International Competition Program #2: Digital Extremes
The International Competition Programs are the backbone of the entire MIAF mission. Drawn from more than 2,300 submissions they showcase the best, most imaginative animating talent on the planet in a series of programs in which the only rule is diversity. And because it is MIAF’s 25th anniversary, we will kick off each program with a very special “look-back” film from the MIAF vault that highlights a special moment in our history.
This screening includes an array of films that shine a particular spotlight on just what 3D/CG and hybrid animation can do in the hands of artists who see these technologies as the best way to realise the stories they want to tell, the worlds they want to create and the characters they want to populate those imaged spaces with.
The Great Annual Party Of The Creatures Of The Moon
Francis Desharnais
Canada, 2’50, 2024
Finally the humans have left the moon – it’s time for the locals to party! A brand new pinscreen animation.
Sergey Slonimsky. The Bells
Dmitry Naumov
Russia, 3’16, 2023
The filigree soul of a city brought to subtle life with the balletic majesty of an ever-moving, always changing single line.
Tides
Piotr Kazmierczak
Poland, 1’13, 2024
A flowing, evocative demonstation of the subtle powers of hand-crafted sand animation.
Nabu
Joanna Rusinek
Poland, 5’30, 2023
Fleeing from a country ravaged by fire, Nabu’s journey could easily mirror that of so many people seeking home and sanctuary all over the world.
Trash
Gregory Bouzid, Maxime Crancon, Robin Delaporte, Matteo Durand, Romain Fleischer, Alexis Le Ral, Margaux Lutz, Fanny Vecchie
France, 6’48, 2024
Amidst the lowest cracks and grime of the city a dramatic, winner-takes-all battle for the most meagre of prizes erupts.
Fractal Cities
Haotian Zhang
China, 3’13, 2023
A pixel-by-pixel tracking distortion of Hong Kong’s constructed landscape that illuminates the skeletal possibilities of urban design.
Rescue
Noemie Alonso, Pauline Luciano, Mauran Perrone, Lea Philibert, Margot Rousval, Gabrielle Terroux
France, 4’49, 2024
When poachers break into a reserve, a young animal keeper named Eli, must save a gigantic, fantastic creature.
Lunar Data Vault
Amandine Bonnanfant, Candice Germe
France, 2’53, 2024
A pitched battle on the surface of the moon gives no time to admire the sights – particularly with a ticking bomb on your chest!
How A River Is Born
Luma Flores
Brazil, 8’33, 2025
Driven by curiosity, Ayla embarks on a journey to discover the mystery and beauty of a landscape and river she has suddenly found herself surrounded by.
Ye Kou Si Kuo
Lola Lefevre
France, 2’28, 2024
After a wild party in their flat, three hungover friends jam out to their favourite band; and get ready for the next one ! A max-out of sound, colour and design.
This session is classified: Unclassified (M) Mature, not recommended for viewers under 15 years.
Please note that Backlot is NOT fully accessible. There are stairs with handrails, but no lift to the second floor where the cinema is located.