Between Bears




Experimental
about
Inspiration
in
Animation
August 16, 2010
Animated minimalism is used to maximum effect in this gorgeous and bizarre short student work from Israel.
Tokyo/Glow




Experimental
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Growth
in
Live-Action
March 21, 2010
Time-lapse perfection illuminates a narrative about stepping outside the box—literally!
The Black Dog’s Progress




Experimental
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Abuse
in
Animation
December 7, 2009
Tragic story of a dog’s trail through abusive owners told through a series of cascading flip books
Solitude




Experimental
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Hope
in
Live-Action
August 21, 2009
A still photographer steps behind the lens to tell this beautifully-composed story of a man’s quest to cure to his lonely existence.
One Nice Family Photo




Experimental
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Family
in
Animation
July 27, 2009
This student work captures the fluidity and vibrancy of the artist’s own family in conversation through a unique sketch and watercolor animation style.
Handmade




Experimental
about
Love
in
Live-Action
April 27, 2009
This surreal, design-inspired film, blends live-action and animation to illustrate the emotions of new love and heartbreak.
From Burger it Came




Experimental
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Desperation
in
Animation
January 22, 2009
Bisignanoanimation uses a multitude of techniques to illustrate a humorous narrative account of one boy’s fear of AIDS circa 80′s America.—A Sundance 10/10 film: now online
Magnetic Movie




Experimental
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Nature
in
Special FX
January 16, 2009
A beautiful collision of art and science that brings a series of intangible scientific theories to life.—A Sundance 10/10 film: online
Daylight




Experimental
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Nothing
in
Live-Action
August 3, 2008
Gorgeous images grace this mood piece, created for the runway of Beckmans fashion designer Sarah Törnqvist
Muto




Experimental
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Nothing
in
Stop-Motion
June 1, 2008
Familiar morph-animation on a ridiculous scale—street-artist Blu takes his animation to the streets of Buenos Aires, onto the walls, and into its hidden places.
The Autobiography of Tom Stern, Chapter Six: The New Science




Experimental
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Sexuality
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Live-Action
March 23, 2008
Quirky and often evasive story about fighting the inner self told using a slew of different storytelling techniques.
Le Paysagiste/Mindscape




Experimental
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Nature
in
Animation
December 30, 2007
An NFB classic that uses the rare form of animation known as Pinscreen. An artist, is absorbed into his painting, leading him on surreal exploration of the mind.
Balance




Experimental
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Life & Society
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Claymation
December 2, 2007
From post-communist Germany comes this remarkable social experiment that serves as an allegory in explaining the fall of Soviet communism—all without uttering a single word.
Far West




Experimental
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Inspiration
in
Performance
October 14, 2007
A fun experiment in live entertainment with a surprise that more than pays off the slow buildup.
The Heart of the World




Experimental
about
Life & Society
in
Live-Action
September 17, 2007
Guy Maddin uses the chaotic format of an old Russian propaganda film to tell a symbolic story about science, love, and the heart of the world.
Collision




Experimental
about
Politics
in
Flash Animation
September 10, 2007
A kaleidoscope of national symbols and sounds highlight the tension between America and the Islamic world.
The Owl




Experimental
about
Desperation
in
Animation
July 29, 2007
Glimpse into a surreal, poetic construction of Emmanuel Ho set in beautiful black and white—darkness and desperation never looked so good.
Birds




Music Video
about
Nothing
in
Special FX
July 16, 2007
Magnetic and often amusing retro-futurist film of dogs flying in slow-motion to the music of artist Vitalic.
Marvelous Keen Loony Bin




Experimental
about
Life & Society
in
Animation
June 19, 2007
Quirky, animated film from RISD student, Lizzi Akana, takes us into a bizarre world where despondent characters lack crucial features and monkeys strut with balloon heads.
Tuesday




Experimental
about
Life & Society
in
Animation
May 21, 2007
A Tuesday morning arrives just like any other Tuesday in this slow and mesmerizing hand-drawn film.





