Short Film: DON’T THINK OF A PINK ELEPHANT, 7min., UK, Animatiom

We’ve all had thoughts of what might happen should we jump from a high place, drop the baby, or stab someone with a fork. Usually we can dismiss them without a care – but what if we couldn’t? Don’t Think of a Pink Elephant enters the world of a teenage girl fighting daily against compulsive… Continue reading Short Film: DON’T THINK OF A PINK ELEPHANT, 7min., UK, Animatiom

Director Biography – Arna Selznick (THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING)

Arna Selznick is an award-winning director and story artist. As a pioneering female director of animated feature films such as The Care Bears Movie in 1984, Arna inspires and entertains families with her imaginative storytelling. Arna’s director credits include: The Care Bears Movie, Little Bear (season 2), and Back to School with Franklin. In addition,… Continue reading Director Biography – Arna Selznick (THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING)

Short Film: THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING, 22min., Canada, Animation

The Most Magnificent Thing is an inspirational story about a little girl with a creative spirit, determined to make great things. Joined by her best friend, her pet dog, the two happily explore the world, doing absolutely everything together. When she receives her very own tool kit, the little girl sets out to make the… Continue reading Short Film: THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING, 22min., Canada, Animation

Director Biography – Barbara Peikert (MI DI WORM)

Baraba-pe was born and raised in Switzerland. Since 2009 she has been working as a self-producer, filmmaker, photographer and sound artist in the art Atelier a./f. As the founder of the theory of Astrazione-fiction, she has been contributing to the development of abstract fictional art since 2005. The fields of interest of the experimental and… Continue reading Director Biography – Barbara Peikert (MI DI WORM)

Short Film: MI DI WORM no. 10, 1min., Switzerland, Animation

Synopsis MI DI WORM no. 10, 2018, 1’, color, audio The starting material is a frame-to-frame animation art of 2-Stop motion: A production with visual effects. Of the type related to a stereoscopic recording, the flickering wiggling-picture ramifications of the yellow color animate strokes on a red background. Part of the constellations complement intermittent in… Continue reading Short Film: MI DI WORM no. 10, 1min., Switzerland, Animation

Winning ANIMATION Short Screenplay: Manō a Mano, by Brittany Biggs

Manō a Mano is a short, animated film illustrating the human impact on sharks and coral reefs, as seen through the eyes of a Tiger Shark in Hawaiian waters. CAST LIST: Narration: Julie C. Sheppard — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines,… Continue reading Winning ANIMATION Short Screenplay: Manō a Mano, by Brittany Biggs

July 2019 Film/Screenplay Winners

Submit via FilmFreeway:     ANIMATION SHORT SCREENPLAY: CHRISTMAS FEATHERS, by Christopher SartoriusJuly 2019 Winner RED & THE KINGDOM OF SOUND, UK, Animation/Fantasy DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING, Finland, Animation/Adventure THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER, USA, Animation/Drama SAVING GREEN, 5min., USA, Animation HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR, 3min., Animation/Family WE, 3min., Iran, Animation WHALE FALL, 3min., USA,… Continue reading July 2019 Film/Screenplay Winners

June 2019 Film/Screenplay Winners

Submit via FilmFreeway:   BIG BOOOM, 4min., Russia, Drama/Animation   Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Denissa Palmer, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: July 2019 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER BEST UNDER 5 MINUTE FILM: HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR BEST VISUAL DESIGN: DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING BEST MUSIC: RED & THE KINGDOM OF SOUND THEME: Your place in the world. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: RED & THE KINGDOM OF SOUND, 18min., UK, Animation/Fantasy DIVINE… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: July 2019 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival

WHALE FALL Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK From Animation Festival July 2019

WHALE FALL, 3min., USA, AnimationDirected by Yiyuan Yuan After the death of a whale, its corpse will become oasis for hundreds even thousands to live. Same as the death of a man – his word and love will continuously affect next generation that follow. As a great writer, that is how my grandfather affected Chinese literature… Continue reading WHALE FALL Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK From Animation Festival July 2019