Burrow – Madeline Sharafian and Michael Capbarat (U.S., 6 min.)
A young rabbit embarks on a journey to dig the burrow of her dreams, despite not having a clue what she’s doing. Rather than reveal to her neighbours her imperfections, she digs herself deeper and deeper into trouble.
Genius Loci – Adrien Mérigeau and Amaury Ovise (France, 16 min.)
One night, Reine, a young loner, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide.
Opera – Erick Oh (U.S., 9 min.)
Written and directed by award-winning filmmaker and former Pixar animator Erick Oh, Opera is an animation project that can be defined as a contemporary animated edition of the Renaissance fresco mural paintings.
If Anything Happens I Love You – Will McCormack and Michael Govier (U.S., 12 min.)
Grieving parents struggle with the loss of their daughter after a school shooting. An elegy on grief.
Yes-People – Gísli Darri Halldórsson and Arnar Gunnarsson (Iceland, 8 min.)
One morning an eclectic mix of people face the everyday battle, such as work, school and dish-washing. As the day progresses, their relationships are tested and ultimately their capacity to cope.
PLUS A SELECTION OF ADDITIONAL ANIMATED SHORTS (from the shortlist):
Kapaemahu (U.S., 7 min.)
The Snail and the Whale (U.K./Germany, 26 min.)
To: Gerard (U.S., 8 min.)