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Shorts 2: Animation

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Some worlds can only truly be conjured outside of physical reality. These eight thrilling shorts unfold in an inventive array of visual and narrative styles that come together to form a vibrant snapshot of contemporary animation.
A computer-generated image depicts the outlines of a tree in a forest with tiny dots of light.

This is not your Garden

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In this hypnotic short, new media artists Carlos Velandia and Angélica Restrepo use data visualization to document mist forests and páramos near Bogota, ecosystems that are facing existential threat due to human development. Mesmerizing particle animation derived from 3D scans recreate the natural spaces in skeletal relief, propelling the viewer on an engulfing journey through the regions. The film both captures the present and speculates about the future of these natural places.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 2: Animation.[…]

Shorts 4: City & State

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Chicago and Illinois-based filmmakers experiment with genre, topic, and form in this eclectic program by students, upcoming artists, and established directors.
A young man stands with his arms around a young woman with Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline in the background.

Your Tomorrow Will Be My Song

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In this heartfelt re-enactment, Suni and Alondra discuss a return to their home in the Andes and what their future wedding could look like. Together, they contemplate blending their new experiences in the U.S., contemporary beliefs, and traditional ceremonial practices.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

Shorts 7: Documentary

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These films showcase the richness of the documentary form. Through observation, testimony, and poetic reimagining, six different complex corners of the world come into view.
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