International Competition Program #3: Hi-Fi Design
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 kicks off with a couple of utterly charming films that could just as easily fit into a great kids program with some others that weave in a selection of works that dramatically and powerful interrogate the eye-popping intersections of design aesthetics and animation techniques…. two artforms that share a lot of DNA.
Tuu Tuu Til
Veronica Solomon
Germany, 4’32, 2024
Sometimes you need kids to remind the adults of the magic in everyday life. A seriously, hilariously charming film.
With Each Passing Day
Emanuel Nevado
Portugal, 10’55, 2024
A simply superbly crafted work of puppet animation featuring Mrs. Piedade, an old mouse who lives in a small village in the mountainous interior of Portugal.
The Night Tunnel
Annechien Strouven
France, 8’58, 2024
Two kids from very different worlds meet while digging a tunnel, on a beach and discover that anything is possible when you turn and face the possibilities.
Departures
Natalia Ryss
Israel, 3’47, 2024
Green Parrot is on the move, seeking distraction or experience, escape or adventure…. it’s hard to tell.
To Hold
Peter Whittenberger
USA, 4’58, 2024
An imaginative, drifting metaphorical self-portrait that follows a lone figure searching for normalcy in the aftermath of loss.
The Master Of The Swamps
Sasha Svirsky
Russia, 4’11, 2023
The master of digital montage (and a past MIAF Grand Prize winner) blasts the screen with a hi-concept, hi-energy history of one of Russia’s most brutal rulers.
Yellow Light
Tal Kantor
Israel, 2’08, 2023
A children’s game, Red Light Green Light, affects the routine of a girl who rushes with her dog to reach her destination that sit’s just beyond the horizon.
The Story Of Three Sisters Or How The World Came To Have Four Seasons Instead Of One
Raphaelle Bourgon, Anchi Huang, Vega Lazaro, Son Tra Le, Priyam Parkikh, Jianuo Wen Di Wu
France, 7’09, 2024
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.