Embark on a fantastic trip through worlds unknown from family birthmarks, mysterious forests, and lively women divers in this international series of animated shorts.
Guest curated by David Chai, filmmaker and professor at San Jose State University
Evocative sketches of haenyo, the diving women of Jeju in South Korea, celebrating the idiomatic expressions and musicality of the spoken language.
In the midst of struggle, one person delves into the deepest place in another’s heart and brings light into the darkness.
Words turn into music, and return to sound; melting in time and place in this spinning story.
A young animator’s tribute to inspire his father during a long battle with cancer, this story shares a life of perseverance and enduring hope in the darkest times of our lives.
A dedicated woman, traveling to her boyfriend’s hometown, recalls fond and loving memories.
When a high school girl tries to give up what she loves in order to fit in, her reflection reminds her who she truly is.
When Finn and Natalie’s long path together comes to an end, Finn finds himself paralyzed by fear, lost in a mysterious land. Through self-discovery, Finn gathers the strength to forge a new path.
Abused by her father during childhood, a young woman’s pain and anger begins to fade until one day she is struck by confusing revelations.
A man struggles with a passed-down family legacy; a giant birthmark on his buttock.
Mankind has been crapping on the universe for too long and it’s finally blasting back.
In this teaser for a feature film project, a young boy meets a mysterious rabbit and is thrust into an unexpected battle.
Mogu and Perol experience food, friendship, and fun times on Yummy Island.
Swept away from his family, a young radish is forced to face his greatest fears.
A beautiful visit to the coast with an elderly man and his dog.
Sun, Nov 11
1:00 pm