Marta Reis Andrade weaves thriller overtones throughout this autobiographical tale exploring loneliness. Featuring the voices of her family members, a subdued color palette, and sharp-angled character design, the story follows Marta as she returns home to visit her widowed grandfather. When a dog howls in the distance due to abandonment, Marta goes to investigate and the world around her takes on a mysterious air.
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 2: Animation.[…]
An experimental work that blends animation, stop motion, and live-action performances provides a contemporary interpretation of W.E.B DuBois’s The Soul of Black Folks. We follow the love and pain of new parents, grappling with the worst the world can offer their young, Black son.
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 3: Black Perspectives.[…]
As a child in a fishing family, Mundinho’s life is connected to the sea. When his beloved grandfather dies, a magical whale that only Mundinho can see appears on the beach to comfort him and help guide him through his grief.
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 9: Family Friendly Animation.[…]
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