Short of the Week

Identity

Horror about Identity in Special FX
Francesco Calabrese / 5 min / UK / 2012

The “true” story of Sophia, a young woman dealing with a rare and very dangerous condition.

Dark Comedy about Identity in 3D Animation
Jaime Maestro / 7 min / Spain / 2012

Observe the antics of a wolf trying to peacefully work in an office chock-full of plump and succulent sheep.

Experimental about Identity in Animation
Kelsey Stark / 4 min / USA / 2011

An acronym for “Let’s Get Fucked Up and Die”, this student work is purposely provocative in exploring the artist’s own feelings about growing up suburban.

Fantasy about Identity in Animation

A mother fears the wild nature of her infant daughter in this beautifully composed hand-drawn animation.

Essay about Identity in Animation
Andrea Dorfman / 12 min / Canada / 2011

When animator Andrea Dorfman falls for a plastic surgeon, she must confront her own hang ups regarding her appearance in this sweet, but powerful film-confession.
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Comedy about Identity in Live-Action
Jac Schaeffer / 10 min / USA / 2011

A man sets his inner mustache free and finds himself in this Tribeca “Pitch Your Film” contest winner.

Parody about Identity in Live-Action
Tetsuya Nakashima / 7 min / Japan / 2011

Who am I? It is a question we all ask. For high-schooler Katori Shintarou the question becomes more urgent when the Earth Defender Freshmen show up to defend the world—from him!

Drama about Identity in Live-Action
Vin Diesel / 20 min / USA / 2011

Written, starring and directed by Vin Diesel this 1995 short film gave the future action star his break. Playing a largely autobiographical role, we see the struggles of a young actor.

Dramedy about Identity in Animation
Benedi Yann, Desrumaux Celine / 1 min / USA / 2011

The giants of our world are lonely outcasts in this web series from the animation duo, Celine & Yann.

Dramedy about Identity in Live-Action
Paul Trillo / 5 min / USA / 2010

A cute, absurd little film about a man who starts a cult with just one member—himself.

Sci-Fi about Identity in Live-Action
Simon Bovey / 8 min / UK / 2010

Beam me up! Transporters are a reality in this spare, realistic sci-fi short. However they are not perfect, as one man is about to find out.

Adventure about Identity in Stop-Motion
Kirsten Lepore / 10 min / USA / 2009

A cupcake escapes a city of sweets and is marooned on an island of vegetables where he learns to reform his destructive ways in this tasty stop-motion from the talented Kirsten Lepore.