Set in a rapidly changing world, Snow Bear tells the story of a lonely polar bear in an unforgiving environment on his quest to find a friend. Created entirely by Oscar-nominated animator Aaron Blaise over three years, the film features stunning hand-drawn animation that captures both the humor and poignancy of its central character’s quest for connection. Balancing moments of laughter and heartfelt emotion, this short film pays tribute to the timeless art of traditional animation while offering a gentle reminder of the bonds that unite us all.

Snow Bear

When a lonely polar bear can't find a friend... he makes one.

After her sister Tama’s untimely passing, Birdie learns that the bond between them is stronger than life and death. In between states of memory and heartbreak, Tama and Birdie show how we can continue on in a different way if we are willing to listen.

Thin Places

The unique connection of two sisters as they navigate the liminal space of this world and the next.

Ashlyn’s inability to accept herself keeps her from pursuing her biggest dream.

Leading Man

Ashlyn's inability to accept herself keeps her from pursuing her biggest dream.

A serial grifter faces the music when seemingly everyone he’s ever wronged shows up on the opening day of his dubious Italian ice business.

Cherry-Colored Funk

A serial grifter faces the music when seemingly everyone he’s ever wronged shows up on the opening day of his dubious Italian ice business.

Every woman has had the misfortune of dating a guy who thinks he’s too funny to be an asshole. Jay is that guy. After a date gone wrong, Jay tries everything in his power to make Eileen laugh, but nothing seems to work. In a last ditch effort, he gives Eileen a gift. What seems to be a successful romantic gesture is interrupted by Will, a heavyset homeless man who just wants a subway swipe to see his daughter. Prideful and not wanting to lose his positive momentum, Jay makes fun of Will to try and get a few laughs out of Eileen but only makes the situation more tense and awkward. The duo leave Will stranded behind the turnstiles, trying to put the embarrassing situation behind them. Unbeknownst to them, Will manages to find a way to get past the gates. With nobody around and the next train 10 minutes away, Jay finds himself trapped with Will and stuck with two choices: to bite his pride or commit to the bit.

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Freak

A dickish man-child desperate to save his relationship taunts a stranger on the NYC subway to prove himself in front of his girlfriend, but what he finds funny is no joke to the stranger.

After some time apart, a former couple (Charlie and Austin) run into one another, and over the next 24 hours, the pair reconnect, living many years and lives simultaneously.

So & So

After some time apart, a former couple (Charlie and Austin) run into one another, and over the next 24 hours, the pair reconnect, living many years and lives simultaneously.

Henrietta Finds a Nest tells the heartwarming story of Henrietta, a young chick who defies the odds, rescued from the confines of factory farming to find friendship and purpose with a little girl. This film underscores the individuality of farmed animals and celebrates the transformative power of compassion.

Henrietta Finds a Nest

Inspired by a true story of resilience and compassion. Henrietta, a young chicken, escapes a factory farm and finds a loving home, highlighting the power of love and connection.

After a body-altering accident, a woman must find a way forward in her new reality.

The Cockroach

After a body-altering accident, a woman must find a way forward in her new reality.

A bride, struggling with cold feet, finds herself at a crossroads moments before the ceremony.

Something Blue

A bride, struggling with cold feet, finds herself at a crossroads moments before the ceremony.

On a quiet night, phone sex operator Marcia receives a call from Jeff, a man seeking refuge in the anonymity of the hotline in order to relieve himself of confessions. Marcia is used to the sometimes unsettling proclivities of her callers, but Jeff’s increasingly disturbing admissions unmoor Marcia’s sense of truth and memory and test her limits of empathy and forgiveness.

Jeff

A phone sex operator gets caught in a hypnotic relationship with a caller making disturbing confessions.

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