Hairouna Film Festival 2023

Special Presentations: Animation Night

Expired May 14, 2023 11:30 PM
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10 films + livestream in package
Lunchline Bully
Ghost
Pain is a difficult side effect of living and our unnamed character is no stranger to it. She may no longer be in pain but fear has halted her. She has a choice to make: push past fear and embrace the future with joy or continue to remain a ghost of her former self.
Bankai
In need of a drink in the middle of the night Puncy-kun meets an old adversary in her kitchen.
Just Wanna Go Outside
A Shortfilm built on simplicity. This film is a video built on a reflection of a deep mood to be outside, to be unbothered, and be free.
Lahars A Volcanic Hazard
This video explains how lahars/mudflows are formed and their impact on communities.
A Dull Adulthood
A dull Adulthood is an examination of the relationship between young adulthood anxiety and childhood nostalgia using visual metaphor. It encourages the young adult to reconnect with their childhood imagination to find a restored sense of purpose amidst uncertainty.
Reach
Reach is a story about siblings, Morgan and Chelsea, and their quick shopping trip.
Abeeku and the Maroons
Set in 18th century Jamaica, an escaped slave tries to free his pregnant sister from McNab's cane plantation. They are forced to separate when they are attacked by guardsmen. Abeeku must find the freedom fighters called the Maroons to help him find and rescue his sister once again.
Mi Raza
A primitive community of strange charcoal characters called Marabú perform a ritual everytime the bonfire that keeps their culture alive goes out.
Agwe (Jamaica)
Post-Screening Q&A
Recorded

Indulge in this collection of animated films from a Caribbean perspective.

Set in 18th century Jamaica, an escaped slave tries to free his pregnant sister from McNab's cane plantation. They are forced to separate when they are attacked by guardsmen. Abeeku must find the freedom fighters called the Maroons to help him find and rescue his sister once again.

  • Runtime
    5 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Jamaica
  • Director
    Kevin Jackson
  • Screenwriter
    Kevin Jackson
  • Producer
    Kevin Jackson
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