Animation IS magic. Giving inanimate objects the illusion of being alive can be extraordinary. A felted wool hamster, hand painted owls and a tooth brush are just a few of the unusual materials “brought to life” this year on this truly multi-national reel. 

FILMS AND FILM LINE-UP ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

ANANASI – Did you know that from the top of a pineapple you can grow a new pineapple—and so on, forever? Watch funny Sri Lankan animal friends grow a pineapple and dance. A bright and colourful reflection on the infinity of nature.  (2025 / 4 mins / Russia / dir. Anna Bawa / in English)

THE EMPTY PANEL (La Case Vide) – Since the death of his dog, 16-year-old Paul has given up drawing the fantastic adventures in which he and his dog were heroes. His little sister insists that he completes an unfinished drawing in honor of the time they spent together. A unique and well crafted animation. (2025 / 11.5 mins / France / dir. Thibault Chollet / non-verbal)

THE ENCOUNTER (Találkozás) – An apartment complex with a variety of inhabitants is on shaky ground literally and figuratively. The isolated and shy residents receive a half-blurred letter from an unknown sender. Each of them interprets the letter according to their own desires which leads to an impromptu meal where food is made and friendships formed. (2025 / 7.5 mins / Hungary / dir. Eszter Szoboszlay  / in Hungarian w/English subtitles)

FANTASIES OF A RESCUE DUMMY – Forgotten at the bottom of a pool, a rescue dummy drifts into a swirl of longing fantasies, dreaming of being lifted to the surface by a swimmer’s embrace. (2025 / 6.5 mins / UK / dir.  Adrian Maganza  / non-verbal)

FISH RIVER ANTHOLOGY – The supermarket is nearing its closing time, and the last customers are queuing for their turn at the fish counter. The agonizing wait offers a chance for existential reflection and a little song. (2024 / 9.5 mins / Finland / dir.  Veera Lamminpää  / Finnish w/English subtitles)

GOOD MORNING – After wandering in an unfamiliar forest, a little creature climbs one of the odd-looking trees and finally enjoys a moment of peace. Suddenly, panic arises as a looming mass emerges on the horizon swiftly engulfing the creature and disrupting the fragile harmony of its world.  (2024 / 2 mins / Slovenia / dir. Živa Divjak  / non-verbal)

KAIJU KID – A little boy plays Kaiju to terrorize his sister but things get real when she exacts her revenge. The power of imagination can really take over a situation. (2024 / 8 mins / USA / dir. Rusteen Honardoost  / in English)

THE LAB – An eccentric scientist works on her latest creation. It appears she has sinister intentions until… (2024 / 3 mins / UK / dir. Izzy Livesey  / non-verbal)

LE PETIT ET LE GEANT – The story of a little hamster living in a post-apocalyptic world. As he wanders in abandoned cities, he collects objects, finds water and living plants. One day, he discovers a fearful giant in a house and consoles him. His new found confidence enables him to step out of the manor together where they begin a new friendship. (2025 / 8.5 mins / Brazil, France / dir. Isabela Costa  / non-verbal)

LINED UP – A young girl plays outside in a garden. She likes to keep things orderly around her in visually balanced ways. She comes upon a pool where many insects have sadly drowned. Upon fishing them out an unexpected thing happens that forces her to make a choice. (2025 / 3 mins / Czech Republic / dir. Barbora Vanická / non-verbal)

LITTLE HOT WATER BOTTLE (La bolsita de agua caliente) – Catalina discovers that what she thought would be the most boring night of her life, becomes the best adventure of all time. The relationship with her grandmother opens the door to a wonderful world in the shape of a giant red hot water bottle. (2023 / 8 mins / Argentina / dir. Yuliana Brutti / non-verbal)

THE RUMBLE-BUMBLE RALLY – (Morgenfugl og Murmeldyr: Rydderacet) Did you know that the living room is actually a racetrack? Dad asks young Mathilde to tidy up her toy cars. Together with her two tiny imaginary friends, Mathilde’s race to tidy up goes very awry. (2024 / 8.5 mins / Norway / dirs. Annette Saugestad Helland, Johan Kaos / in Norwegian w/English subtitles)

THE SKY WAS CANDY – A colorful experimental film of a day in the life of a child. The kaleidoscope narrative is creative and fun to watch. (2025 / 3 mins / Germany / dir. Anh Tú Nguyen / non-verbal)

TAWNY OWL – The forest can be a beautiful place for birds to live during the day but at night, when the owl hunts, it’s no time to flit about. The owl needs a meal and his tastes are not so discerning. (2025 / 8 mins / Russia / dir. Anastasiia Zhakulina / non-verbal)

THE THEFT – A young girl takes a trinket from a store without paying. Her conscience weighs heavy upon her as represented by the ever-growing hand holding the stolen item. What can possibly free her of such guilt? (2024 / 4 mins / Israel / dirs. Nadav Arbel, Yoni Salmon / non-verbal)

YELLOW LIGHT – A lovely and creative animation that inspires viewers to slow down, take off the blinders of technology and appreciate the moment you’re in.  (2023 / 3 mins / Israel / dir. Tal Kantor / non-verbal)