Category: short film

Winning ANIMATION Short Screenplay: Christmas Feathers, by Christopher Sartorius

  A young farm girl schemes to save her pet turkey from being eaten on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Friendship and Christmas magic come between dinner plans, and a Yuletide legend is born. The origin story of the first animal elf. CAST LIST: Gertrude: Weronika Sokalska George: Caleb Jacques Narrator: Sean Ballantyne Karen: Val Cole… Continue reading Winning ANIMATION Short Screenplay: Christmas Feathers, by Christopher Sartorius

Short Film: WHALE FALL, 3min., USA, Animation

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 and me after his death. Project Title… Continue reading Short Film: WHALE FALL, 3min., USA, Animation

Short Film: HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR, 3min., Animation/Family

All the animals at the Zoo were happy as can be But Happy was not happy, nor was he free Happy was angry, an angry polar bear No one knew why and no one seemed to care It was like any day for Happy at the zoo Until something happens out of the blue! It… Continue reading Short Film: HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR, 3min., Animation/Family

Director Biography – Natasha Redmond (SAVING GREEN)

Natasha Redmond is an animator and first time director. Her passion for art and storytelling began the moment she could hold a pencil. In high school, she attended art classes at the prestigious Cooper Union in NYC and animation classes at the School of Visual Arts. It was at the latter she found her calling… Continue reading Director Biography – Natasha Redmond (SAVING GREEN)

Short Film: SAVING GREEN, 5min., USA, Animation

While running and swimming near her jungle island home, a young girl accidentally stumbles upon the fortress camp of an army of militarized robot gorillas and must utilize the help of a mysterious woman and her bird to get her back home. Project Links  Facebook News & Reviews “Saving Green Review” The Monthly Film Festival… Continue reading Short Film: SAVING GREEN, 5min., USA, Animation

Short Film: THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER, 10min., USA, Animation/Drama

A privileged, young man falls in love with a wealthy woman and together they lead reckless lives of opulence in New York City. That is, until he finds something better—a doorway leading directly to the surface of the moon. Project Links  Website Film Type: Animation Runtime: 10 minutes Completion Date: June 1, 2018 Production Budget:… Continue reading Short Film: THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER, 10min., USA, Animation/Drama

Short Film: RED & THE KINGDOM OF SOUND, 18min., UK, Animation/Fantasy

Red & The Kingdom Of Sound is an animated adaptation of Benjamin Britten’s 1945 composition, The Young Person’s Guide To The Orchestra. Red & The Kingdom Of Sound visualises the symphony orchestra as a fantastical realm comprising fifteen different architectural districts deriving from the different musical instruments of the orchestra. Red, the animation’s protagonist, personifies… Continue reading Short Film: RED & THE KINGDOM OF SOUND, 18min., UK, Animation/Fantasy

May 2019 Film/Screenplay Winners

Submit via FilmFreeway:     SCREENPLAY MOVIE: SPACE TRUCKERS, by Mike D’AmbrosiMay 2019 Winner ANIMATION BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: SOW DON’T SING, by Alysha NunezMay 2019 Winner     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… Continue reading May 2019 Film/Screenplay Winners

DON’T THINK OF A PINK ELEPHANT Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the April 2019 ANIMATION Festival

DON’T THINK OF A PINK ELEPHANT, 7min., UK, Animation Directed by Suraya Raja 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? CLICK HERE – and see full… Continue reading DON’T THINK OF A PINK ELEPHANT Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the April 2019 ANIMATION Festival