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Proof that female filmmakers are a creative force to be reckoned with, this year’s collection of international shorts from female creators highlights the diversity of female animators. These brilliant self-contained creative feats beautifully capture all the fun and foibles of human nature.

Growing up isn’t easy, and it’s no exception for 12-year-old Ashley whose well-meaning mom has her own ideas about who Ashley should be. Finding herself in an impossible situation, Ashley must decide whether to wear a gaudy dress she hates or find the courage to stand up for herself and fight the inner monster that is holding her back.


The animated short film Pivot is a defining moment in Ashley’s quest to be herself at the risk of disappointing the person she loves the most, her mom.

  • Year
    2021
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Director
    Ana Gusson
  • Screenwriter
    Robyn Campbell
  • Producer
    Tini Wider
  • Executive Producer
    Rose-Ann Tisserand, Tracey Mack
  • Animator
    Erica Miles
  • Production Design
    Cindey Chiang
  • Composer
    Eva Pekerova
  • Sound Design
    Eva Pekerova