It’s time to get that animation education! A masterclass in mediums, these films create whole worlds from scratch and capture characters in drawn drama. Join these treasure hunters, house spirits, and perfectionist personages on their ardent adventures!

"Almost Seven Years" is a film about when Colleen Sinclair's dad passed away. It is a story that explores both the grief of losing someone and the happiness of having been able to know them.

Almost Seven Years

The littlest bird of the family finds himself facing the day they must leave the nest, with hazardous winds blowing. His siblings head off into the world with ease, but the little one finds it difficult to even start ... is he doomed to fail or can he fly with the best?

Empty Nest

A stick figure realizes that "perfection" is more than what it seems.

Perfect.

Knife Hanging From a Tree

“Welcome Home.” follows the late Edward Morton upon entering the after life. Despite the fact that he now rests in a place he once called home, he quickly realizes it's not home when it's empty.

Welcome Home

A retelling of the classic fable by the Brothers Grimm. Is it possible to become a renowned and successful doctor when your Godmother is Death herself?

Godmother Death

Join Max and Alan, treasure hunters in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, as they get caught in a breakneck chase for earth's most delicious devourable.

NEARSIDERS

Mina lives alone in her apartment accompanied by three little house spirits, the Kitchlets, who feed off her positive emotions and take care of her negative ones.

The Kitchlets

A conversation with filmmakers from the "Animation Sensations" screening.

Q&A: Animation Sensations

Animation Sensations - Presented by Vancouver Film School

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2020 Festival Passes

Explore our on-demand catalog here. All standard screenings will be available when the festival goes live on Friday, October 23. 

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