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SHORTS PROGRAM: ANIMATED SHORTS

Gripping stories with stunning and surprising visuals.

In this program


GUAXUMA

Directed by Nara Normande

A young woman reflects on a dear childhood friend she had growing up on the beaches of Brazil.

SWATTED

Directed by Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis

Stunning wireframe animation explores the illegal cyber-harassment known as “swatting,” where gamers convince law enforcement to arrest competitors.

DANI

Directed by Lizzy Hogenson

Featuring intimate stop-motion animation, Dani provides an update on her breast cancer treatment in an emotionally fraught call with her mother.

CODE RUTH

Directed by Caroline Voagen Nelson

A true love story about a Morse code instructor finding her path and family during WWII.

A LINE BIRDS CANNOT SEE

Directed by Amy Bench

A young woman recounts her harrowing saga in the U.S. while fleeing a violent home life in Guatemala.

CHARON

Directed by Cullen Parr

Myron Dyal, a California artist with temporal lobe epilepsy, creates striking art inspired by seizure induced visions.

L.A.R.P.: A LOVE STORY

Directed by Summre Garber

Two outcasts meet while Live Action Role Playing (LARPing) and their fantastical stories lead to a sweet romance.

Dates & Times

Past

The Arlington, Cinema 2

Sat, Oct 19
12:30 pm