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 FANTASY BEST Scene – BRAD ACTUALLY May 2017 Reading by Jeremy Bonali & Alex Quinn |
| BLOSSOM OF MY HEART, 4min, Canada, Experimental/Anti-Romance WATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 THE ARK, 2min, France, Animation/ExperimentalWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 1st SCENE Screenplay – TRISKEL May 2017 Reading by Brian K. Palmer |
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS
Best Film: MY LIFE I DON’T WANT
Best Animation: HANGING
Best Music: The music from MY LIFE I DON’T WANT
Watch Audience FEEDBACK Videos for each film:
 KAROUMA, 12min, United Arab Emirates, AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 HANGING, 6min, USA, AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 MY LIFE I DON’T WANT, 12min, Myanmar, AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 WALL, 5min, Taiwan, AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 SNOOT IN THE CITY, 1min, Australia, AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 DIRTY POOL, 1min, Canada, AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 BABY AND GRANNY, 2min. USA, Animation/ComedyWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
The ANIMATION MARCH 2017 FEEDBACK Film Festival gave our audiences simply the best of short animated movies from around the world. The theme of the festival was “DIGGING YOURSELF OUT OF A HOLE”. Every film showcased was about a character that was an attempting to get out of a very sad or do or die situation occuring. Some characters triumphed as others simply got to the surface and maintained. NOTE: This was the 2nd festival where we moved to the largest theater at the Carlton cinemas. It seems to be working out! The night gave us 7 animation short films made in the last 18 months from 6 different countries. It also gave us different animated styles and concepts. From hand drawn to computer to typography to classic vector based animation. It was a true showcase of some amazing talent from around the world This wasn’t a night to bring the kids either. Three films in particular (Karouma, My Life I Don’t Want, Hanging) were very sad and dark, but also extremely important films about disability, female disparity in 3rd world countries, and suicide. Using the animated medium to tell these important stories was truly inspiring. Of course we had to flip the emotions and showcase some great comedies (Wall, Baby and Grandma, Snoot in the City, Dirty Pool) that were all about battling a larger force through tenacity and intellect. It was definitely my favourite festival night (so far) of the year, and I’m SO honored to showcase these amazing films at the festival. See you at the festivals in 2017. – Matthew Toffolo |
The FAMILY/ANIMATION DECEMBER 2016 FEEDBACK Film Festival was a terrific way to wrap of the successful year we had.
The theme of the festival was “Loss”.
Every films was about someone losing someone or something and their desire to get it back to make them whole again.
NOTE: This was our 2nd Family/Animation festival event. We planned on doing this only once, but because of the huge success we have decided to come back every 3-4 months. The 2nd time out was another great success.
These festivals are always so much fun because their are always lot of kids in the audience. If you watch the feedback videos, you’ll see a lot of kids participating too, as they had a lot of very insightful things to say. It’s always so interesting to hear a kids point of view on any film because they always say things that you never thought of before.
AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS
Best Film: I AM DYSLEXIC
Best Performances: STUTTER
Best Animation: SISTERS
Best Music: The music from SISTERS
Short Film played at the December 2016 Family/Animation Film Festival.
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GRANDMA: A TRUE STORY, 5min, UK, Animation/Family
Directed by Viviane Peo’h
A grandmother and a granddaughter love and understand each other truly, without the need for speaking. One day, the grandmother has a stroke and is transported urgently to hospital. There is no hope. As the night gets deeper a miracle is on the way. A true and compassionate story.
Project Title (Original Language):Nain
Film Type:Animation, Documentary, Short, Student
Genres:Drama
Runtime:5 minutes
Completion Date:February 22, 2015
Production Budget:0 GBP
Country of Origin:France
Country of Filming:United Kingdom
Film Language:English
Shooting Format:Digital
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Film Color:Color
First-time Filmmaker:Yes
Student Project:Yes
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WATCH PAST FILM FESTIVAL EVENTS and the FEEDBACK VIDEOS of EACH SELECTED FILM
 OCTOBER HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from October event |
 OCTOBER ACTION/CRIME 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from October event |
 SEPTEMBER DOC/COMEDY 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from September event |
 AUGUST FAMILY/ANIMATION 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from August 25th event |
 AUGUST HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from August 18th event |
 JULY 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from July 28th event |
 JUNE 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from June 30th event |
 MAY 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from May 26th event |
 APRIL 2016 Film FestivalWatch Audience Feedback Videos from April 28th event |
Short Film played at the December 2016 Family/Animation Film Festival.
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PHANTOM CITY, 6min, Canada, Animation/Crime
Directed by Patrick Jenkins
A woman with a mysterious suitcase and a man in pursuit… just one of the tales in the Phantom City. A magic realist detective story.
