ANIMATION Shorts Festival (Free Event). Thur. Jan. 16th. 7pm. Carlton

WILDsound is proud to showcase the best ANIMATION Films from the last year from around the world today.

Thursday January 16th. 7pm SHARP.

Event ends at 9pm.

88 minute program of films. Followed by Q&A with filmmakers in attendance.

SEE THE LINEUP OF FILMS:

FLY AWAY FROGGY BOY 8min. Canada

Directed by Mia Lobo

Fly Detective Francis McFly loses his partner to the infamous ‘Croaks’ a frog gang at the centre of his most recent investigation. Stricken by grief he decides to get revenge and go head to head with their ravenous leader The Frogfather.

https://mialobo.com/home

https://instagram.com/artbymialobo

M0D3RN T1M3Z 30 seconds USA

Directed by Richard Thompson

A machine comes to life in a 3D animation short inspired by Charlie Chaplin.

https://www.instagram.com/r_crosbythompson

PETEY POSSUM 5min. USA

Directed by Sean Winslow

Oh no! It’s *enter name here* birthday and Petey’s running late! Follow him on his journey to make the party.

https://www.instagram.com/seanpwinslow

BUBBLING SYAPSES 4min. France

Directed by William Eguienta

An idea… needs space time & love to grow… But at what cost? Your friends ? Your wife ? Your kids ?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31189065

THE ABANDONED BLOCK 6min. Canada

Directed by James Bourne

A useless damaged forgotten block of marble after years of neglect emerges as one of the greatest and most beautiful works of art.

https://www.facebook.com/abandonedblockfilm

THE UNEXPECTED GUESTS 3min. Canada

Directed by Emi Vantyghem

After moving into a new apartment. BFF’s (bimbo friends forever) Brittney and Brittknee start unpacking their totally fabulous belongings. Little do they know someone is already living in their crib!

https://www.instagram.com/emivanty

WHEN I’M WITH YOU 4min. Canada

Directed by Kanja Chen

An emotional tale of how the enduring love between a young boy and his grandfather bridges the gap between generations.

WHO LOST A DREAM? 17min. Canada

Directed by Asaf Rahamim

This film revolves around a brave dream that embarked on a journey to find its dreamer – a child. However things get a bit dicey when school teachers find themselves grappling with an unexpected scenario: a dream roaming the school’s hallways. Their efforts seem intent on turning the dream’s existence into a rather nightmarish affair

https://www.eqsoundart.com/

https://www.instagram.com/eqsoundart/

GON THE LITTLE FOX 28min. Japan

Directed by Takeshi Yashiro

When Gon a playful orphaned fox finds that young Hyoju has lost his mother he tries to comfort him and make amends for his own earlier mischiefs by secretly bringing small gifts to the boy every day. But Hyojudoesn’t realize who is behind the anonymous gifts and the two are headed for a heartbreaking climax.

http://gon-project.com/en/

https://www.facebook.com/tecarat.taiyo/

https://twitter.com/gon_tecarat

https://www.instagram.com/tecarat_studio/

STOP MOTION: THE MAKING OF 2min. UK

Directed by Kessiah Arthur

A glimpse at behind the scenes of the making of stop motion animations with Steve The Test Dummy and the moments that don’t quite go to plan!

https://www.kessiahfilmdesign.co.uk/stop-motion-the-making-of h

ttps://thinkshorts.com/76904/stop-motion-the-making-of

Host or Publisher Matt Toffolo