Student - Programme 9 (112')
Student Competition
Tuesday, 31 March 2015, Alkyonis New Star Art Cinema, Hours: 21:00-23:00
01. Hikiko seeks solitude, 9’ 14’’
Germany 2014
Directed by Markus Zimmermann
Screenplay: Markus Zimmermann
Animation: Markus Zimmermann
Technique:
Music: Gregor Keienburg
Dialogues: None
It is the story of Hikiko who encapsulates him selves from society and creates his own world. A world in which he has no fears.
02. Un certain regard, 3’ 42’’
France 2014
Directed by Simon Masse, Semiramis Mamata, Anne Courtin, Rayane Raji
Screenplay: Simon Masse, Semiramis Mamata
Animation: Semiramis Mamata, Rayane Raji, Anne Courtin
Technique: 2D Computer animation
Music: Pablo Pico
Dialogues: None
The stroll of three freaks in a fantastic and surreal world.
03. 8.9, 3’ 12’’
France 2014
Directed by Pedro Vergani
Screenplay: Pedro Vergani
Animation: Pedro Vergani
Technique: 2D Computer, 3D Computer, Watercolour painting
Music: Jimmy Lee
Dialogues: None
After a great earthquake, a man wakes up to find out he is trapped under piles of debris and wreckage. When is is about to give up, he discovers that he is not alone.
04. Sky High, 1’ 54’’
UK 2015
Directed by Stewart Powers
Screenplay: Stewart Powers
Animation: Stewart Powers
Technique: Whiteboard Stop-motion, Hand drawn
Music: Zach Sobiech
Dialogues: None
A whiteboard animation about the upwards adventure of a young boy.
05. The Game Turns Serious, 6’ 24’’
India 2014
Directed by Mili Eugine
Screenplay: Mili Eugine
Animation: Mili Eugine
Technique: 2D Computer Sketch, Cut-out animation
Music: Krishna Shenoi
Dialogues: Malayalam
Subtitles: English
The culture shock of a 10 year old in her native land of folklore and how a temple mural of a mystic & Goddess Kali positing Oneness in the Universal Soul helps her cope with her fears and her culture.
06. The Girl Who Spoke Cat, 5’ 40’’
UK / Poland 2014
Directed by Dotty Kultys
Screenplay: Dotty Kultys
Animation: Dotty Kultys, Szu Yu Chen, Nicola Dunlop, Hoda Mousa
Technique: Cut-out, 2D Computer animation
Music: Dave Yapp
Dialogues: English
Subtitles: None
In a dull, organised world a curious girl longs for some colour and joy — against the wishes of her rule-obeying mother.
07. Little Red Robot Hunter, 1’ 57’’
Australia 2015
Directed by Maree Railton
Screenplay: Maree Railton
Animation: Maree Railton
Technique: 2D Computer animation
Music: Kevin MacLeod
Dialogues: None
Little Red Riding Hood wasn't a fairytale. It was a prophecy.
08. Lentils, 5’ 12’’
Spain 2015
Directed by Laura Campo de Luna
Screenplay: Santiago R. Puerta Bongers
Animation: Laura Campo de Luna
Technique: 2D animation, Rotoscopio
Music: Alberto S. Anaya
Dialogues: None
So that’s the game: all or nothing and nothing is not an option. This is Lentils: if you want them, well, if not… (Spanish proverb).
09. The last step, 4’ 15’’
Spain 2014
Directed by Teresa Garcia Baquero
Screenplay: Teresa Garcia Baquero
Animation: Teresa Garcia Baquero
Technique: Rotoscopio
Music: Néstor de la Fuente
Dialogues: None
A story of a life through dance and rhythm. A mix of images and music to transmit us the feelings of the character during all the phases of her life.
10. 300.000 Dollars, 3’ 05’’
Spain 2014
Directed by Mario Serrano
Screenplay: Mario Serrano,
Animation: Santiago Velez, Sergio Pereira, Manuel Rincón, Joaquin Madrid, Yadir Araujo, Germán Michelena, Sebas Urcelay
Technique: Hand drawn on paper
Music: Sietepulgadas Records
Dialogues: None
A train full of money crosses the desert, being guarded by its owner and his band.
