International Competition Program #9: The Friday Freaks Parade
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.
As we started narrowing down the submissions it became more and more obvious that a powerful stream of maniacal, yet darkly attractive films was beginning to loom out of the gloom. The animated universe was speaking to us, and this program is our reply; built around an almost indescribably rich parade of stunningly freakish characters and situations. Buckle up, and hold on tight.
Les Betes
Micahel Granberry
USA, 11’38, 2023
A mysterious rabbit with a set of magic keys summons a host of strange creatures to entertain a wicked king and his decadent court.
As I Was A Tree
Jalal Maghout
Germany, 10’44, 2024
In the fractured prison of his own damaged mind, a winged man must confront and overcome anything and everything that comes through the door.
Amniotic Dream
Lise Chancel, Joseph Crehange
France, 4’36, 2024
During a nightmare, K finds his parents in monstrous forms. Soon enough blood will flow and the walls will melt away.
Underground Invaders
Shera Courtalhac, Ines Molinier, Victor Lesaffre, Maelle Metaireau, Dana Guyot, Ines Dolivet, Meggie Bernier
France, 8’00, 2024
Three people lost in a deserted subway are gradually engulfed by a mysterious force rising up from the uncharted depths below.
Paradise Buffet
Hector Zafra, Santi Amezqueta
Spain, 8’30, 2024
If gluttony is a sin what should the maximum punishment be; and how best to deliver it to the most deserving?
Radio Toaster
Marquis de Sid
France, 8’45, 2024
I’ll be your light, I’ll be your walls, and I’ll be your shadow. The toaster of truth is getting down to business.
The Hunt
Diogo Costa
Portugal, 7’53, 2024
A group of soldiers, lost in the woods, must face the traumas of their past as the terrifying forces stalking them close in.
Bye Bear
Jan Bitzer
Germany, 10’44, 2024 Grim business going down in the Monarch Motor Lodge one rainy night, as a cybear is sent into an unsuspecting city. Truly twisted visions from a polynoid world.
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.