Spotlight Night: Animated Shorts
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- As a part of the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival -
A selection of animated shorts from around the world.
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
Dormilón
Directed by Olivia Marie Valdez
9:09 • United States
WOMEN IN FILM
In a quest to become the performer of his dreams, Dormilón, a starry-eyed and middle-aged janitor living in an abandoned theater, must confront his nightmares face-to-face.
Deep in the Folds of My Mind
Directed by Mac Muggeo
5:05 • United States
ALABAMA, STUDENT, WOMEN IN FILM
When a peculiar man's nightmares begin to breach his waking life, he must find a way to quell them or risk losing his mind for good.
Living with a Visionary
Directed by Stephen P. Neary
14:58 • United States
Based on John Matthias's memoir, "Living with a Visionary" is a soulful, bittersweet reflection on John's fifty-year marriage to Diana, an art curator grappling with Parkinson's.
The Ottoman
Directed by Mike Stamm
12:00 • United States
FAMILY
The Ottoman, a hotshot mechanic and amateur robot gladiator, is looking forward to proving himself in the arena. But when his obsession with winning endangers the lives of his family, the Ottoman must face harsh lessons about what victory truly requires.
Forever Home
Directed by Ashley Wong
3:21 • United States
ALABAMA, FAMILY, WOMEN IN FILM
Benson, the three-legged mastiff, lives alone in a quiet house. He spends his days content to watch the world pass by until one day a mysterious dog shows up at his doorstep, followed by many more.
Blessed
Directed by Birute Sodeikaite
7:30 • Canada
INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM
A tough, no-nonsense Buffalo has always seen himself as strong, fearless, and ready to take the world, but when his long-awaited dream of fatherhood finally comes true, he is thrown into uncharted territory.
The Nest
Directed by Aurélien Coquery, Léa Kermanach, Soline Mauguin, Abel Tixador, Jean Baounon, Romane Selter-Fiette
7:12 • France
INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM, STUDENT
A shy young luthier, Aurore returns to work in the family's prestigious workshop. As she reunites with her beloved mother, she uncovers a monstrous family secret.
A Sparrow’s Song
Directed by Tobias Eckerlin
9:10 • Germany
INTERNATIONAL, STUDENT
Inspired by a true story, a widowed World War II air raid warden struggles to overcome grief and rediscover joy until a tiny bird enters her life.
113 Words for You Today
Directed by Bo Qing Tang, Lan Zeng
12:31 • China, Taiwan, United States
INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM
A team of workers is sent to planet Gliese 12b to build a gravitational portal. To conserve energy for survival on the frozen planet, each worker is allowed to speak only 138 words per day.
A selection of animated shorts from around the world.
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
Dormilón
Directed by Olivia Marie Valdez
9:09 • United States
WOMEN IN FILM
In a quest to become the performer of his dreams, Dormilón, a starry-eyed and middle-aged janitor living in an abandoned theater, must confront his nightmares face-to-face.
Deep in the Folds of My Mind
Directed by Mac Muggeo
5:05 • United States
ALABAMA, STUDENT, WOMEN IN FILM
When a peculiar man's nightmares begin to breach his waking life, he must find a way to quell them or risk losing his mind for good.
Living with a Visionary
Directed by Stephen P. Neary
14:58 • United States
Based on John Matthias's memoir, "Living with a Visionary" is a soulful, bittersweet reflection on John's fifty-year marriage to Diana, an art curator grappling with Parkinson's.
The Ottoman
Directed by Mike Stamm
12:00 • United States
FAMILY
The Ottoman, a hotshot mechanic and amateur robot gladiator, is looking forward to proving himself in the arena. But when his obsession with winning endangers the lives of his family, the Ottoman must face harsh lessons about what victory truly requires.
Forever Home
Directed by Ashley Wong
3:21 • United States
ALABAMA, FAMILY, WOMEN IN FILM
Benson, the three-legged mastiff, lives alone in a quiet house. He spends his days content to watch the world pass by until one day a mysterious dog shows up at his doorstep, followed by many more.
Blessed
Directed by Birute Sodeikaite
7:30 • Canada
INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM
A tough, no-nonsense Buffalo has always seen himself as strong, fearless, and ready to take the world, but when his long-awaited dream of fatherhood finally comes true, he is thrown into uncharted territory.
The Nest
Directed by Aurélien Coquery, Léa Kermanach, Soline Mauguin, Abel Tixador, Jean Baounon, Romane Selter-Fiette
7:12 • France
INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM, STUDENT
A shy young luthier, Aurore returns to work in the family's prestigious workshop. As she reunites with her beloved mother, she uncovers a monstrous family secret.
A Sparrow’s Song
Directed by Tobias Eckerlin
9:10 • Germany
INTERNATIONAL, STUDENT
Inspired by a true story, a widowed World War II air raid warden struggles to overcome grief and rediscover joy until a tiny bird enters her life.
113 Words for You Today
Directed by Bo Qing Tang, Lan Zeng
12:31 • China, Taiwan, United States
INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM
A team of workers is sent to planet Gliese 12b to build a gravitational portal. To conserve energy for survival on the frozen planet, each worker is allowed to speak only 138 words per day.
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