It seems that is going to be a peaceful trip, however something disturbs the journey. A team of outlaws raid the train with the aim of steal its shipment… or maybe not?
11. Hi! I'm New, 3’ 20’’
Spain 2014
Directed by Mario Serrano
Screenplay: Angelines Amaro, Javier González-Mohíno, Lucía Benavente, Borja Arrufat
Animation: Iván Carmona, Angelines Amaro, María Buitrago, Víctor L. Pinel, Lucía Benavente, Javier González- Mohíno
Technique: Paper Drawing
Music: Sietepulgadas Records
Dialogues: None
"What is the worst that could happen during your first day at work when you are a T-Rex?".
12. Young Summer, 7’ 14’
Croatia 2015
Directed by Miran Dilberović
Screenplay: Miran Dilberović, Melkior Serdarević
Animation:
Technique: 3D Computer animation
Music: Airglow, Chris Zabriskie
Dialogues: Croatian
Subtitles: English
On a dull summer day, young man get’s mesmerized by a woman passing by. We follow him on his quest to get her attention and maybe some more, just maybe.
13. Moth Trouble, Billy Lubach, 3’ 20’’
UK 2014
Directed by Billy Lubach
Screenplay: Billy Lubach
Animation: Billy Lubach
Technique: Hand drawn
Music:
Dialogues: Billy Lubach
Dialogues: English
Giant moths overpopulate an island with disastrous consequences
14. Pollock, 3’ 03’’
UK 2014
Directed by Henry Dunbar
Screenplay: Henry Dunbar
Animation: Henry Dunbar
Technique: 2D Drawn animation
Music: Tom Williams
Dialogues: None
A film inspired by Pollock. 'Abstract Art is Abstract’ - Jackson Pollock
15. Dinner is Served, 1’ 38’’
UK 2014
Directed by Shelley Nicholls
Screenplay: Shelley Nicholls
Animation: Shelley Nicholls
Technique: Tradition Hand drawn animation
Music:
Dialogues: None
The life and death of animals in meat production.
16. Man Up, 3’ 39’’
UK 2014
Directed by Katie Lenton
Screenplay: Katie Lenton
Animation: Katie Lenton
Technique: Stop-motion
Music:
Dialogues: None
A film about the phrase man up
17. Flavour of the Month, 1’ 20’’
UK 2014
Directed by Samantha Palmer
Screenplay: Samantha Palmer
Animation: Samantha Palmer
Technique: Stop-motion
Music: Jack Arnold
Dialogues: None
An experimental Animation set in a surreal and slightly sickly world of ice lollies.
18. Karolina, 1’ 12’’
UK 2014
Directed by Naomi Cant
Screenplay: Naomi Cant
Animation: Namoi Cant
Technique: Hand drawn
Music:
Dialogues: None
Explore the playful, random nature of a 12 year old girl called Karolina in this short film all about her.
19. Dateless, 3’ 38’’
UK 2014
Directed by Kyriaki Kyriakou, Remus Buznea
Screenplay: Kyriaki Kyriakou, Remus Buznea
Animation: Kyriaki Kyriakou, Remus Buznea
Technique: 2D Digital. Hand drawn
Music:
Dialogues: None
A series of romantically unfortunate twenty something are interviewed, describing in vivid detail their expectations as they search for the ideal partner.
20. There's A Fish At The Door, 1’ 57’’
UK 2014
Directed by Louie Batten
Screenplay: Louie Batten
Animation: Louie Batten
Technique: Hand drawn, Digital animation
Music:
Dialogues: None
A Fish arrives at the door of a person who is not equipped to help him, or is he?
21. Dig, 1’ 26’’
UK 2014
Directed by Sabryanne Surrey
Screenplay: Sabryanne Surrey
Animation: Sabryanne Surrey
Technique: 2D Digital Hand drawn, 3D Computer animation
Music:
Dialogues: None
A documentary of the harsh and peaceful moments in a Ukrainian farmer's life
22. Wombmates, 3’ 2’’
UK 2014
Directed by JD Dean
Screenplay: JD Dean
Animation: JD Dean
Technique: 2D Digital animation
Music:
Dialogues: English
Twin brothers reflect on their relationship and the resentment that comes with sharing a life together. They recall memories, discuss others expectations and how seemingly polarised twins can actually be.
