIGHT TRIP Best Animation: SHOWDOWN Best Experimental: CROWD Best Performances: COLLECTIVE STASIS Best Cinematography: WHERE WE GREW OLD Best Direction: THE SECRET WALLS Best Sound & Music: THE SAND BOX Theme of night: Connecting in a unique way NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: June 2021 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival