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Awesome Short Films

The Mark on the Wall (Short Film)

The Mark on the Wall (Short Film)

“Oh! Dear me, the mystery of life.” A woman notices an unusual stain on the wall of their house. As she wonders what could have caused it, her mind takes her on an imaginary history of the house and its past residents. Writer and director Anderson Wright does justice to Virginia Woolf’s eponymous short story in this wonderfully shot short film.

Black Slide (Short Film)

Black Slide (Short Film)

Filmmaker Uri Lotan’s compelling animated short film tells the story of a teen who visits a water park and panics about riding its most daunting slide. But the trip through its dark and twisted passageways represents much more than a fun ride for the boy as he processes his fears and grieves a loss at home.

Biopixels (Short Film)

Biopixels (Short Film)

This award-winning short film by Kristina Dutton and a team of scientists and animators gets us up close to the wings of butterflies and moths. The microscopic and macro images show off the varied patterns and colors that appear in their wings, demonstrating the incredible biodiversity within the order of insects which includes over 180,000 species.

Echo

Echo

The New Yorker made this dramatic profile of Daniel Kish, who lost his sight at age 13. Daniel adopted echolocation to regain a sense of his surroundings. He has since taught thousands of thousands of people about his techniques. Check out his interview with Smithsonian Magazine if you want to learn more about his “flash sonar”.

ODYSSEYS + 2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey

ODYSSEYS + 2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey holds up incredibly well for a movie made in 1968. A big part of that is the brilliant scenic design that predates CGI. Ironically, OTOY’s tribute was made by a team of talented CGI artists who replicated the film’s iconic environments to accompany the documentary 2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey, which is a must-watch.

Tiny Guns 3: World War Two Inches

Tiny Guns 3: World War Two Inches

(Violence/Gore) The latest in Corridor’s Tiny Guns series is a WWII epic about a platoon of American GIs who must stop a Nazi attack on innocent French civilians. Watch the good guys take down the evil empire with their teensy weapons. They couldn’t have pulled it off without the mini weapon replicas from GoatGuns and a huge crew of collaborators.

Animation vs. Geography

Animation vs. Geography

Alan Becker’s Animation vs. series is consistently entertaining. After his stick figure drawings schooled math and physics, it was time for a geometry lesson. As the video progresses, the shapes that our orange hero faces get increasingly more complicated and challenging to defeat. At least they have a special sidekick to help guide the way.

Computer Love

Computer Love

In this sci-fi short film, a young woman starts cheating on her app-arranged boyfriend with her home’s robotic assistant. When her parents sense that something is going on between them, they try to trade in the robot for a new model. Filmmaker Joe Picozzi’s Computer Love explores our growing reliance on technology for social interaction.

Yoppaman: Happy Grits Training Video

Yoppaman: Happy Grits Training Video

After securing an entry-level job at the local Happy Grits franchise, the protagonist of this animated short is forced to watch a training video. Along the way he’ll learn how to deal with disgruntled customers and the true nature of his co-workers. We love the offbeat anime style and character design from artists Zack Fox and Chibu Okere. (Thanks, Rob!)

Summit

Summit

After a long and arduous climb, a man finally reaches his goal – the top of the mountain. But one thing stands in his way of stepping onto the summit – a big, fluffy sheep. The latest animated short film from Birdbox Studio is cute, cuddly, charming, and has a clever punchline.

The Last Seed

The Last Seed

This student animated film reminds us a bit of the wonderful Scavenger’s Reign, as a robot wanders a scary planet filled with strange creatures. Accompanied by an adorable sidekick, our hero does what it takes to protect the last of a species. Directed by Christopher Woods, Doryan Beauvillard, Paul Gressier, Nadia Miller, and Thomas Doussineau.

So You’re Raising a Telekinetic Child

So You’re Raising a Telekinetic Child

After hearing Jon Spurney’s outstanding keyboard performance in the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, we visited his YouTube channel, where we stumbled onto this gem. His parody of 1970s educational films offers parents tips on what to do if their kid starts manipulating objects with their mind. Where is Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters when you need it?

Donny’s Orange

Donny’s Orange

The following video was made with 100% Real Orange. Danny Sangra’s silly animated short pokes fun at the things that food and beverage producers do to trick consumers with their labeling. That’s Zosia Mamet (Shoshanna from Girls) as the voice of the concerned Orange.

26,000 Days: Inside the Mind of a Stunt Pilot

26,000 Days: Inside the Mind of a Stunt Pilot

Henry Behal’s captivating documentary short 26,000 Days introduces us to stunt pilot Eric Tucker, who describes the things that keep him going in his thrilling and dangerous pursuits, and what it’s like to intentionally cut his engine mid-flight. Among its highlights is an incredible 95 seconds of chase footage captured by cinematographer and drone pilot Alex Vanover.

Steakhouse

Steakhouse

This quirky short film by Ft. Langley follows the story of a strange little man obsessed with conspiracy theories. When he loses his internet connection, he calls the cable company, and they send a man claiming to be a technician to help troubleshoot. Of course, the man’s suspicions run wild with this stranger in his home.

Lepidoptera

Lepidoptera

Director and animator Elizabeth Fijalkowski created this wonderfully off-kilter short film about an elderly entomologist who becomes obsessed with collecting an unusual moth that has eluded him for years. The creepy soundtrack by Daniel Carpenter and Foley work by Orb Community Arts help set the tone.

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