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An experimental animation created “with the technique of motion painting, in which successive changes are made in a single image, creating an animated painting.”

A short film by Diego Akel.

Looking at this humorous reconstruction of the creative process at Whitestone Pictures, one thing struck me: their ideas are born where most of mine go to die…

The short film is the work of Takashi Doscher and part of the Whitestone Protégé Program.

A thought-provoking meditation on the seal-hunt and what it means to the traditional way of life for Inuit.

Starring internationally renowned throat singer Tanya Tagaq, and Cannes-winning filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk (Atanarjuat, The Fast Runner), Tungijuq is a cinematic and musical expression of the organic and indisputable reality of hunting in Inuit culture.

A funny flip book animation (not) about the history of the life, the universe and everything, with the compulsory Terry Gilliam reference in the end.

The short is the work of Jamie Bell AKA Displeased Eskimo, and has been quite popular since being posted on Youtube one month ago.

The music is the galop infernal from Jacques Offenbach’s operetta Orpheus in the Underworld, also known as just “the can can”.

“Misfortune fell on us… They came from above!” The Earth is once again invaded by unfriendly aliens in a fashion that reminds of the more recent Ataque de Pánico! Youtube sensation.

Geweldenaren van Ver (Tyrants from Afar) is a “visual effects extravaganza”, “a tribute to science fiction films from the fifties and a reaction to the exaggerated patriotic character of recent american blockbusters.”

It is the work of: Wesly Grefrath and Floris Vos at Soulbase; Arjan van Meerten, Bobby De Groot and Sven Neve at House of Secrets. Music by Jeroen Tel at Maniacs of Noise.

“The story of a young boy who, trapped by his surroundings, desperately ventures out into the unknown. The results of his flight are both extraordinary and immutable.”

Moonboy is a beautiful animated short film by Adam Calfee, who’s a part of the More Frames collective of visual artists. Additional animation by: Gus Trauth. Computer graphics: Jordan Held. Music: Reid Wellock. Recording: Adam Lukas and Drew Chiodo.

Stressed-out parents or a crazy grandmother, that is the question! Pia (Karianne Namtvedt Nordstrand) a little Norwegian girl, prefers the latter, who takes her to the moon and back. Can’t blame her!

The short film has been written and directed by Marthe Emilie Mandal Igesund and produced by Ingrid Halstensen at University of Bergen. Director of photography: Ingvild Vågen Ulset. Audio: Gudrun Tokle Grene. Editor: Espen Hobbesland.

A very funny video where t-shirt decorations take a life of their own and start a game of war where the only winner is entertainment.

Rhett and Link are the “music and comedy” duo of Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal.

The video has been directed and edited by Joe Penna. Animation and sound effects: Billy Reid at Very Tasteful. Concept, music and acting: Rhett and Link.

The t-shirts used in the short, as well as copies and custom versions, are available for sale at the T Shirt War Store.

“A little heart creature is looking for any kind of love in an urban environment.” And the moral of the story is: a heart can’t believe his eyes. That’s physiologic.

The short film has been made by Laurent Clermont in his spare time after his day job.

Starring: Emelie. Music by Jon Brion from the Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind soundtrack.

One at a Time is a short animated movie produced at the CSC, written and directed by Gabriele Barrocu, Alessia Cordini, Valeria Ghignone and Valentina Ventimiglia.

Compositing and Color Correction: Andrea Maguolo. Production Manager: Gabriele Barrocu. Original Music: Umberto Smerilli. Audio Editing: Francesco Tumminello and Nicola Sobieski.

Roberto is an Italian actor, comedian, director… No wait, that’s another one. Roberto is an alien dog doing a TV reportage on planet Earth. So even E.T. journalists are dogs.

In this first episode, Roberto will have to deal with a typical Japanese sushi restaurant. What you see is what he gets…

A pilot for a series, Les sushis is the work of Kindà, produced by Makiko Aoki and Olivier Defaye at Aoki Studio.

“Nuit Blanche explores a fleeting moment between two strangers, revealing their brief connection in a hyper real fantasy.”

The amazing short film has been directed by Arev Manoukian, who also was editor, director of photography as well as producer with Stephanie Swedlove.

Actors: Michael Coughlan and Megan Lindley. Visual effects: Marc-André Gray. Music: Samuel Bisson.