This eclectic collection of animated shorts spans a dizzying range of styles, stories and techniques. 

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	This eclectic collection of animated shorts spans a dizzying range of styles, stories and techniques. From a deeply human perspective on the war in Ukraine to an irreverent love letter to Portuguese barnacles, these films entertain, challenge and enlighten, showcasing the diverse possibilities of animation. My Dead Dad's Porno Tapes Charlie Tyrell | 2018 | Canada, English 14 min Sex references A short documentary that follows director Charlie Tyrell as he tries to uncover a better understanding of his deceased father through the random objects he inherited. Including a pile of VHS dirty movies. Our Uniform Yegane Moghaddam | 2023 | Iran, Persian 7 min Nudity An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories by going through the folds and fabrics of her old uniform. This film is a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children. Ur Heinous Habit Eugene Kolb | 2023 | USA, English 14 min Sex references A blackmail email prompts a filmmaker to explore the intersection of shame and masturbation through a series of animated video chats with his friends. Inside, the Valley Sings Natasza Cetner & Nathan Fagan | 2024 | Ireland, English 15 mins Secluded in 6x9 cells year after year with little or no human contact, three individuals in prisons across the United States experience the tedium, loneliness and psychological despair of long-term solitary confinement. Over time, they begin to construct elaborate fantasy worlds to escape their daily reality. Through vivid, hand-drawn animation, Inside, The Valley Sings tells their remarkable real-life stories and paints an unforgettable portrait of the power of the human imagination. Percebes Alexandra Ramires & Laura Gonçalves | 2024 |Portugal 12 mins With the sea and the urban Algarve as a background, we follow a complete cycle of the life of a special shellfish called PERCEBES, goose barnacle. From their formation, to the dish, in this journey, we cross different contexts that allow us to better understand this region and those who live there. Veni Vidi Non Vici Leonor Calaça | 2024 | Scotland, Spain 3 mins Depictions of animal abuse A short film that exposes the brutal nature of bullfighting practices in Portugal, by focusing on the cynical way real pro-bullfights arguments shock with reality. The animation on screen follows an informal discussion between two friends, whose opinions start to diverge when bullfights become the subject of conversation. The Harbourmaster Mia L. Henriksen & Konrad Hjemli | 2022 | Norway 7min The Harbourmaster tells the true story of its titular swan, and of how he went from a beloved small town icon to a wanted criminal. I Died in Irpin Anastasiia Falileieva | 2024 | Czechia, Slovakia, Ukraine 11 min Depictions of war On February 24th in the morning my boyfriend and I decided to go from Kyiv to Irpin to see his parents. It is hard for me to recall the chronology of those days, my mind blocks and minimises all the memories, erases them, but the only thing I know for sure is that every day everything rapidly became worse. 
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