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  Hotel Mirage

  1. A film by Joanna Polak
  4. run time 16 minutes 32 seconds

  It is the world's first animated production in the technique of computer-generated paper cut-outs, developed specifically for the film therapy of persons suffering from eating-related conditions. It tells the story of loneliness and unattainable dreams, of the hardships of life in society and metamorphoses aimed to adjust to the ever-changing "normalcy," of the universal problem of being...  (more)

  
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  The confession of Father John Thomas

  1. A film by Elka Kerkhofs
  4. run time 5 minutes

  When you're a penis AND a priest, it's bound to cause some, uhm, inner conflict. In the heart of the Australian outback lives Father John Thomas. During one of his “seemingly” innocent confessionals he is caught out by God who pushes him to reveal his true self. Along with the filthy fantasies of fellow sinner Miss Beaver Eater, he finally gets the balls to confess.  (more)

  
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  The Umbrella (伞)

  1. A film by Xin Li
  4. run time 3 minutes 7 seconds

  For a father it is never easy to say goodbye to his daughter. At the wedding, he sent his daughter away with his protection…  (more)

  
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  Warm Winter

  1. A film by Xin Li
  4. run time 3 minutes 10 seconds

  A mother and son argue on the eve of his departure abroad. As he slams the door behind him, a family photo falls from the wall. This precipitates his mother’s desperate journey to find her son to say a final farewell. See the trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-2Dj6qzzM0&feature=player_embedded  (more)

  
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  Nullarbor

  1. A film by The Lampshade Collective
  2. Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film
  3. May 08 - 13, 2012
  4. run time 10 minutes 15 seconds

  A brash young punk and a laid-back old digger travel across the barren landscape of Australia’s Nullarbor Plain. A contemporary story of road rage, and the distance that lies between two men.  (more)

  
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  The Lighthouse (Farat)

  1. A film by Velislava Gospodinova
  4. run time 4 minutes 50 seconds

  Based on the poem “The Lighthouse Keeper Loves Birds Too Much” by Jacques Prevert, the film tells a story about life’s absurdity and the game of destiny which is too cruel at times. This is a film about the consequences of a taken decision, about love, suffering and death.  (more)

  
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  Barko

  1. A film by Allison Craig
  4. run time 7 minutes 38 seconds

  A lonely outcast pup finds himself working the circus with a crowd of rambunctious poodles. Unnoticed and unloved, will he ever find kindness in his lonely little world?  (more)

  
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  Vive La Crise!

  1. A film by Alexei Gubenco
  4. run time 3 minutes 10 seconds

  Deforestation, property development, pollution, money, and a lot of food - all this is going to change... The economic crisis is coming!  (more)

  
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  ... for Sister

  1. A film by Taras Vinni
  4. run time 3 minutes 50 seconds

  A little boy takes out of a piggy bank all his meager savings to make a gift to his beloved sister. But this money is not enough to buy her favorite doll. In the store is a grownup man who had lost his sister in his childhood and still feels guilty for her death noticed the boy. He decides to help. But a little good deed will not help to get rid of feelings of guilt, and even the most expensive...  (more)

  
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  Snowflakes And Carrots (Flocons et carottes)

  1. A film by Samantha Leriche-Gionet
  4. run time 4 minutes 1 seconds

  A little girl steals all the carrots she can find on snowmen. _________________ See more at: http://www.boumerie.com/  (more)

  
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  Kidnap

  1. A film by Sijia Luo
  4. run time 3 minutes 55 seconds

  A little chicken is late to school, but her excuse is too wild to believe: getting kidnapped on the way to school. You believe not not, this chicken is a really good actress and Kung fu master! After her explanation, you have to believe that her adventure is true.  (more)

  
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  The Hybrid Union

  1. A film by Serguei Kouchnerov
  4. run time 4 minutes 30 seconds

  The oil paintings by Serguei Kouchnerov come alive in Hybrid Union. Two abstract characters, Plus and Minus, whose energy is running out, go on a quest to find a new source. When their predicament forces them to unite, they create a new, startling, energy - The Hybrid Union. Will Plus and Minus win the race against the newcomer? Whimsical and bright, energetic and with great sense of style, it...  (more)

  
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  Bloody Hands (Veriset Kädet)

  1. A film by Tomi Malkki a.k.a. Malakias
  4. run time 6 minutes 42 seconds

  "Once i heard singing coming out of the church. Do they often sing in the church? Why churches are not crowded, just standing empty?" -Tuncay Serin  (more)

  
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  The Hidden Life of the Burrowing Owl

  1. A film by Mike Roush
  4. run time 5 minutes 7 seconds

  Seen Through the lens of a wildlife documentary film, we meet the Burrowing Owl. He has recently lost his mate to a large predator that is hunting in his neck of the woods. How will he survive in this dangerous wilderness alone? This is a story of love and survival.  (more)

  
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  Where's Your Head At (Where's Your Head At)

  1. A film by Max Hattler
  4. run time 5 minutes 55 seconds

  Connect four on the disco dance floor. Light, liquid, shape and colour locked into a pixel playground.  (more)

  
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  In The Name of Art

  1. A film by Mardo El-Noor
  4. run time 11 minutes 23 seconds

  ‘In The Name of Art’ is a visually inventive short film of silhouettes and a world of artists. The narrative follows two artists' creation of the ultimate work of art for an art competition. Told as an oscillation between two worlds, we discover that what it takes to win an art award, often involves deception.  (more)

  
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  The Adventures of Toby: Crunch Time

  1. A film by Daniel Snaddon
  4. run time 25 minutes

  The third in a series of short Christian films for kids. In this episode, Toby teams up with his favorite action hero to discover the power of sharing.  (more)

  

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