2021 Maryland Film Fest

ANIMATED SHORTS - All Access

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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.
Closed captions available
OUR BED IS GREEN
A young woman seeks digital refuge from an overwhelming world and a bewildering obsession.
Closed captions available
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.
Closed captions available
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
Closed captions available

This screening is for All Access Passholders only. Don't have a Pass? Find the general audience screening of this block here!


Ranging in style and material from playful stop-motion to sweeping digital graphics, this group of animated shorts are 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.


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.

The rigidity of a historical fact rolls by like clouds, or maybe like cloud-computing. Digital landscapes like desktops, trash cans, and cursors flatten the sensation of what tangibly remains: the invisible pleasure of wind on skin.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    4 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Filmmaker
    Miranda Javid
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