From down by the seaside to up in space, this collection of shorts will take you on a magical journey that will leave your feet tapping and heart full.
To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we are adopting a hybrid virtual-and-in-person festival model for CFFS 2022. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available here.
⚠️ For the sake of public safety, NWFF patrons ages 5+ will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to double-mask while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. ⚠️
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.
The life of a polar bear who is terribly bored by other marine life.
This film continues an ancient scroll-painting tradition of "caricatures of frolicking animals.", with a unique twist on Japanese and English wordplay. ("Polar bear bears boredom," "Other otter, poor otter," etc.)
- Year2021
- Runtime7 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Japanese
- CountryJapan
- Notewith English subtitles
- DirectorKoji Yamamura
From down by the seaside to up in space, this collection of shorts will take you on a magical journey that will leave your feet tapping and heart full.
To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we are adopting a hybrid virtual-and-in-person festival model for CFFS 2022. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available here.
⚠️ For the sake of public safety, NWFF patrons ages 5+ will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to double-mask while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. ⚠️
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.
The life of a polar bear who is terribly bored by other marine life.
This film continues an ancient scroll-painting tradition of "caricatures of frolicking animals.", with a unique twist on Japanese and English wordplay. ("Polar bear bears boredom," "Other otter, poor otter," etc.)
- Year2021
- Runtime7 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Japanese
- CountryJapan
- Notewith English subtitles
- DirectorKoji Yamamura