International Competition Program #5: It’s Meta Time
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 a range of films that in a variety of ways talk about the very process of creating and making animation. Sometimes the glance-through-the-looking-glass focuses on the mechanics of animating while in other cases it’s more about very task of converting a raw idea stuck in the mind into something that can fuel a production.
And please reserve an extra special round of applause for “Rushmore” and “Inferno” who were made by animators who have travelled from France and the Republic of China to share them with us in person.
Stampfer Dreams
Thomas Renoldner
Austria, 11’50, 2024
One of animation’s masters of meta-animation files a homage to scientist Simon Stampfer with a barrage of imagery based on his Optical Magic Discs (1833).
The Diffusion Pilot
Aurelijus Ciupas
Estonia, 7’12, 2024
What can and should animation generated by artificial intelligence based on diffusion models do? Especially if the animator prescribes “a kind of artificial dementia” to the machine.
Today, I <3 U _ _ _ _
Neely Goniodsky
USA, 1’20, 2024
A short, sharp meta-animated challenge to traditional societal norms surrounding relationships and sexuality.
Estive
Muller Rafael, Lazari Mathieu, Camilli Diego, Lemau De Talancé Lancelot, Rocchi Elisa, Pinot Allan, Schaerer Laurine
France, 5’16, 2024
A shepherd overseeing a strange world spends his time milking giant birds to create precious jewels only to come to the attention of all the wrong people.
Inferno
Jing Chen, Ching-Hsuan Wei
Republic Of China, 5’30, 2024
In a world that bends around you what does straight ahead really mean – and where does it actually get you?
Rushmore
Oriane Azzhiri, Sarah Balanger, Alex Bruneau, Eva-luna Delmas, Emeline Guide, Clara Maynard, Tom Perony, Elie Plisson
France, 5’50, 2024
The ultimate prize awaits all those prepared to pay the ultimate price for the ultimate competition. For everyone else it’s the ultimate entertainment.
Percebes
Alexandra Ramires, Laura Goncalves
Portugal, 11’00, 2024
With the sea and the urban Algarve as a background, we follow a complete cycle of the life of a special shellfish called PERCEBES.
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.