Film Type:Animation
Runtime:6 minutes 30 seconds
Completion Date:September 15, 2015
Country of Origin:Canada
Country of Filming:Canada
Film Language:English
Shooting Format:Digital HD
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Film Color:Color
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WATCH PAST FILM FESTIVAL EVENTS and the FEEDBACK VIDEOS of EACH SELECTED FILM
| OCTOBER HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from October event |
OCTOBER ACTION/CRIME 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from October event |
SEPTEMBER DOC/COMEDY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from September event |
| AUGUST FAMILY/ANIMATION 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from August 25th event |
AUGUST HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from August 18th event |
JULY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from July 28th event |
| JUNE 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from June 30th event |
MAY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from May 26th event |
APRIL 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from April 28th event |
Short Film played at the December 2016 Family/Animation Film Festival.
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CACOPHONY, 2min, USA, Animation/Drama
Directed by AiHsuan Shih
Through the eyes and ears of a young girl, the viewer can escape the harsh sounds of the urban environment and find solace in a serene inner world.
Director’s Statement:
Hi, I’m AiHsuan Melody Shih
In my motion graphic work Cacophony, color and rhythm find harmony. I believe each color and sound has a personality and my job is to connect them in a story that evokes a vibrant energy. My work has been deeply influenced by the experimental sound visualization program and electronic music. Both allow me to combine illustrations, abstract textures and color to create patterns that visualize daily sounds that are normally unseen. My early years were spent in rural Taiwan. When I was 10, my family moved to the noisy capital city of Taipei. This sudden change in environment was a big challenge for me. I was shocked by the speed and anonymous nature of the city. Now, as a New York City resident, I am once again experiencing a constant cacophony of sounds. I feel assaulted aurally as I struggle to find a personal equilibrium in these urban environments. Cacophony is a temporal experimental video to confront and find a resolution to this sound overload.
Upon receiving the Taiwan International Student Competition Award for animation, the Central News Agency, described my work as, “Novel and unconventional with an artistic narrative rhythms and distinct characters.” For me, paying attention to surrounding sounds, allows an appreciation of clear and unadulterated thoughts through a visual style that emphasizes a graphic and Pop Art sensibility.
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WATCH PAST FILM FESTIVAL EVENTS and the FEEDBACK VIDEOS of EACH SELECTED FILM
| OCTOBER HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from October event |
OCTOBER ACTION/CRIME 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from October event |
SEPTEMBER DOC/COMEDY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from September event |
| AUGUST FAMILY/ANIMATION 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from August 25th event |
AUGUST HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from August 18th event |
JULY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from July 28th event |
| JUNE 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from June 30th event |
MAY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from May 26th event |
APRIL 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from April 28th event |
Short Film played at the December 2016 Family/Animation Film Festival.
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AFRO CRAB, 4min, Taiwan, Animation/Comedy
Directed by Chen Liang Yu
A-SIE,the crab, was watching TV with his friend, the fish. Suddenly, Cook came and took the fish.To save his friend, A-SIE left his comfort zone and fight with Cook!
Project Title (Original Language):?????
Film Type:Animation, Short, Student
Runtime:4 minutes 4 seconds
Completion Date:May 28, 2016
Country of Origin:Taiwan
Country of Filming:Taiwan
Shooting Format:Digital
Film Color:Color
First-time Filmmaker:Yes
Student Project:Yes
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WATCH PAST FILM FESTIVAL EVENTS and the FEEDBACK VIDEOS of EACH SELECTED FILM
| OCTOBER HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from October event |
OCTOBER ACTION/CRIME 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from October event |
SEPTEMBER DOC/COMEDY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from September event |
| AUGUST FAMILY/ANIMATION 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from August 25th event |
AUGUST HORROR/THRILLER 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from August 18th event |
JULY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from July 28th event |
| JUNE 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from June 30th event |
MAY 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from May 26th event |
APRIL 2016 Film Festival Watch Audience Feedback Videos from April 28th event |
STUTTER, 13min., USA, Family/Drama
MAN’S BEST FRIEND, 7min. UK, Family/Animation
BIRTH WEAVING LIFE, 6min., Japan, Animation/Documentary
I AM DYSLEXIC, 6min. Norway, Animation/Music Video
GRANDMA: A TRUE STORY, 5min, UK, Animation/Family
PHANTOM CITY, 6min, Canada, Animation/Crime
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT, 2min, USA, Animation/Comedy
CACOPHONY, 2min, USA, Animation/Drama
SISTERS, 4min, USA, Animation/Music Video
AFRO CRAB, 4min, Taiwan, Animation/Comedy