LIKE SPARKLERS, 7min., Animation
Directed by Amparo Chaparro
In the twilight of youth, a mundane routine is broken by the timeless magic of play. A hybrid animation journey exploring the fear of growing up and the comfort of looking back.

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ECHOS, 11min., Dr...

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Matthew Toffolo chatted with Andrea Ross about her short film "Screen Time," which she directed, wrote, produced, and starred in. Ross discussed the inspiration behind the film, drawing from her experiences as a stuntwoman and a mother, and how she aimed to blend action and comedy in a relatable ...

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Andrea Ouellette, writer and producer of the animation short film "Woven Love." She discussed her creative process, career background, and future aspirations in 2D animation. Andrea explained how she collaborated with a Seattle-based studio to create the 4-minute film,...

Crying Baby, Dancing Bee, 12min., Canada
Directed by Another 13 Moon Woman
A spoke hand drawn journey through Fiatlandia with Buzzbee, a creature half bee, half human. They call her the African Bitcoin Queen and in this first episode we find out why...

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Nix Figment, 19min., USA
Directed by Cassandra Dawn
An unsuspecting physiological thriller. Bending your mind to the possibilities of reality while lowly addressing issues like self worth & our expectations of our life. Letting comparisons be the thief of joy. You don’t know what you’ve never exp...

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Tori Beach about her documentary film, "Maybe It's This," which explores the world of pole dancing through personal stories and experiences. Tori explained her motivation for making the film, highlighting the diverse reasons people are drawn to pole dancing and the sup...

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Hrant Yeritsian, the director of the short film "Chase 8" from Armenia, discussing his first filmmaking experience. Hrant explained that the title "8" represents the infinity symbol and endless peace, with the film depicting a chase sequence that leaves audience interp...

I WAS HERE, 5min., Portugal
Directed by José Crúzio, Martin Gerigk
The short film I WAS HERE is part of the Portuguese I WAS HERE project, a series of short videograms conceived as records of visits to “non-places” and “places”—transitional or passing points, whether circumstantial or intentional...

Mama's Boy, 8min., Canada
Directed by Damon Cox
A detective struggles to probe a mother for assistance with the investigation of her recently arrested son. Blood is thicker than water as she guards a secret.

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Matthew Toffolo interviews Aleca King about her documentary film "Love Revolution," which explores the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter movements through her personal journey as a flight attendant who turned her COVID-related work disruptions into an opportunity to document the social...

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Daniel Han-Shiang Young, a USC dance student and choreographer, about his short film "My Skin." Daniel discussed how he started dancing at age 12 and developed into a multi-style dancer before transitioning to film through a USC class assignment. He explained how the f...

THEY CAME IN PEACE, 13min., USA
Directed by Bruce Lazarus, Robert Martens
In a seriocomic twist on the classic Alien Invasion theme, the denizens of Planet Znarg unite to fend off a colonizing team of bumbling astronauts sent by the EarthX Corporation. This 12.5 minute animated film is presented ...