06.09 | 17:00 Q&A
08.09 | 15:00 Q&A
16+
Commercials that stick in your mind and heart. Educational videos that you don't want to turn off. Music videos that make you feel happy and scared at the same time.
A total of 28 acidic, lusty, phantasmagoric, and sometimes very lyrical animations formed the puzzle of this year's commissioned film competition.
How to deal with childhood anxiety; what happens when we die; the basics of cybersecurity; and the most colourful animated menstruation ever—there are topics and stories for every one of you. As well as a variety of techniques used to visualise them.
You won't get bored.
Running time 77 min.
Ukraine | 05:09 | 2023
Isn’t it odd that, when something’s funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.
Argentina | 03:02 | 2024
All kinds of delusions occur during a live show that act as an exciting escape to a dark context like the one we are experiencing.
Estonia | 00:56 | 2023
Butterflies, frogs, and flies celebrate love in all its colors in the trailer of 14th Anibar Animation Festival in Kosovo.
Ukraine | 01:00 | 2024
Every year, over a million Ukrainians suffer from domestic violence. However, these are only approximate figures because many victims do not seek help — due to fear, shame, or other circumstances. The “Kryla" ("Wings") app aims to remove several barriers between victims and assistance through a hidden SOS button, but communication about it needs to be extremely cautious to prevent abusers from finding out.
China | 01:30 | 2023
Promotion video made for Feinaki 2023 Beijing Animation Week. Searching for an island amidst the waves of the pink sea.
Czech Republic | 01:09 | 2023
The student is in mundane daily study environment, staring at the computer, with a fly buzzing around. Suddenly, Erasmus appears on the screen and student, who is chasing after the fly, accidentally clicks enter.
Argentina | 01:55 | 2023
In an era plagued by disinformation, a new superhero emerges to combat the global spread of “inFAKEtados”. Meet Xika, an ordinary person with an extraordinary conviction. This is a self-funded digital campaign by Clubcamping to empower people in Latin America to check the sourcing of the information they receive.
Ukraine | 01:33 | 2023
Moonlock, the cybersecurity direction of MacPaw, has launched a series of animated videos called Cybersecuritoons, aimed at teaching how to protect oneself from modern online threats in an accessible format.
USA, Netherlands | 00:45 | 2024
A short animated opening commissioned by the Miami Jewish Film Festival. Celebrating the joy of the colorful Miami.
Greece, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA | 04: 11 | 2024
An alternative version of Britain in 1000AD, 2000AD and 3000AD.
Croatia | 03:39 | 2023
Animated music video for the band AJR from their album "Maybe Man"
Hungary | 04:09 | 2023
A lonely bear has to finally face his ex and come to terms with the breakup.
Ukraine | 02:15 | 2023
Eclipse. A terrible time of non-existence We turned to the primitive art of Ukrainian artists, in particular, we were inspired by the work of Ukrainian artist Polina Rayko. In June 2023, the Russians blew up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and the water destroyed Polina Rayko's house-museum, so this is our tribute to this artist.
USA | 00:45 | 2024
Brown Boy is the Kaboom Animation Festival 2024 leader. The piece was inspired by my life in The Netherlands, polite racism, and the Dutch principle of the mowing field.
United Kingdom | 04:18 | 2023
A short animation about what happens as we die. Voiced by palliative care doctor, Dr Kathryn Mannix, the film takes a gentle step by step journey through the process of dying.
Poland | 05:00 | 2024
For an eight-year-old, the Polish '90s were a difficult time. Dark school corridors, gloomy housing estates. Grayness. Desperation. The solution seems to be to escape to the colourful virtual world of computer games. But the catechist doesn't approve of it. Games are bad; they will destroy you! That's what he says. The games are a lie. The devil is lurking in games. They cannot be trusted. Can not trust anyone, especially a masked figure with bandages on his face.
Ukraine, Latvia | 04:06 | 2023
This story delves into the theme of sisterhood overcoming distance through shared sadness. Two women, physically apart but emotionally connected, express their melancholy through a traditional Ukrainian song. The animation, inspired by Ukrainian folk art, vividly portrays their struggles. As the ancient melody unfolds, it serves as a universal language, bridging the gap between the characters.
Germany | 02:53 | 2023
Some storms in life leave traces that do not fade despite effort and time. The animated film "When storm damage remains" explains what the traces of these traumatic storms look like.
Mexico | 04:45 | 2023
When we fall in love, we have no choice but to embrace our emotions, even if only through the absurd and surreal logic of our dreams.
Argentina | 03:21 | 2024
Regina makes her way to the ritual of initiation into magic. Makeup, glitter, and a blood pact define a new attitude in Regina who is now ready for anything.
France | 03:48 | 2023
A woman getting ready for a date is unexpectedly transported into a surreal and psychedelic realm that symbolizes the struggles and challenges of womanhood. In this fantastical world, she confronts societal pressures, personal insecurities, and the weight of expectations.
France | 02:23 | 2023
The Princess of Babylon is a short film made by Mary Yanko, a Ukrainian filmmaker, commissioned by France Televisions, produced by Scalae Productions and NEF as part of Premiere Page film collection. It is based on the novel of the same title by Voltaire. The project’s goal is to encourage viewers to read French literature.
France | 03:16 | 2023
In a frenzied choreography, Célestin speaks to us about the urgent need to save his mother yeti, while black figures dance, consume and mistreat her under the helpless gaze of the animals.
Germany | 02:45 | 2023
Music video for "Dino Paris & der Chor der Finsterniss". The song "Fleisch ist Hot" (Meat is Hot) takes a satirical look at how we deal with meat and meat consumption from the perspective of a person socialized in Germany.
Belgium | 03:35 | 2023
This music video plunges us into the atmosphere of a small, dark town where a colorful cheesecake factory takes center stage. The story focuses on the factory's workers, revealing a very special purpose for the delicious cheesecakes they produce.
Ukraine | 00:20 | 2023
The commercial for "Comfy" came about at a time when advertising budgets had decreased due to the war in Ukraine, leading to reduced advertising budgets and a shortage of personnel in the advertising market. The solution was to employ AI to create 95% of the illustrations for the Comfy commercial, aiming to maintain the brand's aesthetic while producing content that does not immediately appear to be AI-generated and continue communicating its leaderships to the target audience.
Germany | 01:00 | 2023
Short films are like pasta! They come in many forms, each culture has its own specialties, everyone likes them. This year's INTERFILM trailer celebrates a high-carb short film diet. Bon appétit!