MSPIFF41 Shorts Program 1: Animation Collection
Films are listed here in screening order.
The Little Sparrow
Directed by Elahe Falahian. Iran. 2021. 2 min.
A little blue sparrow flies with the movement of clouds.
Water
Directed by Lily Berg. USA. 2021. 3 min.
A young woman jumps off a bridge and is saved by the Water Lady.
Island Hopping
Directed by Michael Long. USA. 2021. 6 min.
The only way to survive in an island world is to keep hopping (and hoping) from one to the next.
Print Edition
Directed by John Akre. USA. 2021. 15 min.
Once upon a time, children used to deliver the news to front porches everywhere.
I Love You, Jim
Directed by Jack Davis. USA. 2022. 3 min.
A woman runs out of firewood deep in the woods and sets out in search of cozier climes.
The Wild Cow
Directed by Tom Schroeder. USA. 2021. 6 min.
A journey through water, land, sky, and space guided by the wild cow.
Breath Body Becoming
Directed by Beth Peloff. USA. 2021. 6 min.
A woman takes stock of her life as her memories start to fade.
A Different Kind of Different
Directed by Jordan Baseman. UK/USA. 2020. 13 min.
Charting the psychological impact of breast cancer and the journey to acceptance.
Pottero
Directed by Lindsey Martin. USA. 2021. 10 min.
An exploration of family folklore, mental health, accessible healthcare, and social mobility.
If My Voice Rang Louder Than My Skin
Directed by Kyra Peters. USA. 2022. 5 min.
A teenage drummer craves a life where his skin no longer affects how others perceive him.
Otonashi
Directed by Martin Gerigk. Germany. 2021. 10 min.
Painted in silence, a sparrow’s dream invokes timeless harmonies.
Invisible Eyes
Directed by Seung-hee Jung. South Korea. 2021. 9 min.
Three children chasing after squirrels encounter invisible eyes in the deep forest.
Today As I Run
Directed by Julia Huffman. USA. 2021. 5 min.
After encountering a wolf pack killed in the forest, a poet reflects on what he could not forget.
Sanctuary Sea
Directed by Jesse Pruet. USA. 2021. 5 min.
A group of stalwart fish embark on a mission to save their missing brethren.