23. Spd & Me, 3’ 40’’
UK 2013
Directed by Mathew Brookes
Screenplay: Mathew Brookes
Animation: Mathew Brookes
Technique: Stop-motion, 2D Digital animation
Music:
Dialogues: None
A film that explores the symptoms and effects of Semantic Pragmatic Disorder and how I’ve learnt to live with
24. The Wolf Fearing the Wolf, 5’ 3’’
Germany 2014
Directed by Juliane Jaschnow
Screenplay: Juliane Jaschnow
Animation: Juliane Jaschnow
Technique: Stop Motion/ Pixilation
Music:
Dialogues: German
Subtitles: English
Blood-red light is flickering. A howling in the void. The habit becomes an armour when
boarder building increases fear. No matter which side you take: you only gotta lose with staying who you are.
25. Avocado Bear, 5’ 09’’
UK 2014
Directed by Thomas Fraser
Screenplay: Thomas Fraser
Animation: Thomas Fraser; Scott McHenry
Technique: Digital 2D animation
Music: Emília Rovira Alegre
Dialogues: None
A particularly over-ripe Avocado Bear experiences a hollow feeling when he suddenly finds himself without his precious possession.
26. Hunger, 4’ 15’’
Taiwan 2014
Directed by Cho, Hui-Hsin; Chang, Yen-Jung
Screenplay: Cho, Hui-Hsin; Tsai, Si-Kai; Yang, Guan-Jhong
Animation: Cho, Hui-Hsin; Guan-Jhong
Technique: Pixilation
Music: Chang, Yen-Jung
Dialogues: None
In a magical world where hand-drawn pictures are able to be transformed into foods, a boy student tries hard to eat his meal.
27. The Gingerbread Case, 6’ 52’’
Czech Republic 2014
Directed by Pavel Jindra
Screenplay: Pavel Jindra
Animation: Pavel Jindra
Technique: 2D Digital, 2D Computer animation
Music:
Dialogues: (narration) Czech
Subtitles: English
Animated parody of the documentary film reconstructing the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. Four experts assess the entire event from the psychological, legal, architectural and medical point of view. After a scholarly analysis of a controversial children’s behavior it shows that the whole event is not so fabulously black and white as it might seem at first glance.
28. Hiline, 2’
Spain 2014
Directed by Marcos Andavert
Screenplay: Marcos Andavert
Animation: Marcos Andavert
Technique: Cut-out animation
Music: Oscar Delgado
Dialogues: None
"Hiline" is a song composed by Oscar Delgado that talks about love in a warm and creepy way.
29. Leonor, 3’ 47’’
UK 2014
Directed by Joanna Boyle
Screenplay: Joanna Boyle
Animation: Joanna Boyle, Tatiana Mazzei, Zih Ro lung, Electra Fotopoulou
Technique: Stop-motion
Music: Eren Onsoy
Dialogues: Silent film
“Leonor” is a film inspired by the story of “The Indian Queen”, a 1695 opera written by Henry Purcell. It is the story of the young daughter of Don Pedro, a Spanish conquistador, and the Indian Queen, a Mayan princess. Leonor is their daughter, a small child, unaware of the terrible crimes committed by her father on her mother and her mother's people. She innocently enjoys a lifestyle built upon lies. In this short film we explore the moment when Leonor realises the truth.
30. One time at the UFO field, 2’ 58’’
Finland 2015
Directed by Saana Herranen
Screenplay: Saana Herranen
Animation: Saana Herranen
Technique: Hand Drawn Animation
Music:
Dialogues: None
An enthusiastic UFO researcher finally comes face to face with a real alien, but nothing goes quite as planned.
31. Two Friends, 4’ 02’’
France 2014
Directed by Natalia Chernysheva
Screenplay: Natalia Chernysheva
Animation: Natalia Chernysheva
Technique:
Music:
Dialogues: None
Two friends, a caterpillar and a tadpole, growing up in two different environments.
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