Don’t bring the kids! This is animation for the grown-ups with drama, horror, comedy and even includes one of the highest scoring films of our entire festival.
HYBRIDS (France) (6 minutes)
Directors Florian Brauch, Matthieu Pujol, Kim Tailhades, Yohan Thireau, Romain Thirion When marine wildlife has to adapt to the pollution surrounding it, the rules of survival change.
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “So beautiful. So original.”
GIRL IN THE HALLWAY (Canada) (10 minutes)
Director Valerie Barnhart
Why does Little Red Riding Hood give Jamie nightmares? It’s been 15 years and the girl in the hallway haunts him still.
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “Utterly captivating. What a way to commemorate a life.”
LOST & FOUND (Australia) (8 minutes)
Directors Andrew Goldsmith & Bradley Slabe
A bumbling knitted dinosaur must unravel himself to save the love of his life. WINNER: Best Children’s Animation
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “Oh, this was gorgeous. Painful, heart-wrenching and beautifully made.”
WILD LOVE (France) (7 minutes)
Directors Paul Autric, Quentin Camus, Léa Georges, Maryka Laudet, Zoé Sottiaux, Corentin Yvergniaux
While on a romantic getaway, Alan and Beverly cause a fatal accident. This crime won't remain unpunished.
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “So funny and gruesome!”
LA NORIA (Spain) (12 minutes)
Director Carlos Baena
A young boy who loves to draw and build ferris wheels encounters strange creatures that turn his life upside down.
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “Simply stunning. Incredible.”
THE DRIVER IS RED (USA) (15 minutes)
Director Randall Christopher
Set in Argentina 1960, this true crime documentary follows the story of a secret agent who hunted down one of the highest ranking Nazi war criminals on the run.
WINNER: Best Animated Film
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “Absolutely fantastic! Wonderful, wonderful storytelling - I just thought it was brilliant!”
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- £30 “Festival Pass” available only at the Box Office, pass redeemable against ten screenings
