Young Animation 2 (Rep.)

The Young Animation Competition (YA) shows selected animated short films made by students of international film and art schools. Young animation artists from 24 countries tell touching stories, create fantastic worlds and open new perspectives.

Demain, peut-être (Demain, peut-être)

Regie Director: Ugo Offner, Adele Sautereau / Frankreich / 06/2018 / 00:10:00 min.

A Transsiberian conductress and a camel breeder’s son find in the swap of their mutual lives a way to fulfill their dream.

Rhythm of the Woods (Rhythm of the Woods)

Regie Director: Sara Aysha, Binte Omar, Denise Qian Ci Khng / Singapur / 09/2018 / 00:02:00 min.

„Rhythm of the Woods“, inspired by Yusuke Oono’s „360° book“, celebrates the cyclical balance of Mother Nature through the activities of little forest animals. Lighthearted and simple, the film brings the pages to life. The 360° concept of coming back in a full natural cycle portrays the connection to Nature’s rhythms, and realigning life and daily habits with the cycles of the universe.

Silny niezalezny kosmos (Strong Independent Space)

Regie Director: Damian Krakowiak / Polen / 10/2018 / 00:11:00 min. / Weltvertrieb World Sales: FUMI STUDIO

„Strong independent space“ is a fictional story about a husband and wife separated by huge distance, space and time. While living on two different surfaces they have to confront the reality surrounding them trying to find the meaning of the vague situation they have been thrown into.

The Ostrich Politic (The Ostrich Politic )

Regie Director: Mohamad Houhou / Frankreich / 2018 / 00:06:15 min. / Weltvertrieb World Sales: Miyu Distribution

Ostriches carry on their daily activities burying their heads, believing it’s an instinctive behavior. However, one day a research by phylogeneticist Dr. Kays proves otherwise.

Bulb in Mouth (Bulb in Mouth)

Regie Director: Jingqui Li / USA / 04/2018 / 00:02:07 min.

„Bulb in Mouth“ by Jingqiu Li is a 2D animation about a boy who is intrigued by social media posts showing light bulbs inserted into people’s mouths. Attempting the same stunt he finds that he cannot remove the light bulb. „Bulb in Mouth“ is a metaphor for humans’ inane curiosity and quest for attention.

Concrete (Concrete)

Regie Director: Pirmin Bieri, Aira Joana, Nicolas Roth, Luca Struchen / Schweiz / 09/2018 / 00:07:34 min. / Produktion Production: Lucerne School of Art and Design

Troubled by his own reoccurring transformations, a restless backpacker seeks his place in the world. Through a mysterious encounter in a concrete building in the midst of a barren swampland, he hopes to have finally found such a place.

A l’Intérieur (Inside)

Regie Director: Amélie Poirier / Frankreich / 07/2018 / 00:04:02 min.

Wedda, a young alien, is teleported in some weird cavern, submersed daily by flood. Trapped, she has to go through this site, which seems to have his own logic.

Bear With Me (Bear With Me)

Regie Director: Daphna Awadish / Niederlande / 08/2018 / 00:04:46 min.

A short animated documentary on immigrants who left their home and crossed borders for love.

L’ANGUILLA (THE EEL)

Regie Director: Silvia Bassoli, Giacomo D’Ancona, Maria Virginia Moratti / Italien / 02/2018 / 00:07:37 min.

The friendship between two children raised together in the Po Valley countryside is lost when one has to move with his family. They will meet again as adults, thanks to the eel, a call from the depths of the earth. The film is dedicated to the land and the people of the Emilia region, shaken by the earthquake in 2012.

Insomnia (Insomnia)

Regie Director: Jung-soo Kim / Südkorea / 12/2017 / 00:03:56 min. / Weltvertrieb World Sales: AniSEED

The main character is lying down put in the effort to sleep. However, he suffers from Insomnia. After a series of fantasies and realities, he wakes up in the morning without having fallen asleep.

TANGO TĘSKNOT (Tango of Longing)

Regie Director: Marta Szymańska / Polen / 2017 / 00:05:22 min. / Produktion Production: Polish National Film School in Lodz / Weltvertrieb World Sales: Krakow Film Foundation

Tango is so much more than just desire -it can reveal our most intimate stories, innermost longings and needs, our secrets. Is it possible to find satisfaction and relief in this dance of constant longing?

Moth (Moth)

Regie Director: Ewa Luczkow / Großbritannien / 2018 / 00:11:41 min.

Jumping between reality and fantasy, „Moth“ follows 8-year old Mabil as she escapes the troubles of her family with her vivid daydreams and imaginary moth friend. However, her fantasy is interrupted when she is forced to face her family past and put an end to her fantasies.

Sweet Sweat (Sweet Sweat)

Regie Director: Jung Hyun Kim / Estland / 05/2018 / 00:06:13 min.

A child recognizes the erotic relationship between the parents. Curious but overwhelmed, the child takes control.

Road to Prohibition (Road to Prohibition)

Regie Director: Javier Murciano / Spanien / 04/2018 / 00:02:50 min.

„Road to Prohibition“ is a jazzy comedy with vintage cars, irreverent persecutions and hidden speak-easier in the 20s of Prohibition.