Competition 12

Scratchorama 02:15
USA 2015
Directed by: Robert Lyons
Screenplay: Robert Lyons
Animation: Robert Lyons
Technique: Mixed media
Production/School: Robert Lyons
Dialogue language: English


Abstract, hand painted cinema (or cameraless animation) combining 16, 35, & 70mm film elements including found footage, custom digitized using an invented process in my home studio. Edited to "Jungelaya" by Los Straightjackets, this film is designed to make your eyes dance.



HOBLIO - The Path to Freedom 07:18
Italy 2014
Directed by: Piero Tonin
Screenplay: Piero Tonin
Animation: Piero Tonin
Technique: 2D computer
Music: Jiang Li
Production/School: Musil - Museum of Industry and Labour of Brescia


A pilgrim carrying a heavy burden travels through a dark forest to a radiant valley. Along the way, he encounters four mysterious characters on his search for spiritual freedom. Join little Hoblio in his quest for peace and enlightenment.



Line Dance 04:20
Canada 2016
Directed by: John Osborne
Screenplay: John Osborne
Animation: John Osborne
Technique: 2d After Effects
Music: Don Ross
Production/School: John Osborne
Dialogue language: English


“Line Dance” is an animated video created to a musical composition written and performed by Edmonton clarinetist Don Ross. The video attempts to rise above it simple graphical form to evoke the emotional feel of lines dancing to the music.



Morning Coffee 01:00
USA 2015
Directed by: Tracy Miller-Robbins
Screenplay: Tracy Miller-Robbins
Animation: Tracy Miller-Robbins
Technique: 2D computer
Music: Pontigton Bear
Production/School: Tracy Miller-Robbins


Peering into one’s coffee, time moves in a different way. Part dream, part daydream while one gains consciousness.



Mostly Useless. 05:48
USA 2016
Directed by: Connor O'Rourke
Screenplay: Connor O'Rourke
Animation: Connor O'Rourke
Technique: 2D
Production/School: Connor O'Rourke
Dialogue language: English


Separated they are useless, united they are, well, still pretty useless.



A Little Mischief 02:20
USA 2016
Directed by: Joy Dawood
Screenplay: Joy Dawood
Animation: Mitchel Jao, Alejandra Alvarez, Joy Dawood, Alanna Nikol, Annie Kristopher, Jahangeer Khan, Amanda Lu
Technique: 3D
Music: Jerome Leroy
Production/School: School of Visual Arts


Riley, a spunky little boy is out playing by himself amidst gypsy wagons and tents. He stumbles into a Mystic's lair, finding a magic, glowing, green crystal ball and no owner in site. Riley plots to swap his own mundane bouncing ball with this magical sphere. He quickly finds himself being scared into returning the ball to its owner, a displeased fortune teller.



Awesome Adventure 03:08
USA 2016
Directed by: Elaina Brillantes, Yana Pan
Screenplay: Elaina Brillantes, Yana Pan
Animation: Elaina Brillantes, Yana Pan
Technique: 3D
Music: Kevin Carville
Production/School: John McIntosh


Powerman and Strongman, though the cowardly pair, begin their frightening journey in a new game of AWESOME ADVENTURE! They travel far and wide in search of treasure and glory... and maybe even a NEW adventure...



Agrinoui / Αγρινούι 19:40
Greece 2015
Directed by: Alexis Chaviaras
Screenplay: Alexis Chaviaras, Christiana Vasiliou
Animation: Sakis Kaleas
Technique: 3D
Music: Costas Cacoyannis
Production/School: A. Chaviaras Production LTD.
Dialogue language: Greek


A young mare visits Cyprus to take part in races. Frustrated from failure, she abandons the racetrack after confronting her strict father. The mare will meet new friends who will try to help her find her lost courage.



Morning Routine 02:11
Taiwan 2016
Directed by: An-Wu Li
Screenplay: An-Wu Li
Animation: An-Wu Li
Technique: 2D
Production/School: An-Wu Li


A girl lives with a cat. Every morning, before she walks out for work, she always feels terribly depressed. The cat helps her defeating the depression. The girl can walk out without depressed in the end every time. Until one day, the depression is too much that the cat can not afford it. The cat starts to lick the belly himself constantly. The girl backs home at night. She finds out the cat has no hair on his belly, and lots of red rash on it. Then, she takes him to the vet, and put a collar on his neck.