ANIMATION RELEASE

Because you're drawn to animation, we've got a gift for you: a selection of animated shorts in a wide variety of styles, from traditional hand-drawn cartoons to state-of-the-art computer graphics, in widely ranging moods, from serious to satirical. So sit down, toon in... nad get animated.

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ANIMATION/ NETHERLANDS / 2' / 2006

Directed by Mark Bazelmans
The Screefice are Here! The demands of this alien race are simple: just hand over our kidneys and no one will get hurt. But wait…. That is a lie.

This title is available 'FREE' to download on iTunes Store.




ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 13' / 2006
Directed by Carolle-Shelley Abrams
French chain-smoking coquette Natalie delivers a performance with universal appeal when she and her effete companion, Armand are abducted by aliens hungry for good entertainment.



ANIMATION / UNITED KINGDOM / 7' / 2005
Directed by Sharon Colman

2005 Oscar® NOMINEE FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM.
A World War can't stop a beleaguered badger as he tries to get some sleep.



DOCUMENTARY / UNITED STATES / 40' / 2004
Directed by Dan Lund
On March 25th, 2002, more than 200 Disney artists working at the studios legendary feature animation Department in Burbank were fired. Dubbed 'The Tony Meeting' this land mark event signaled the death of 75 years of beloved animation tradition.



KIDS/DRAMA / UNITED STATES / 9' / 2005

Directed by Derek Flood
The story of a five-year-old goth girl and the world as seen through her eyes. This dark and quirky story of redemption takes us into Emelia’s head, revealing, in wild and fantastic images, her feelings and thoughts.



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 7' / 2005
Directed by Bill Plympton
An ill-fated and unconsummated romance between a fan and a flower magically creates a fairy-tale ending.



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 8' / 2007
Directed by Francisco Ruiz
In "A Gentlemen's Duel", a new short film presented by Oscar-Nominated Blur Studio, this time-honoured tradition is re-imagined with a fantatstic blend of boisterous characters and over-the-top comedic action.

 



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 4' / 2004
Directed by Jeff Fowler

2004 Oscar® NOMINEE FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM.
A hungry gopher hatches a clever plan to get a quick snack, but discovers that even the best laid plans can go utterly awry. And no matter how hungry he may be -- there is no such thing as a free lunch! A hilarious, delightful romp for the whole family!. Another great animation from Blur Studio.



ANIMATION
Directed by Josh Raskin

2008 Oscar® NOMINEE FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM.
In 1969, fourteen-year-old Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon's hotel room with his tape recorder and persuaded him to do an interview where John Lennon's message of 'giving peace a chance' is still relevant today.
Produced by Jerry Levitan.



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 5' / 2004
Directed by Paul Taylor & Tim Miller
Man has evolved throughout the ages. Relationships unfortunately, have not. After being kicked out of his cave, Brog discovers that living a bachelor's life is not all that it is cracked up to be.



ANIMATION / AUSTRALIA / 26' / 2004
Directed by Antony Lucas
Set in a world of iron dirigibles and steam powered computers, this gothic horror mystery tells the story of Jasper Morello, a disgraced aerial navigator who flees his plague-ridden home on a desperate voyage to redeem himself.



ANIMATION
Directed and produced by Geza M. Toth

2006 Oscar® NOMINEE FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM.
The MAESTRO sits in front of a dressing room mirror as a mechanical arm prepares him for his grand performance.



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 10' / 2005

Directed by Michael Sporn
This animated film tells the story of Phillipe Petit's walk between the Twin Towers in 1974. Narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal.



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 8' / 2005
Directed by Josh Staub
The Mantis Parable is the charming tale of a humble caterpillar trapped in a bug collector's jar and in need of a helping hand.



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 9' / 2006
Directed by Youngwoong Jang
A robot boy's obsessive quest to make his life better realizes the way by following his heart.



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 6' / 2005
Directed by Paul Franco
In this innovative animated comedy, Ned attempts to renew his driver's license, only to discover that the Department of Motor Vehicles is a scary, frustrating and sometimes dangerous place.

 



ANIMATION / UNITED STATES / 29' / 2008
Directed by Suzie Templeton
2008 Oscar® ACADEMY AWARD WINNER FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM.

A young boy and his animal friends face a hungry wolf in Prokofiev's classic musical piece. Produced by Hugh Welchman.



ANIMATION
Directed by Samuel Tourneux & Simon Vanesse

2008 Oscar® NOMINEE FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM.
Presented by Premium Films, a priest tries to sell an old man a machine that he promises will transport him to heaven.

 


ANIMATION / USA / 14' / 2003
Directed by Gregory Katsoulis

Five identical robots deal with what it means to become different.



ANIMATION
Directed by
Bill Kroyer
1989 Oscar® NOMINEE FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM.
Technological Threat -- one of the first films to combine classical hand-drawn cartoons with computer-animated “geeks”. Director Bill Kroyer was one of the first Disney animators to make the leap to computer graphics when he supervised animation on Disney’s futuristic feature film TRON. “When animators saw our high-speed plotter printing out these very complex images, they all feared their jobs were obsolete.



ANIMATION / USA / 6' / 2002
Directed by Aristomenis Tsirbas

A bizarre and gleefully dancing Freak disturbs an otherwise 'normal' Drone world.



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