2021 Maryland Film Fest

ANIMATED SHORTS

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10 films in package
CONCOCTION
A short animation about a girl creating a concoction.
NUEVO RICO
A brother and sister stumble upon a celestial secret that changes their lives forever and propels them into Reggaetón stardom, but they soon discover that their newfound fame comes at a deep price.
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OUR BED IS GREEN
A young woman seeks digital refuge from an overwhelming world and a bewildering obsession.
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MALUMORE (BAD MOOD)
A mother cares for seniors in their homes, where the ticking clock counts down the working day.
SAD BEAUTY
In a heavily polluted world, a young woman mourns the disappearance of animal species.
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THE WIND
The rigidity of a historical fact rolls by like clouds, or maybe like cloud-computing.
SNOW ANGEL
SNOW ANGEL is a cyclical journey through dreams and desires.
GRAB MY HAND: A LETTER TO MY DAD
A personal story of grief, those we look up to, and how the interactions we may deem insignificant may play a huge part in how we live our lives.
NIGHT LIGHTS
Summer evenings and lighting bugs go hand in hand.
Q&A—ANIMATED SHORTS
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Ranging in style and material from playful stop-motion to sweeping digital graphics, this group of animated shorts is sure to spark imagination and emotion from all audiences. This group of animators includes artists working in themes including familial trauma, environmental issues, and whimsical experimentation. The films in this program are sweet, creative, dark, and comedic, showcasing a wide array of contemporary animation styles by established and up-and-coming filmmakers.


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Total Run Time: 64 minutes


This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.


Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.


Content Considerations: Strong language, depictions of violence.

A young woman seeks digital refuge from an overwhelming world and a bewildering obsession.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Maggie Brennan
  • Screenwriter
    Maggie Brennan
  • Cast
    Caitlin Duffy, Darien Rolle, R O S
  • Animator
    Maggie Brennan
  • Composer
    Maggie Brennan
  • Sound Design
    Maggie Brennan
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