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Synopsis: Based on the director’s father’s short animation from 1980 and loosely inspired by the director’s own childhood, Sierra takes us into a surreal car racing world.

Parents often push their children to follow their steps. In this case, the father’s obsession with rally turns the kid into a car tire.

Sierra was the first Estonian animation to be shortlisted for an Oscar. It screened at over 200 film festivals and received 52 awards.

Written and directed by Sander Joon, an Estonian filmmaker who specializes in absurdist storytelling.

In recognition of his contributions to Estonian culture and his international success, Joon received the Young Cultural Figure award from the Estonian president in 2023.

Synopsis: A mortally wounded Astronaut awakens in the upper atmosphere after a catastrophic event. He struggles to remember how he got there and latches himself on to the only familiar thing to him — his own severed arm.

Written and directed by Joe Loftus.

Starring Andrew Dickson as the Astronaut and Feena Glynn as the Disembodied Voice.

Sweet Like Lemons is a visual reflection on getting out of a harmful relationship and moving on — closing a chapter without first getting closure.

Written and directed by Jenny Jokela.
Music by Sarah Playford.
Sound design by Adam Woodhams.
Additional writing by Celia Hillo.

Synopsis: Mother and Father lay the child in his cot at the same time every night. However, come morning, only a shallow crater remains; a baby-shaped depression. The boy was destined to be a wanderer.

A short film by Stephen Irwin.

World to Roam was longlisted for a BAFTA, won the Audience Award at Vienna Shorts, Best International Short at Animatricks, received a Special Distinction Prize at BIAF, the Eadweard Muybridge prize at KIFF and a special mention at LIAF.

Written and directed by Jeanette Jeanenne, a Panamanian-American filmmaker based in Los Angeles and a graduate of CalArts.

Music and sound by Robert Allaire. Backgrounds by Josh Shaffner. Animation by Kevin Eskew, Kyle Brooks and Jeanette Jeanenne. Produced for FX Networks.

Synopsis: New hires Robert and Phil must serve customers until one of them dies to see who can get hired at minimum wage.

Created and written by Mike Manor, an animator/director based in Los Angeles known for his viral pixel art aesthetic and voice acting.

Voice cast: Chris Fleming, Rachel Kaly, Mandal, Derek Simpson and Mike Manor.

Music and sound by Derek Simpson.