Month: September 2021

A Songbird who is forced to flee her deforested home accidentally clips her wing on a robotic facility antenna, plummeting into an underground scrap bin. Her collision caused an error within the facility: an obsolete robot is activated. Seeing the mistake, the facility’s Master AI dumps the obsolete robot into the scrap bin, where he… Continue reading Short Film: SYMBIONIC, 6min., USA, Animation

Unwound follows an overworked woman who manifests a store full of her childhood plushies as a way to cope with the possibility of losing her job. The film explores topics such as mental health, burnout, nostalgia, and how women have been disproportionately affected by job losses during the pandemic. Project Links  Website  Instagram

Born in Washington State, Jack Getschman has lived and traveled all around the world including England, Germany and Japan. He’s been making movies since he was 5 years old, and has had experience in almost every field of production. In 2014, he began working on a YouTube parody series called Scootertrix the Abridged which has… Continue reading Director Biography – Jack Getschman (A JOURNEY TO THE MOON)

Two little mice build a cardboard rocketship to go to the moon. Why you ask? Well for the cheese of course! However, they are captured by Moon Men and must work together to escape. It’s a light hearted and fun filled animated adventure! Project Links  Twitter  Instagram

David is a 3D Artist, Colorist and Cinematographer. He works on animated movies, commercials, VR and stereo 360° Experiences. He studied film at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund focussing on cinematography, shooting short films and documentaries. To David, it all comes down to the stories told and how to help improve storytelling.… Continue reading Director Biography – David Seul (The Flowerpot Monster and the Pinwheel)

Living on a balcony in Paris, a breathing plant spots something it wants to own: A pinwheel for plants. Jealousy kicks in and events unravel. Project Links  Website

Nicolás P. Villarreal was born and raised in La Plata, Argentina. He studied at the Escuela of Animación y Cinematografía de Avellaneda where he earned a degree in 2D Animation. While studying animation, he was taken under the wing of Miguel Alzugaray, a well-known fine artist from Argentina. He continued studying animation and fine art… Continue reading Director Biography – Nicolas P. Villarreal (ON/OFF)

Endless distractions threaten to destroy creativity. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram

AJ Fuller grew up near Chicago, Illinois, where she earned a BFA at DePaul University in animation and visual development. Her senior capstone film ‘Ink’ is her debut in the world of animated short films. AJ will continue to develop her skills as a visual artist and storyteller post-graduation, and she has plans to write… Continue reading Director Biography – AJ Fuller (INK)

‘Ink’ is a narrative about the anxiety of starting a creative project. The Artist struggles to put brush to paper when beginning a painting, and a small mistake leads to a rush of anxiety. Unable to face the judgement of her peers, The Artist is dragged into her canvas, entering a fantastic world of staring… Continue reading Short Film: INK, 3min., USA, Animation